Moreover, the objective of the Ph.D. program in mining engineering is to educate students to the highest level of technical and research performance within the minerals profession. Graduates of this program not only possess the requisite technical skills, but they also have the capability to actively contribute to the scholarly body of knowledge through independent research. These graduates pursue impactful careers in industry, government agencies, and academia.

Areas of Research

The expertise of the current faculty members broadly spans many traditional mining sub-disciplines. Active research areas include surface and underground mining, rock mechanics and ground control, mine health and safety, mineral/coal processing, mine pollution control, and mine ventilation.

Upon graduation, with a Masters of Science degree in Mining Engineering, students will have:

• Ability to investigate and develop solutions to advanced mining engineering problems
• Advanced technical knowledge and research experience needed to address the most challenging contemporary issues within a specialized area of study