PhD in Electrical & Control Engineering

Program Description

The objectives of the Ph.D. program in Electrical and Control Engineering is to provide in-depth training to students in the modern electrical and control engineering and in the conduct of original research leading to a doctoral dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

• The primary goal of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of electrical and control engineering. The program caters to demands of industry and research institutes and places a strong emphasis on original thinking, professional behavior and ethical conduct. The objectives of the program are for students to acquire:  A broad analytic understanding of advanced experimental, theoretical and computational methods in electrical and control engineering.  Substantive knowledge of some field or area of practice (e.g., power system engineering, control engineering, etc.).  Competence to conduct independent, empirical research that extends the knowledge base of the field of interest.  Ability to generate new ideas, convince others that their ideas are worth pursuing, do the necessary research to demonstrate that their ideas are viable, and communicate the results of their research in the public domain.  Ability to help society adapt to the rapid changes brought about by new engineering and technology; and to teach and research in higher education programs.