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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.
Simulation and design have enabled many engineering advancements and has been the cornerstone for innovation. Whether it’s design of next-generation renewable energy systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, or developing autonomous vehicles, simulation provides the precision and flexibility needed to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Multiphysics simulation, which integrates various physical phenomena into a single model, allows engineers to solve complex problems that involve interactions between different forces and materials. This holistic approach leads to more accurate predictions and more innovative solutions, driving progress in diverse sectors.
Engineering a typical new product or system involves design, testing, validation and verification, prototyping, and mass production. To keep the cost of the development, and ultimately manufacturing the finished product, engineers rely heavily on simulation during of all phases of product development. In the past few decades, since the advent of computational resources, engineers have relied on using various software such as computer aided design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) just to name a few, where many variations of design can be examined and tested for meeting requirements at little cost. Once the final design is achieved to satisfaction, other simulation software (MATLAB for example) could be used to test the performance of the product (an automobile or an aircraft) under real-world situations, all virtually at a fraction of the cost of testing a prototype. At LTU, we offer a large menu of programs offered under the umbrella of the College of Engineering’s five departments including manufacturing, robotics, Artificial intelligence (AI), and imbedded software in addition to the traditional engineering disciplines such as mechanical, civil, electrical, and biomedical engineering. We believe the only way we could leverage the benefit and impact of our many programs is by promoting and fostering projects and research that are interdisciplinary, drawing on several engineering as well as non-engineering disciplines. In addition, we have labs, facilities, and significant computational power to handle such projects. As such, the College of Engineering is excited about the new Ph.D. program in simulation and design.
Minimum requirements for admission to the program:
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