Reliability Engineering (ENRE)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Engineering
Abstract
Reliability Engineering is an interdisciplinary program of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The academic and research programs are based upon the recognition that the performance of a complex system is affected by engineering inputs that begin at conception and extend throughout its lifetime. Students may specialize in Assessment (Root-Cause Failure Analysis, Probabilistic Risk Assessment, Common-Cause Failures); Testing and Operation (Operator Advisory Systems, Human Reliability, Software Reliability); Manufacturing (Statistical Process Control, Improved Manufacturing Methods); Component and Structures Reliability (Microelectronics and Materials); or Electronic Packaging Reliability.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to highly qualified students in the form of research and teaching assistantships. The most outstanding applicants are offered fellowships. Students seeking financial assistance are asked to submit with their applications a current resume or CV as well as a statement regarding their qualifications and/or past research or teaching experience. Financial assistance is sought for all worthy students.
Contact
Peter Sandborn
Professor, Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2174 Glenn L. Martin Hall
4298 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.3167
Fax: 301.405.8015
Email: sandborn@umd.edu
Katrina Groth
Associate Professor, Co-Director of Graduate Studies, and Director of the Graduate Program in Reliability Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
0151 Glenn L. Martin Hall
4298 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.5215
Fax: 301.405.8015
Email: kgroth@umd.edu
Kerri Poppler James
Director, Academic and Student Affairs
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2180 Glenn L. Martin Hall
4298 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.8601
Fax: 301.405.8015
Email: kjames3@umd.edu
Megan Wells
Program Manager
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2170 Glenn L. Martin Hall
4298 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.4216
Fax: 301.405.8015
Email: mpetry@umd.edu
Segen Habte
Academic Program Specialist
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2172 Glenn L. Martin Hall
4298 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.8681
Fax: 301.405.8015
Email: shabte@umd.edu
Website: https://crr.umd.edu/educational-programs
Courses: ENRE
General Requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- CV/Resume
- Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
- Writing Sample (optional)
The Program offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science, Professional Master of Engineering (offered through the Office of Advanced Engineering Education), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees and is open to students who have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics and obtained a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from accredited programs. An individual plan of graduate study compatible with the student’s interest and background is established by the student in consultation with an advisor. In some cases, it may be necessary to require background courses to fulfill prerequisites.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | May 9, 2025 | October 11, 2024 |
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I and L visas and immigrants | March 7, 2025 | September 20, 2024 |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Program Website: http://www.enme.umd.edu
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying
Reliability engineering faculty, researchers, and students leverage state-of-the-art research equipment, technology, and systems to develop new methods, create innovative tools, and find practical solutions to the most pressing societal concerns. More information about our research labs and centers can be found here: https://enme.umd.edu/facilities.
| Last Name | First/Middle Name | Graduate Faculty Status | Academic Credentials | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agonafer | Damena | Full Member | B.S., University of Texas - Arlington, 2004; M.S. Carnegie-Mellon University, 2006; Ph.D. University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, 2012 | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Ayyub | Bilal M. | Full Member | B.S., Kuwait University, 1980; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1981; Ph.D., 1983. | Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation Professor, Reliability Engineering Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Azarian | Michael | Adjunct Member | B.S., Princeton University, 1982; M.S. Carnegie Mellon University 1988; Ph.D. Carnegie Mellon University, 1994 | Associate Research Scientist, Reliability Engineering |
| Azarm | Shapour | Full Member | BS. University of Tehran 1977; M.S. George Washington 1979; Ph.D. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1984 | Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Baecher | Gregory | Full Member | B.S. University of California - Berkeley 1968; M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1970; Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1972 | Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Christou | Aristos | Full Member | B.A., Columbia University, 1967; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1971. | Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Cukier | Michel | Full Member | Ph.D., National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse, France, 1996 | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor, Reliability Engineering Associate Professor, Systems Engineering Affiliate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Affiliate Associate Professor, Computer Science |
| Das | Diganta | Adjunct Member | B.S., Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, 1987; M.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1992; Ph.D. University of Maryland College Park, 1999 | Associate Research Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Associate Research Scientist, Reliability Engineering |
| Dasgupta | Abhijit | Full Member | B.S., Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, 1976; M.S., Villanova University, 1981; Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, 1988. | Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Gabriel | Steven A | Full Member | B.A., Middlebury College, 1981; M.S., Stanford University, 1984; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1989; Ph.D., 1992 | Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Groth | Katrina | Full Member | B.S., University of Maryland-College Park, 2004; M.S., University of Maryland-College Park, 2008; Ph.D., University of Maryland-College Park, 2009 | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Han | Bongtae | Full Member | B.S., Seoul National University,1981; M.S., 1983; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University,1991. | Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Lee | Jay | Full Member | M.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison 1983; M.S. SUNY - Health Science Center - Stoney Brook 1987; Ph.D. George Washington University 1992 | Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| McCluskey | Patrick | Full Member | B.S., Lafayette College, 1984; M.S., Lehigh University, 1986; Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1991 | Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Modarres | Mohammad | Full Member | B.S., Tehran Polytechnic Institute, 1974; M.S.,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976; Ph.D., 1979. GCEN Academic Advisor for Nuclear Engineering GCEN Academic Advisor for Reliability Engineering | Co-Director, Reliability Engineering Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Mosleh | Ali | Full Member | B.S.,University of Technology-Tehran, 1975; M.S., University of California-Los Angeles, 1978; Ph.D., 1981. | Director, Reliability Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Ni | Shuna | Full Member | M.S. Tongji University 2013; Ph.D. Texas A&M University 2018 | Assistant Professor, Fire Protection Engineering Assistant Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Osterman | Michael | Adjunct Member | Ph.D., University of Maryland - College Park, 1991 | Senior Research Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Senior Research Scientist, Reliability Engineering |
| Pecht | Michael G. | Full Member | B.S. Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1976; M.S. Electrical Eng., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1978; MS Eng. Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1979; Ph.D. Eng. Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1982 | Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Pertmer | Gary A. | Full Member | B.S.,Iowa State University, 1971; M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1973;Ph.D., 1978. | Associate Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Rios Ocampo | Carlos | Full Member | Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Oxford in 2017 | Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Professor, Reliability Engineering Affiliate Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Sandborn | Peter A. | Full Member | B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder, 1982; M.S., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor,1983; Ph.D., 1987. | Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Sunderland | Peter | Full Member | B.S. Cornell 1983; M.S. University of Massachusetts - Amherst 1986; M.S. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1994; Ph.D. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1995 | Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Vaughn-Cooke | Monifa | Associate | B.S., The University of Southern California; M.S., The University of Southern California; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University | Assistant Professor, Reliability Engineering |
| Zhao | Yunfei | Full Member | B.S. Shandong University 2011; D.Eng. Tsinghua University 2016 | Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor, Reliability Engineering |