Computer-Aided Engineering
The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at North Carolina State University offers graduate programs and advanced degree options in Computer-Aided Engineering. This area of study has applications in civil engineering planning, analysis, design, and construction, as well as operation, maintenance, and repair.
Through an integrated program of course work and research, students may focus on the application of advanced topics in computing and automation, including parallel and distributed processing, mathematical modeling and optimization methods, database management systems, knowledge based systems, real-time control, intelligent process planning, pattern recognition, and construction robotics. The program is enhanced by a close working relationship with the Department of Computer Science and the Operations Research Program. An extensive computing network is available, offering a wide variety of hardware and software for research and educational activities.
Program Information
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Sources of Funding
The strength and diversity of the Computer-Aided Engineering Program have led to a variety of funding opportunities in both basic and applied research. Current and prior funding has been received from government sources, such as the National Science Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Transit Administration, NASA, US Navy, and the Army Research Laboratory, as well as private sources, including Research Engineers Inc., Advanced Technology Inc., and HILTI Inc. Funding from non-profit organizations has also been received, with contracts from Minta Martin Aeronautical Research Fund, Space Biosphere Ventures, and the Space Studies Institute. In addition to project research, some students are also funded through three- and four-year competitive fellowships and assistantships, such as those offered by NASA, DOE, and the National Science Foundation.
Financial Support
Fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, and travel awards are available on a competitive basis. The out-of-state tuition differential is generally paid for U.S. citizens who are awarded a teaching or research assistantship. Other non-resident students appointed to assistantships or fellowships may be considered for a special tuition rate. Applicants desiring to be considered for fellowship supplements should submit GRE results. Additional forms of financial support include long-term loans and cooperative education programs with Triangle-area companies.
Contact Information
G. (Kumar) Mahinthakumar (gmkumar@ncsu.edu)
Group Coordinator, Computer-Aided Engineering
Vernon C. Matzen (matzen@ncsu.edu)
Associate Head for Graduate Programs, Department of Civil Engineering
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