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There has been a growing reliance on the use of simulation and design in all areas of science and technology thanks to the powerful computational tools developed in recent years and the synergies evolving among disciplines, specifically between engineering, health sciences, business, and all areas of science and technology.
LTU, with its 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 to work with Ph.D. students to pioneer advancements in simulation and simulation-driven design and foster interdisciplinary research that drives innovation and creates transformative solutions to global challenges.
This innovative Ph.D. program in Simulation and Design provides access to Ph.D.-level research in all areas of study within our university that fall under the umbrella of simulation and design. Introducing the Ph.D. in Simulation and Design aligns directly with LTU’s single-minded view toward academic reputation, technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary goals.
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:
Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom
From Computer
Log in and start your Zoom session with participants
From Phone
To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera
