Engineering Physics

Physics and mathematics provide the foundation for understanding the physical world, and engineering applies this knowledge to build tools for practical use. While based on the sciences, various engineering disciplines have developed their independent concepts and language over time. However, as engineering devices begin to probe the limits of the possible in terms of miniaturisation, efficiency, computation speed, etc, domains like quantum mechanics and statistical physics play an increasingly important role in engineering design. Designers of "quantum computers," for example, need to know their physics as well as electrical engineering.

While conventional engineering physics programmes gear students towards either engineering or physics careers, Ahmedabad University empowers students with the choice to take courses in physics, mathematics, and engineering disciplines like Computer Science and Engineering​​​​​​, Electrical and Electronics Engineering​​​​​​, Mechanical Engineering​​​​​​, Chemical and Environmental Engineering​​​​​​, etc. The programme prepares a cohort with a deep knowledge of physics and mathematics, training them to apply these concepts to various areas of engineering. The physics training would be crucial for innovation in emerging technologies.

Students will complete courses in physics on topics such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics as part of their core training. They will take multiple mathematics courses and study engineering subjects like thermodynamics, engineering materials, electrical circuits and electronics, product design, and sensors and instrumentation. The theory courses will be supplemented by extensive computational work and laboratory training. Additionally, students can take about six courses in physics or engineering, depending on their inclination, and do a capstone project or industry project in their final year.

Programme Objectives

• Impart rigorous training in modern physics principles for students to formulate a physics problem based on a real-life situation.
• Provide analytical and computational training to solve mathematical problems in physical and engineering contexts.
• Provide laboratory training to test theory concepts, realise measurement limitations and errors, and design basic experiments based on simple building blocks.
• Impart conceptual and skills training in engineering foundations vital for any design work.
• Students can take electives in advanced physics topics or different areas of engineering based on their interest.
• Expose students to instrumentation used for frontier research in physics and engineering.
• Engage students with the research literature to help them write and speak confidently about recent developments in physics and engineering.

Learning Outcome

The programme empowers students to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges and innovate at the forefront of technology. Students who graduate with this major can pursue higher studies in physics and engineering or seek professional opportunities in diverse areas of modern technology like advanced materials and nanotechnology, renewable energy, microelectronics and photonics, data science, computational physics, et al.

Eligibility: Students must have completed class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.

To learn more about the Engineering Physics programme at Ahmedabad University, send an email to [email protected].