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Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.

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Lawrence Technological University’s Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering can prepare you to work at the highest levels of the engineering profession and develop strong skills as a life-long learner.

This Ph.D. program is designed to provide you with the professional skills to:

 

    • Expand your knowledge of specific technical disciplines in your field of study
    • Apply advanced scientific principles in solving engineering challenges
  • Enhance your leadership and management abilities
  • Prepare you to perform independent research

Program Director

Dr. Badih Jawad

248.204.2550

bjawad@ltu.edu

Why LTU?

 

Lawrence Tech is at the center of the nation’s #1 region for engineering and technology and one of the world’s most technologically advanced manufacturing hotspots. At LTU, you will learn from highly qualified faculty with extensive professional experience, many of whom currently work in industry. These experts possess an abundance of real-world experience to enhance your learning.

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering also draws practicing engineers from around the world who represent many leading manufacturers and suppliers, exposing you to exceptional networking opportunities.

The Ph.D. program accommodates your interests by giving you the choice to specialize in one of the following areas:
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Mechatronics
• Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, Vibrations
• Thermal Fluids

Most candidates have two advisors: an academic advisor who provides state-of-the-art knowledge about engineering principles and an industrial advisor who provides significant industrial experience and support. This signature “theory and practice” education makes LTU graduates some of the most sought-after engineers in the area.

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is designed to accommodate your busy schedule. All core courses have sections offered in the evening, giving you the greatest flexibility

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.