Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Program
Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Available
On campus
Description
Gain the skills to develop innovative, high-performance materials in biomedicine, electronic device processing and many other areas.
The Stevens materials science and engineering Ph.D. program combines a renowned faculty and world-class facilities in a unique environment infused with an entrepreneurial ethos. Here, you’ll have the freedom and resources to pursue the research avenues that interest you most. You’ll graduate primed for success in a broad range of industries that require the design of electronics, alternative energy sources and biomedical solutions. Our alumni are highly sought-after by universities, corporations and government institutions.
Research Areas
- Self-assembly of organic semiconductors for improved solar collection efficiency
- Structural and chemical surface modification for antimicrobial surfaces on biomedical devices
- Nanostructured optical fibers for thermal energy harvesting and sensing in harsh environments
- New battery materials and microstructures for energy storage
Program Admission Requirements
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applicants holding a master’s degree in materials science and engineering (up to 30 credits can be transferred to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). In exceptional cases, applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in materials science or a related field but also have a strong background in chemistry or physics may be considered. Most often, however, they will be enrolled in the master’s program first. Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate a history of scholarly specialization in a related discipline.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
- Statement of Purpose
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- A competitive GRE or GMAT score (only required for full-time applicants)
- Resume/CV
- Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.
Curriculum Overview
View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
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