Electrical and Computer Engineering – Doctor of Philosophy

Program Overview

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares students for technical leadership roles through in-depth research on unsolved engineering problems. Students work closely with faculty advisors on their dissertations, which form the core of the program. Graduates are equipped for careers in research and development, design, consulting, and teaching in industry, academia, and government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Overview: The PhD program prepares students for technical leadership roles in industry, academia, and government.
• Objectives: The program aims to produce graduates who can think independently and solve engineering problems based on first-principle scientific and mathematical concepts.

Outline:

• The program content focuses on the in-depth study of a challenging research problem that has not been previously solved or has not been solved to a desired level of effectiveness.
• Students work closely with a faculty advisor on their research problem, which results in a dissertation.

Careers:

• Career Paths: The PhD prepares graduates for technical leadership roles in industry, academia, and government.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates may pursue careers in research and development, design, consulting, and teaching.