SMI Program - Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

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National Master's Degree (DNM) in Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (SMI)

In this master's program, students receive training at the cutting edge of the latest advances in mechanical science and engineering (modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental methods). The courses, drawing on expertise from the business world and four renowned laboratories located on the Cité Scientifique campus of the University of Lille, offer a rich and varied educational program that meets the needs of the job market in industry and academic research.

Campus

Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Lille

Pedagogy

Training schedule

This program lasts two years. The first year is offered at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris as part of the "Factory of the Future - Energy" course.

The second year is offered on the Lille campus in two semesters:

S3: academic
S4: internship

Objectives

Acquire in-depth knowledge in both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics
Develop theoretical, practical, and digital skills in mechanics

Program

The structure of this master's program is based on a core curriculum supplemented by a specialization track, to be chosen from among the three tracks offered, depending on the student's career plans.

The following courses are offered:

Fluid mechanics R&D aims to acquire and master advanced concepts in fluid mechanics, theoretical and experimental approaches, as well as modeling and numerical simulation.
Mechanical materials R&D aims to acquire and master advanced concepts in solid mechanics, theoretical and experimental approaches, as well as modeling and numerical simulation.
Numerical Simulation in Mechanical Engineering aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in numerical simulation, both in fluid mechanics and solid mechanics.

The training offered by the master's program is based on the following skill and knowledge blocks (SKBs):

BCC 1: Numerically simulate a mechanical system
BCC 2: Modeling a mechanical system
BCC 3: Promoting results and skills
BCC 4: Designing an experimental setup to address a scientific problem
BCC 5: Building your career plan - these skills are addressed through the organization of the master's program.

Details of the courses:

Semester 3 (30 ECTS)

Core curriculum

BCC 1 (3 ECTS)
- 2D numerical method for mechanics
- 2D digital project
BCC 2 (6 ECTS)
- Nonlinear Mechanics of Materials and Damage
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
BCC 3 (3 ECTS): English
BCC 4 (3 ECTS): Introduction to experimental tools for engineers
BCC 5 (3 ECTS)
- Industry and research challenges
- Preparation for professional integration
- Depending on the student's previous academic background:
  - Student who completed the M1 in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Lille: Laboratory research project
  - Students entering directly into the M2 program (who did not complete the M1 program at the University of Lille): must take and pass the following modules:
    - Math upgrade
    - Fundamentals of Mechanics in Continuous Media
    - Abaqus and Thermal software upgrade

Track option (12 ECTS)

Fluid mechanics R&D
- Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics (BCC 2, BCC 4)
- Hydrodynamic instability (BCC 2)
- Turbulence (BCC 2)
- Numerical Simulation in Fluid Mechanics (BCC 1, BCC 2)
- Choose 2 out of 4: (BCC 2)
  - Vehicle aerodynamics
  - Multiphase flows
  - Biomechanics
  - Turbomachinery
Mechanical materials R&D
- Experimental Methods in Solid Mechanics (BCC 2, BCC 4)
- Finite elements (BCC 1)
- Advanced Mechanics of Continuous Media: Nonlinear Elasticity / Large Transformations (Plasticity) (BCC 2)
- Numerical Simulation in Solid Mechanics (ABAQUS) (BCC 1, BCC 2)
- Choose 2 out of 4: (BCC 2)
  - Heterogeneous materials
  - Contact mechanics
  - Material fatigue
  - Biomechanics
Numerical Simulation in Mechanical Engineering (SNIM)
- Finite elements (BCC 1)
- Heterogeneous materials (BCC 2)
- Numerical simulation in fluid mechanics (star ccm+) (BCC 1)
- ABAQUS numerical simulation (BCC 1)
- Fluid-Structure Interaction (BCC 2)
- Digital project (BCC 1)
- Choose 2 out of 4 (BCC 2)
  - Multiphase flow & µ-fluidics
  - Vehicle aerodynamics
  - Contact mechanics
  - Turbomachinery

Semester 4: Internship (30 ECTS)

Examples of internship topics:

Approach using gamma radiation dose calculations for atmospheric dispersion in CFD simulation (EDF Chatou Research Center)
Reliability assessment of safety injection pumps at the Blayais nuclear power plant (EDF)
Study of interactions between a fluid and a bearing surface (LMFL-IRENAV)
Experimental study of hydraulic conveying of a granular phase (Saint-Etienne School of Mines)
Fluid-Structure Interaction Approach for Numerical Modeling of Liquid Sloshing in a Tank (Segula Technologies)
Anisotropy induced by the Mullins effect (Michelin)

Assessment, validation, and teaching methods

With refresher and refresher courses at the beginning of each year of the master's program, the program is structured to accommodate students of varying levels and provide them with the best possible support for success.

The three specialization tracks offered in the Master 2 program are designed to enable students to orient themselves and build their career plans according to their aspirations.

Assessments are based on continuous evaluation, practical work, and a final exam.

To validate the master's degree, the average of each BCC must be greater than or equal to 10/20. The research internship grade must be greater than or equal to 10/20.

Career opportunities

The objective of this master's degree is to offer training at the cutting edge of the latest advances in mechanical science and engineering to all future graduates wishing to pursue a career in the field of mechanics (specialist level, R&D position in a company, mechanical engineer or researcher).

Most students who complete this master's degree go on to pursue careers in research in companies or research centers in the transportation, aerospace, energy, construction, and environmental sectors.

Industrial partners

Alstom, Bombardier, EDF, AREVA, DCNS, CETIM, Safran, Renault, Onera...

Academic partners

This master's degree is jointly accredited by Centrale Lille and the University of Lille.

Highlights of the training program

Broad spectrum of teaching
Overview of research in mechanics
Mixed materials/fluid mechanics course
Teaching of numerical mechanics
Internship opportunities in the R&D departments of large companies

Admissions

Admission requirements and required level

Holders of a Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
Holders of an engineering degree with proven knowledge in Mechanics, Physics, or Mathematics
Prerequisites: Solid M1-level training in Mechanics, Physics, or Mathematics

The target audience is primarily master's students studying mechanical engineering, physics, or mathematics at the university, as well as students in their final year of engineering school.