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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering program offers specialized research opportunities in the areas of advanced manufacturing and metrology, computational mechanics and materials, motorsports engineering, bioengineering, fluid mechanics and thermal science, dynamics and controls, and battery engineering.

The STEM-designated program is a research intensive path to achieving career goals while offering international students the opportunity to apply for an OPT extension, opening doors to global opportunities.

Program Contact

Terry Xu, Ph.D.

Associate Chair for Graduate Programs

megrad@charlotte.edu

Program at a Glance

Requirements include graduate coursework, research work, a qualifying exam, a proposal defense, a dissertation and a successful defense of the dissertation.

Delivery
On Campus
Credit Hours
72 (normal option), 42 (advanced standing option)
Duration
4-5 years
Admits
Fall and Spring

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