I did my BSc in Computer Science, lately I've been doing more Software-Engineering--type things (various things from boring databases and web apps to not-so-boring API design) After I finish my MSc in Information Engineering I will (hopefully, funding pending) be doing a Computer Science PhD, which I'm really looking forward to.

I'm having some mild concerns over how easy it will be to switch my brain over from engineer mode to scientist mode and be able to perform. It's crossing my mind while I try to think of a topic. Does anyone else think this could be a challenge?