PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Western Michigan University

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering is designed to provide a flexible vehicle to address new and emerging areas of research in civil engineering that are within interest and expertise of the civil engineering faculty. Objectives of the Ph.D. in civil engineeringApply fundamental concepts of civil engineering in a sub-discipline of interest.Identify and formulate innovative research questions in new and emerging topics that are of national and international interest through comprehensive literature review and synthesis.Develop and execute a research plan for the identified research question(s).Disseminate research results through the completion of a dissertation manuscript and through journal publications and professional presentations.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences