Faculty Research Grants and Awards NCE faculty conduct research supported by major corporations and national and international agencies. They present their work at leading conferences and workshops, and publish their studies in high-impact professional journals. Many have received prestigious awards for original and impactful work. Recent examples include: Treena Livingston Arinzeh, professor of biomedical engineering, is at the forefront of breakthroughs in regenerative medicine. Her signature, pioneering work involves developing biomaterials that stimulate, guide and support the growth of new bone, nerve and cartilage tissue from adult stem cells or other cell types. Arinzeh received a patent for a biomaterial she designed to coax nerve axons to grow across the damaged site of a severed spinal cord in order to reconnect functioning cells on both sides, thereby restoring nerve signal pathways, and, we hope, movement. Michel Boufadel, professor of civil and environmental engineering, is the director of NJIT’s Center for Natural Resources Development and Protection. Boufadel serves on a panel appointed by the Royal Society of Canada, which evaluates the impact of crude oil spills in northern water bodies, including the Arctic Ocean. Boufadel is a notable voice in the Exxon Valdez oil-spill investigation and in analyzing BP’s Deep Water Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. Namas Chandra, professor of biomedical engineering, is the director of NJIT’s Center for Injury Biomechanics, Materials and Medicine. He is the principal investigator for two U.S. Department of Defense grants totaling nearly $4.5 million on brain trauma. Chandra and his team study the effects of shock waves on the brain in order to design and test helmets for soldiers. The helmets mitigate blasts from weapons of warfare, such as improvised explosive devices. Rajesh Davé, distinguished professor of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical engineering, is an expert in particle engineering. Davé received the 2015 Lectureship Award in Fluidization from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. By fluidizing particles, engineers are able to adapt their structure and behavior to improve a range of products, from cement and fuel to sunscreen and even cancer medications. Mengchu Zhou, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, received the Norbert Wiener Award for “fundamental contributions to the area of Petri net theory and applications to discrete event systems.” Zhou is an expert in robotics and automation problems, especially those involving manufacturing systems. His contributions include a more efficient way to help managers direct computer-controlled manufacturing systems by using mathematical modeling tools known as Petri nets. Richard Foulds, associate professor of biomedical engineering, is the director of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center at NJIT. Foulds received a five-year $4,625,000 grant with the Kessler Foundation from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The grant funds the development of the next generation of robotic exoskeletons or “wearable robots.” These robots improve mobility and enable safer and more independent functioning of individuals who have suffered strokes, spinal cord injuries or muscular dystrophy.
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For Master of Science (M.S.) applicants, NJIT requires a fouryear undergraduate degree from an accredited program in the United States, or a program with equivalent requirements outside the United States. A cumulative GPA of no lower than 2.8 on a 4.0 scale is also required (individual departments may impose more stringent thresholds). For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) applicants, NJIT requires an appropriate academic background as described by the individual programs, and a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in prior studies.
NJIT is a diverse community committed to mutual understanding and respect for others. Our Diversity Programs Office within the Center for Student Involvement initiates and supports activities that promote cultural competency among students. Our Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents the interests of all graduate students in university affairs and offers numerous academic and social events. Students automatically become members once they are accepted into an NJIT graduate program. The NJIT campus features state-of-the-art facilities on 45 acres in the University Heights section of Newark, and is only 20 minutes from New York City, with easy access via public transportation. Our ideal location is also at the center of a powerhouse corporate corridor and burgeoning tech hub that includes over 50 Fortune 500 companies, leading financial firms, engineering firms and industry giants — all of which translates to access to and career opportunities with leaders in a variety of industries.
Standardized Test Requirements • The GRE General Test for all full-time applicants • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for all international students not holding a degree from a U.S. post-secondary institution. Minimum scores: Internet-based TOEFL – 79, computer-based TOEFL – 213, paper-based TOEFL – 550, IELTS – 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0.
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Newark College of Engineering at NJIT
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OUR GRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS • Biomedical Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Biopharmaceutical Engineering (M.S.) • Chemical Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Civil Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Computer Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Critical Infrastructure Systems (M.S.) • Electrical Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Engineering Management (M.S.)
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• Engineering Science (M.S.)
q $75 nonrefundable application fee
• Environmental Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.)
q Official transcripts and proof of degree completion from all colleges and universities attended
• Health Care Systems Management (M.S.) • Industrial Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Internet Engineering (M.S.)
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q Official GRE/TOEFL results (All test results must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission from ETS using code 2513.)
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering (M.S.) • Mechanical Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.)
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q Letters of recommendation in a sealed envelope (one for M.S. applications, three for Ph.D. applicants) q Statement of purpose for Ph.D. applicants q Photocopy of visa, or (for non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States) a permanent-resident card q Financial statement, if requesting visa eligibility forms
Off-Campus Housing Options Many NJIT graduate students commute from nearby Harrison, Kearny and Jersey City. These towns offer several affordable housing options, with monthly rentals starting at $300. To find an apartment, visit theobserver.com, and also network with student groups on Facebook and through the GSA.
CONTACT US Newark College of Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-6506 973-596-2316 (fax) Email: nce@njit.edu
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ne of the oldest and largest professional engineering schools in the United States, Newark College of Engineering (NCE) at NJIT emphasizes design as the ultimate objective of engineering education. The college provides extensive hand-on experience supported by the exploration and exploitation of the newest and most scientifically advanced methods. NCE faculty and students conduct research and development in key areas of public need, including transportation, automated manufacturing and robotics, clean energy, computing and computer networks, medical imaging and instrumentation and nanotechnology. U.S. News & World Report ranks NCE
among the country’s top 100 engineering schools. NCE offers 21 Master of Science degree programs and 9 doctoral degree programs. Students have access to several modes of study: full time, part time, e-learning, online and face-to-face instruction. Graduate enrollment is more than 1,500 students. Our 150-member faculty includes engineers and scholars who are widely recognized in their fields, including fellows of all major engineering associations.
• Occupational Safety & Health Engineering (M.S.) • Pharmaceutical Engineering (M.S.) • Pharmaceutical Systems Management (M.S.) • Power and Energy Systems (M.S.) • Telecommunications (M.S.) • Transportation (M.S. & Ph.D.)
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