Emerging Technology Design | Master's track | Industrial Design Engineering

Program Overview

The Emerging Technology Design Master's track equips students with the skills to create products and solutions using advanced technologies. The program emphasizes bridging the gap between research and the consumer market, enabling graduates to become technology-oriented industrial design engineers. Students will develop expertise in six emerging technology directions and gain skills in capitalizing on the latest research findings. Graduates will be qualified for roles in various industries where they can apply their expertise in technology integration and product development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Emerging Technology Design (ETD) Master’s track aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create products and solutions using the latest technological advancements.
• The program emphasizes making technology accessible to people by bridging the gap between research and the consumer market.
• Graduates will be able to integrate technology and design, becoming technology-oriented industrial design engineers.

Outline:

• The curriculum covers six emerging technology directions:
• Advanced Materials Engineering
• Biomedical Product Design
• Product and Surfaces
• Smart Environments & Virtual Reality
• Structural Dynamics, Acoustics & Control
• Sustainable Technology for Product Development
• Students will develop skills in capitalizing on the latest research findings in these fields.
• Core courses include:
• 3D Printing: Processes and Use
• Surface Engineering for Look and Feel
• The track coordinator is Dr. Dave Matthews.

Careers:

• Graduates will be qualified for roles in various industries where they can apply their expertise in technology integration and product development.
• They can pursue professions as design engineers, product developers, or researchers in fields like medical devices, consumer electronics, and sustainable technology.