Focus: Arts and Sciences
There has been a growing reliance on the use of simulation and design in all areas of science and technology thanks to powerful computational tools developed in recent years and the blurring lines between disciplinary areas, specifically between architecture, urban design, engineering, health sciences, business, and all areas of science and technology. As a technological university, LTU realizes the importance of readying professionals for this emergence and is proud to announce an innovative and strongly interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Simulation and Design.
LTU, with its five colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences and the varied expertise of its highly qualified faculty, is uniquely positioned work with Ph.D. students to pioneer advancements in simulation and simulation-driven design in all academic disciplines and foster interdisciplinary research that drives innovation and creates transformative solutions to global challenges.
The vast variety of interdisciplinary applications of simulation and design underscores the opportunities for students interested in an intensive research-focused Ph.D. program that equips graduates in and across all academic disciplines with the skills to harness simulation and design to lead the next wave of technological advancements for solutions to the world’s challenges.
In the areas of the Arts, simulation and design technologies offer transformative potential, providing innovative tools for research, education, and engagement across various disciplines such as Psychology, Sociology, and Language. These technologies provide new methods for research, education, and preservation, and offer innovative ways to engage with and understand these fields.
There are growing numbers of important simulation and design applications in the Sciences. Researchers can make significant strides in fundamental research and practical applications by leveraging simulation technologies in disciplines such as Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and interdisciplinary fields such as Mathematical Biology and Data Science.
The College of Arts and Sciences at LTU is home to world-class researchers who are student-centric, creating a one-of-a-kind education and research environment. Our Ph.D. is a research-focused degree, highly interdisciplinary, and where students have access to the latest in technology. Students will also develop the necessary teaching and mentoring skills to succeed academically.
Minimum requirements for admission to the program:
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