The Mechanics discipline at Hefei University of Technology, established in the 1950s, offers Master's and Ph.D. programs in Engineering Mechanics, with recognition as a key discipline in Anhui Province since 2002. It has a strong faculty of over 30 full-time members, including 7 professors, 19 associate professors, and 8 lecturers, with 40% having international experience. Notable faculty include recipients of national awards such as the National Thousand Youth Talents Plan and the Ministry of Education's Huo Yingdong Young Teachers Award.

The discipline provides undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. programs, focusing on developing professionals with strong mechanics foundations and innovative capabilities for industries like aerospace, machinery, and civil engineering. Graduates have a 100% employment rate, with many going on to work in major engineering projects or pursue advanced studies abroad.

Research is conducted in specialized areas such as computational mechanics, elastic wave theory, intelligent materials, and fluid and gas combustion safety. The department has made significant contributions, including awards for teaching achievements and scientific progress, and over 230 high-quality publications. It also leads numerous research projects funded by national and provincial grants, with a total research funding exceeding 20 million RMB. Key research areas include computational mechanics, elastic wave theory, intelligent materials, and combustion safety.