Ph.D. (Transportation Engineering)Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation Engineering

Transportation engineering is a sub branch of civil engineering, but it stands on its own legs as a distinct focus of research and study. The general goal of this course is to employ scientific knowledge and technological principles to improve mobility, enhance safety, multiply efficiency of transportation networks, acting as an agent for change as a result. Transportation engineering or applies technology and scientific design so that it becomes easier to plan, operate and manage various facilities for different types of transportation modes. The option to do research in this field opens a lot of doors. Students can research on various topics like pavement design, infrastructure systems, highway economics, construction materials, environmental impact on highway/railroad/airstrip construction, engineering research design, project management, transport systems planning, pavement management, urban models, transport economics, intelligent transport, traffic monitoring, sensor data development and management, pedestrian and cyclists' safety, asset management, pavement management system, organizing and scheduling construction, material deterioration analysis, soil dynamics and much more. The list is virtually endless. It all depends on the liking and interest of the candidates.