Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and research competence in the fields of mechanical engineering. To earn a PhD, a student must complete an approved, rigorous program of advanced course work and submit and defend an original dissertation of independent research. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) expects all successful doctoral candidates to show depth of knowledge and research innovation in their chosen field of specialization. The MIE department admits applicants to the PhD program either directly after earning a suitable bachelor’s degree (i.e., direct entry) or after earning a suitable master’s degree (i.e., advanced entry).An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineeringscientificquantitative problemsAn ability to explain and apply engineering design principles, as appropriate to the program’s educational objectivesAn ability to produce solutions that meet specified end-user needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factorsAn ability to recognize and advance the engineering toolsprinciples needed for creative thinking and innovation to propel technical development for industrial applications andor scientific research

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