University of Michigan: A new supporter shaping tomorrow’s maritime leaders

The University of Michigan’s Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NA&ME) is recognized as a global leader in the field, setting the standard for design and research in all areas related to waterborne vehicles and marine systems. With a history dating back over 140 years, the department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that cover the full spectrum of naval architecture and marine engineering disciplines.

The NA&ME department maintains close ties with industry, facilitating internships and strong job placement for graduates as well as leading multi-disciplinary collaborative research projects. Faculty conduct leading research across a broad range of areas, including ship and marine structure design, hydrodynamics, marine renewable energy, robotics and autonomy, structural and hydro-acoustics. Their work emphasizes innovation in making marine systems more efficient, resilient, and sustainable, with projects spanning from wave energy converters to autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced materials for marine applications.