Institute of Graduate Programmes | Department of Civil Aviation | Doctorate Degree (Ph.D)

To train researchers who possess advanced theoretical knowledge, scientific research competence, and the ability to produce original knowledge in the field of civil aviation.
To train experts who can analyze aviation systems holistically in terms of technical, operational, managerial, economic, environmental, safety, and regulatory dimensions.
To provide competence for conducting advanced research on design, performance, maintenance and repair, operations, and sustainability related to aircraft, aircraft engines, UAV systems, and aviation technologies.
To train graduates who can solve aviation-related problems through engineering, management science, data analytics, modeling, simulation, optimization, and decision-support approaches.
To train expert human resources capable of making scientific and practical contributions in the fields of airlines, airports, air transportation, maintenance and repair, flight operations, UAV applications, and aviation technologies.
To train researchers who can conduct interdisciplinary studies in current research areas such as autonomous systems, digitalization in aviation, artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, flight data analysis, and decision-support systems.
To provide the ability to conduct strategic analysis and develop solutions in the areas of aviation safety, security, risk management, quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
To train academics, researchers, and experts who can undertake advanced research, design, analysis, planning, optimization, consultancy, and management roles in higher education institutions, research centers, aviation enterprises, maintenance and repair organizations, civil aviation authorities, aviation technology organizations, and defense industry organizations.