Computer Engineering (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.0901

The PhD in Computer Engineering is a research-oriented degree that allows students to explore the depths of computer engineering and develop new technologies. It is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in academia or research and development and is a shared program with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/ece.

Credits

66 credits

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In-Person

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Computer Engineering (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.0901

Credits

66 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingProgrammingSystems AnalysisActive LearningSystems EvaluationMathematicsMonitoringInstructingLearning StrategiesOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingChemistryProduction and ProcessingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClarityMathematical ReasoningOriginalitySpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CP
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain info
Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.
Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.
Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
Develop and document database architectures.
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand b
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to addre
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements fo
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants,
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewin
Develop disaster recovery plans.
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or autom
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineeri
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, p
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation,

Technology

Development environment softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareAccess softwareFile versioning softwareData base management system softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePattern design softwareMetadata management softwareBackup or archival softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareVideo creation and editing softwareNetwork monitoring softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareExpert system softwareWAN switching software and firmware

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer numerical control CNC lathesComputer numerical control CNC millsComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersAlternating current AC power analyzersAlternating current AC power sourcesBit error rate testers BERTCircuit memory testersCircuit testersColor plottersCommunications analyzersCommunications signal analyzersComputer scannersDigital analysis systems DASDirect current DC power suppliesDynamic signal analyzersFeeler gaugesFrequency countersApplication servers

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