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Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering

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The Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering prepares students to tackle the critical challenges associated with developing and maintaining sustainable infrastructure. The program equips students with both theoretical knowledge and applied research skills, enabling them to address issues in structural, transportation, environmental, and geotechnical engineering. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, and high-level positions in engineering firms, governmental agencies, and policy organizations that focus on infrastructure sustainability and resilience.

36Credit Hours
36-60Months to Complete
2Program Tracks
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Transform Your Future with the PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering

Transform Your Future with a PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering Whether you hold a BS or an MS, the PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering at Morgan State University offers tailored tracks to help you advance your expertise:

  • BS to PhD Track: Earn your degree with 60 credits of coursework and research beyond your bachelor’s degree.

  • MS to PhD Track: Complete 36 credits beyond your master’s degree to achieve your PhD.

Through a comprehensive core curriculum and specialized focus areas, you’ll gain the skills to lead advancements in sustainable infrastructure practices. Special topics include structural engineering, transportation systems, environmental engineering, and geotechnical solutions. You'll have the opportunity to study on campus, select electives that align with your interests, and pursue a research-driven dissertation, preparing you to create transformative solutions in infrastructure development.

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    Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.

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Advance in Your Professional Career

Now is the perfect time to take the next step in your engineering career with the PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering at Morgan State University. Whether you aim to elevate your current role or lead groundbreaking projects, this program will help you achieve your professional vision. Prepare for advanced academic, research, and leadership opportunities in the ever-evolving infrastructure field, and join the innovative engineers addressing today's challenges and shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

 

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Learn In-Demand Skills

Move beyond theoretical knowledge and gain practical expertise to address today’s critical infrastructure challenges as a leader. The PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering at Morgan State University equips you with key competencies such as:

  • Sustainable infrastructure design and development

  • Structural engineering principles

  • Environmental impact assessment

  • Advanced transportation systems

  • Geotechnical engineering solutions

  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods for infrastructure resilience

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Find Your Ideal Career

Once you graduate from the PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering program at Morgan State University, you'll be prepared to advance your career in a variety of leadership roles within the engineering and infrastructure sectors. These are just a few of the potential job titles for innovative infrastructure professionals:

  • Director of Infrastructure Engineering

  • Chief Sustainability Officer

  • Senior Structural Engineer

  • Transportation Systems Manager

  • Environmental Engineering Consultant

  • Geotechnical Engineering Director

  • Public Policy Advisor for Infrastructure

  • Research Scientist

  • Professor of Engineering

  • Infrastructure Resilience Consultant

Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships

Gain the competitive edge you’ve been seeking with the PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering at Morgan State University. Maximize your potential through hands-on experiences beyond the classroom, including career-focused internships, advanced research projects, and networking opportunities in the Baltimore-Washington area. Build connections within the engineering community, collaborate with award-winning faculty, and tap into Morgan State’s extensive professional networks in sustainable infrastructure and resilient engineering solutions.

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Collaborative Learning

Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.

Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence

At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable.  We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence. 

Financial Aid Makes Things Possible

Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.

  • Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award

  • Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses

  • Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects

  • Federal Work-Study helps you offset tuition with a part-time job, either on or off campus

  • Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans

  • Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early

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Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.

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