Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Energy Engineering

University of North Texas

The Mechanical and Energy Engineering doctoral program at the University of North Texas offers a ground-breaking opportunity to learn fundamental and applied knowledge compatible with mechanical engineering, renewable energy, energy modeling, manufacturing and fossil fuels.

Why Earn a degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering?

Our Doctor of Philosophy degree is the first of its kind in Texas, and the innovative curriculum allows you to study and conduct research with world-class faculty members. This collaboration can lead to being published in professional journals, providing a validation of your hard work and strong research.

In addition, you'll work with faculty members to develop a broad and in-depth knowledge for solving energy problems. You'll explore topics such as:

Bio-based green and sustainable products
Energy-efficient intelligent vehicles
Energy-efficient products and structures
Fundamentals of energy
Renewable and alternative clean energy
Solid mechanics and controls
Thermal energy and fluids

You can conduct research with faculty members in laboratories containing the most modern equipment in the nation. Among our facilities is the Zero Energy Research Laboratory where various energy technologies aimed at achieving net-zero consumption of energy are tested. The facility is the first of its kind in Texas. Other facilities include:

Bioproducts Lab
Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling
Composite Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab
Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Lab
Functional Cellular Solids Lab
Laboratory of Small Scale Instrumentation
Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Lab
PACCAR Technology Institute
Thermal Fluid Science Lab