Electrical Engineering, Ph.D.

College of Engineering and Computing

Be at the forefront of new discoveries and innovations that address challenges like renewable energy, next-generation wireless systems and more through our electrical engineering program.

As a doctoral student in electrical engineering, you will work in research areas such as semiconductors, power, communications, radio frequency systems and wireless communications, and semiconductor materials and devices. Obtaining a degree here provides great learning experiences and opens up opportunities for well-paying jobs.

Program Highlights

World-Class Research

Participate in hands-on activities relating to semiconductors, power and communications in our excellent laboratory facilities.
Focused Courses

Receive a quality education in semiconductors, power and communications, as well as radio frequency systems and antennas.
Experiential Learning

Experience project-based learning through our newly renovated radio frequency electronics and industrial controls labs.
Internationally Recognized

Join a program that is one of the highest ranked among colleges both nationally and around the world.

What You’ll Study

Some of the most popular courses in this program are Circuit Design for Wireless Communications, Industrial Controls and Power Electronics. These three are the most application-oriented. You will also have access to state-of-the-art vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, simulation solvers and other facilities.

Program Website Degree Details Admissions Info

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Research

Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

Writing

Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports

Analytical Reasoning

Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Presentation Skills

Preparing and delivering effective and engaging presentations to inform, persuade or inspire

Collaboration

Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

Problem Solving

Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies