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The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at UMass Lowell provides graduate studies culminating in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Research specialties within ECE span diverse fields such as Communications, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Networking, Embedded Systems, Metamaterials, Optoelectronic Devices, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Nanotechnology.
The Ph.D. program in Electrical and Computer Engineering emphasizes intensive research combined with challenging coursework to deepen students' foundational understanding of ECE principles. These programs feature advanced graduate-level classes in Electrical/Computer Engineering and related disciplines, along with original research leading to a dissertation.
Detailed information about doctoral programs is available in the ECE Department's Doctoral Student Handbook, which undergoes yearly revisions and can be obtained from the department office.