1. Mechanical Design and Theory

The discipline of MechanicalDesign andTheorywasinitially foundedin the early 1950s,whichbecamethe key discipline of the former Ministry of Machinery in 1986. It authorized to have Master degree programin 1987 and PhD program in 1997respectively, which is also thekey discipline of Anhui Provincesince2001.The discipline covers theinnovative, performance and digital design ofmechanicalproducts,themechanical friction lubrication and energy saving,themechanical system performance andnoisecontrol,and theproduct designtechnology, and so on. Theresearch focuses on the integration ofbasicknowledge,advanceddesign theories,andemergingtechnologies, such as information technologyandcomputer technology, to improve the quality and efficiency ofthe productdesignas well as thequality and performance of the products.

1.Main research directions

(1)Advanceddesigntheory andtechnology

(2) Mechatronicssystemdesign

(3) Tribological design and equipment technology

(4) Mechanical system dynamics and noisecontrol

(5) Robot andmechanismdesign

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.

2.Mechatronic Engineering

The discipline ofMechatronic Engineeringis one of the most influential disciplines inHefei University of Technology, which was authorized to have Master degree programin1995and PhD program in2000 respectively. This discipline mainly covers the theory, method and application of design, control and maintenance of mechanical products.

1. Main research directions

(1) Robot control technology

(2) Green design and manufacturing

(3) Electromechanical control and automation

(4) Mechanical and electrical equipment assembly and system

(5) Fluid transmission and control

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.

3.Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation

The discipline of Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation is one of the earliest disciplines foundedinHefei University of Technology, which was authorized to have Master degree programin1981and PhD program in1991 respectively. This discipline covers the advanced manufacturing technology, CNC technology and equipment, automotive robotics integrated manufacturing technology, automotive test equipment, non-traditional machining technology and equipment, advanced machining technology and tools, manufacturing process control and automation, and so on.

1. Main research directions

(1) Advanced manufacturing technology and systems

(2) CNC technology and equipment

(3) Robot technology and application

(4) Digital design and manufacturing

(5) Aircraft manufacturing technology

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.

4.Fluid Machinery and Engineering

The discipline of Fluid Mechanics and Engineering at Hefei University of Technology focuses on the vacuum environment as well as the fabrication technology and equipment, physical measurement, and scientific experiments in such environment.This discipline coversthe mechanics, vacuum physics, and vacuum applications. It providesinterdisciplinaryknowledge and trains the skills involvingphysics, machinery, material science, chemistry, electronics and so on.

1. Main research directions

(1) Advanced vacuum science and equipment

(2) Thin film processing and Micro/Nano fabrication technology

(3) Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology and applications

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.

5.Environment Protection Equipment and Engineering

The discipline of Environmental Protection Equipment and Engineering was founded in 2011. This discipline covers machinery, environmental science, automation and control, instrumentation and chemical engineering, with the aim to develop key technologies in the fields of environmental protection equipment and control, pollution control and environmental monitoring, and to cultivate interdisciplinary talents specialized in environmental protection equipment and environmental monitoring.

1. Main research directions

(1) Environmental noise monitoring and control

(2) Pollution control and clean energy equipment

(3) Recycling process and equipment for waste mechanical and electrical products

(4) Energy saving and environmental protection of power machinery

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.

6.Industrial Engineering

The discipline of Industrial Engineering is founded based on the comprehensive and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in engineering, quantitative analysis, and social sciences, with the aim to design and optimize integrated systems, including production, service and organization systems, to improve the efficiency and benefits. This discipline has the characteristics of practicality, engineering, sociality, innovation, comprehensiveness and timeliness, leads the development of the entire manufacturing industry, and plays a crucial role in improving system efficiency, operation quality, and the development of national economy and society.

1. Main research directions

(1) Modeling, optimization and simulation of production systems

(2) Monitoring, control and management of manufacturing systems

(3) Man-Machine-Environmental engineering

2.Program lengthandcredits

The duration of this programis 2.5 years, while themaximumlength is4 years.

This requires 28-32 credits for graduation, including degree-related credits of 16-18.