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Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Protect the environment while building the economy. Study at North Dakota's premier Energy University.

North Dakota's vast energy resources can play a critical role in easing the nation's energy dependence. Our graduates play a big part in ensuring these resources are acquired responsibly and sustainably.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
Up to 7 years
Credit hours:
90
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Why earn a Ph.D. in environmental engineering?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 28* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Sept. 15* | Dec. 1

*Priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Protecting the environment is a challenge that spans industries and disciplines. UND's Ph.D. programs in Environmental Engineering are linked to other programs in the College of Engineering & Mines. This includes our Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, Geological Engineering, and Energy Engineering programs. We also work closely with industry, businesses and communities to develop new technologies, solve infrastructure-related problems and develop new technologies.

You'll become a proficient researcher, working with talented faculty whose research interests include:

  • Air quality
  • Greenhouse gas capture and sequestration
  • Ground water
  • Flaring of stranded gas and in general
  • Responsible and economical use of natural resources

Ph.D. Programs in Environmental Engineering

  • The Ph.D. program is offered through UND's Institute for Energy Studies (IES). This multidisciplinary institute is focused on training a generation of energy experts. You will develop energy technologies that are economically competitive, reliable, sustainable and politically and environmentally acceptable.

  • Faculty have relationships with a wide variety of industries, municipalities, consulting firms, government agencies and research-funding organizations. This provides opportunities for your own research and collaboration.

  • Participate in ongoing research opportunities at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). It works with state, federal and industry clients to solve energy and environmental needs.

  • Gain access to on-campus EPA-certified laboratory facilities. These include the multi-disciplinary Environmental Analytical Research Laboratory (Leonard Hall), Civil Engineering Environmental and Hydraulics Laboratories, and Chemical Engineering Laboratories.

  • Flexible research options allow online students to choose projects relevant to their current job.

  • As a Ph.D. candidate, you'll complete an oral exam, present an annual progress report outlining your research, and defend a dissertation.

What to do with a Ph.D. in environmental engineering?

Environmental engineers play a key role in protecting air, water and soil quality and providing solutions to remediate impacts from emissions sources. Environmental engineering Ph.D. graduates will be prepared for careers in government, academia, or industries including:

  • Recycling
  • Waste disposal
  • Water and air pollution control
  • Pipeline operations
  • Data science
  • Consulting

Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Course Options

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CHE 504. Air Pollution Control. 3 Credits.

Identification of major air pollutants from stationary and mobile sources and methods of controlling their emissions; dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere; photochemical air pollution; federal and state regulations. Prerequisite: Background equivalent to CHEM 122, MATH 265, and PHYS 252 is expected.

GEOL 540. Water Sampling and Analysis. 3 Credits.

Techniques of water and sediment sampling and analysis using equipment in the UND Water Quality Laboratory. Results are interpreted in the context of the natural systems from which the samples are taken. Enrollment is limited to eight students per section. A laboratory fee is required. Prerequisite: CHEM 121.

CHE 501. Advanced Transport Phenomena. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to give an advanced treatment of momentum, heat, and mass transfer suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering. This course will involve using advanced mathematics to model transport systems of importance in engineering science and design. Prerequisites: CHE 301 and MATH 266. S, even years.

CE 535. Hazardous Waste Management. 3 Credits.

Regulations, generation, storage, transportation, disposal, classification, fate and transport of contaminants, environmental audits, pollution prevention and management facilities, remediation alternatives, physical-chemical treatment, bioremediation, stabilization/solidification, thermal processes. Prerequisites: CE 306 and CHEM 121.

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