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Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Join the forefront of robotics and automation research with a Ph.D. degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Collaborate with world-renowned experts, access state-of-the-art facilities and unlock a world of advanced career opportunities. Enroll now and be part of the next generation of innovators.

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Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering

Kent State University’s Master's in Mechatronics Engineering prepares graduates to perform research, discovery and integration by applying specialized knowledge of mechatronics engineering, and to communicate problems and solutions in mechatronics engineering clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Program Information for Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.
  2. Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of mechatronics engineering.
  3. Communicate problems and solutions in mechatronics engineering clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Admissions for Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechatronics engineering or closely related area (e.g., electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) from each institution in which 8+ semester credit hours were attempted
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: March 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ENGR 81091GRADUATE SEMINAR (taken for 3 credit hours total)3
Advisor-approved courses in or outside the College of Aeronautics and Engineering 10-30
Major Electives, choose from the following:18
Engineering
ENGR 72410
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
ENGR 73030
MECHATRONICS
ENGR 75270
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
ENGR 75400
ADVANCED DYNAMICS
ENGR 75401
VIBRATIONS
ENGR 78005
LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL
Control Systems
ENGR 78006
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
ENGR 78007
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGR 78008
INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL
ENGR 88004
OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
Robotics and Automation
CS 73334
HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION
ENGR 72620
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
ENGR 77300
MEDICAL ROBOTICS
ENGR 77400
ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN
ENGR 78101
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Machine Intelligence
CS 74201
ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ENGR 78010
MACHINE VISION
ENGR 78102
INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Other courses with approval from advisor and graduate program representative
Culminating Requirements
ENGR 85098RESEARCH (taken for 9 credit hours total)9
ENGR 85199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students:90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students:60
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Post-baccalaureate students may apply toward the 30 credit hours a maximum 15 credit hours of coursework outside the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and 9 credit hours of research (maximum 18 credit hours total of research toward the degree).

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Each doctoral candidate, upon admission to candidacy, must register for ENGR 85199 for a total of 30 credit hours. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for ENGR 85199, and thereafter ENGR 85299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. The dissertation is specialized research, leading to a definitive contribution to the candidate’s research focus-area. This contribution should be of sufficient importance to warrant publication in a recognized journal. The candidate must successfully propose and defend their research dissertation in a public setting.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Graduates of Kent State University’s Master's in Mechatronics Engineering are equipped with specialized knowledge in the design, operation and analysis of mechanical and electrical devices connected with automated systems, robots and computer-integrated manufacturing.

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

8.6%

much faster than the average

44,600

number of jobs

$103,600

potential earnings

Engineers, all other

1.3%

slower than the average

170,100

number of jobs

$103,380

potential earnings

Electronics engineers, except computer

1.4%

slower than the average

134,900

number of jobs

$107,540

potential earnings

Electrical engineers

4.6%

about as fast as the average

193,100

number of jobs

$100,830

potential earnings

Mechanical engineers

3.9%

about as fast as the average

316,300

number of jobs

$90,160

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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