Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science and Engineering (Ph.D.)

West Virginia University

Materials science and engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline. Research focuses on the study of metals, ceramics, glass, polymers, semiconductors, composites, nanomaterials, and biomaterials to be implemented in a variety of applications including energy, civil, industrial, and environmental. The area of study is diverse and multidisciplinary, since it incorporates aspects of chemistry, physics, electronics, mechanics, biology, and medicine.

Benjamin M Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources