Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lakehead University is designed to meet the growing demand for highly qualified personnel in both academia and industry. The program specifically targets graduates from Lakehead's existing Master’s in Engineering programs, as well as exceptional postgraduate scholars from other recognized institutions worldwide. The primary objective of the program is to cultivate advanced scholarly skills and the capacity for independent investigation. This is achieved through a rigorous curriculum that balances formal graduate-level coursework with an original research dissertation. Candidates in this program pursue specialized research within several key disciplines: • Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Control Systems

• Robotics and Mechatronics