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About the Program

Energy Science and Engineering offers advanced degrees designed to enable students to tackle complex, evolving global energy challenges. Scholars engage in multidisciplinary, hands-on research, applying foundational sciences—including geophysics, engineering, and computer science to critical problems in energy and sustainability. The curriculum emphasizes deep understanding of energy processes and systems driving key advancements in geothermal engineering, energy storage, carbon sequestration, and energy systems analysis. Pursuing cutting-edge renewable energy and climate change initiatives, our community prepares future leaders for impactful careers in academia, industry, and policy. Together, we design innovative, sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world.

What You’ll Study

What you will study at the graduate level depends on your particular degree, academic interests, and professional goals. Key features of our program offerings include:

  • Energy system fundamentals.

  • Engineering of renewable energy processes.

  • Energy storage and conversion systems.

  • Simulation of energy processes.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Science

MSCoterm
Prepare for professional work in the energy industry or doctoral studies by completing fundamental courses in the major field and related sciences, as well as through independent research.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Become a technical leader in the energy industry, academia, and research through independent research and advanced courses in the major field and related sciences.
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PhD Minor

PhD Minor
With foundational coursework and experience, you can complement your PhD studies in a related field with graduate coursework in energy topics such as renewable energy, global climate change, carbon capture and sequestration, energy storage, and energy systems to earn a PhD minor.
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