About

The Department of Industrial and Mechanical Sciences at Lund University conducts research and education across the full spectrum of mechanical, materials, and industrial engineering. Our six research groups cover topics ranging from materials science, production and manufacturing engineering, and logistics to mechanics, machine elements, and industrial management. 

Together, we address the entire value chain—from material behaviour and product design to manufacturing systems, supply chains, and business models. The department combines strong theoretical foundations with applied and multidisciplinary approaches, aiming to advance sustainable, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions for industry and society.

Our main tasks are research and postgraduate education within a broad field of industrial and mechanical engineering areas, as well as undergraduate and graduate education 

Divisions

The department is organised in four divisions:

• Mechanics, Materials and Component Design
• Production and Materials Engineering
• Engineering Logistics
• Production Management