PhD in Architectural Engineering

Mastery of the discipline and the capacity to add something new to what is known about buildings and their systems are what this doctoral degree recognizes. Students conduct original research, defend a dissertation and are expected to publish new results in peer-reviewed journals. The path fits people planning work in research, university teaching or advanced technical roles concerned with how buildings are designed, built and operated. Completing it prepares graduates for either academic or industrial careers. Study takes place on campus. The civil, architectural and environmental engineering department oversees the degree, which belongs to the engineering, applied science and health school and is STEM designated. Candidates typically work closely with a research advisor, and the dissertation serves as the main demonstration of independent scholarship.