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Department of Mechanical and Polymer Engineering

Introduction and History of Polymer Engineering

Polymer engineering is one of the youngest engineering disciplines, with its rise beginning after World War II. Due to its numerous applications, polymers have rapidly grown in various industries and are now considered a crucial field in industrialized countries. The introduction of this discipline to Iranian universities occurred in 1358 (Iranian calendar), and since then, with the increasing growth of industrial polymers in Iran, competition to study in this field has begun, given its novelty. The goal of polymer engineering is the production of polymeric materials such as plastics, rubber, synthetic fibers, resins, and various other materials. Due to the use of polymers in most important industries, such as medical, military, aerospace, textile, petrochemical, automotive, and others, polymer engineering is one of the most important and strategic engineering fields, to the point where it can be confidently stated that without polymers, most industries would be disrupted. The skills of polymer engineering graduates include: designing and formulating various polymers, designing various paints, designing and producing resins, designing and modeling polymerization processes, formulating and producing various polymeric coatings, producing plastic and rubber products, constructing various coatings on a macro, micro, and nano scale, examining and modifying the physical and mechanical properties of various polymeric products, molecular design of various new and advanced polymers with specific applications, and more. Furthermore, due to the interdisciplinary nature of polymers, graduates of this field can also collaborate with other engineering and basic science disciplines. The Polymer Engineering group was established in Lorestan University, Faculty of Engineering, in 1391 (Iranian calendar) based on the country's needs and has continued its educational and research activities. The presence of active industries, such as the petrochemical industry in Lorestan province, has doubled the need for training and educating local university human resources in this field. The study period for polymer engineering is 4 years (8 semesters) at the university. Students are required to complete 140 credit hours. The course units for this field at Lorestan University, according to the latest curriculum approved by the Ministry of Science in 1403 (Iranian calendar), are:

  • General Courses: 22 units
  • Basic Courses: 21 units
  • Required Specialized Courses: 59 units
  • Elective Specialized Courses: 30 units
  • Employability Skills Courses: 5 units
  • Project: 3 units

History of the Mechanical Engineering Department

The Mechanical Engineering Department of Lorestan University began its activities in 1395 (Iranian calendar) by admitting 40 students in the undergraduate program. Currently, this department has 8 full-time faculty members.

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the main branches of engineering sciences, built upon the principles of physics and mathematics. This field, by examining and analyzing motion, forces, and their mutual effects in systems, contributes to the design and construction of innovative technologies to serve society. Mechanical engineering, as one of the most comprehensive engineering fields, is associated with a wide range of areas, including energy production, motion conversion, the construction of machinery, and various related systems. In fact, mechanical engineers, by mastering technical concepts, modeling, simulation, and design, contribute to creating numerous innovations and optimizations in various industries.

The goal of this field is to train specialists who can provide solutions to industrial and technical problems by utilizing their knowledge in technical and applied fields. This field is, in fact, a bridge between the science of physics and industrial applications, in such a way that it solves complex mechanical problems with the help of physics knowledge and contributes to the production and development of technology.

Required Abilities for Students:

Students interested in this field need to have a strong foundation in basic sciences, especially mathematics and physics, and possess good visualization and analytical intelligence. In the field of mechanical engineering, both students who are interested in theoretical activities and those who are inclined towards the design and construction of devices can pursue successful paths.

Job Opportunities in Iran

In Iran, due to the development of industry and the need for domestic production, there is a high demand for mechanical engineers. These engineers work in areas such as the design and construction of machinery, power plant equipment, refineries, the automotive and transportation industries, and the production of robots.

Undergraduate Specializations

Mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level has various specializations, among which the following three main specializations can be mentioned:

-Solid Design: This specialization focuses on the design of various components and mechanisms of machinery and trains specialists to work in factories and various industries such as the automotive and metal smelting industries.

-Heat and Fluids: Graduates of this specialization are familiar with sciences related to energy conversion, heat transfer, and fluids and can work in industries such as power plants, refineries, metal smelting, and the automotive industry.

-Manufacturing and Production: This specialization trains specialists who work in the design of workshops and factories, tooling, welding, and production processes.

The study period for mechanical engineering is 4 years (8 semesters) at the university. Students are required to complete 140 credit hours. The course units for this field at Lorestan University, according to the latest curriculum approved by the Ministry of Science in 1403 (Iranian calendar), are:

  • General Courses: 22 units
  • Basic Courses: 24 units
  • Required Specialized Courses including 5 units of Employability Skills Courses: 77 units
  • Elective Specialized Courses: 14 units
  • Project: 3 units

(Receive the complete curriculum of the Mechanical Engineering field from the Forms section.)

(Receive the complete curriculum of the Polymer Engineering field from the Forms section.)

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