Hello and welcome to the MSE Departments PhD Open House. Please watch each of the videos below. If you have any further questions regarding any information, please contact Dr. Jiyu Fang at jiyu.fang@ucf.edu. After you view the videos, please fill out the following survey. Thank you.
2023 UCF Year in Review
This year we not only celebrated our 60th anniversary but also the accomplishments and contributions of Knights to Central Florida and beyond — including more than 18,000 students who earned their degrees and are positively impacting the world
Welcome – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon welcomes you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
CECS: It’s Big
Showcasing the student experience at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando
About CECS – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon introduces you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Graduate Admissions – Start Your Journey
Join us for a virtual tour of UCF’s main campus and learn about all the College of Graduate Studies has to offer.
MSE PhD Programs – Dr. Jiyu Fang
Dr. Fang, MSE Graduate Program Director, explains what you need to know about applying to and requirements for the MSE program
Application Process – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman will explain the application process
Faculty Talk 1 – Dr. Kristopher O. Davis
Kristopher O. Davis, Ph.D., presents “Interdisciplinary, Multi-Faceted Research to Accelerate the Adoption of Solar Energy Technologies.” He includes development of thin films and nanostructured materials that enhance optical absorption and limit the loss of charge carriers within photovoltaic devices; and characterization techniques that help researchers rapidly diagnose problems and develop solutions. He overviews the interdisciplinary team at UCF built to maximize benefits of PV systems to underserved communities
Faculty Talk 2 – Dr. Tania Roy
Tania Roy, Ph.D., presents “Devices for Artificial Intelligence Using Two-Dimensional Materials,” overviewing her work to make the electronic transistors behind AI more efficient. Her team is developing devices that function similar to the neurons and synapses of the human brain, which can serve as the building blocks of neural network hardware, using novel semiconductor 2D materials to make artificial neurons and synapses that can perform pattern recognition. She also introduces 2D materials that function similar to human optic nerves
Funding – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman explains all the possible funding available to you
50 Years of CECS
The college reaches its 50th year in 2018. Featuring Founding Dean Robert Kersten, 3rd Dean Marty Wanielista and 6th Dean Michael Georgiopoulos
Closing – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon provides his closing remarks and thanks for watching