Physics
Electro-Optics at the University of Dayton
The programs of study for the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in electro-optics are interdisciplinary programs administered by the School of Engineering with the cooperative support of the College of Arts and Sciences. Established in 1983, the Electro-Optics Program relies on a strong working relationship between the School of Engineering and the Department of Physics. It is a collaborative effort on the part of many scientists and engineers on campus as well as researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and various commercial companies.
By its very nature, the program draws from many disciplines, primarily physics and electrical engineering. There are natural connections between chemistry, biology, materials science and other fields of engineering as well. With today's rapidly advancing technologies, the program has a strong foundation and the potential to continue to grow well into the future.
Visit the School of Engineering's Electro-Optics Graduate Program
The electro-optics graduate program welcomes students who desire an advanced degree in the growing optics industry. Optics is at the heart of many new technologies in telecommunications, medicine and manufacturing.
UD's electro-optics graduate program, which began in 1983 and is one of only six electro-optics programs in the U.S., lies at the interface between engineering and science and involves faculty from the School of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences.
As a student in our 30 semester hour master's degree program, you can expect:
- Hands-on training in three optics labs, required among the 21 semester hours of core courses;
- A significant number of choices for electives, which accommodates a diverse student body with varying backgrounds; and
- The availability of graduate co-op research jobs for U.S. citizens through the Air Force Research Laboratory at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, local companies and the state of Ohio.
The typical Ph.D. program is 60 semester hours beyond the Master of Science degree. As a Ph.D. candidate, you have the opportunity to choose advanced electro-optics courses from a diverse menu of topics. Master's degree candidates are encouraged to finish their program with a thesis. Research opportunities for both M.S. and Ph.D. candidates are available from individual faculty members, the University of Dayton Research Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Industry, the State of Ohio and the federal government support our mission to educate engineers and scientists for the optics industry. We continually improve and add electro-optics courses in response to the needs of our optics community.
UD electro-optics graduates, who provide leadership and expertise to the optics industry, tend to receive challenging, high-paying jobs. Current students benefit greatly from our alumni's professional accomplishments.
The Graduate Programs in Electro-Optics faculty and staff come from the School of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. College faculty who teach for this program include:
For a complete list of program faculty, visit the Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics
Attentive faculty, small class size and career-related experiences are just some of the reasons our graduate students excel.
- Hans Von O'Hain Fellowship: This fellowship is directed to graduate students with an interest in the aerospace industry.
- Luce Fellowship: This fellowship was created especially for women enrolled in graduate programs in the sciences and engineering.