Electrical Engineering (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.1001

The PhD in Electrical Engineering is one of the most desired as well as globally recognized degrees. It provides students with an opportunity to explore electrical engineering in a deeper manner and formulate a thorough well-written dissertation. Graduates are likely to be offered lucrative salaries as they possess expert insight which is fundamental to research centers. 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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Electrical Engineering (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.1001

Credits

66 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisMathematicsActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringScienceOperations AnalysisSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyDesignMathematicsEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServicePhysicsChemistryProduction and ProcessingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityNear VisionMathematical ReasoningSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityOriginalitySpeech 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.
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, mi
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics enginee
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolutio
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,
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
Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requir
Develop and test autonomous systems for uncrewed aerospace vehicles.
Develop software for aerospace systems.
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.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareFile versioning softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareProgram testing softwareOperating system softwareWAN switching software and firmwarePattern design softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system software

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 controllersBarcode scannersCell phonesComputer network routersDigital multimetersDigital oscilloscopesFunction generatorsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLocal area network LAN analyzersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAProgrammable logic controllers PLCRadio frequency RF antennasRadio frequency identification RFID devicesCommunication bus analyzers

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