Research and innovation at USF is focused on creating local, national and global solutions to society’s most difficult problems. From developing sources of clean energy to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities, USF researchers seek to make the world a better place.
- The College of Engineering had $28.6 million in research expenditures (2011-2012).
- USF ranks 10th world-wide among all universities granted U.S. patents in 2011, according to the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
- USF is one of only four Florida public universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities (RU/VH), a distinction attained by only 2.3 percent of all universities.
- USF is ranked 31st in total research expenditures and 27th in federal research expenditures for public universities for FY 2010 by the National Science Foundation.
Most of our doctoral students are supported with tuition waivers and full financial support for the academic year.
The College of Engineering offers 20 graduate degrees from masters to doctorate in 13 programs.
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
Degrees: Chemical Engineering (MS, PhD), Biomedical Engineering (MS, PhD), Engineering Science ( PhD)The Department has a group of highly accomplished faculty that covers an exciting blend of traditional and non-traditional research areas that actively foster collaborative research opportunities across discipline areas within the department, different departments, and across universities.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering
Degrees: Civil Engineering (MS, PhD), Environmental Engineering (MS, PhD), Engineering Science in Civil (PhD)
The Department has 21 faculty members with research expenditures between 2 and 3 million dollars annually. Strong educational and research efforts are further strengthened by close connections with the Center for Urban Transportation Research.
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Masters in Civil Engineering
Accelerated BS and Masters
Masters in Environmental Engineering
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Computer Science & Engineering
Degrees: Computer Science (MS), Computer Engineering (MS), Computer Science & Engineering (PhD), Engineering Science (PhD)
The Department's outstanding faculty includes a number of IEEE Fellows, IAPR Fellows, an ACM Fellow, several NSF CAREER award winners, and several Distinguished University Professors.
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Electrical Engineering
Degrees: Electrical Engineering (MS, PhD), Engineering Science (PhD)
The Department's research efforts are supported by well-equipped laboratories in the areas of silicon processing, IC design, communications and signal processing, and bioengineering. Current and previous Ph.D. dissertations explored the areas of microelectronics, medical imaging, and solid state material and device processing and characterization. Master's programs include options in semiconductor materials and processes, VLSI design, and microwave and millimeter wave engineering.
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Industrial & Management Systems Engineering
Degrees: Industrial Engineering (MS, PhD), Engineering Management (MS), Engineering Science (PhD)
The Department has recently recruited talented young faculty and significantly expanded our doctoral program to over 35 full-time students from all over the world. Most students are actively engaged in research projects that transcend the boundaries of traditional manufacturing. Working hand-in-hand with the faculty on grants and collaborative projects, sponsored by federal agencies, professional societies, and private businesses, provides students with great lifelong experience that better prepare them for the challenges of their careers.
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Information Technology
Degrees: Information Technology (MS) ***PENDING FINAL APPROVAL
DELAY IN MSIT ADMISSIONS
The MSIT was established and approved for implementation at the former USF Polytechnic campus. When that campus was moved into a “teach-out” mode by legislation establishing Florida Polytechnic, IT faculty and students became part of USF Tampa. The BSIT program, which had been established long before, was simply transferred to the Tampa campus and continues to admit new students here. The MSIT, however, never having been through the review process at USF Tampa, must be reviewed by the USF Tampa Graduate Council, the arm of the USF Tampa Faculty Senate that approves courses and programs, prior to admission of new students into the MSIT in Tampa.
We have been informed that the Graduate Council will take up this matter in early fall, 2013. We expect resolution of any issues soon thereafter, and hope to be able to accept new MSIT students for spring, 2014, and thereafter.
We apologize for any inconvenience this delay causes new applicants. If you wish to be kept informed of the availability of the MSIT, please contact Dr. Paul Bao, graduate program director.
Mechanical Engineering
Degrees: Mechanical Engineering (MS, PhD), Engineering Science (PhD)
The Department faculty are achieving national and international prominence for their research and teaching efforts as well as working with corporations and government agencies across the nation on funded research in a variety of areas such as advanced materials, nano-manufacturing, robotics, and hydraulics. The department receives over 2 million dollars in external research funding.
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