The PhD degree is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of specialty. This program is designed to help prepare electrical and computer technology leaders. Graduates will develop skills and competencies in technical aspects of electrical and computer in a diversity of current and emerging electrical and computer technologies and will be prepared to assume responsibility for the management of electrical and computer projects and coordination of electrical and computer research and development teams. For the PhD degree students must take eight courses beyond their Master degree, five of which must be at the doctoral 800 level. PhD students must also pass diagnostic and candidacy exams, work on advanced research under direct advising of an ECE faculty member, and write and defend an original dissertation.
Program Highlights
The ECE department has research laboratories focusing on Plasma Engineering Laboratory; Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking Innovation; Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices;; Machine Intelligence and HF Communication; Power Research; Systems Analysis of Metabolic Physiology; Systems Research; Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics; and Vision Lab
ECE faculty support University centers such as the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center
Additional research facilities in the Hampton Roads area with ECE faculty collaboration include National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab
Faculty are very active in conducting cutting-edge research projects which provide both research experiences and financial support for qualified graduate students
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Information Security Analysts
$99,690
Median Salary
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$145,080
Median Salary
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU?
Students entering the Doctor of Philosophy program in Electrical & Computer Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
Doctoral candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their master's degree program for regular admission.
Official transcripts of previous degree(s) awarded.
GRE scores.
Three letters of recommendation from former professors.
A resume.
A statement of goals.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for all international students when English is not their first language
Students with credentials not meeting the regular admission requirements may be considered for provisional admission.
The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of solar cell technologies, design, and operation. The course is…
ECE 872
Fundamentals of Solar Cells
The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of solar cell technologies, design, and operation. The course is designed for graduate students in Engineering and Science interested in the field of alternative energy. The course objectives are to make sure each student: understands the various forms of alternative energies, understands solar cell design, understands solar cell operation, and acquires knowledge of the various solar cells technologies. The topics to be covered include: Alternative energies; Worldwide status of Photovoltaics; Solar irradiance; Review of semiconductor properties; Generation, recombination; Basic equations of device physics; p-n junction diodes; Ideal solar cells; Efficiency limits; Efficiency losses and measurements; Module fabrication; c-Si technology; classical; Photovoltaic systems; Design of stand-alone system; Residential PV systems. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Engineering and Science.
Fundamental concepts of digital communication and information transmission: information sources and source coding;…
ECE 887
Digital Communications
Fundamental concepts of digital communication and information transmission: information sources and source coding; orthonormal expansions of signals, basis functions, and signal space concepts; digital modulation techniques including PAM, QAM, PSK and FSK; matched filters, demodulation and optimal detection of symbols and sequences; bandwidth; mathematical modeling of communication channels; channel capacity. Prerequisites: ECE 451/ECE 551 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit$642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit$1,486
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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