Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research.

The Optics and Photonics PhD program provides the highest-quality education in optical science and engineering, allowing students to conduct scholarly, fundamental, and applied research, while aiding in the development of Florida’s and the nation’s technology-based industries.

The program of Electrical Engineering (D.Sc, Ph.D.) is designed to advance the professional development of experienced electrical engineers and professionals in the electrical arena by extending their electrical knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process electrical skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

The School of Engineering is devoted to pushing the frontiers of research in applied sciences and to developing new technologies that can advance human wellbeing and environmental sustainability. The School of Engineering’s Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology program trains doctoral students in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and technology and actively recruits top talent from around the world.

Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs of instruction and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Instruction is offered and research facilities are available to support graduate study in control systems and robotics, digital signal processing, and communications, wireless engineering, electromagnetics modeling and analysis, microelectronics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), power systems, digital systems, and computer engineering. Additionally, individualized programs that cross the traditional boundaries of engineering, mathematics, and the sciences can be accommodated.

Ph.D. track is a five-year integrated Master and Ph.D. Program aimed at high-potential undergraduate students who know from the Master’s level that they wish to commit to a scientific Ph.D. Ph.D. The track offers students a selective and personalized curriculum, training periods at laboratories, and the opportunity to focus gradually on their thesis subject. This pathway provides a springboard for tackling future scientific challenges in research and development centers of companies and major universities. Students can choose from a wide range of research fields such as Computer Science; Data & Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Materials; Life sciences; Chemistry & Interfaces; Electrical Engineering; Physics; Mathematics, Mechanics, etc.

Yuan Ze University offers Doctor of Engineering programs under College of Engineering, College of Informatics and College of Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a key discipline, at the heart of the technology frontier. It deals with the design and analysis of electrical, magnetic and optical devices, and the processing, control, and transmission of information and energy. The tools used in electrical and computer engineering include electrical, electromagnetic and optical phenomena, systems theory, and computational hardware and software. The discipline can be divided in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.

The doctoral study program of Electrical Engineering Science is focused on scientific research and independent creative activity in various sub-areas of electrical engineering, including industrial electronics, automotive electronics, power electronics, electrical machines and apparatus, and electric drives.

These are exciting times in electrical and computer engineering. Humanity is in the midst of a revolution that started with the harnessing of electric energy and has evolved to today’s ubiquitous access and use of information. Electrical and computer engineering occupy the leading role in driving this revolution. Electrical and computer engineering provides the devices and methods to collect, process, communicate and store information. These fields of engineering also contribute fundamental technology to solve our society’s most pressing problems as the evolution towards electrification of infrastructure to address environmental challenges. Researchers in electrical and computer engineering have provided such advances as wireless access to the internet, super-fast communications across the world, control systems that deliver a man to the moon, portable computing devices, self-driving vehicles, robotics, the smart grid powered from renewable energy, and so much more.

The PhD in Electrical Engineering at OSU is designed for students who wish to pursue research as an occupation in industrial or governmental laboratories, or for those who wish to have an academic career that emphasizes teaching and/or research.

The Doctoral Program in Electrical Engineering offers the following four tracks: Computer Engineering, Communications and Signal Processing, Electronic and Optical Materials and Devices, and Power Systems and Control. Our accredited electrical and computer engineering programs provide students the opportunity to pursue careers that are integral to our modern everyday lives, providing skills to advance society and creating possibilities for business development around the globe. Our outstanding faculty continue to explore new avenues to transfer engineering skills while pursuing research opportunities to expand their knowledge of practical applications of electrical and computer engineering concepts. Together, the faculty, staff, and students have built a reputation for sound engineering practices and significant contributions in industry, government, and the private sector.

Electronics systems manipulate electrical currents using devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. These components control or amplify the flow of current and convert it from one form to another.

Micro- and nano-electronics is considered an essential technology, as it enables the development and growth of our society. It is explicitly mentioned in the most relevant strategic planning documents of Italy and Europe (eg: PNRR 21-26, European Commission, of which it is one of the Key Enabling Technologies, and the European Chips Act). Today, any technological development, in any sector, from telecommunications to biomedical, from mobility and transportation to energy, requires dedicated micro- and nano-electronic devices, which must be specifically developed and manufactured on large scale. The problem at an international level, identified with the term "chip shortage", which has clearly emerged in recent years, demonstrates how the world economy is increasingly bound to the availability of integrated circuits and systems.

A research thesis on this programme should cover all relevant aspects to electrical engineers and technicians, including the technical breakthrough, industry standards, technical aspects and trends. It should also provide an overall perspective of the electricity world, covering issues such as its generation, transmission, distribution, measurement and use.