PhD in Mechanical Engineering [BS-PhD Track] in Tallahassee United States | Florida A&M University

The Mechanical Engineering Department provides two advanced degree options: the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These programs equip students with foundational skills for lifelong careers in engineering practice or research, typically spanning 30-50 years. While no program can teach everything, our curriculum delivers essential skills, knowledge, and methodologies to support continuous professional growth. Graduate training focuses on fundamental engineering principles, teaching students to recognize needs, analyze problems, and apply core techniques to develop solutions. This approach permeates all learning formats - lectures, lab work, design projects, and research initiatives.
A thriving department must foster a vibrant, diverse program with national recognition. We engage in both fundamental research that pushes knowledge boundaries and applied research addressing current and future societal technological challenges. Our primary research concentrations include three key domains: fluid dynamics and thermal transfer, solid mechanics and materials science, and dynamic systems/controls (encompassing mechatronics and robotics). Each area features cutting-edge laboratory facilities. Collaborative research occurs with several prestigious institutions, including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), the Scientific Computing Department, the Materials Research and Technology Center (MARTECH), and the Center for Nonlinear and Non-equilibrium Aero Science.