About The Program

The School of Applied Engineering & Technology’s (SAET’s) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering Science provides students with an opportunity to conduct doctoral research on multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary topics. Engineering Science is a broad discipline that encompasses elements of engineering and applied science but does not “belong” distinctively to any single discipline.

The objective of the Ph.D. program is to provide students with an opportunity to conduct advanced research and study in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary aspects of the engineering practice. The program is intended for students whose graduate study in engineering is best supported by a collection of courses from various departments and/or whose research area does not meet the scope of other engineering departments. The nature of this degree provides flexibility in designing programs of study that are tailored to the specialized needs of the student and the industry/field they would like to enter.

Ph.D. in Engineering Science

The Ph.D. in Engineering Science is a research-based doctoral degree that is structured for the specialized research interests of the student. The Ph.D. degree program complements the existing Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Science and other Master level graduate programs. Students conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research in applied areas of engineering and science to become subject matter experts.

The focus is on applied research informed by the needs of industry, education, and government organizations. Several applied research areas could be pursued relevant to different sectors found in industry, academia, and government.

This program is in alignment with NJIT’s Collaborative Ph.D program, where:

• The candidate will be allowed to use the employer’s facilities to carry out the research.
• The student’s main advisor is an NJIT faculty member.

Graduate Advisor

Prateek Shekhar
Fenster Hall Room 263
Telephone: 973-596-6822
E-mail: pshekhar@njit.edu

Important Links

• Program of Study

To schedule an appointment, email pshekhar@njit.edu