PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a thesis-based doctorate combining formal course work with dissertation research, and prepares graduates to meet demand in academia and industry for highly qualified personnel in the field. General areas of specialization include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, and Robotics and Mechatronics. Admission requires an MSc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related area with at least a 70% average, and a faculty supervisor must be identified and agree to supervise the applicant before admission is confirmed. Applicants submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interest alongside standard transcripts and references. Candidates work under faculty supervision to review the current state of technical knowledge in their research area and develop an original research contribution, which they document and disseminate through publication in recognized journals and conferences. The program is offered at Lakehead University's Thunder Bay campus and awards a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Electrical and Computer stream, on completion and defence of the dissertation.