PhD in Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Design and Manufacturing in Kingston Canada | Queen's University

The PhD program focuses on research and requires completion of a thesis. This advanced program equips students with specialized knowledge for pursuing research careers in academia, government, or industry. Prerequisites include a Master's degree plus four graduate courses, successful completion of comprehensive exams, and a defended thesis. Candidates must contribute original research to their field and typically publish their work in peer-reviewed journals. The program duration is typically four years.

Queen's Mechanical and Materials Engineering department offers extensive research opportunities across fundamental and applied engineering disciplines. Our academic focus spans four primary areas: Biomechanical Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Manufacturing and Dynamic Systems, and Materials Engineering. Students engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty across departments, institutions, and community projects. Key research intersections include the Fuel Cell Research Centre, Human Mobility Research Centre, Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and Computational Science and Engineering initiatives. The program also offers diverse fieldwork opportunities throughout Canada and internationally.