Program Overview

PhD Training Program of Mechanics

Objectives

The objectives of the PhD Training Program of Mechanics are to:

• Build a strong and broad theoretical foundation in mathematics and mechanics
• Develop a systematic and thorough grasp of the discipline of mechanics
• Possess a strong practical ability and be capable in computer applications and developments
• Gain creative achievements in science or technology
• Possess the ability to conduct scientific research independently in the field of mechanics and related fields
• Sound professional ethics, strict, diligent, pragmatic, and innovative scientific attitude

Main Research Fields

The main research fields of the program include:

1. Strengths of Materials
2. Dynamics of fluid-solid coupling
3. Smart materials and structures
4. Mechanics of nonhomogeneous materials
5. Micro-
   ano-scale mechanics and multi-scale correlation
6. Nondestructive testing and digital signal processing
7. Environmental fluid mechanics
8. Computational fluid mechanics
9. Coupling dynamics of engineering system
10. Modeling and numerical simulation in Engineering

Program Length

The time needed to complete a PhD degree typically ranges from three to five years for students holding a Master's degree, four to six years for MD-PhD students, and five to six years for direct PhD students. The graduation can be postponed, but the program duration should be within eight years.

Credits Requirements and Allocation

• Credits for typical PhD students with a Master's degree: 29
• Credits for MD-PhD and direct PhD students: 53
• Category | MD-PhD and direct PhD students | typical PhD students
  • Total credits | 53 | 29
  • Courses credits | 34 credits | 9 credits (public compulsory courses)
  • Public elective courses | 1 credit | 10 credits
  • Disciplinary core courses and disciplinary courses | 24 credits |
    • 1st-level disciplinary core courses: 8 credits (compulsory)
    • 2nd-level disciplinary core courses: 4 credits (restricted elective)
    • Disciplinary courses for Master's students: 4 credits (elective)
    • 1st-level interdisciplinary courses: 4 credits (elective)
    • Disciplinary courses for PhD students: 4 credits (elective)
  • Research | 19 credits |
    • Literature review and thesis proposal: 1 credit
    • Participation in international academic conferences or international academic conference held in China, and paper submission: 1 credit
    • Progress reports: 1 credit
    • Paper publication: 1 credit
    • Doctoral dissertation: 15 credits

The Curriculum and Course Credits

Courses

• Degree courses
  • Public compulsory courses
    • Dialectics of Nature: 1 credit
    • The theory and practice of Socialism with Chinese characteristics: 2 credits
    • Foreign language (English): 2 credits
  • Public elective courses
    • Chinese Marxism: 2 credits
    • Thesis writing in English: 2 credits
• 1st-level disciplinary core courses
  • Experimental methods in solid mechanics: 2.5 credits
  • Numerical methods in solid mechanics: 2.5 credits
  • Tensor analysis and continuum mechanics: 2.5 credits
  • Advanced solid mechanics: 2.5 credits
  • Advanced fluid mechanics: 2.5 credits
• 2nd-level disciplinary core courses
  • The mechanical behavior of materials and simulation: 2.5 credits
  • Multiscale simulation of the mechanical behavior of materials: 2 credits
  • Strength of materials: 2 credits
  • Computational fluid mechanics: 2.5 credits
  • Biomechanics: 2 credits
  • The theory and technology of modern measurement: 2 credits
• Elective courses for Master's program
  • Structural reliability analysis: 2 credits
  • Fluid-structure coupling vibration: 2 credits
  • Modern flow measurement technology: 2 credits
  • Turbulence theory and its application: 2 credits
  • Nonlinear finite element analysis: 2.5 credits
  • Mechanics of Nonhomogeneous materials: 2 credits
  • Generalized thermoelasticity: 2 credits
• Elective courses for PhD program
  • Smart materials and structures: 2 credits
  • Nonlinear vibration: 2 credits
  • Micromechanics and Nanomechanics: 2 credits
  • Gas dynamics: 2 credits
• 1st-level interdisciplinary courses
  • Theory of matrices: 3 credits
  • Numerical analysis: 3 credits
  • Materials thermodynamic: 3 credits
  • Solid state physics: 2.5 credits
• Non-degree courses
  • Compensatory courses
    • Elasticity
    • Fluid mechanics
    • Mechanics of vibration
    • Computational mechanics
• Research
  • Literature review and thesis proposal: 1 credit
  • Participation in international academic conferences or international academic conference held in China, and paper submission: 1 credit
  • Progress reports: 1 credit
  • Paper publication: 1 credit
  • Doctoral dissertation: 15 credits

Policies & Procedures

1. The PhD program is based on the supervisor-responsibility system.
2. PhD candidates should review the latest literatures, write and submit a thesis proposal, and present the proposal to the relevant experts.
3. PhD candidates should present the progresses of the dissertation and submit progress reports for reviewing.
4. PhD candidates should attend national and international academic conferences and submit a conference paper or present at the conference.
5. PhD candidates must attend the public academic lectures at least 10 times and take notes.
6. PhD candidates should take 1st-level interdisciplinary courses and participate in academic activities.
7. The main innovation parts of the dissertation should be published in important national and international academic journals.
8. The thesis should be approved by the supervisor and pass the concealed evaluation organized by the department.
9. After passing the degree thesis review process, the thesis defense can be arranged.
10. If the allegation of a serious academic misconduct against a student is proved, the student's application for the degree will be cancelled.