Brief introduction of the program and date of commencement

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Electrical Engineering aims to prepare graduates for industrial or academic research in the fields of Communication, Electronics, and Power Engineering. The program focuses on producing skilled researchers who can contribute in technological advancements and propose solutions to challenges faced by the practitioners and researchers of the field. Tentatively, the program will commence from the semester, Fall 2022.

Educational objectives of the program

The PhD in Electrical Engineering will strive to provide a conducive environment for independent and/or collaborative research. The objectives of the program are:

• to equip scholars with necessary knowledge, relevant tools and techniques so that they can significantly contribute in the field of study by conducting quality research
• to prepare scholars so that they can effectually disseminate results in form of written and oral presentation
• to produce skilled professionals who can take up the challenges associated with the advancement of engineering and technology in industry or in academia

Learning outcomes of the program

PhD scholars who successfully complete their PhD in Electrical Engineering will be able to:

• Perform advance research that is grounded in theory, practice and further extends the existing research in the field
• Communicate effectively both in oral and written formats to a diverse audience
• Produce quality research that have a positive impact toward the welfare and betterment of society
• Collaborate with the peers in the domain of Electrical Engineering to integrate diverse perspectives

Curriculum of the program

The PhD Electrical Engineering program will have the following streams:

• Telecom engineering
• Electronics engineering
• Power engineering

Course Code Methodology

• 1^st digit, which is fixed as 9 represents that the course is designed for the PhD degree.
• 2^nd digit represents the specialization stream.
• 3^{rd and} 4^th digits represent the course number.

The proposed list of courses for the PhD Electrical Engineering program in different specialization streams is given below:

Entry/Admission requirement

It is proposed that the following eligibility criteria will be adopted for admission in the PhD program:

• 18 years of education or equivalent Master/M.Sc./MS in relevant field from HEC recognized university with at least first division (annual system) or 3.00 CGPA out of 4.00.
• GAT Subject with 60% or GRE International with a 60th-percentile score or 60% UGAT test conducted by the university.

Duration and Scheme of Studies for the program

The time allowed for the completion of the degree is in accordance with the HEC policy i.e. minimum 3 years and maximum 8 years. The PhD program consists of 18 credit hours of course work and 24 credit hours of research work. Coursework should be completed in the first two semesters. After successful completion of coursework, a PhD scholar is required to appear in the comprehensive examination. After passing comprehensive examination PhD scholar can register in the research phase by registering PhD Thesis.

The first milestone in research phase is to prepare and submit a research Proposal under the guidance of a supervisor. The scholar will appear before a panel of examiners to defend the research proposal. After successful defense, the scholar will carry out his/her research and complete total 24 credits of research. The scholar will present the research finding in the form of a written thesis, which shall be evaluated as per HEC and UAJK rules. Scheme of studies for the program is as follows:

*The scholar must complete his/her coursework in minimum two semesters.

** The scholar must present a thesis progress report before the evaluation committee.

*** The scholar must pass his/her coursework to appear in comprehensive exam. If failed to do so, he/she can avail another chance. The scholar must clear the comprehensive exam to present his/her thesis proposal. After the acceptance of thesis proposal by the evaluation committee, the scholar can officially start his/her research.