Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, PhD
Doctorate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Curriculum
MAE PhD students can be admitted either with a MS degree (60 credit hours) or as a direct to PhD student (90 credit hours beyond the BS degree). Additionally, the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UMAS) Concentration is available for students entering with a MS degree who want to focus on Unmanned Aerial Systems research.
Degree Requirements
PhD (60 credit hours beyond MS)
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- 24-30 hours of graduate coursework
- 24-30 hours of MAE 6000
- 6 hours of MAE 6010
PhD (90 credit hours beyond BS)
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- 48-54 hours of graduate coursework
- 30-36 hours of MAE 6000
- 6 hours of MAE 6010
PhD with UMAS concentration (60 credit hours beyond MS)
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- 12 hours of UMAS core courses
- 9 hours of MAE courses
- 9 hours of elective courses
- 24 hours of MAE 6000 (requires dissertation research and defense in an area closely related to Unmanned Aerial Systems)
- 6 hours of MAE 6010
USRIUnmanned Systems Research Institute
USRI is a multi-disciplinary research and education program that provides students with a recognized emphasis in instruction and research in the area of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
CIBSCenter for Integrated Building Systems
CIBS is an exciting new industry/university partnership with the mission to serve the industry with the highest quality, tangible, outcomes that are focused on your needs.
Research and Faculty
Dr. Imraan Faruque, assistant professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of the autonomous physical laboratory was recognized by the Office of Naval Research as one of 25 awardees of the Young Investigator Award, receiving a grant up to $750k.
Admissions
The recommended application deadlines for priority consideration for admission, assistantships, and fellowships are February 1st for Fall admission and July 1st for Spring admission. A completed application includes completion of the online application and receipt of all required test scores, Letters of Recommendation, and other requested materials.
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Cost and Assistantships
Many graduate students are hired by professors to work on funded research projects. These students conduct research for faculty and are paid from the faculty’s research grants and contracts. To receive a research assistantship the applicant must directly contact the MAE faculty in their area(s) of interest. Every applicant is automatically considered for financial support and no additional information is required
Students with an excellent academic background and a high GRE score usually receive support in the form of a research and/or teaching assistantship(s). The number and type of assistantships, as well as the level of support, depend on the funding available at the time MAE receives the application.