Dong Zhao LEED®AP
Director, Planning, Design and Construction Doctorate Program
dz@msu.edu
The Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Design and Construction program prepares students for advanced research careers and teaching in universities. We train prospective or practicing professionals to address the complex interdisciplinary nature of the built environment.
This program offers three concentration options:
The PhD Curriculum culminates in a dissertation that represents state-of-the-art analysis combined with practical applications. This is a 45-credit program that can start in fall or spring semesters.
Degree Requirements and PhD Student Handbook
Download the degree requirements and the PhD Graduate Student Handbook.
This document outlines the details for admission to our PhD programs.
Contact the PhD Program Director, for academic, research and program-related inquiries.
Director, Planning, Design and Construction Doctorate Program
dz@msu.edu
For application, admission and administrative inquiries.
Associate Professor, Construction Management
tariq@msu.edu
517-432-6188
Assistant Professor, Construction Management and Research Director for Mass Timber at MSU
berghorn@msu.edu
517-353-8756
Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Program
durstnoa@msu.edu
517-353-3184
Associate Professor, Construction Management
elgafy@msu.edu
517-432-6512
Professor, Urban & Regional Planning and Interim Director, Center for Global Change & Earth Observations
fanpeile@msu.edu
517-432-6517
Adjunct Professor, Urban & Regional Planning and Global Urban Studies Program
ekn@msu.edu
517-432-8085
Associate Professor and Program Director of Landscape Architecture and Master of Arts in Environmental Design Programs
junhkim@msu.edu
517-353-8554
Professor and Program Director, Urban & Regional Planning
kotval@msu.edu
517-353-9362
Associate Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
kotvalze@msu.edu
517-353-5460
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
leejisu4@msu.edu
517-884-7882