Program Overview

Overview of the M.Eng. in Engineering Physics Program

The Master of Engineering in Engineering Physics is a graduate program that provides valuable training and research/design project experience sought after by industry, government, and research and development organizations. This degree combines an interdisciplinary curriculum with a research or design project focused on applying physics to scientific and technological problems.

Program Details

• The program is designed to broaden and deepen students' skills and knowledge to prepare them for professional engineering work in a particular area such as quantum information science, photonic and optical physics, nanostructure science and technology, device physics, materials characterization, or computational physics and engineering.
• Students interested in a career in academia or research should consider applying for the M.S. or Ph.D. degree instead.

M.Eng. Program at a Glance

• Minimum number of credits: 30
• Duration: 2 semesters
• Technical sequences: 13
• Design or research project: 1

Why Pursue an M.Eng.?

• Challenge: The opportunity to apply physics to scientific and engineering problems
• Flexibility: An interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to pursue a flexible course of study
• Project and Leadership Experience: The chance to lead research projects with top scientists at the cutting edge of their disciplines
• Technical Experience: Advanced technical experience and specialized laboratory skills at a world-renowned research institution

Curriculum and Project

• The curriculum consists of 30 credits of core applied and engineering physics courses and elective courses selected from a variety of related graduate fields.
• 6 to 12 credits are allocated for a research or design project under the supervision of leading scientists and engineers.
• The core curriculum includes courses in applied quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and applied mathematics.
• Electives can be chosen from areas such as applied physics, computer science, engineering, or biotechnology.

Examples of Research and Design Projects

• Chemical Synthesis and Nonlinear Optics in Microchannels
• On-Chip DNA quantification
• Fabrication of Graphene-Based Devices for the Study of Atomic Membrane Interfaces
• Silicon Nanocrystals for Solar Cells
• Engineering a radio-frequency Scanning Tunneling Microscope
• Spatially-Resolved Photocurrent Imaging of PbSe Quantum Dots
• Characterization and Measurement of Femtosecond Pulses using Autocorrelation Techniques
• Computational Simulation of Electrohydrodynamic Systems Pertaining to Micro and Nano scale Fluid Flow Phenomenon
• Compensation of wake-field-driven energy spread in Energy Recovery Linacs
• 1550nm Normal-Dispersion Femtosecond Mode-Locking Fiber Laser
• Technology Demonstration of the Scanning Double Half Wave Interferometer (DHWI) for use on the Stratosphereic Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIE)
• Vacuum ultraviolet photo ionization studies of fuel-rich ethylene flames

Degree Requirements

• Customize the study program with an advisor to meet unique goals.
• The program includes courses and a research project.

Career Opportunities

• M.Eng. degree recipients have access to a variety of career options, including employment in industry, government, private research and development, and the military.
• Some graduates have gone on to medical school, while others have pursued their Ph.D. in a wide range of technical fields.

Featured Employers and Job Titles

• Featured employers include Lockheed Martin, Virginia Tech, Analog Devices, and Kyocera AVX.
• Job title examples include Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer, Engineer, Market Research Engineer, CESR Operator, and Visiting Scholar.

Program Overview

The School of Applied and Engineering Physics is a vital part of Cornell Engineering, known for its collaborative and dynamic intellectual community, excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and technological innovations. The M.Eng. in Engineering Physics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and research experience, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen field.