Students in ESTP degree programs can specialize in the engineering discipline most relevant to their career goals. Six programs are available to choose from - each of which will provide students with the opportunity to learn from faculty from nationally recognized engineering programs at Carnegie Mellon.
All ESTP students must complete 36 units within one of the Engineering Concentrations. Courses that satisfy the requirements include disciplinary core courses and energy-related electives.
Engineering disciplines and related topics:
Chemical Engineering
- Process modeling and optimization
- Fuel cell and catalyst development
- Battery characterization and modeling
- Energy-efficient chemical processes
Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Grid data analytics; optimized operations
- Matching renewables to the grid
- Transportation and distribution modeling/planning
Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials for future energy systems
- Solid-state devices for energy conversion
- Materials for energy storage
- Energy applications of nanostructured materials
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Energy life cycle assessment
- Material and energy flows
- Environment and sustainability
- Building efficiency and performance
Engineering and Public Policy
- Techno-economic feasibility (e.g. renewable energy)
- Efficacy of energy efficiency programs
- Effects of technology innovation and market measures
- Energy policy at local, regional, state, national, and international levels
Mechanical Engineering
- Modeling and optimization of thermodynamic systems
- Battery and fuel cell development, packaging, and optimization
- Energy-efficient devices, machines, and vehicles
- Carbon capture and sequestration methods/technologies