• Mechanical Engineering is an important discipline with a long history of technology innovation.
  • With the advent of the computer and information technology, mechanical engineering is now playing an even more important role in the development of many new areas, such as life science and micro/ nano technologies.
  • The breakthrough in these new technologies is often seen to rely on the support of mechanical engineering.
  • Thus, there is an increasing demand for R&D engineers and managers who have strong background in mechanical engineering.