Innovate Beyond Boundaries
The Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering is conferred in recognition of creative work and the ability to investigate scientific and engineering problems independently, as well as completion of the coursework necessary to build a solid foundation for research. In addition to its academic rigor, the degree emphasizes discovery of new knowledge important to the industry and the aerospace engineering community.
Program coursework focuses on cutting-edge research and development. You will have access to state-of-the-art labs designed specifically for instruction and research in aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, control, structures and materials.
To be admitted, you must have an academic background in aerospace engineering (or in a closely related engineering discipline), demonstrating high academic achievement and a desire to advance your career through scientific inquiry and discovery of knowledge. If you begin this program with a bachelor's degree, you'll need to complete the requirements for a master's degree in addition to the 42 credit hours of this program.
Program Details
Offered at the Daytona Beach Campus
Housed in the Aerospace Engineering Department of the College of Engineering, our Daytona Beach Campus offers a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering to allow candidates to complete research and coursework in the areas of Aerodynamics and Propulsion, Dynamics and Control, and Structures and Materials, while earning their doctoral degree. The ideal candidate has a background of academic achievement that demonstrates keen interest and ability to engage in research and independent inquiry.
You can expect areas of research to include:
- Aeroacoustics
- Air-breathing and rocket propulsion
- Combustion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Control of chaotic systems
- Dynamics and control of crewed and uncrewed aircraft
- Experimental thermo-fluid sciences
- Health monitoring of aerospace structures
- Materials and structures
- Orbital debris remediation
- Parameter identification of aircraft
- Simulation of aerodynamics and propulsion systems
- Space mission design
- Spacecraft rendezvous and proximity operations
Just 50 miles north of Kennedy Space Center and adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport and the NextGen Test Bed, our Daytona Beach Campus puts you at the heart of aerospace activity.
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Methods of Study
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