The PhD degree requires minimal specialized courses with intensive research, leading to original scholarly work with a distinct contribution to fundamental knowledge and technological innovation in broad areas of civil engineering. Equivalent of 4 half courses beyond the Master’s degree and successful defence of a thesis is required. Candidates are required to pass a Comprehensive Examination. Under some circumstances, arrangements can be made with the department for part-time PhD study.
Areas of Research
- Bioelectrochemical systems
- Bridge engineering
- Computational mechanics and finite element analysis
- Construction data sensing and fusion
- Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
- Effective design of structures
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Intelligent construction systems
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Material durability and service life modelling
- Sustainable communities
- Wastewater treatment engineering
- Water resources/environmental information systems
