Opportunities – Graduate Programs
CNRE supports MS and Ph.D. students to research in the field of nanotechnology, materials, and additive manufacturing. UDC, Howard University, and Morgan State University offer MS and Ph.D. programs. Additional details about the HU and MSU graduate program can be found from the link below. Interested students can also contact (PI MSU, and HU).
UDC Ph.D. program:
UDC offers a unique Ph.D. program in Computer Science and Engineering. This program allows engineering Ph.D. to focus on cutting edge science and engineering topics along with building state of the art skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ph.D. students in the UDC graduate program typically take two courses in AI and apply that in their science and engineering.
CNRE Ph.D. students will be funded to pursue research in high demand nanotechnology fields such as advance computers, renewable energy, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Our PhD students will benefit from CNRE collaboration with the Industries and laboratories. CNRE is partnering with NIST, NRL, KCNSC, Y-12, and ORNL. CNRE Ph.D. students may be able to travel to industries and national laboratories to gain unique experience and network with future employers. CNRE Ph.D. students may get full tuition and a competitive stipend.
- Learn about CNRE faculty expertise (video link)
- Learn about potential PhD projects (video link)
- Learn about CNRE resources for PhD students (video link – ABET videos)
- Testimony of current CNRE student (video link)
- Learn about CNRE and SEAS Graduate Programs (video link)
To apply for the UDC Ph.D. program related to CNRE please contact:
Apply here:(Graduate admission link)
MS Program:
CNRE is led by UDC’s Mechanical engineering department. ME department offers an MS degree in specialized areas of (a) Advanced Manufacturing (focus on 3D printing), (b) Nanotechnology, and (c) Renewable energy. ME department faculty perform research in multiple exciting and high impact areas. Click here to access ME faculty profiles to learn about their research expertise.
CNRE students interested in the MS program at UDC can opt for one of the following two options.
- Accelerated MS in ME (five-year BS+MS program: suitable for UDC undergraduate students) – students can use their 9 BS degree credits towards MS program
- MS in ME
CNRE MS students will be funded to pursue research in high demand nanotechnology fields such as advance computers, renewable energy, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Our MS students will benefit from CNRE collaboration with the Industries and laboratories. CNRE is partnering with NIST, NRL, KCNSC, Y-12, and ORNL. CNRE MS students may be able to travel to industries and national laboratories to gain unique experience and network with future employers. CNRE MS students may get full tuition and a competitive stipend.
- Learn more about MS in ME program “Click Here“
- Learn about CNRE faculty expertise (video link)
- Learn about potential MS projects (video link)
- Learn about CNRE resources for MS students (video link – ABET videos)
- Testimony of current CNRE student (video link)
- Learn about CNRE and SEAS Graduate Programs (video link)
To apply for the UDC MSME program related to CNRE please contact: Dr. Pawan Tyagi
Apply here:(Graduate admission link)
Advantages for our Graduate Students
- UDC is in Washington DC, USA. This city is one of the world’s most favorite tourist place (~5 mile from iconic White House). Our students will have unparalleled access to free museums, city life, restaurants, parks, and career opportunities at walk-able distances or Metro.
- UDC partnerships! UDC is 2-50 miles from >12 Federal Labs and organizations (e.g. National Institute of Health (NIH), NIST, JHU-Applied Physics Laboratory). Our students can get exposure by working on collaborative projects and get support and recommendations from world renowned scientists to boost their career.
- Conferences and travels! As CNRE student you will get opportunities to travel across USA and internationally to attend conferences and meetings related to your research.
- Research Facility! UDC is self-sufficient to conduct cutting edge nanotechnology and related research. In addition, CNRE team also have access to unique equipment and sophisticated resources at NIST, NRL, and many collaborators in the neighborhood.
- Career opportunities! CNRE will enable students to network with potential employers at Federal organizations, National Laboratories (NRL, NIST, NIH, ARL, and many Industries to bring numerous career opportunities when you graduate from UDC.
- UDC is ranked # 1 (Link) in Mechanical Engineering for the affordability and quality. Our engineering program are also accredited by ABET. It means you get unique quality training and education opportunity at UDC.
- CNRE PhD students are eligible to apply for two-year postdoctoral scholarship from NSF for $200,000 for two years to launch their individual career.