Engineer major doing physics research

[jimmyly]

hello all, i am wondering if a mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, or mechatronics engineer have the credentials to do physics research?

i want to go into 1 of the 3(leaning more towards mechanical or mechatronics) so i want to know if it is possible to research in ANY area of physics.

Also, does anyone have input on engineering physics?

 

[Klungo]

In a sense, you could do research in any area of physics from engineering but I don't think it will necessarily be the same as doing physics research. For instance, Electrical engineering studies electromagnetics, lightning, photonics, etc. Mechanical/Aerospace engineers study fluid/aerodynamics, propulsion. I am sure nuclear and chemical engineers have other research possibilities.

Edit: By any, I mean something relevant to the engineering field you are/would be in.

 

[jimmyly]

i see, thank you for your response! :)