Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering- Dynamic Systems and Design

Dynamic Systems focus areas include mechatronics, dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems, vibrations of continuous systems, cable dynamics, modal testing, structural damage detection, system identification, wind energy, energy harvesting, multibody system dynamics, control systems, kinematics, compliant mechanisms, robotics, and electro-mechanical systems. Design focus areas include computer-aided-design, design for manufacturing, finite element modeling, model updating, design optimization, product design and development, medical device design and manufacturing, traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, manufacturing processes in dental and medical practices, computer-aided manufacturing, manufacturing systems, and production systems.

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Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.

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