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Course Overview

The multidisciplinary doctorate degree in microsystems engineering builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science combined with curriculum and research activities addressing the numerous technical challenges of micro-and nano-systems. These include the manipulation of electrical, photonic, optical, mechanical, chemical, and biological functionality to process, sense, and interface with the world at a nanometer scale. This nanotechnology Ph.D. program provides a foundation to explore future technology through research in nano-engineering, design methods, and technologies and their integration into micro-and nano-scaled systems.

The microsystems engineering doctorate includes the following areas of exploration:

  • Next-generation nanoelectronics including:
    • Development of new techniques, processes, and architectures for nanoelectronic and nano-optoelectronic devices
    • Exploration into new materials research including germanium, III-V materials, carbon nanotubes, and spintronics
  • Photovoltaic research in silicon, compound semiconductor, and organic solar cells
  • Photonics and nanophotonics imaging, communications, and sensing research including couplers, micro-lasers, micro detectors, integrated silicon waveguides, silicon spectrometers, and biosensors
  • MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), MEOMS (micro-electro-optical-mechanical systems), and NEMS (nano-electro-mechanical systems) device, processing, and materials research for smart sensors, actuators, biochips, and micro-implantable appliances
  • Scaled micro-and nano-electronics for integration into biomedical systems
  • New and improved technologies in organic electronic components and devices
  • Nanomaterials research including carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, quantum dots, self-assembly materials and their applications in electronics, optics, and materials science
  • Microfluidics research on the behavior, control, and manipulation of fluids at the micro-scale

Program Highlights

The program is designed for students with a strong background in engineering and the physical sciences, and with an interest in a hands-on exploration into new fields of micro-and nano-systems.

  • The program has a renowned, multidisciplinary faculty that shares resources and expertise over a wide variety of micro-and nano-scale technologies. The program is administered by core faculty from RIT’s colleges of engineering and science.
  • Unique state-of-the-art research laboratories have been developed to provide a focus for microsystems and nanoscale engineering research across traditional disciplinary boundaries. A semiconductor and microsystems fabrication clean-room constitute part of the research facilities, providing students access to the most advanced micro-and nano-electronic processing capabilities.
  • Students explore applications of microsystems and nanotechnology through close collaboration with industry and government laboratories.
  • Graduates have discovered exciting opportunities in new technology frontiers.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in the physical sciences or engineering.
  • Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate coursework.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
  • Submit scores from the GRE with minimum requirements of 156 (verbal), 156 (quantitative), and 3.5 writing. 
  • Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Submit a personal statement of educational objectives which specifically addresses research interests.
  • Submit two letters of academic and/or professional recommendation.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) is required. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required. The English language test score requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions.

Academic Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0    
  • PTE Academic: 68

English Language Requirements:

An official score report for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Please view the overall minimum score requirement for your intended program in the table below. In addition, each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses. 

Fees

Full-Time Tuition fees

  • 2-18 Credit Hours: $52092
  • 9 Credit Hours: $39078

Tuition per credit hour (1-11 credit hours)

  • 12-18 Credit Hours: $2171
  • 9 Credit Hours: $2171

This information was accurate on : 08/04/2021
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