SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Nicolaos G. Alexopoulos, Dean

305 Rockwell Engineering Center
Undergraduate Counseling: (949) 824-4334
Graduate Counseling: (949) 824-6475
World Wide Web: http://www.eng.uci.edu/

Overview

Undergraduate Program

Graduate Program

Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty

Nicolaos G. Alexopoulos, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alfredo H.-S. Ang, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, Registered Structural Engineer

Paul D. Arthur, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Nader Bagherzadeh, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Department Chair and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Information and Computer Science

Casper W. Barnes, Jr., Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Michael W. Berns, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor of Surgery, Cell Biology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Management, and Arnold and Mabel Beckman Chair in Laser Biomedicine

Neil J. Bershad, Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Lubomir Bic, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Douglas M. Blough, Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

James E. Bobrow, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Haris J. Catrakis, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Lynn Choi, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Constantinos V. Chrysikopoulos, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Jose B. Cruz, Jr., Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Donald A. Dabdub, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Environmental Engineering

Nancy A. DaSilva, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Rui J. P. de Figueiredo, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Mathematics

Franco De Flaviis, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Derek Dunn-Rankin, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Nikil D. Dutt, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

James C. Earthman, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery

Donald K. Edwards, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Said E. Elghobashi, Ph.D. Imperial College, University of London, Department Chair and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Maria Q. Feng, Ph.D. University of Tokyo, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Leonard A. Ferrari, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carl A. Friehe, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and of Earth System Science

Daniel D. Gajski, Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Hideya Gamo, D.Sc. University of Tokyo, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Julius M. Gardin, M.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Chief of Cardiology and Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Steven C. George, M.D. University of Missouri, Ph.D. University of Washington, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Stanley B. Grant, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Michael M. Green, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gary L. Guymon, Ph.D. University of California, Davis, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Medhat A. Haroun, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Professor of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

G. Wesley Hatfield, Ph.D. Purdue University, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Biological Sciences, and Biochemical Engineering

Glenn E. Healey, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Daniel Hirschberg, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Juan Hong, Ph.D. Purdue University, Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Faryar Jabbari, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

R. (Jay) Jayakrishnan, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Joyce H. Keyak, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in Residence, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

K. H. (Kane) Kim, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

Fadi Kurdahi, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

Tomas Lang, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

John C. LaRue, Ph.D. University of California, San Diego, Associate Dean for Student Affairs of the School of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Enrique J. Lavernia, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department Chair and Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Chin C. Lee, Ph.D. Carnegie-Mellon University, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Henry P. Lee, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Guann Pyng Li, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Henry C. Lim, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Kwei-Jay Lin, Ph.D. University of Maryland, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

Feng Liu, Ph.D. Princeton University, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

J. Michael McCarthy, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Michael G. McNally, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Kenneth D. Mease, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Martha L. Mecartney, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Farghalli A. Mohamed, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Materials Science Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Sabee Molloi, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences, Medicine, and Electrical and Computer Engineering in Residence

Orhan Nalcioglu, Ph.D. University of Oregon, Professor of Radiological Sciences, Medicine, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics

Richard D. Nelson, Ph.D. Michigan State University, Adjunct Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alexandru Nicolau, Ph.D. Yale University, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Terese M. Olson, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Melissa E. Orme, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Dimitri Papamoschou, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Gerard C. Pardoen, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Roger H. Rangel, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science

Wilfred W. Recker, Ph.D. Carnegie-Mellon University, Professor of Civil Engineering and Director, Institute of Transportation Studies

Amelia C. Regan, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

David J. Reinkensmeyer, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Stephen G. Ritchie, Ph.D. Cornell University, Department Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering

G. Scott Samuelsen, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Environmental Engineering and Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center, Registered Professional Engineer

Brett F. Sanders, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Robert M. Saunders, D.Eng. Tokyo Institute of Technology, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Jan Scherfig, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Isaac Scherson, Ph.D. Weizman Institute of Science, Professor of Information and Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering

Roland Schinzinger, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

William E. Schmitendorf, Ph.D. Purdue University, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the School of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Carlton H. Scott, Ph.D. The University of New South Wales, Professor of Management and Electrical and Computer Engineering

Robin Shepherd, Ph.D. University of Canterbury; D.Sc. University of Leeds, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Phillip C.-Y. Sheu, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

Frank G. Shi, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science

Athanasios Sideris, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

William A. Sirignano, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science

Harry Skinner, M.D. University of South Carolina, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Department Chair and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jack Sklansky, D.Sc. Columbia University, Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Keyue M. Smedley, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Allen R. Stubberud, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Tatsuya Suda, Ph.D. Kyoto University, Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Harry H. Tan, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Edriss S. Titi, Ph.D. Indiana University, Professor of Mathematics and of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Bruce Tromberg, Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Associate Professor of Surgery, Physiology and Biophysics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chen S. Tsai, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Wei Kang (Kevin) Tsai, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Information and Computer Science

Roberto Villaverde, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana, Professor of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Frederic Yui-Ming Wan, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, and Professor of Mathematics and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jann N. Yang, D.Sc. Columbia University, Professor of Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Lecturers

Syed Ahmed, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Shawn R. Akins, B.S. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Bryan Allred, M.S. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Donald J. Barrus, B.S. Tulane University, Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Harut Barsamian, M.S. Polytechnique Institute (Armenia), Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dirk Bondy, M.S. University of California, Berkeley, Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Paul Bopp, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Robert C. Carden, IV, Ph.D. University of California, San Diego, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Maqsood Chaudhry, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gerard Coutu, Ph.D. University of Connecticut, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

David J. Dimas, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Eugene J. Evancoe, M.S. University of California, Berkeley, Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

L. James Ewing, Jr., M.S. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer

Joseph W. Foraker, M.S. University of Kansas, Lecturer in Engineering

William C. Harrigan, Jr., Ph.D. Stanford University, Lecturer in Materials Science

Stephen M. Jaffe, Ph.D. Stanford University, Lecturer in Materials Science

Alirea Kavianpour, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Max D. Lechtman, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Scott Napp, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Hai N. Phan, M.S. California State University, Fullerton, Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Mohammed S. Santina, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

W. H. Scholz, Ph.D. University of Oklahoma, Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Michael Schroter, Ph.D., Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Andrew A. Shapiro, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Lecturer in Materials Science

John G. Stupar, E.M.B.A. Claremont Graduate School, Lecturer in Engineering

Overview

The School of Engineering provides a stimulating academic environment for individuals interested in the application of science and the development of new technology for the benefit of society. Academic study combined with individual and group research projects prepare students for the professional practice of engineering. Programs of study at all levels emphasize fundamental principles in order to provide the basis for lifelong professional development as technology continues to evolve.

The School offers undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering (AE), Chemical Engineering (ChE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Engineering (CpE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Engineering (a general program, GE), Environmental Engineering (EnE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME). The majors in Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Aerospace Engineering considers the flight characteristics, performance, and design of aircraft and spacecraft. An upper-division series of courses in aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and control follows a common core with Mechanical Engineering. The skills acquired in those courses are integrated in the capstone aerospace design course. The intent of the program is to produce highly proficient engineers who can tackle the aerospace engineering challenges of the future.

Chemical Engineering applies the knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, and humanities to solve societal problems in areas such as energy, health, the environment, food, textiles, shelter, and materials. Employment opportunities exist in various industries such as chemical, petroleum, polymer, pharmaceutical, food, textile, fuel, consumer products, and materials.

Civil Engineering addresses the challenges of large-scale engineering projects of importance to society as a whole, such as water distribution, transportation, and building design. Specializations are provided in Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources and Environmental Engineering.

Computer Engineering addresses the design and analysis of digital computers, including both software and hardware. Computer design includes topics such as computer architecture, VLSI circuits, design automation, system software, and data structures and algorithms. Courses include programming in high-level languages such as Pascal, C, FORTRAN; use of software packages for analysis and design; design of system software such as editors, compilers, debuggers, and operating systems; application of computers in solving engineering problems, and laboratories in both hardware and software experiences.

Electrical Engineering is one of the major contributors to the modernization of our society. Many of the most basic and pervasive products and services are either based on or related to the scientific and engineering principles taught at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students can specialize in three general areas of studies--Electro-optics and Solid-State Devices, Power Systems, and Systems and Signal Processing--all at the forefront of technological advancement.

The major in Engineering is a special program of study for upper-division students who wish to combine the study of engineering principles with other areas such as the physical and biological sciences, social and behavioral science, humanities, and arts. Students may construct their own specialization.

Environmental Engineering concerns the development of strategies to control and minimize pollutant emissions, to treat waste, and to remediate polluted natural systems. Emphasis areas include air quality and combustion, water quality, and water resources engineering.

Mechanical Engineering considers the design, control, and motive power of machinery ranging from household appliances to spacecraft. Specializations allow students to focus their technical electives in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Combustion/Propulsion, Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Systems.

Graduate study is offered leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering, with concentrations in Electrical Engineering, Computer Networks and Distributed Computing, and Computer Systems and Software; Engineering, with concentrations in Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Protein Engineering Science; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Specialized research opportunities are available within each of these programs. Bioreaction and bioreactor engineering, recombinant cell technology, and bioseparation processes are research areas in Biochemical Engineering. In Civil Engineering, research opportunities are provided in structural/ earthquake engineering, reliability engineering, transportation systems engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources. Research opportunities in Electrical and Computer Engineering are available in the areas of parallel and distributed computer systems, VLSI design, computer architecture, image and signal processing, communications, control systems, and optical and solid-state devices. Research in combustion and propulsion sciences, laser diagnostics, supersonic flow, direct numerical simulation, computer-aided design, robotics, control theory, parameter identification, material processing, electron microscopy, and ceramic engineering are all available in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Additional publications describing undergraduate and graduate academic study and research opportunities are available through the School of Engineering, and the Departments of Chemical and
Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the graduate program in Protein Engineering.

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