PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy. It is a degree awarded to individuals who have completed advanced studies in their field, typically involving extensive research and a dissertation.
Usage examples
John Smith, PhD, is a renowned researcher in the field of physics.
Mary Johnson earned her PhD in psychology from Harvard University.
The job advertisement requires a PhD in computer science for the position of senior software engineer.
Dr. James Brown, PhD, will be delivering a keynote speech at the conference.
Sarah Davis is currently pursuing her PhD in biology at Stanford University.
The university offers a fully-funded PhD program in engineering.
The book "The Pursuit of Knowledge" provides valuable insights into the challenges faced during a PhD journey.
As part of the requirements for her PhD, Emily conducted an extensive research study on climate change.
The committee selected three applicants with PhD degrees as finalists for the professorship position.
Professor Johnson, with his expertise in economics and a PhD from Cambridge, leads the research team.
This includes educating PhD students in business skills such as marketing, sales, finance and IT, and providing money for research and development. (newscientist.com)
Led by PhD candidates in art history, the talks bring an intensive focus to individual works. (barnesfoundation.org)
His research is supported by a team of PhD students, many of whom are part funded by industry. (sciencedaily.com)