PhD in Electrical Engineering

Knowledge:

K1: Exhibit extensive knowledge of the major field along with comprehensive insight into the associated research trends. Identify major analysis methods, simulation tools and experimental systems required to conduct research.

Skills:

S1: Enhance scientific knowledge through sound and innovative research.

S2: Demonstrate pedagogical skills in classrooms.

S3: Realize critical thinking and Pertain informed judgment which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Values:

V1: Synthesize research results into value-added science and communicate the outcomes through distinguished journals and conference proceedings.

V2: Illustrate leadership skills and confirm commitment to ethical and professional responsibility.

V3: Promote life-long education through initiation and participation in continuous education training and short-course programs.

1. Completing 18 credit hours of course work from the approved Post Graduate (Ph.D.) Courses.

2. Passing the Ph.D. qualifying comprehensive exam.

3. Satisfactory completion of the Ph.D. thesis. The student can register in the Ph.D. thesis only after he passes the qualifying comprehensive examination. He also has to meet residency requirements.

First Year – First Semester

EE611 – Semiconductor Device Modelling – 3 Credit Hours
EE622 – Advanced Digital Communications – 3 Credit Hours
EE630 – Advanced Theory of Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

EE615 – VLSI Design – 3 Credit Hours
EE624 – Antenna Theory – 3 Credit Hours
EE640 – Large Scale Power System Analysis – 3 Credit Hours

Total First-Year Coursework: 18 Credit Hours

Second Year – Qualifying Phase

Qualifying Examination (Written & Oral) – Non-Credit Requirement

Second Year – Research Phase

Doctoral Dissertation Research – Non-Credit Requirement
Dissertation Defense – Non-Credit Requirement

Specialization Tracks (Course Options)

Electronics Specialization

EE611 – Semiconductor Device Modelling
EE615 – VLSI Design

Communications Specialization

EE622 – Advanced Digital Communications
EE624 – Antenna Theory

Electrical Machines & Power Electronics

EE630 – Advanced Theory of Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion

Electrical Power & High Voltage Systems

EE640 – Large Scale Power System Analysis
EE641 – Stability of Large Power Systems

Control Systems & Computers

EE650 – Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
EE655 – Digital Control Systems