PhD (Advanced Computer Networks) - National Advanced IPv6 Centre

This program is offered as part/full time program for undergraduate that intended to continue their studies in NGN. The offered program is cross discipline and cross platform program. Next Generation Internet/Networking (NGN) is a broad term to describe some key architectural evolutions in telecommunication core and access networks that will be deployed over the next 5-10 years. The general idea behind NGN is that one network transports all information and services (voice, data, and all sorts of media such as video) by encapsulating these into packets but it is not just about a common transport network also creation/development of new technologies and innovative service architectures etc. This program endeavours to produce human resources with a postgraduate degree and scientist in the field of NGN by integrating R&D and industrial cooperation as part of this program and bridge the gap between academic and industries in NGN arena.

Research Thrust Areas:

Next Generation Multimedia Communications and Telemedicine

• Video Conferencing
• Telepresence
• Multimedia Networks Protocols
• Digital Rights Management
• Multimedia Interactive Systems
• E-Learning
• Al Applications in Multimedia
• Digital Filter Design
• DSP Implementation
• Fractional Signal Processing
• Distributed Signal Processing
• Group Communication for Controlling Networks and Services
• Support for Streaming and Real-Time Media
• VoIP Protocols and Services
• Processing of Medical Signals and Images
• Wireless Health Monitoring Technologies
• Remote acquisition of Data for Teleconsulting

Internet Security

• Techniques and Tools for Internet Traffic Measurements
• Plug and Play Networking Components
• Network Resource Management
• Virtual Private Networks
• Control and Management in Dynamic/Mobil Network Environments
• Network Resource Management
• Data Procurement Systems
• Industrial Networking Security
• Internet Infrastructures Security
• Internet Routing Protocols Security
• Legal, Financial and Operational Security
• Malware Protection
• Physical Cyber Security
• Protocol Security Testing and Evaluation
• Secure Coding Practices

Next Generation Internet and IPV6

• Internet Signalling and Service Enabling Protocols, Including SIP, NSIS, HTTP, RTSP/RTP
• Telecommunication Traffic Engineering
• Internet Mobility Management and Support
• VoIP Protocols and Services
• Unicast, Multi-Cast, Broadcast Routing Protocols
• Overlay and Peer-To-Peer Networks

Satellite and Wireless Communication

• Ad Hoc Wireless Network
• Internet Over Satellite
• Internetworking Heterogeneous Wireless/Wireline Networks
• Mobility, Location and Handoff Management
• Multimedia QoS and Traffic Management
• QoS and Media Streaming Support
• QoS Routing In Wireless Networks
• Self-Organization of Networks
• Sensor Networks
• Service Middleware and Open Interfaces
• Satellite for NGN
• Transport Protocols for Wireless
• Wireless LANs Protocols and Standards
• Wireless Multicasting
• Wireless Network Security and Privacy
• Wireless System Optimization Techniques

Advanced Virtual Reality

• Virtual Environment
• Distributed Immersive Simulation
• Web 3D/Virtual Reality
• Information Visualization
• HCL for Mobile Devices
• Adaptive Interfaces
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work

Cellular Mobile Technologies

• Mobile Code and Network Programmability
• 4G Mobile Network Architectures
• Mobile Ad Hoc Routing
• Mobile Internet Technologies
• Mobile IP Techniques
• Mobile Quality of Service Management

Internet Governance & Policy Internet Governance Study

• Internet Governance Study
• Internet Policy Study
• Internet Resource Control & Management
• Cyber Law Study

Expertise available in the following Centre: National Advanced IPv6 Centre (NAv6)

Applicants should possess one of the following:

Degree in Computer Science/Electric and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent

• 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)

• A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ;or
• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE);or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE);or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);or
• A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption can be given if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

• Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time : Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

** Fees are subject to change