Technical Fundamentals

R.F. Smith School Master of Engineering students design their program of study in one or more focus areas. You’ll learn technical fundamentals.

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI). Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is driving the next phase of societal transformation. Recent advancements in the Internet of Things, wireless sensors, clouds, mobile devices, smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, especially large language models (LLMs), and fast computing capabilities will enable the next Industrial Revolution. The DSAI focus path is located at the intersection of process engineering, data science, and computer science. It teaches students data analytics skills, decision-support tools for solving real-world operational problems in the era of big data, and fundamental concepts in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Energy economics and engineering (EEE). Energy economics and engineering brings together faculty and students from various personal and academic backgrounds to focus on one of the central challenges of time: the transition to a carbon-neutral future. The energy economics and engineering focus prepares students for careers in energy-related technology, management, and public policy.

Medical and Industrial Biotechnology (MIB). Medical and Industrial Biotechnology is fundamentally changing the human condition. Advanced analytics and new scientific developments enable the rapid development of vaccines, faster and more reliable disease diagnosis, and the development of next-generation therapeutics. Industrial biotechnology is paving the way to renewable chemistry and green consumer products. This focus area prepares students for biotechnology and pharmaceutical careers in world-leading organizations such as Pfizer, Merck, and Regeneron.