PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Mechanical and Materials Engineering department at Queen’s provides diverse opportunities in fundamental and applied research in all areas of mechanical and materials engineering. We are organized into four main areas of academic study and research. These are: Biomechanical Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Manufacturing and Dynamic Systems and Materials Engineering. Students have many opportunities for multi-disciplinary, collaborative research with faculty in other departments, other facilities and other universities and in projects throughout the community. Cross disciplinary aspects include: Fuel Cell Research Centre, Human Mobility Research Centre, Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing and Computational Science and Engineering collaboration. Travel opportunities for fieldwork across Canada and abroad are wide ranging.The PhD program is a research based program that also includes a thesis. It provides candidates with advanced knowledge preparing them for a career in research in university, government or industry sectors. The minimum requirements beyond a Master's degree are four graduate level courses, passing of comprehensive exams, plus a thesis satisfactorily defended. The candidate must make an original contribution to the existing knowledge of the subject and is expected to publish the findings in refereed journals. Generally, the Ph.D. program takes four (4) years to complete.