Biomedical Mechanical and Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Program Overview

The University of North Texas' Biomedical Mechanical and Energy Engineering Ph.D. program empowers students to develop groundbreaking healthcare technologies. Led by renowned faculty, students conduct research in advanced labs, preparing them for careers in biomedical and energy research, engineering, and academia. Graduates are highly sought-after by employers in the public and private sectors, contributing to advancements in healthcare and energy solutions.

Program Outline

It offers a groundbreaking opportunity to learn fundamental and applied knowledge to create new technology for the healthcare field.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a broad and in-depth knowledge for solving energy problems.
• To prepare students for careers in research and development in the biomedical and energy industries.
• To equip students with the skills necessary to conduct independent research and publish their findings in professional journals.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by world-class faculty members who are experts in their fields.
• Students have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty members in laboratories containing the most modern equipment in the nation.
• The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Applications of Biomedical MEMS
• Energy The Fundamentals
• Advanced Thermodynamics
• Convection Heat Transfer II
• Continuum Mechanics
• Advanced Biomechanics

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in research and development in the biomedical and energy industries.
• Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers in both the public and private sectors.
• Potential career paths include:
• Research Scientist
• Engineer
• Professor
• Consultant

Other:

• The program is housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas.
• The department offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the Zero Energy Research Laboratory, the first of its kind in Texas.
• A Dissertation Boot Camp and other specialized workshops are available through the Toulouse Graduate School®.
• Many students seek internships or work part-time in area industries given the program's proximity to the metroplex.