DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ENGINEERING) (BY RESEARCH)

• Programme Duration
  • Full-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
  • Part-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 7 years
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Research and development is an extremely important element in FET’s continuing pursuit for excellence. The process of discovering new founded knowledge and communicating the new findings to academia has become an integral part of the learning community. A number of research areas have been identified as focus areas that are deemed important to MMU. Our research program equips you with the knowledge and research skills needed to innovate in the area of your interest (i.e. Intelligent Robotics, Remote Sensing, e-Health, Green and Sustainable Engineering, 5G, Machine Vision, Intelligent Systems, IoT and many more). These are the critical technologies that are the foundation for many products and services. This programme assures you an opportunity of extensive training in research under supervision so that you are capable of working innovatively in your selected major.

Fields of Research
2-D/3-D Modelling and Reconstruction of Medical Images
5G Research
Acquisition System
Actuators: Gear System and Design
Actuators: Variable Torque Motor
Advanced Material & Devices
Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing
Artificial Neural Networks and Its Applications
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Biomedical Signal Processing
CAD-CAM Modelling and Simulation
Computer Assisted Manufacturing
Control Systems
Digital Filters
Digital Signal Processing
DNA Fingerprinting
Embedded System: Microcontroller, DSP, PLC, FPGA
Green Technologies
Engineering Tribology in Manufacturing Technology
Evolutionary Computation
Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)
Humanoid Robots
Hydrodynamic Stability
Inventory Management
Machine Kinematics
Machine Vision / Object Recognition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mammography
Mathematical Methods, Algorithms and Applications for Image Processing
Mechanism and Control of Friction and Wear in Cutting Tools
Memetic Algorithm
Micro Heat Pipes
Micro-channel Heat Transfer
Optical Measurement Techniques: Fibre Sensors
Organisational Behaviour
Product Data Management
Production / Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Quality Control
Rapid Prototyping
Remote Sensing and Surveillance Technologies
Renewable Energy Systems
Sensors: Distance and Colour Sensors
Signal and Image Processing
Statistical and Judgement Forecasting
Supply Chain Management
Technology of Cutting and Grinding Process
Telecommunications
Teleconference System
Total Quality Management
Turbulent Flows and Shock Waves
Ultrasound Imaging and Angiography Nuclear Medicine
Visualization
Wireless Communication Systems

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i. A Master’s degree in the field or related field accepted by the Senate; OR ii. A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, , and evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working or research experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR iii. A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses; OR iv. A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in the field or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment v. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field recognised by Malaysian Government. English Language Requirement An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining one of the following: 

(1) a minimum IELTS overall band score of 5.0 ; or 

(2) a minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 42 ; or 

(3) a minimum MUET overall band score of 3 ; or 

(4) a minimum Pearson Test of English score of 47 ; or 

(5) a minimum Cambridge Qualifications and Test score of 154; or 

(6) a minimum Linguaskill overall band score of 154

In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University. 

The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)