Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Prepare for advanced roles in industry or for a rewarding career in academia and research.

Conduct cutting-edge research alongside faculty in areas such as:

  • Aerospace Navigation, Vehicles
  • Fluid Power Systems
  • Metamaterials, Elasticity
  • Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Topological Insulators
  • Thermal Management, Materials
  • Machine Learning

The Ph.D. ME requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, including credit hours taken during the MS program. Students who received the MS degree from a university other than MU may transfer a maximum of 30 hours from their MS degree hours.

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