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Requirements for the Doctoral Degree

The Doctoral Degree Admission to Candidacy Comprehensive Exams Thesis Topic Time Limit for Degree Completion Dissertation Doctoral Examination Minor Field of Study Other Requirements Enrollment Requirements Additional Graduation Requirements Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR)

The Doctoral Degree

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy recognizes demonstrated proficiency and high achievement in research. After adequate preparation, the candidate must successfully complete both comprehensive examinations in their academic field and a searching and authoritative investigation of a special area in the chosen field, culminating in a written dissertation. The program of study for each doctoral degree program must include, at a minimum, 30 approved credit hours.

Admission to Candidacy

Doctoral students customarily apply for degree candidacy after completing at least three semesters of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree.

To qualify for candidacy, students must do the following:

• Complete the requirements for training in Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) .
• Complete all course requirements (except the minor).
• Achieve a satisfactory scholastic record.
• Pass the comprehensive examination.
• Submit a formal statement naming the dissertation reading committee and delineating the research topic for approval to the school chair and Graduate Education (on behalf of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education).

Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements, the Office of Graduate Education will formally admit the applicant to candidacy for the degree on behalf of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Development.

Comprehensive Exams

The comprehensive examination assesses both general knowledge of the degree area and specialized knowledge of the student's chosen research field. Each program is responsible for scheduling comprehensive examinations at least once a year and for providing students information regarding exam formats, rules, and scope. Exam retakes are to occur no later than the end of the student’s second full term (Fall, Spring, or Summer) in residence following the failed attempt.

Thesis Topic

Before a student becomes a candidate, they should present a formal statement for the approval of the school chair or college dean and Graduate Education that outlines the student's dissertation advisor, the topic selected for investigation, the objectives, and the steps by which the student proposes to achieve them. (Note that individual programs may have additional requirements for approving the dissertation prospectus or proposal before approval by the chair/dean and Graduate Education.) The dissertation topic must give promise of being either a genuine addition to the fundamental knowledge of the field or a new and better interpretation of facts already known.

Time Limit for Degree Completion

Students must complete all degree requirements within seven years from the end of the term in which they pass the comprehensive examination.

Dissertation

The dissertation must demonstrate that the candidate possesses powers of original thought, talent for research, and ability to organize and present findings. Resources such as the Thesis and Dissertation Manual, deadlines, checklist, and templates are found in the Thesis & Dissertation website . Dissertations must be submitted electronically via the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation link available on that resource site.

The format of the dissertation (in general appearance) must meet the criteria published in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual. For other format or style questions, students should refer to style manuals appropriate to their disciplines.

Doctoral Examination

If the dissertation advisory committee finds the dissertation satisfactory, it schedules the candidate for an oral examination on the subject matter of the dissertation and the field in which it lies. An examining committee approved by Graduate Studies on behalf of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education will conduct the examination. The candidate's academic unit should forward the announcement of the oral examination, including the names of the examining committee members, to Graduate Education at least 10 working days prior to the exam.

If a candidate should fail to pass the final oral examination, the examining committee may recommend permission for one additional examination. In the case of failure, the Registrar does not receive a report of the examination results.

Minor Field of Study

In addition to an adequate knowledge of the major field of intended research, the student must demonstrate mastery of another smaller body of knowledge—the minor field—preferably outside the student's school. The purpose of the minor is to encourage a wider interest on the part of the student and can include topics that will help them in their research or those that will allow them to explore and prepare for their future careers.

The minor will normally consist of at least six semester hours of work in related courses, selected by the student in consultation with a guidance committee and approved by the Graduate Education (on behalf of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education). These courses should be at the 6000 level or above, but the use of certain 4000 level courses may also be approved. The student must receive a letter grade of C or higher for a course to count towards the doctoral minor. (Courses that are taken as pass/fail are not eligible to count toward the doctoral minor). Courses taken at other institutions may be included in the minor. Once the student has satisfactorily completed the minor, the school chair will send a confirmation, accompanied by course grades, to Graduate Studies for final approval and recording.

Although the student need not complete the minor as a prerequisite to become a candidate, the minor must be completed and approved in order to be cleared for graduation.

Other Requirements

Enrollment requirements.

The matriculation requirements for doctoral students are similar to those outlined for the master's degree with the addition of the residency requirement: doctoral students should spend at least one full-time semester in residence at Georgia Tech and should conduct research for their dissertation while in residence. Under special circumstances, candidates may receive permission to pursue their research in absentia, provided the chair of the appropriate school approves and a Georgia Tech faculty member directs the project. Although doctoral students working full-time on thesis research should normally be registered for a full course load of 9000-level dissertation hours each semester, this requirement is at the discretion of the advisor and the department. No minimum number of 9000-level dissertation hours is required for the doctoral degree. Doctoral students must be registered in the semester of graduation.

If a student has completed all degree requirements and will no longer require any of the Institute's facilities or faculty time, the student may request an enrollment waiver available on the Thesis & Dissertation Forms website .

Additional Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed elsewhere, the candidate is required to complete the following:

• Complete an Online Application for Graduation to petition for the degree to the Registrar's Office during the term preceding the anticipated final term of work.
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Register for a minimum of one hour of dissertation in the term of graduation. This reduction from the normal minimum course load of three hours may be used only once. If all requirements for graduation, including submission of the final approved dissertation, have been completed prior to the last day of registration and the student was registered for the preceding term, the student may apply for a waiver of the enrollmen t requirement, where the application is available on the Thesis & Dissertation Forms website .
• Submit the dissertation to the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation website, linked from the Thesis & Dissertation website , prior to the final submission of the completed dissertation to Graduate Education.

If both the dissertation and the examination are satisfactory, and the candidate has completed the requirements of residence, minor field, and any additional school requirements, Graduate Education will certify the candidate as qualified to receive the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR)

All Georgia Tech doctoral students must complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) education, which includes an online training component and a doctoral-level RCR course. All master’s thesis students must also complete RCR education. For more information, see https://rcr.gatech.edu/academic-policies .

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Drawing upon faculty expertise and experience that are as deep as they are wide, the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology has established itself as a top-ranked Aerospace Engineering program.

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The School's programs emphasize fundamental theoretic, experimental, and research-based approaches to the full spectrum of aerospace engineering disciplines, giving graduates at all levels state-of-the-art skills, knowledge, and perspective on the fast-changing field of aerospace engineering.

Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering doctoral program at Georgia Institute of Technology have joined the teaching and research faculty of myriad institutions of higher education across the globe.

They also conduct high-level research for industry, government, and military operations, often based on the track record they amassed as a doctoral student at AE.

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For highly qualified individuals whose career, family, or other life commitments make on-campus coursework impractical, the AE Distance Learning Program (DLP) offers a great opportunity to earn a master's degree. Find out more  about this unique opportunity.

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To promote more diversity within the applicant pool, the AE School will waive a limited number of application fees for applicants who are members of underrepresented groups. To be considered for the next cohort of application waivers, please send a copy of your resume or transcript to   Mrs. Tasha Koon  between  October 1 - November 17, 2024 . In the message, please let us know the aspect of your identity that is underrepresented (such as your racial/ethnic group).  The request for a waiver will not affect admissions decisions.

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E. Glenn Lightsey is the John W. Young Chair Professor in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech. He currently serves as the interim director for the Space Research Initiative at Georgia Tech. Previously, he was the director of the Space Systems Design Lab from 2016-2023 and Center for Space Technology And Research at Georgia Tech from 2019-2023. 

Lightsey’s research program focuses on the technology of small satellites, including: guidance, navigation, and control systems; attitude determination and control; formation flying, satellite swarms, and cooperative control; proximity operations and unmanned spacecraft rendezvous; space based Global Positioning System receivers; radionavigation; propulsion; satellite operations; and space systems engineering. His group has built and operated several spacecraft for government sponsors. 

Lightsey has co-authored more than 180 technical articles and publications, including four book chapters. He is an AIAA Fellow and a Founding Member of the AIAA Small Satellite Technical Committee. He is Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Satellites. In the past he served as Associate Editor of the AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics and Associate Editor of the AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. Lightsey was previously employed at the University of Texas at Austin and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

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The International Security and Aerospace Systems Certificate is a 12-credit hour program offered by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. Students take courses that explore the intersection of international security, military gaming and modeling, and aerospace systems. The certificate provides students with technical knowledge of aerospace systems and an understanding of relevant political and strategic context.

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New life for the tech way building.

An extensive renovation changed the building from a dark and dated space to a light-filled modern lab and work area for graduate students.

The newly renovated Tech Way Building includes 42 work and study areas for graduate students in the North Avenue Research Area along with a new break area and updated huddle rooms. (Photo: Candler Hobbs)

With the new academic year comes new beginnings across Georgia Tech. This year, that includes an old building writing a new chapter in its decades-long history. The Tech Way Building in the North Avenue Research Area (NARA) has been revitalized and reimagined over the last 18 months to include new engineering labs and spaces for graduate students to work and develop ideas. 

Built in 1965, the building was originally constructed for underwater research with only minor renovations since. The space had few windows, no gathering or work areas for students, and a limited number of labs. A wall divided the building into two separate sections, with one dedicated to Department of Defense research that severely restricted access.

Last year, a renovation focused on joining the two parts of the building, adding 42 graduate student study and work areas, and increasing capability by doubling research lab space. Add in new conferences rooms, a refreshed break area, and lots of natural light, and Tech Way feels like a wholly new place.

"We’ve had a couple of labs in here over the years, but the students didn’t like it because it was really dingy. It was a 1965 building,” said Cary Ogletree, who led the renovation project as facilities project manager in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering . “Now you can put students in here, and they’re happy to be in the building. And that’s what we wanted to do: make this a viable place for grad students.”

The renovation also means students who used to come to the building to perform experiments and then go elsewhere to work can stay put. That includes students from the nearby the Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions (CNES) Lab and Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab, for example.

  “The CNES building, the combustion building, the food packing plant — any students who need a place to sit and work can come over here now,” Ogletree said.

A conference room in the Tech Way Building before the renovation. (Photo: Ashley Ritchie)

One of the new huddle rooms in the renovated Tech Way Building, including a variety of modular and movable furniture to accommodate a variety of uses. (Photo: Candler Hobbs)

Derek Nichols spent many years in the building studying under George W. Woodruff Chair Ari Glezer , whose lab operates a wind tunnel. Their industry partners were frequent visitors, and he sometimes was embarrassed helping them navigate the nearly abandoned other half of the building.

He also recalled many lonely hours working on his experiments.

“One other grad student and I were the only ones using the entirety of the front half of the building. There were times when I would spend weeks collecting data and never seen anyone,” said Nichols, who finished his Ph.D. in the spring and now works for the U.S. Navy. “That changed after the renovation. Students started working at the desks. It’s a completely different space.”

The Tech Way Building continues to house several labs, and the renovation created space for Lukas Graber in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering to brings his research team back to campus from Georgia Tech’s NEETRAC research facility in south Atlanta. Additional lab spaces are ready to be built out for future research needs or new faculty members.

One of those new faces will be Bachir El Fil , a 2021 mechanical engineering Ph.D. graduate who joins the ME faculty as an assistant professor this fall.

“It is amazing to see how much has changed in just three years. I am particularly excited about the renovated Tech Way space in the NARA complex,” he said. “It is where I spent a lot of my time during my graduate studies. Now it will be where my students will sit.”

That’s music to Ogletree’s ears. And he hopes it’s just the beginning of growing activity in Tech Way. He said the aim of the renovation wasn’t just to serve the Woodruff School or a particular group of students, but rather to create a collaborative environment for all.

“ME was the lead, pushing it and saying, ‘We need to do this,’ but we're not looking at it just as ME space. We want it to be for any school that's here and that needs space for students.”

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Kennesaw State engineering student leverages aerospace interest into high-impact internships

KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 18, 2024

Her early exposure to the field came from frequent interactions with his colleagues and visits to their workplaces. She spent weekends with these professionals and joined them for lunch during summer breaks, which introduced her to engineering at a young age.   

It was those interactions that ultimately led her to pursue mechanical engineering at Kennesaw State University’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology . Since stepping foot on campus, she has gained valuable classroom experience and has leveraged that into high-impact internships at Gulfstream Aerospace, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Delta Airlines.     

She credits KSU, particularly its strong campus culture and faculty, for helping her along the way.  

“There are several options for engineering schools, but KSU stood out because of its supportive culture and dedicated professors,” Duncan said. “I liked the personal touch here. The professors genuinely care about teaching and helping students understand the material.”  

Duncan is among many students who are pursuing in-demand degrees in KSU's Department of Mechanical Engineering . According to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), mechanical engineering is one of the most popular undergraduate engineering fields in the U.S., and KSU ranks 22 nd nationally in the number of degrees awarded. The ranking highlights the university's commitment to providing a robust foundation in engineering that prepares students for fruitful careers.  

As for Duncan, her academic journey at KSU has been distinguished by a strong focus on core engineering principles. She excelled in courses like Strength of Materials, which she credits with preparing her for her internships. At Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, for example, she supported stress engineers and gained practical experience with aircraft repairs.  

Her experience at NASA’s JPL in California gave her a different perspective. Working in the Telemetry Tracking and Command (TTC) department, Duncan focused on integrating new CubeSats – small satellites – into their systems.   

“NASA was a fantastic experience,” she said. “I worked on creating standardized interfaces for small spacecraft, which involved developing communication software and managing data systems. I also had the chance to explore JPL’s campus and witness the innovative work being done in space exploration.”  

More recently, Duncan held an internship with Delta Airlines in the cabin maintenance engineering department, a position she secured through a career fair at KSU. At Delta, she contributed to long-term projects related to cabin maintenance, observing the impact of her work on the department’s broader goals.   

Looking ahead, Duncan has set a short-term goal of securing a full-time position in aviation engineering after graduation. She is considering opportunities with various aerospace companies, driven by her passion for aviation and interest in working on larger aircraft in the future.   

Marwan Al-Haik, chair of KSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, said that students like Duncan serve as role models for others on campus.   

“Lucile is a remarkable example of the caliber of students we nurture here at KSU,” he said. “Her dedication and accomplishments not only highlight the quality of our program but also serve as an inspiration to her peers. Lucile’s journey reflects the high standards we strive to uphold and the transformative impact of our educational environment on aspiring engineers.”  

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Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 6 with college’s highest awards

Published: Sep 17, 2024 12:00 AM

By Austin Phillips

Five outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, for their distinguished professional careers. These alumni include four who were recognized as Distinguished Auburn Engineers, one as an Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer and a mechanical engineering professor emeritus for Superior Service. The council also honored alumnus Charles Gavin, ’59 textile engineering, who will receive an honorary doctorate of science at the December commencement ceremonies. Distinguished Auburn Engineers Shirley Boulware, ’91 Chemical Engineering Shirley Boulware is a 1991 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering through the pulp and paper option, who also earned her MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery. Boulware currently serves as the vice president of people and culture supporting wire and cable manufacturing for Southwire Co. In this role, she is the strategic business partner to executive and senior leaders as they support 6,500 team members by recruiting, training, developing and rewarding them to meet business objectives through continuous improvement. She is responsible for developing people and culture leaders at 19 facilities to become strategic problem-solvers and business partners at a site level as they work to make Southwire the employer of choice. Prior to her current role, she served in various roles at Georgia Pacific Corp.: operations business partner, workforce transformation leader, manufacturing recruiting leader and a talent solutions manager for Koch Industries, parent company of Georgia Pacific. She spent 15 years in engineering and leadership roles at plants in the pulp and paper industry. As a proud graduate of Auburn University, Boulware serves on the Auburn University Foundation Board of Directors and served on the Auburn Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. She is a member of the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council and its executive committee, a member of the Auburn Chemical Engineering Alumni Council’s alumni relations committee and a member of the Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence Advisory Council. She also served many years on the Auburn Pulp & Paper Foundation Board of Directors as scholarship and recruitment chair. She established an Ever Auburn Scholarship in the college and is a supporter of 100+ Women Strong. In recognition of her support, she is a member of the college’s Ginn and EAGLE societies and the university’s Foy, Samford and Petrie societies. Maury Gaston, ’82 Mechanical Engineering Maury Gaston earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1982. He recently retired as manager of marketing services for AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company. Gaston is a third-generation Auburn graduate and a first-generation Auburn engineer. He came to Auburn from Sylacauga and spent a significant portion of his 42-year career with AMERICAN working in New York, Florida, California and Texas before returning home to headquarters in Birmingham in 1997. His entire career with AMERICAN was in sales and marketing, where he enthusiastically promoted iron and steel pipe, engineering and Auburn.  Gaston serves Auburn University in many capacities, including joining the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council in 2002, serving as chair from 2013-16. He has served the waterworks industry as vice chair of the national standards committee for iron pipe, as chair of the Alabama Iron and Steel Council and as a frequent author and presenter of papers at industry technical conferences. Maury has represented Auburn as a current director and past chair of the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. He is also currently serving as regent — which is the national president — of Sigma Nu Fraternity. In 2014, Maury was named as the Auburn University Department of Mechanical Engineering Alumnus of the Year.   Giving back, Maury and his family have established a scholarship endowment in the college, and he is a member of the college’s Ginn and EAGLE societies and the university’s Foy, Samford and Petrie societies. Chris Kramer, ’94 Civil Engineering Chris Kramer earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1994 and currently serves as chief strategy officer for Brasfield & Gorrie. He has more than 30 years of construction experience and has served in operational and leadership roles across the organization. In 2013, Kramer was named chief innovation officer and established a group focused on innovation and continuous improvement across the organization and industry. Soon thereafter, he also became chief information officer and consolidated five separate technology-related departments into a unified group that has become a technology leader within the construction industry. He has also been responsible for numerous company-wide strategic planning, improvement and cultural change initiatives and had oversight of Brasfield & Gorrie’s virtual design and construction, lean, business process improvement and offsite manufacturing departments prior to being named chief strategy officer in 2022.  As part of this construction-related work, he was responsible for numerous projects at Auburn University, the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium expansion, LSU’s Tiger Stadium expansion and a wide range of industrial, commercial and institutional projects across the Southeast. For his professional achievements, Kramer was named as the Auburn Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 2021. Kramer has also served in leadership positions in church, civic, community and professional organizations locally and nationally. As a dedicated supporter of his alma mater, Kramer has served as the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board. He and his wife, Mary, have also established an endowed scholarship in the college. For their support, the Kramers are members of the college’s Ginn and EAGLE societies and the university’s Foy, Samford and Petrie societies. Art Slotkin, ’68 Aerospace Engineering Art Slotkin earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn in 1968, a master’s of flight structures from Columbia in 1969 and a master’s of history and sociology of technology and science from Georgia Tech in 2006. Slotkin retired as executive vice president of SAIC, where he was responsible for business units with nearly $800 million in revenue, managing marketing, sales and delivery of commercial information technology outsourcing, systems integration and consulting services globally. He previously served in executive roles with Unisys, Capgemini, AT&T and several start-up companies. In addition to his distinguished career, Slotkin has also served as the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council historian, where he has long documented the history of the council and the college. In recent years, Slotkinhas written and published more than a dozen books, including the history of the College of Engineering; College of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences; College of Agriculture; departments of aerospace, biosystems, and civil and environmental engineering; and of women and African Americans in engineering at Auburn. He currently has several books in development. As a committed alumnus of Auburn, Slotkin has supported the departments of Aerospace Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with the dean’s discretionary fund. For his dedication, Art is a member of the college’s EAGLE Society and the university’s Foy Society. Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Jordan Watkins, ’12 Civil Engineering Jordan Watkins earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2012. Jordan currently serves as the CEO of the PTAC Companies, a holding company with various entities focused on design, construction, real estate development and technology development. These companies include PTAC Engineering, EDGE Software, PTAC Ventures, Structure Parking Solutions, Tarragona Technologies, Total Foundation Solutions, Commercial Maintenance Group, RH Design Build and Merit Building Systems. The mission of PTAC Companies is to positively impact its community through strategic investments in transformative real estate developments and partnerships that empower small businesses. Watkins’ responsibilities at PTAC include strategic leadership and vision of all existing operating businesses within the portfolio to guide controlled growth for each business. PTAC is an ardent supporter of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Under Watkins’ leadership, the company has named two spaces in the college, including the PTAC Consulting Engineers Study Space in the Brown-Kopel Center and the PTAC Consulting Engineers Office Suite in Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory. In addition, Watkins was recently named to the Auburn University Civil Engineering Advisory Board. Superior Service Sushil Bhavnani, Professor Emeritus Sushil Bhavnani earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bangalore University, his master’s in the same discipline from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay and his doctorate from Iowa State University. Bhavnani began his career at Auburn as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in 1987. He retired in 2024 after 37 years. During his time at Auburn, he served as an assistant and associate professor before being promoted to full professor. He also served as the undergraduate program officer and associate chair for mechanical engineering, and carried the titles of Alumni Professor and the Henry Burt Chair and Professor. For his work inside and outside of the classroom, he was recognized many times by the university and college for his commitment to his students and his research. During his time at Auburn, he was presented with the Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award, Walker Merit Award, Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Faculty Member three times, Walker Superior Award, SGA Faculty Member of the Year, Pumphrey Award, Birdsong Merit Award and the Mortar Board Favorite Educator Award. He also was named Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Organization Advisor of the Year, Provost’s Fellow, AU Spirit of Sustainability Award winner and Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Outstanding Senior Researcher Award. In addition, Bhavnani was the inaugural advisor of the college’s IDEAS Program, where current Auburn Engineering undergraduate students work from campus in a secure location with companies such as Boeing on high-level projects of importance. The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council (AAEC) was formed in 1966 as a group of Auburn Engineering alumni who work together to support the vision and goals of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The council meets twice annually to assist and advise the college, and its members serve on a variety of committees geared to the mission and operation of the college. Council members are an active and valued component of the College of Engineering family. They demonstrate a continuing commitment to move the college to new levels of excellence and take its place among the nation’s premier engineering institutions. The council provides leadership and participation in areas such as academics, development, governmental affairs and public relations.

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The Georgia Tech Research Institute's Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Facility is a multi-purpose, wideband, antenna test facility. We can test almost any antenna, from 200 MHz to 100 GHz, using near-field and far-field ranges designed for a variety of applications. With decades of experience, GTRI is recognized by the world-wide community of antenna designers as a precision laboratory specializing in the testing of prototype antennas and RF devices. The test and measurement facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment/software in RF performance, supported by continuous in-house calibrations. Mechanical positioners are designed to precisely orient antennas varying in size from the smallest patch to a 100-ton vehicle. We regularly provide services for both government and commercial sponsors.

The EMTEF includes several antenna test ranges capable of handling a wide range of antenna configurations and measurements.

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The Far Field Antenna Range consists of two signal towers, source and receive, situated 1300' apart. It features a heavy-duty, three-axis positioner, capable of handling antennas up to 30 feet in diameter and weighing up to 30,000 pounds. It ensures extreme mechanical precision through its exceptionally massive towers and stable platforms at both ends. RF is provided by an 8530-based remote mixer system.

The Spherical Near Field Antenna Range at GTRI is a controlled primarily by Nearfield Systems, Inc. (NSI) positioners and software. The positioning system is an ‘L’ bracket, roll-over-azimuth style, large enough for antennas that would fit within a horizontal cylinder 12 feet long by 8 feet in diameter. The rotary stages are the largest offered by NSI with a 10,000 lb. vertical load capacity and a 2,500 ft-lb. bending moment. The frequency of operation is limited at the low end to 1120 MHz (WR650 probe), while the high end is yet to be determined. System validations on standard gain horns have been performed through Ku-band (18 GHz). All EMTEF indoor antenna ranges use Agilent PNA receivers in a remote mixer configuration.

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The Planar/Cylindrical Near Field Antenna Range consists of a 20 feet x 10 feet Nearfield Systems X-Y scanner for planar near field measurements, and an azimuth turntable used in conjunction with the 10’ vertical scanner for cylindrical near field measurements. The frequency of operation extends from 1120 MHz (WR650 probe) to 40 GHz (WR28 probe). The RF system employs an Agilent PNA receiver in a remote mixer configuration.

The Anechoic Chamber is an instrumented chamber suitable for indoor testing of electrically small to medium-sized antennas at frequencies from 200 MHz to 110 GHz. The chamber is 20 x 36 feet in size, and has a combination of 24 inch and 36 inch absorber fully covering the shielded walls, ceiling, and doors. The RF system employs an Agilent PNA receiver. The positioner is a dielectric roll-over-azimuth style.

The large turntable is comprised of an elevated platform built onto the side of the source tower of the outdoor far field range, and a heavyweight turntable located approximately 150 feet from the base of the tower. The platform can be elevated over a distance of approximately 90 feet above the tower base. This allows testing to be performed on tank-sized targets at elevation angles up to 32 degrees and is suitable for on-vehicle antenna testing and specific RCS applications. The turntable can support a vertical load in excess of 200,000 pounds (100 tons).

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The North Ossetia - Alania Republic, Russia

The capital city of North Ossetia republic: Vladikavkaz .

The North Ossetia - Alania Republic - Overview

The Republic of North Ossetia - Alania is a federal subject of Russia located on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus, part of the North Caucasian Federal District. Vladikavkaz is the capital city of the region.

The population of the North Ossetia - Alania Republic is about 688,100 (2022), the area - 7,987 sq. km.

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History of the North Ossetia - Alania Republic

From the first millennium BC, Koban culture was spread on the territory of present North Ossetia. It was named after the village of Koban located in Tagaur canyon, where ancient archaeological monuments were found. Since the 7th century BC, the Scythian tribes began to settle in the Central Caucasus.

Koban population assimilated among the Scythians and then the Sarmatians, some of whom switched to a settled agricultural economy. By the 2nd century AD, the Sarmatians of South-Eastern Europe and Central Asia united under a new name - the Alans. Like the Scythians, the Alans used Derbent pass and the passes of the Greater Caucasus for their raids.

In 372, the nomadic tribes of the Huns invaded Europe from Central Asia. This invasion was the reason of migration of the Alans to the most inaccessible mountain areas on both slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. In the 6th-7th centuries, Alania was again a relatively powerful state with a dense network of well-fortified settlements, developed agriculture, trade and crafts. At the beginning of the 10th century, Orthodoxy became the state religion in Alania.

In the 12th century, Alania experienced the feudal period and was divided into principalities fighting against each other. They were unable to unite against the Mongols who invaded the region in the 13th century. In 1222, the Mongolian army defeated the Alanian army. In January 1239, after a three-month siege, the Alanian capital of Magas was captured. The Mongols ravaged the plain part of the country, but the resistance continued in the mountain areas.

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The final blow in a series of tragic events of the 13th-14th centuries was the invasion of the troops of Tamerlane in 1395. Almost all of the Alans were killed, the state of the Alans collapsed. The survivors took refuge in the mountains where they mingled with the local population of other language group and later became known as the Ossetians.

In the 15th-17th centuries, the Ossetians fought for survival in extremely cramped conditions of the mountains (the plain was occupied by Adygeyan tribes). In the 18th century, the Ossetians were in need for resettlement on the plane because of the extreme shortage of land. Ossetia was also important for Russia, as the region that controlled the strategic passes in the Caucasus.

In 1774, the territory of North Ossetia was among the first regions in the North Caucasus, which joined the Russian Empire. Vladikavkaz, founded in 1784, became the first Russian fortress in the area. In the 19th century, the Ossetians migrated from the mountains to the plains and outskirts of Mozdok.

In Soviet times, Ossetia was divided into two parts. The part north of the Caucasian ridge came under the jurisdiction of the RSFSR (present Russian Federation), the part to the south came under control of the Georgian SSR. In 1921, Ossetia became part of Gorskaya Soviet Republic. It received the status of an autonomous oblast in 1924. In 1936, it was reformed into North Ossetian Soviet Socialist Republic.

During the Second World War, fierce battles took place on the territory of the republic, the northern and western parts of North Ossetia were occupied by the Germans. In November, 1942, the German advance was stopped near Ordzhonikidze (Vladikavkaz). About 85,000 people were drafted into the Soviet Army in the republic and almost 45,000 of them were killed.

During the war, the territory inhabited by the Ingush, who were deported for “collaboration” with the Germans, was joined to North Ossetia. Empty villages were inhabited by the Ossetians from North Ossetia, the South Ossetian Autonomous District and inner districts of the Georgian SSR.

The Ingush, who returned home in the 1950s, were given back part of their former territory. Instead of Prigorodny district, which then belonged to North Ossetia, they received the land taken from Stavropol krai. But the Ingush demanded that the eastern part of Prigorodny district should be returned to them. In 1992, an armed conflict broke out because of territorial disputes.

In 1993, the region received a new name - the Republic of North Ossetia. In January 1995, it received its present name - the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania.

In the 1990s and in the early 21st century, several major terrorist attacks occurred on the territory of the republic related to the wars in Chechnya including the taking of hostages in the school #1 in Beslan in 2004. This terrorist act led to serious political consequences not only for the republic but also for Russia in general (the system of election of regional governors was abolished).

North Ossetia - Features

The territory of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania stretches from north to south for 120 km, from west to east - 125 km. The highest peak is Mount Kazbek (5,033 meters). The Terek is the main river.

It is one of the most densely populated Russian regions. About half of the population lives in Vladikavkaz. The largest cities and towns are Vladikavkaz (298,800), Mozdok (41,000), Beslan (37,300), Alagir (19,400), Ardon (19,200). The national composition according to the 2010 census: Ossetians (64.5%), Russians (20.6%), Ingush (4.0%), Armenians (2.3%), Kumyks (2.3%), Georgians (1.3%).

The climate is moderately continental in the central part and foothills. The average temperature in January is about minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20.4 degrees Celsius. The natural resources of the region include complex ores containing zinc, lead, copper, silver, dolomites, mineral water springs. Also there are several oil deposits. Forests cover about 22% of the territory.

The main industries of the republic are non-ferrous metallurgy, machine-building, mining (non-ferrous ores, construction materials), electronics, light, glass, food. Several large plants producing spirits are located in Vladikavkaz and Beslan.

Two main highways (Georgian Military Road and Transkam) pass through the territory of North Ossetia connecting Russia with the South Caucasus countries and the Middle East.

Tourism in North Ossetia - Alania

Since the middle of the 19th century, Ossetia was positioned as one of the tourist centers in the North Caucasus. The Soviet period was the next milestone in the development of a recreational complex of the republic. By the early 1990s, spa treatment and tourist-excursion services became an important part of the local economy.

Today, North Ossetia may serve as a basis for the creation of a large health resort agglomeration, comparable to well-known Sochi-Matsesta and the Caucasian Mineral Waters regions.

The geographical location of the republic allows to organize year-round ski resorts. In addition to traditional forms of recreation, there is great potential for the development of extreme forms of recreation, agricultural and ecological tourism. North Ossetian State Nature Reserve is located in the upper reaches of the Tsey, Ardon and Fiagdon rivers.

The rich historical heritage of North Ossetia is of great value. The republic has more than 1,500 historical and cultural monuments. Vladikavkaz trams are one of the oldest tram systems in Russia (1904).

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