PhD in Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Energy and Fluid Systems 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 expertise for research careers in academic, governmental, or industrial settings. Prerequisites include a Master's degree plus four graduate courses, successful completion of comprehensive examinations, and an approved thesis defense. Candidates must demonstrate original contributions to their field and are encouraged to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. Typically, students complete the Ph.D. program within four years.

Queen's Mechanical and Materials Engineering department offers extensive research possibilities across both theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. Our academic structure encompasses four primary research domains: Biomechanical Engineering, Energy and Fluid Systems, Manufacturing and Dynamic Systems, and Materials Engineering. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to work with faculty from various departments, institutions, and community projects. Key interdisciplinary initiatives include the Fuel Cell Research Centre, Human Mobility Research Centre, Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and Computational Science and Engineering partnerships. Students also benefit from numerous domestic and international fieldwork opportunities.