机械工程博士

成为分析专家, designing and manufacturing mechanical systems ranging from car airbag sensors to electric propulsion systems for space travel in the 机械工程博士. Conduct advanced research and gain instruction skills in new and growing areas of the field.

This concentrated PhD program offers faculty expertise in biomedical engineering, 能源, 材料科学, 尤其是机械和机器人. The small number of students in the program leads to an intimate learning environment with many opportunities to engage in innovative research with faculty members. You’ll also form close relationships with your cohort. Temple maintains a dynamic student body representing a wide range of national and racial identities.

The degree offers a uniquely interdisciplinary experience. 教师 members associated with the PhD program come from a variety of backgrounds, 部门及研究兴趣. You’ll leave the program steeped in diverse engineering approaches that will make you a well-rounded academic, 工业领域的研究员或工程师.

这个学位非常注重研究, and you’ll complete a preliminary examination (oral and written) as well as a dissertation, 你会在公开大学研讨会上为其辩护吗.

类 & 课程

The coursework you complete will be selected in consultation with your research advisor and doctoral advisory committee and follow the outline of your plan of study. 你可能会学习的领域包括

  • 动力学和控制，
  • 流体和热，
  • 材料科学与工程 
  • 材料力学.

请参阅必修课程的完整列表. 

完成需求

Completion requirements depend on whether you enter the doctoral program with a master’s degree.

  • 如果你有硕士学位的话, you must complete 15 credits of PhD-level didactic coursework and 15 credits of PhD exams and dissertation research, 总共30个学分.
  • 如果你只有学士学位, you must complete 45 credits of master’s- and PhD-level coursework and 15 credits of PhD exams and dissertation research, 总共60个学分. 有关更多信息，请参阅下面的招生部分.

在教学课程之间, 论文研究与考试, 获得博士学位可能需要四五年的时间, 这取决于你的发展轨迹和项目兴趣. 你最多有七年的时间来完成你的学位.

There are three major pieces of culminating work for the PhD.

  • 初步审查: This exam evaluates your communication, information-synthesis and research skills.
  • 论文建议: 研究 and write your proposal, and present it at an open college seminar.
  • 论文写作及答辩: Present and defend your dissertation in front of a dissertation committee.
机械工程专业学生，实验室教授

The College of Engineering reflects the diversity that has always been a hallmark of life at Temple. 来自50个州的学生, 129 countries and with cultural backgrounds of all kinds, Temple’s classrooms are enriched with countless perspectives, giving students a global point of view across disciplines and fields, and strengthening bonds that encourage success among students.

作为一个社区, Temple’s shared responsibility is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Temple community, 提供安全, supportive and welcoming environment in which to learn, 工作和成长.

实验室 & 研究

As a graduate student, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in research areas including

  • 声学超材料与传感器应用;
  • 用于能源应用的先进材料;
  • biofluidics,
  • 生物力学,
  • 软质材料的设计与力学;
  • 动态机器人与控制;
  • 纳米合成与制造;
  • 智能材料和复合材料，以及
  • 热流体力学.

A range of industry players and state and federal government agencies have funded faculty research through grants, 如

  • 美国心脏协会
  • 宾夕法尼亚州联邦
  • 国家科学基金会，
  • 美国.S. 国防部和
  • 美国.S. 能源部.

Check out the Mechanical Engineering Department's cutting-edge labs and equipment.

研究经费

The College of Engineering had more than $14 million in active research in 2016–2017. With external support from prestigious organizations including the National 研究院 of Health, 国家科学基金会， 美国.S. 海军和美国心脏协会, faculty members of PG电子试玩平台’s College of Engineering are engaging in advanced research. 研究生 students will find multiple opportunities to partner with faculty on innovative projects and perform experiments. Take a look at the full range of labs in the College of Engineering.

In 2016, 美国国家科学基金会 placed Temple among the top 100 in terms of research expenditures, 总计2.42亿美元. Learn more about the university’s expanded research support efforts.

卡内基分类

In 2016, Temple was elevated to an R1 institution of “highest research activity” by the 卡内基分类 of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it in the top 4% of all four-year educational institutions in the nation. Temple’s research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community, and using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

学费 & 费用

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Doctor of Philosophy offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

学费 rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), 课程负荷(全日制或非全日制), 居住在州内或州外, 和更多的. These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

宾夕法尼亚州居民: $1,280.每学分00美元
州外: $1,675.每学分00美元

你可以看到完整的 Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

博士建议

PhD students should identify a faculty advisor prior to applying. A faculty advisor will guide you in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve your academic and professional goals. 申请人可以通过网站与教师联系 教师目录. 

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