Ph.D. in Engineering Program
Boise State University
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Prospective Students
Prospective Students
About the Program
About the Program
The Ph.D in Engineering program at Boise State University is an interdisciplinary doctoral program that integrates engineering research with non-engineering disciplines. A doctorate in engineering allows students to conduct groundbreaking research in various fields with significant social and economic outcomes for the region and nationally, including infrastructure, environment, energy, and mechatronic systems.
This program has four tracks (see bottom of page for more track details):
The Infrastructure Systems Track focuses on innovative solutions that support the fundamental needs and functions of a society including food, water, transportation, communications, and energy. Students can conduct inter/trans-disciplinary research that include opportunities in both built and natural infrastructure systems and their interconnections.
The Water and Environment Systems Track adopts quantitative and qualitative methods from various fields of study to solve the most pressing natural resources issues of our time. The program offers great flexibility in designing an education course that fits student needs and is conducive to cutting edge, interdisciplinary scientific discovery and societal impact.
The Energy Systems Track focuses on modern energy systems, particularly on energy generation, transmission, storage, and conversion technologies. This emphasis considers a wide range of scales from the material level up to grid scale applications.
The Mechatronics and Control Systems Track deals with combinations of electronic, mechanical, and material systems to achieve a desired function or outcome. This multidisciplinary approach includes product design, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computing and materials science. This track pursues "smart" applications by the inclusion of sensors, actuators, and control systems directly.
Admissions
Admissions
The Ph.D in Engineering program is open and ready to accept applications!
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Graduate College.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Fall priority: September 15
Spring priority: January 15
Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Admission Criteria
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Ph.D. program is competitive and based on each applicant’s academic merit. Academic merit is based on officially submitted application materials, which consist of official transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of research interest, and resume.
Minimum Requirements
All applicants must have an earned baccalaureate or master’s degree in engineering, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. International applicants with foreign university degrees must have their degrees assessed by the International Admissions Office to ensure their degree(s) are equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate or master’s degree
An overall GPA of 3.0, computed from all credits from the applicant’s most recent engineering (or closely related field) degree
Three strong letters of recommendation
Well articulated statement of research interests that clearly outlines potential lines of research and Boise State faculty members
TOEFL scores in line with Graduate College requirements
Recommended Requirements:
A GPA greater than 3.5 on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
A GPA greater than 3.5 for a completed master’s degree
Previous research experience aligned with the applicant’s statement of research interests
Meeting the minimum and/or recommended requirements does not guarantee admission to the program or imply funding will be provided by the University, College, Department, or faculty members.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Nick Hudyma
Nick Hudyma
Program Director
nickhudyma@boisestate.edu
Todd Otanicar
Todd Otanicar
Associate Director
toddotanicar@boisestate.edu
Morgan Zabriskie
Morgan Zabriskie
Program Coordinator
morganzabriskie@boisestate.edu
Track Details
Track Details
Infrastructure Systems Track
Infrastructure Systems Track
The Infrastructure Systems program focuses on innovative solutions that support the fundamental needs and functions of a society including food, water, transportation, communications, and energy. Students can conduct inter/trans-disciplinary research that include opportunities in both built and natural infrastructure systems supporting transportation (highways, waterways, and airways), water, energy and their interconnections.
CE 567 - Advanced Soil Mechanics
CE 566 - Ground Improvement Design
CE 542 - Microstructure properties of concrete
CE 597 - Infrastructure Monitoring (3cr)
CE 540 - Pavement Analysis and Design
CE 552 - Structural Steel Design
CE 502 - Computational Techniques
CE 560 - Geotechnical Engineering Design I
CE 562 - Geotechnical Engineering Design II
CE 570 - Highway Systems Design
CE 572 - Transportation Planning
CE 575 - Traffic Systems Design
Water and Environment Track
Water and Environment Track
Environmental and water systems are increasingly pressured by a myriad of natural and anthropogenic factors, impacting fundamentals of societal well-being and growth. Furthermore, natural systems are interdependent with built infrastructure, with compounding or attenuating impacts on one another. The Water and Environment Track adopts quantitative and qualitative methods from various fields of study to solve the most pressing natural resources issues of our time. The program offers great flexibility in designing an education course that fits student needs and is conducive to cutting edge, interdisciplinary scientific discovery and societal impact.
GEOS 516 - Hydrology
GEOS 620 - Coupled Land-Atmosphere Modeling
GEOG 570 - Earth System Science and Global Warming
HES 500 - Foundations in Human-Environment Systems Science
MATH 571 - Data Analysis
MATH 527 - Introduction to Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
CE 538 - Water Resources Engineering
EEB 618 - Earth's Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Change
GEOPH 522 - Data Analysis and Geostatistics
Energy Systems Track
Energy Systems Track
This track focuses on modern energy systems, particularly on energy generation, energy and energy conversion technologies. This emphasis considers a wide range of scales from the material level all the way up to grid scale applications.
ME 526 - Renewable Energy Systems
ME 522 - Advanced Thermodynamics
CE 538 - Water Resources Engineering
MSE 562 - Energy Materials
ECE 573 - Power System Analysis 1
ECE 570 - Electric Machines
Mechatronics and Control Systems Track
Mechatronics and Control Systems Track
This track deals with combinations of electronic, mechanical, and material systems to achieve a desired function or outcome. This multidisciplinary approach includes product design, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computing and materials science. Many applications are described as "smart" by the inclusion of sensors, actuators, and control systems directly.
ME 578 - Design and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
ME 564 - Robotics and Automated Systems
ECE 660 - Linear Systems
ME 561 - Control Systems
ME 566 - Dynamic Modeling and Control of Engineering Systems
CS 523 - Cyber-physical Systems
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