Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Ph.D.)

Program Overview

Illinois Tech's Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program equips students with advanced research skills and knowledge through coursework, original research, and publication. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia or industrial research and development, including roles such as aerospace research engineer, senior aerospace engineer, and senior mechanical engineer. The program offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to individual needs and fosters significant contributions to the field through faculty and student research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Careers:

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering degree program will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as:

• Aerospace research engineer
• Senior aerospace engineer
• Senior mechanical engineer

Other:

• Students working toward the doctoral degree have significant flexibility in formulating an overall program to meet individual needs under the guidance of an adviser and the department.
• Our mechanical and aerospace engineering faculty and graduate students are making significant contributions to the profession, working in the areas of high-impact innovation including robotics; GPS/DGPS/CDGPS; manned and unmanned aircrafts and spacecrafts; driverless cars; biomedical devices; solar and wind energy; turbomachinery, and more.