The PhD program is rooted in breakthroughs across bioengineering fields like cell biology, biotechnology, biomaterials, and environmental engineering. Its goal is to train students to excel in bioengineering and generate innovations in environmental preservation, sustainability, and societal challenges such as food, energy, and health. The program aims to equip diverse students with the skills to make transformative impacts on global health, sustainability, and equity.

Objectives

The educational objectives of the Ph.D. program in bioengineering are for the graduates to satisfy the following within a few years of graduation: 

• PEO-1: Apply advanced principles from engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, biotechnology, and physics to tackle various challenges in diverse bioengineering domains.
• PEO-2: Promote innovation, design applications, and train professionals for careers in government, private sectors, and bio entrepreneurship.
• PEO-3: Disseminate advanced bioengineering research findings via scientific outcomes while upholding professional and ethical standards.

Program Learning Outcomes

In order for a graduate to meet course objectives, the following is a list of expected learning outcomes that will be met during the training. Graduates will acquire the ability to:

• Identify, formulate, and resolve multifaceted problems by applying principles of science and engineering.
• Critically examine, evaluate, and interpret scientific literature and breakthroughs within his/her major area of research in bioengineering.
• Apply specialized theories and practical concepts to decipher complex problems in bioengineering.
• Conduct applicable research, analyze and interpret data, and utilize bioengineering knowledge to design and complete a project.
• Communicate research results efficiently through various platforms such as formal presentations and journal publications.
• Adhere to professional and ethical values in the execution and communication of scientific research.