Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Engineering (By Research)

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.

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Engineering Technology or a related field from MMU or any institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a non-related field from MMU or any institutions recognised by the Senate, and evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working or research experience; OR
• Other academic qualifications equivalent to the above that are accepted by the Senate.
• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, in an Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
• English Entry Requirement:
  • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
  • *The equivalency table is as below:

    English Competency	CEFR High B1	CEFR Low B2	CEFR Mid B2	CEFR High B2
    IELTS	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5
    TOEFL iBT	42	46	60	79
    MUET	Band 3	Band 3	Band 4	Band 4
    Pearson Test of English	47	51	59	63
    Cambridge Qualifications and Test	154	160	169	176

  • 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 the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

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

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