Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mechanical Engineering

Colorado State University

Students pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in mechanical engineering will undertake advanced research under the mentorship of a faculty advisor (P.I.), most often on a government or industry funded project as a paid research assistant. The degree plan will involve consideration of a challenging problem utilizing analytical, experimental, and/or design techniques. The objective may be 1) to determine and explain the behavior of a simple system or 2) to bring into logical order the techniques of a field which has experienced random growth. This research - in addition to coursework, exams, journal articles, and dissertation credits - will culminate in a final dissertation. The dissertation will contain new analytical knowledge, experimental knowledge, design knowledge, or a combination thereof. Whatever its nature, the dissertation must make an original contribution to the field.

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering