UMA Graduate Bulletin 2019-2020 Certificate Programs Wind Power Engineering Graduate Certificate Program Overview
Program OverviewDirectorAssistant Professor Matthew Lackner, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Participating FacultyProfessor Matthew Lackner (MIE), Professor James Manwell (MIE), Professor Jon McGowan (MIE), Professor Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi (MIE) PurposeThe Graduate Certificate/Concentration in Wind Power Engineering offers graduate students the opportunity to have their work and interest in wind energy formally acknowledged as an important part of their graduate training, providing certification of relevant knowledge for those seeking academic positions and careers in industry. Certificate/Concentration students benefit from advanced study in a growing field, mentored by internationally renowned, award-winning faculty experts at the preeminent academic wind energy program in the U.S. The program of study is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in either pursuing further academic studies in wind power or joining the burgeoning wind power industry. This Certificate/Concentration program responds to these professional currents, providing a clear but flexible curriculum for graduate students interested in wind energy, and preparing them with in depth skills and knowledge of all aspects of wind energy. The ProgramThe Graduate Certificate/Concentration in Wind Power Engineering is the first-ever wind energy certificate/concentration program in the U.S. This 15 credit program offers a unique opportunity for students or professionals to obtain in-depth knowledge of all aspects of wind energy including engineering topics (aerodynamics, structures and loads, design, electrical issues, support structures, wind and wave external conditions) as well as critical non-engineering issues (economics, permitting, standards, environmental impacts, policy). Students also have the flexibility to specialize in certain aspects of wind energy that are of particular interest. This program is ideally suited for: undergraduate engineers interested in graduate-level studies in wind energy industry, professionals in other industries interested in transitioning into the wind energy industry, and current industry practitioners interested in additional education and credentials. Admission and Eligibility RequirementsAnyone who successfully completes the 15 credit requirements is eligible to receive the Certificate/Concentration. The Certificate/Concentration requirements are identical: the Concentration is for degree-seeking graduate students and the Certificate is for non-degree students. The Concentration can be obtained concurrently with any ME Graduate degree. Application to the Concentration program is NOT necessary after acceptance into one of the ME Graduate degree programs. Students wishing to pursue a Certificate should apply as a non-degree student. Completion RequirementsThe requirements for the Certificate/Concentration are successful completion of three core courses in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIE), and two elective courses.
RestrictionsPrerequisites for the core courses include undergraduate level calculus and physics, and fluid dynamics. ContactProfessor Matthew Lackner, lackner@ecs.umass.edu, 413-545-4713 |