Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering and Mechanics

SUNY Stony Brook University

The Department of Civil Engineering, in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, offers graduate work leading to the MS and PhD degrees, and a graduate certificate. The overarching mission of the graduate programs is to train the next generation of civil engineers to make important discoveries, develop new technologies, and apply novel approaches to ensure the safety, resilience, and sustainability of our infrastructure systems. Our programs in Civil Engineering offer students a broad curriculum with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in the major areas of civil engineering. The programs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches in solving society’s most pressing problems, with an emphasis on restoring and improving urban infrastructure. The faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering is actively involved in state-of-the-art research and work collaboratively with graduate students on projects that are both applied and fundamental in nature. The PhD program aims to prepare students for a research career in academia, government or private laboratories, R&D in industry, or elsewhere. Focuses on the development and evaluation of materials, elements, and structures to create innovative, sustainable, and safe built infrastructure. This field ensures that buildings, bridges, and other structures can withstand a wide range of loads and environmental conditions.