The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical Engineering requires course work, qualifying exam, comprehensive exam and dissertation.

Educational Objectives

The mission of the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering is to provide graduate students with learning opportunities for acquiring a broad foundation of mechanical engineering knowledge, an in-depth research experience at the frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, and skills for life-long learning and professional development.

Consistent with its mission, the graduate program has the following educational objectives for the graduates of its Ph.D. degree programs:

• The graduates shall have expertise in a core subject area of Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering.
• The graduates shall gain exposure to advances in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering.
• The graduates shall have the ability to identify pertinent research problems and to formulate a research plan.
• The graduates shall have the ability to execute a research plan, to generate and analyze original research results, and to communicate those results through oral presentations and written publications.
• The graduates shall have the basic skills needed for life-long learning and professional development.