PhD Electrical Engineering

As we carry a breadth of research activities in our Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, you can earn a doctorate degree in electrical engineering in a broad range of topics, including

  • Robotics & Intelligent Control Systems
  • Signal & Image Processing
  • Power Electronics & Renewable Energy Systems
  • And, Communication & Sensors

Here at Jinnah University, you shall be accompanied by a vibrant community of doctoral students carrying out research activities on a wide array of topics in electrical and electronic engineering.

What opportunities might PhD Electrical Engineering lead to?

A doctorate degree in engineering can secure you top positions in the industry and academic research. Likewise, you can also secure permanent positions in the top educational institutions of the country.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  PEO-1 Be leaders in research and academia by demonstrating their rigorous knowledge for the benefit of society’s built and natural environments.
  PEO-2 Exhibit quest for learning and initiative by continuously broadening their abilities and enhancing their technical skills to maintain their relevance with technological change.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO-1 Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO-2 Design/Development of Solutions

Design solution for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental consideration.
PLO-3 Investigation

Investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments.
PLO-4 Modern Tool Usage

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO-5 Lifelong learning

recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in broader context of innovation and technological developments

Admission Requirements

  • MS degree in relevant discipline.
  • Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Semester System)
  • Admission Test / HEC approved Test
  • Interview

Degree Requirements

A PhD candidate shall be awarded the degree on successful completion of the following requirements:

  • 18 Cr. Hrs. Course Work with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00.
  • 30 Cr. Hrs. Research Work
  • Comprehensive Examination (written and oral)
  • Synopsis Defence
  • Publication /Acceptance of at least one research paper in Clarivate impact factor journal.
  • Thesis Foreign Evaluation
  • Local Defense

PhD scholars are required to comply with the following timeline:

Activity Prefered Time Maximum
Course Work 02 Semesters 03 Semesters
Comprehensive Exam 03 Semesters 05 Semesters
Synopsis Qualification 04 Semesters 05 Semesters
Thesis Submission 06 Semesters 10 Semesters

Semester - 1

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Elective – I 3 0 3
EE XXXX Elective – II 3 0 3
EE XXXX Elective – III 3 0 3

Semester - 2

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Elective – IV 3 0 3
EE XXXX Elective – V 3 0 3
EE XXXX Elective – VI 3 0 3

Semester - 3

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Research Thesis-I (PhD Proposal)* 3 0 3
EE XXXX Research Thesis-II 3 0 3

Semester - 4

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Research Thesis-III 3 0 3
EE XXXX Research Thesis-IV 3 0 3

Semester - 5

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Research Thesis-V 3 0 3
EE XXXX Research Thesis-VI 3 0 3

Semester - 6

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Research Thesis-VII 3 0 3
EE XXXX Research Thesis-VIII 3 0 3

Semester - 7

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EE 6XXX Research Thesis-IX 3 0 3
EE XXXX Research Thesis-X 3 0 3