The mission of the University of Houston Department of Petroleum Engineering is to educate students to become highly qualified petroleum engineers, to conduct innovative research in petroleum engineering and related interdisciplinary areas, and provide service to the profession and to society.<br><br>The Petroleum Engineering PhD curriculum emphasizes connecting-the-dots between classroom lessons and their real-world applications through professional development and research opportunities.<br><br>Petroleum Engineering graduates are prepared to address the challenges of the world's energy needs responsibly, to exceed the evolving expectations of employers in the petroleum and energy industries, to sustain industry-leading skills and to be leaders in industry, academia, and government.