University at Buffalo
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Program Description
The Electrical Engineering PhD program provides advanced study and training, focusing on cultivating research-level scholars. Graduates of this program showcase their aptitude by generating original and noteworthy contributions to signals, communications and networking, optics and photonics, solid state electronics, or energy systems through their dissertations.
Focus Areas
- Electronics and integrated circuits
- Signal processing
- Communication systems
- Power systems
- Control systems
- Photonics and optoelectronics
- Microelectromechanical systems
- AI and machine learning
- Nanotechnology
- Power electronics
- Digital signal processing
- Robotics
Potential Career Opportunities
- University research/ professor
- Research scientist
- R & D researcher
- Chief engineer
- Senior research and development engineer
- Systems architect
- Technology consultant
- Chief technology officer
- Technical director
- Biomedical engineer
Target audience
Design/Engineer
Program Format
In-person
Educational Level Prerequisites
Master’s Degree
Program Type
Degree Program
Expected Outcomes
Credit