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Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, Ph.D.

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Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing innovations in design, analysis, construction and operation of civil, energy and environmental infrastructure. It also provides skills to scientifically analyze sustainability issues and explore renewable resources. Several national and international universities collaborate with the program on faculty and student exchanges, and joint supervision of doctoral students. 

With this degree, you are engaged in scientific research, improving technology, and economic development to better understand the interface between the natural and built environment. You’ll address challenges facing earth, its environmental systems and more locally, urbanizing regions.

If you’re an international student, this 72-credit hour program provides specialized knowledge and skills with opportunities for OPT extension.

Program Contact

Jy Wu, Ph.D., P.E., P.H.

Program Director

jwu@charlotte.edu

Program at a Glance

Delivery
On Campus
Credit Hours
72 for students with bachelor’s degree; 42 min for students with a master’s degree
Start Date
Fall and Spring
Juliana Somuah
"My dream job is managing and maintaining the critical assets of offshore pipelines."
Juliana Kissiwah Somuah
Ph.D. Student in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems

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