Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Engineering Environmental Geomechanics and Geophysics

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# 151-200 QS Subject Rankings

72 monthsProgram duration

Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

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Engineering - Civil and Structural

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PHD

Curriculum: Research degree comprised of advanced technical coursework and or a doctorate (PhD) in a chosen discipline. Professional Interests: Research or technology development in academia, industry, or government. Duration: Average is 6 years Ideal Candidates are: Interested in leading specialized research efforts in academia, industry or a government lab Motivated to publish peer-reviewed research with faculty advisers Prepared to present research efforts to professional and technical societies at conferences Interested in careers that focus on research and technology development Willing to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment Engineering Environmental Geomechanics and Geophysics The Engineering and Environmental Geomechanics and Geophysics (EEGG) focus mirrors modern developments in Geomechanics and Geophysics, which address applications to new technologies in contemporary energy, global health issues related to the geo-environment and environmental protection industry: conventional and unconventional fossil fuel exploration and exploitation, including shale gas and oil, nuclear, industrial and municipal waste disposal, CO2 sequestration, geothermal energy production, storage, procurement of clean water in arid areas, to mention a few. The core area of interest encompasses multi-physics and multi- scale problems for studying problems related to mechanics and a variety of physical and chemical processes of geomaterials. Duke University has world-renowned faculty in this area and offers possibilities for intense international collaboration and engagement. Students of EEGG at Duke receive premier training in the core disciplines of applied mechanics of geo- materials and non-invasive geophysical methods in characterizing geomaterials for engineering and environmental purposes and involves laboratory and field testing.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Study Level

PHD

IELTS

Other English language requirements : TOEFL with a paper-based score of 577.

Program Duration

72 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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