Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.
Explore the principles of motion, energy, and design in one of engineering’s most versatile fields. Mechanical engineering combines theory, computation, and experimentation to solve real-world problems in areas like aerospace, robotics, energy systems, and advanced materials.
About This Program
The Ph.D. in Engineering Science with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering offers students the opportunity to develop advanced technical expertise and research skills in a range of specialized areas, including aeroacoustics, hydrology and computational hydroscience, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering.
- Designed for students from a variety of engineering and scientific backgrounds, the program prepares graduates for careers in industry, research and development, and public or government service.
Students work closely with faculty advisers to customize their coursework and research paths, culminating in a dissertation that contributes original knowledge to the field.
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Program Information
Degree
Ph.D. in Engineering Science
Emphases
Mechanical Engineering
Specializations
Aeroacoustics ;
Hydrology and Computational Hydroscience ;
Materials Science and Engineering ;
Mechanical Engineering
Required Credit Hours
54
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Program Location
School
Specialization Information and Graduate Program Coordinators
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A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in aeroacoustics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with emphasis in aeroacoustics requires a minimum 66 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the baccalaureate degree. The student’s adviser must approve all course selections.
Other Academic Requirements
At the adviser's discretion, a preliminary examination may be required at or near the beginning of the student’s work beyond the master’s degree. A comprehensive written examination must be passed before entering the dissertation process.
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A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in hydrology and computational hydroscience prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
This degree is cross-listed between several departments within the School of Engineering. The student’s home department is the same as the student’s academic adviser’s home department.
This degree covers the fields of surface hydrology, groundwater hydrology, computational hydroscience and/or hydraulic engineering.
Course Requirements
For the Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in hydrology and computational hydroscience, a student must complete a minimum of 36 hours beyond the B.S. degree and 18 hours of dissertation credit. Graduate coursework must be approved by the student's advisory committee. Below is a full list of recommended courses.
In addition to the previously mentioned credit hours, students must enroll in a 1-hour graduate seminar each semester.
Students must choose from this recommended list:
- Engr 591 - Engineering Analysis I
- Engr 593 - Approximate Methods of Engr Analysis I
- Engr 609 - Time Series Analysis
- Engr 617 - Continuum Mechanics
- Engr 620 - Advanced Remote Sensing
- Engr 625 - Adv. Topics in Computational Mechanics
- Engr 636 - Groundwater Mechanics
- Engr 637 - Groundwater Modeling
- Engr 711 - Turbulence
- Engr 597 - Advanced Geospatial Analysis
- Engr 598 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Engr 604 - Fluid Dynamics II
- Engr 573 - Environmental Remediation
- Engr 645 - Contaminant Transport
- Engr 618 - Vadose Zone Hydrology
- Engr 616 - Isotope Hydrogeology
- Engr 627 - Applied Probability Modeling
- Math 555 - Advanced Calculus I
- Math 556 - Advanced Calculus II
- Math 575 (675 / 775) - (Advanced) Mathematical Statistics I
- Math 576 (676 / 776) - (Advanced) Mathematical Statistics II
- C E 541 - Flow in Open Channels
- C E 572 - Stormwater Engineering and Management
- Ch E 560 - Advanced Transport Phenomena I
- Ch E 561 - Advanced Transport Phenomena II
- Geol 500 - Introduction to GIS
- Geol 505 - Hydrogeology
- Geol 615 - Geostatistics
- G E 510 - Remote Sensing
- G E 503 - Environmental Geochemistry
- Csci 526 - Parallel Computing
- Csci 547 - Digital Image Processing
Other Academic Requirements
Other academic requirements include passing written and oral comprehensive exams including dissertation prospectus and dissertation defense. Before admission to candidacy, the student must pass written and oral comprehensive exams.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Civil Engineering
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A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in materials science and engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics or chemistry.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in materials science and engineering requires 30 semester hours of course work beyond the master's degree as specified and approved by the student’s advisory committee, plus 12 hours of research and 18 dissertation hours.
Other Academic Requirements
Written and oral qualifying examinations, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation prospectus, and the dissertation defense are required.
Before admission to candidacy, the student must pass the written and oral comprehensive exams.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Civil Engineering
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in mechanical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as civil engineering and physics.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in mechanical engineering requires 30 semester hours of course work as specified by the student’s advisory committee, plus 12 hours of research and 18 dissertation hours.
Other Academic Requirements
Comprehensive exams must be passed before entering the dissertation process.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Civil Engineering
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
- Dr. Tyrus McCarty
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