Program Overview

Introduction to Ocean Engineering (Ph.D.)

The Ocean Engineering Ph.D. program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) offers students an immersive experience in the exploration and utilization of the marine environment. This interdisciplinary field is rooted in a variety of engineering and physical science disciplines.

Program Overview

As an Ocean Engineering student at UNH, you will engage in hands-on research utilizing the university's large research tanks, vessels, estuaries, and coastal ocean. The program focuses on emerging technologies to investigate the ocean environment, map the ocean floor, design ocean structures, and address the dynamic forces that lead to coastal erosion.

Research Areas

The program encompasses a range of research areas, including:

• Exploration and utilization of the marine environment
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering and physical science disciplines
• Hands-on research in various settings, including:
  • Large research tanks
  • University vessels
  • Estuaries
  • Coastal ocean
• Application of emerging technologies for:
  • Interrogating the ocean environment
  • Mapping the ocean floor
  • Designing ocean structures
  • Addressing coastal erosion dynamics

Program Details

The Ocean Engineering Ph.D. program at UNH is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, preparing them for advanced research and professional careers. The program's interdisciplinary nature and emphasis on hands-on research offer a unique educational experience.