PhD

Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 13.9 k Deadline: Jun 1, 2024
201–250 place StudyQA ranking:2405 Duration:4 years

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The Mechanical Engineering profession covers a very wide spectrum from nano-scale to industrial-scale and includes engines, robots, bio-mechanical and environmentally “green” systems.

The thesis-based Graduate Research Program, leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, provides cutting edge research opportunities to students using state-of-the-art experimental or computational research facilities under the close supervision of a faculty member(s). The Department has research strengths in diverse areas addressing present day challenges, as well as developing technologies for the future.

Fields of Research

  • Automation Technologies and Systems
  • Materials and Solid Mechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Micro and Nano Systems
  • Thermofluids

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a engineering master’s degree from an accredited university; Students with a similar degree from another discipline may be admitted on a case by case basis, with approval from the Associate Chair (Graduate Research Programs).
  • Achieved at least a 78% average in the master's degree.
  • Acceptance by a faculty member to serve as the thesis supervisor.
  • Other factors such as publication record and/or industrial experience may also be beneficial.
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable score is 86 for the internet version with no individual score below 20. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
  • The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). Minimum acceptable score is 6 out of 9 with no individual score below 6.
  • Transcript
  • Two academic reference letters from either an Instructor or Supervisor. Please input valid university email addresses. Requests will be automatically sent to referees listed in the electronic application.
  • CV/Resume, listing academic and employment background, publications, awards and other accomplishments.

Scholarships

  • Western Funding Package
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
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