Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Materials Science & Engineering in the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) has an overarching goal to prepare creative and confident problem-solvers for careers at the forefront of materials science and manufacturing. Students that successfully complete the program will significantly enhance their marketability and earning potential and thereby impact the economic development of New Jersey and beyond. The required core courses allow students with varied backgrounds and undergraduate degrees to prosper in the program, the curriculum offers a highly flexible inter- and multidisciplinary structure, allowing students to pursue and achieve their research objectives from fundamental theoretical work to applied device development to advanced manufacturing techniques. Research areas within the program include: additive manufacturing, biomaterials, composites, electronics, energy storage, materials for information storage, nanomaterials, and polymers.

Completed Application FormBachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learningOfficial transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)Current professional resumeTypewritten statement of professional objectivesThree letters of recommendation