Ph.D. in Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering - Digital Twin & Additive Manufacturing

Academic Overview & Description

Industry-driven engineering doctorate utilizing NIAR's Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) to develop metal 3D printing algorithms, robotic automated fiber placement, and supply chain digital twins.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Graduate Research Assistantship: $24,000/year stipend plus full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded)

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in engineering or physical sciences

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Transcripts, CV, statement of research purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Wichita State University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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