Integrative Systems and Design

Overview

The goal is to promote and support cutting edge research that are user-aware, with explicit emphasis on the human component (including design, ergonomics, and usability). A graduate of either of these programs is expected to have a broader exposure to multiple disciplines as well as a solid foundation in three critical aspects of design, namely user-centered design, design methodologies, and function driven design.

The PhD program aims to train students with an ability to independently conduct and lead world-class research on cross-disciplinary topics. Candidates will learn to use and apply principles of design in solving technical problems with clear emphasis on human and societal benefits. 

A PhD graduate is expected to lead their own research agenda, while demonstrating deep knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD in Integrative Systems and Design from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct and lead world-class research on a cross-disciplinary topic;
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics; and
• Demonstrate the ability to use principles of design in solving technical problems with clear emphasis on human and societal benefits.