Expert: Paul Soderman - 4/19/2008

Question
sir
I am doing electronics and communication(e&c) engineering now and planning to do MS in aeronautical engineering later.What I want to know is,do mechanical engineers have an advantage over e&c students into taking this field.If so,what can I do to bridge the gap.

Answer
Shonal
I cannot speak for the education experience in your country (India?), but in the U.S. an electrical engineering student would have difficulty getting an M.S. degree in aeronautical engineering for the reason that they probably have not had advanced classes in fluid mechanics, material stress and strain, thermodynamics, kinematics, dynamics, gas dynamics, physics, and more that relates to aeronautics. If I am wrong and you have studied those subjects in some depth, then proceed by all means.  If not, you need to take classes in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.   Check the graduate school websites for exact requirements.
Paul