PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The field of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics offers comprehensive training in engineering science and applied mathematics, equipping students with the skills to conduct advanced analytical or experimental research while tackling diverse contemporary engineering challenges. The curriculum delivers extensive knowledge in rigid and deformable body mechanics, applied mathematics, and cutting-edge experimental methods. Active research areas encompass solid mechanics (manufacturing process modeling, quantitative ultrasonic and acoustic emission analysis, fracture mechanics, composite materials, human-powered vehicle mechanics, nonlinear elasticity), fluid mechanics (granular material behavior, intense swirling flows), dynamics and space mechanics (solar system evolution, planetary ring dynamics, celestial body rotation, nonlinear mechanics problem analysis, bifurcations, chaotic systems), along with biomechanics and biomathematics (plant respiration mechanisms, fish locomotion studies).

All degree candidates must complete a minor in a discipline outside Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Popular minor choices include aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, applied physics, astronomy, electrical and computer engineering, geophysics, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, and structural engineering. Doctoral candidates must pass a qualifying examination - typically administered after two semesters for students entering with a Bachelor's degree, or after one semester for those with a Master's degree. The program also mandates two semesters of teaching experience.