PhD Training Program of Mechanics-土木与水利工程学院

I. Objectives

a. Build a strong and broad theoretical foundation in mathematics and mechanics, develop a systematic and thorough grasp of the discipline of mechanics, have a strong practical ability and be capable in computer applications and developments, gain creative achievements in science or technology, possess the ability to conduct scientific research independently in the field of mechanics and related fields. Sound professional ethics, strict, diligent, pragmatic and innovative scientific attitude, and possess the ability to undertake independent scientific research;

b. Have a solid theory foundation and systematic and in-depth professional knowledge;

c. Make innovative achievements in the mechanics field or expertise.

II. Main Research Fields:

1. Strengths of Materials

2. Dynamics of fluid-solid coupling

3. Smart materials and structures

4. Mechanics of nonhomogeneous materials

5. Micro-/nano-scale mechanics and multi-scale correlation

6. Nondestructive testing and digital signal processing

7. Environmental fluid mechanics

8. Computational fluid mechanics

9. Coupling dynamics of engineering system

10. Modeling and numerical simulation in Engineering

III. Program Length

The time needed to complete a PhD degree typically ranges from three to five years for students hold a Master's degree, four to six years for MD-PhD students, and five to six years for direct PhD students. The graduation can be postponed, but the program duration should be within eight years. The duration is 4-6 years for MD-PhD and direct PhD students.

IV. Credits Requirements and Allocation

Credits for typical PhD students with a Master's degree ≥ 29. Credits for MD-PhD and direct PhD students ≥ 53.

Category	MD-PhD and direct PhD students		typical PhD students
Total credits	≥ 53		≥ 29
Courses credits	≥ 34 credits, (including credits for advanced international courses ≥4)	Public compulsory courses ≥ 9 credits: The theory and practice of Socialism with Chinese characteristics: 2 credits Chinese Marxism: 2 credits Dialectics of Nature (science/engineering/medical science)/Marxism and social science methodology (liberal arts): 1 credit Foreign languages for Master's students: 2 credits Thesis writing in English: 2 credits Public elective courses ≥ 1 credit	≥10 credits (including credits for advanced international courses ≥2)		Public compulsory courses ≥ 4 credits: Chinese Marxism: 2 credits Thesis writing in English: 2 credits
		Disciplinary core courses and disciplinary courses ≥ 24 credits: 1st-level disciplinary core courses: 8 credits (compulsory) 2nd-level disciplinary core courses: 4 credits (restricted elective) Displinary courses for Master's students: 4 credits (elective) 1st-level interdisciplinary courses: 4 credits (elective) Displinary courses for PhD students: 4 credits (elective)			1st-level interdisciplinary courses: 2 credits (elective) Disciplinary courses for PhD students: 4 credits (elective)
		No credits for compensatory courses and other elective courses, grades only.
Research	≥19 credits	Literature review and thesis proposal: 1 credit		Literature review and thesis proposal: 1 credit
		Participation in international academic conferences or international academic conference held in China, and paper submission: 1 credit		Participation in international academic conferences or international academic conference held in China, and paper submission: 1 credit
		Progress reports: 1 credit		Progress reports: 1 credit
		Paper publication: 1 credit		Paper publication: 1 credit
		Doctoral dissertation: 15 credits		Doctoral dissertation: 15 credits

Remark: The program for students with an equivalent academic level refers to the program forMD-PhD and direct PhD students. Students may be granted an exemption from specific courses based on the course exemption regulations.

V. The Curriculum and Course Credits

Courses		Course code	Course title	Hours	Credits	Term	Department	Remarks
Degree courses	Public compulsory courses	408.602	Dialectics of Nature	18	1	Spring/Autumn	School of Marxism	Compulsory ≥ 6 credits (Master's level )
		408.601	The theory and practice of the Socialism with Chinese characteristics	36	2	Spring/Autumn	School of Marxism
		411.500	Foreign language (English)	32	2	Autumn, Spring	School of foreign languages
			Public elective courses		1
		408.810	Chinese Marxism	36	2	Autumn	School of Marxism	Compulsory for PhD students ≥ 4 credits
		411.800	Thesis writing in English	32	2	Autumn	School of foreign languages	Compulsory for PhD students ≥ 4 credits
	1st-level disciplinary core courses	151.101	Experimental methods in solid mechanics (advanced international course)	40	2.5	Autumn	Department of mechanics	Compulsory ≥8 credits (Master's level)
		151.102	Numerical methods in solid mechanics	40	2.5	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.103	Tensor analysis and continuum mechanics (higher-level course)	40	2.5	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.104	Advanced solid mechanics (higher-level course)	40	2.5	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.105	Advanced fluid mechanics	40	2.5	Autumn	Department of mechanics
	2nd-level disciplinary core courses	151.201	The mechanical behavior of materials and simulation (higher-level course to be assessed)	40	2.5	Spring	Department of mechanics	Restricted elective ≥ 4 credits (Master's level)
		151.202	Multiscale simulation of the mechanical behavior of materials (advanced international course to be assessed)	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.203	Strength of materials (higher-level course to be assessed)	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.204	Computational fluid mechanics	40	2.5	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.205	Biomechanics (advanced international course to be assessed)	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.206	The theory and technology of modern measurement (advanced international course to be assessed)	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
	Elective courses for Master's program	151.501	Structural reliability analysis	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics	≥ 4 credits (Master's level)
		151.502	Fluid-structure coupling vibration	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.503	Modern flow measurement technology	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.504	Turbulence theory and its application	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics
		151.505	Nonlinear finite element analysis	40	2.5	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.506	Mechanics of Nonhomogeneous materials	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.507	Generalized thermoelasticity	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
	Elective courses for PhD program	151.801	Smart materials and structures (higher-level course to be assessed)	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics	≥ 4 credits
		151.802	Nonlinear vibration	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.803	Micromechanics and Nanomechanics	32	2	Autumn	Department of mechanics
		151.804	Gas dynamics	32	2	Spring	Department of mechanics
	1st-level interdisciplinary courses	011.500	Theory of matrices	48	3	Autumn	Department of mathematics	Compulsory for PhD students ≥ 2 credits
		011.502	Numerical analysis	48	3	Spring	Department of mathematics
		110.504	Materials thermodynamic	48	3	Autumn	School of materials science and engineering
		110.510	Solid state physics	40	2.5	Autumn	School of materials science and engineering
Non- degree courses	Compensatory courses		Elasticity	80		Autumn	Department of mechanics	Compulsory for graduate students whose Bachelor's degree is not in mechanics
			Fluid mechanics	80		Autumn	Department of mechanics
			Mechanics of vibration	48		Spring	Department of mechanics
			Computational mechanics	48		Spring	Department of mechanics
Research		650.801	Literature review and thesis proposal (PhD)		1		Department of mechanics
		650.802	Participation in international academic conferences or international academic conference held in China, and paper submission (PhD)		1
		650.803	Progress reports (PhD)		1
		650.804	Paper publication (PhD)		1
		650.805	Doctoral dissertation (PhD)		15
		650.501	Literature review and thesis proposal (MD)		1
		650.502	Academic Report in academic conferences (MD)		1
		650.503	The graduate thesis (MD)		10

VI. Policies & Procedures

1. The PhD program is based on the supervisor-responsibility system.

2. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the PhD candidates should review the latest literatures at home and abroad based on a selected research direction, write and submit a thesis proposal, present the proposal to the relevant experts in the discipline, reply to the questions from the expert committee and proceed the oral defense. After passing the proposal review process, the PhD candidates can begin the doctoral dissertation process. The proposal review typically takes place one and half years after the first enrollment.

3. During the thesis completion process (one year after proposal review), PhD candidates should present the progresses of the dissertation to the relevant experts in the discipline, propose the plans and procedures for the next research step and submit the progress reports for reviewing.

4. The PhD candidates should attend national and international academic conferences, exchange ideas and information with colleagues worldwide. During their doctoral studies, they must attend international academic conference or important national academic conference at least once, meanwhile, they should submit a conference paper or present at the conference.

5. The PhD candidates must attend the public academic lectures at least 10 times during the doctoral studies. They are also required to take notes about the lectures on the notebook, which is regulated by the department. The lecturer or chair's signature is required. The candidates should also submit the notebook to the degree evaluation subcommittee of the department before applying for the degree thesis review. The course credit can then be obtained after authorization.

6. The PhD candidates should take 1st-level interdisciplinary courses and participate in the academic activities, MD-PhD and direct PhD students must take 1st-level interdisciplinary courses that accumulate to two credits. During the doctoral studies, participating in the academic activities in the key universities, labs or companies at home and abroad for two weeks or more is worth two credits.

7. The main innovation parts of the dissertation should be published in the important national and international academic journals. During the doctoral studies, the PhD candidates should publish (or the papers are accepted to publish) at least three dissertation related SCI papers before the thesis defense.

8. After completing the draft of the dissertation, the thesis should be approved by the supervisor and pass the concealed evaluation organized by the department. Then the PhD candidates can submit the dissertation draft for the concealed evaluation organized by the university.

9. After passing the degree thesis review process, the thesis defense can be arranged by the department and the supervisor according to the "Regulations for the award of Master's and doctoral degrees of Huazhong University of Science & Technology".

10. If the allegation of a serious academic misconduct against a student is proved, the student's application for the degree will be cancelled.