Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

Why this degree?

Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs of instruction and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Instruction is offered and research facilities are available to support graduate study in control systems and robotics, digital signal processing, and communications, wireless engineering, electromagnetics modeling and analysis, microelectronics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), power systems, digital systems, and computer engineering. Additionally, individualized programs that cross the traditional boundaries of engineering, mathematics, and the sciences can be accommodated.

What can you expect?

• After the student has enrolled in the doctoral program, an advisory committee should be selected by the student, major professor, and department head. The advisory committee is responsible for developing the student's plan of study and conducting the doctoral general and final examinations. The formal appointment of the advisory committee occurs when the plan of study is approved by the Graduate School.
• Once admitted into Auburn Engineering's graduate online program, you will work with the graduate program officer to create a plan of study.
• Auburn Engineering Online Graduate Programs ranked 17th by U.S. News and World Report (2022)

Auburn Engineering has a long and rich tradition of excellence in engineering education. We are the highest-ranked engineering program in the state and consistently rank among the top institutions in the country. Our college produces more than one-third of Alabama's engineering graduates and our prominent alumni include four astronauts and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, Inc.

Our Vision

• The best student-centered engineering experience in America
• Leading research that improves the quality of life and fosters economic competitiveness
• A dynamic faculty that exemplifies excellence and innovation

Faculty

Following our vision to provide a dynamic faculty that exemplifies excellence in education, these individuals are what create the highest-quality education for our students. Our faculty constantly raise the bar for our students to be better in the classroom and industry. Because of our faculty, students are knowledgeable and prepared to enter the workforce to meet tomorrow's engineering challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering strives to be a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff and is committed to providing an environment in which all members of our college community feel welcome and valued. Achieving this goal of Engineering Inclusion + Diversity + Equity for All (E-IDEA) includes outreach activities for prospective K-12 students, scholarships, support for academic success, and programs to help our college community learn how to create an inclusive environment.