Overview
Agricultural Automation Engineering scientists at Washington State University work to provide engineering solutions to crop production problems in agriculture.
Features
- From seed to table, our researchers collaborate with the growers, harvesters, and food processors plus the industry that supports them to develop new technologies for the economic growth and environmental sustainability of agriculture.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Development of wireless sensor networks for real-time yield monitoring and tracking of fruit;
- Remote and contact sensing of soils and plants; automated and targeted pest management systems;
- Vegetable and fruit post harvest handling;
- Smart and/or robotic agricultural machinery; on-machinery crop sensing and control systems; and
- Sensor-based field operation management.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Agriculture View 41 other PhDs in Agriculture in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Contact information for 3 references
- Your Personal Letter or Statement of Intent
- This is approximately a 1-3 page essay stating your academic goals and research interests while at WSU, and your career goals upon graduation. Be sure to include your name at the top of your statement.
- Payment of the application fee ($90.00 US)
- Transcripts – A copy of the unofficial transcript is acceptable for the department’s review process; however, if recommended for admission, the applicant will need to provide official transcripts. Please see the requirements for International Applicants.
- English proficiency test scores should be sent from the testing agency directly to Washington State University (University Code #4705). A TOEFL score of 75 (or above) or IELTS score of 6.5 (or above) or Duolingo score of 105 (or above) is required for International Applicants.
Tuition Fee
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International
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6627 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6627 USD per year during 48 months.
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