PhD in Civil Engineering

This doctoral program in the civil and systems engineering department prepares leaders to create and sustain the built environment. Research areas include hazards management, probabilistic methods, structural mechanics and structural engineering, as well as systems engineering. The department is small, which fosters close relationships among students and faculty. Partnerships with mechanical and biomedical engineering, materials science, applied mathematics, environmental health, emergency medicine and public health widen the opportunities. Graduates are expected to appreciate professional ethics and service to their profession.