Program Objectives

• Complete independent and original research: To develop the student’s capacity to identify significant research problems, design and execute novel investigations and generate publishable results that contribute new knowledge to the electrical and computer engineering discipline.
• Cultivate deep specialized knowledge: To provide students with a comprehensive and advanced understanding of a chosen electrical and computer engineering specialization, encompassing foundational theories, current challenges and emerging trends.
• Develop advanced analytical and problem-solving skills: To equip students with the ability to critically analyze complex engineering challenges, synthesize information and develop innovative, theoretically sound and practically viable solutions.
• Prepare for leadership roles in research and development: To train future leaders who can guide research initiatives, manage complex projects and drive technological innovation in academic, industrial, or governmental settings.
• Communicate effectively: To enable students to effectively communicate complex research findings through high-quality written dissertations, peer-reviewed publications and compelling oral presentations to diverse audiences.
• Understand ethical considerations: To ensure students understand and adhere to the highest standards of research integrity, professional ethics and responsible conduct in engineering and scientific inquiry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain specialized knowledge: Demonstrate a comprehensive and profound understanding of a specialized subfield within electrical and computer engineering, encompassing current theories and research frontiers.
2. Conduct innovative research: Independently conceptualize, design and execute original research that significantly contributes new knowledge to the electrical and computer engineering discipline, as evidenced by a high-quality, defensible thesis.
3. Apply knowledge: Apply advanced analytical, computational and experimental techniques to rigorously investigate complex engineering problems and generate innovative solutions.
4. Develop critical thinking skills: Critically evaluate existing literature and research methodologies, identifying gaps and opportunities for novel inquiry.
5. Communicate effectively: Effectively communicate complex research findings through scholarly publications, a comprehensive dissertation and clear oral presentations to both specialized and general audiences.
6. Understand research ethics: Function as an independent, ethical and responsible researcher, upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and professional conduct in all scholarly activities.
7. Gain leadership skills: Exhibit the potential for leadership in research and development settings, capable of guiding scientific inquiry and driving technological advancements.

Careers

• Software/Hardware engineer
• Postdoctoral researcher
• Research scientist/Engineer
• Algorithm developer/Architect
• Systems architect/Engineer (complex systems)
• Machine learning engineer
• Data scientist
• University professor

Course Highlights