PhD (Mechanical Engineering) - School of Mechanical Engineering

The School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia was established in 1989. The School offers engineering academic qualifications of postgraduate studies by research in various fields of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, leading to the Degree of M.Sc. and Ph.D. These programmes are offered either in full-time or part-time basis. 
The research programmes at the school specialise in the areas of Bio-Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Thermo-fluids, Energy, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing System & Automation, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Advanced Composites Materials & Processing, and Nanofabrication & Functional Materials.
The degree can be pursued under the supervision of at least one academic staff of the School, in which the candidate is required to complete the research study within a stipulated time period, as specified below.

Research Thrust Areas:

Energy

• Energy Resources – Biomass
• Energy Conversion Technologies
• Internal Combustion Engine - Alternative Fuel Combustors - Gas Turbine, Incinerators
• Aerofoil, Flow in Passages, Micro Flow Sensor, Two Phase Flow

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

• Thermal System
• Heat Transfer
• Computer Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Advanced Electronic Packaging
• Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Applied Mechanics

• Experimental and Numerical Stress Analysis
• Dynamic Characteristics of Materials
• Instrumentation and Automatic Control
• Structural Optimization
• Noise and Vibration
• Stress and damage characterization
• Fracture Mechanics
• Experimental Mechanics

Manufacturing System & Automation

• Design for Manufacture and Assembly
• Robotics & Industrial Automation
• Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
• Manufacturing System Design and Analysis
• Manufacturing Planning and Control
• Technology Management
• Machine Vision & Metrology

Manufacturing Processes

• Advanced Manufacturing Process
• Laser Applications
• Rapid Prototyping
• Tool and Die
• Advanced Materials
• Casting

Industrial Engineering

• Ergonomics
• Quality & Reliability
• Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
• Productivity Engineering Facilities Planning & Design
• Process Optimization
• Production Planning & Control
• Value Engineering and Project Management

Nanofabrication and Functional Materials

• Nano Engineering and Technology
• Nanofabrication
• Lithography Techniques
• Thin Films
• Smart and Functional Materials
• Shape Memory Alloys
• Materials Characterization

Advanced Composites Materials & Processing

• Composite Design & Assembly
• Composite Processing Technology
• Composite Machining
• Quality Inspection & Part Testing
• Composite Repair
• Static, Impact & Ballistic Characterization

Bio-Engineering

• Bio-materials
• Bio-mechanics & Bio-medical analysis
• Orthopaedic bio-engineering
• Bio-mechanical data mining

Computational Engineering and Data Mining Analysis

• Adaptive finite element methods
• Qualitative and quantitative data mining
• Pattern analysis
• Static and time series data analysis
• Knowledge discovery databases

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Mechanical Engineering
http://mechanical.eng.usm.my/

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• A Master's degree in research mode; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
• Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change