The PhD degree is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of specialty. This program is designed to help prepare electrical and computer technology leaders. Graduates will develop skills and competencies in technical aspects of electrical and computer in a diversity of current and emerging electrical and computer technologies and will be prepared to assume responsibility for the management of electrical and computer projects and coordination of electrical and computer research and development teams. For the PhD degree students must take eight courses beyond their Master degree, five of which must be at the doctoral 800 level. PhD students must also pass diagnostic and candidacy exams, work on advanced research under direct advising of an ECE faculty member, and write and defend an original dissertation.
Program Highlights
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The ECE department has research laboratories focusing on Plasma Engineering Laboratory; Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking Innovation; Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices;; Machine Intelligence and HF Communication; Power Research; Systems Analysis of Metabolic Physiology; Systems Research; Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics; and Vision Lab
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ECE faculty support University centers such as the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center
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Additional research facilities in the Hampton Roads area with ECE faculty collaboration include National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab
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Faculty are very active in conducting cutting-edge research projects which provide both research experiences and financial support for qualified graduate students
Careers
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Computer and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Electrical Engineers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Requirements
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- Doctoral candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their master's degree program for regular admission.
- Official transcripts of previous degree(s) awarded.
- GRE scores.
- Three letters of recommendation from former professors.
- A resume.
- A statement of goals.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for all international students when English is not their first language
- Students with credentials not meeting the regular admission requirements may be considered for provisional admission.
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