PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Western Michigan University

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering is designed to intensify student knowledge and comprehension in the various disciplines of the subject, with emphasis on original research in a chosen area of specialty.Mechanical and aerospace engineers solve problems. Mechanical engineers plan and design machines, tools, engines and other equipment or systems that produce or use power, such as instruments, controls, and machines as well as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic and heat transfer systems. Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and help produce commercial and military aircraft, surface effect vehicles, missiles, and other related hardware or systems for inside and outside the atmosphere.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences