PhD (Optoelectronics) - Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology

OVERVIEW

Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR) focuses on research and development (R&D) from the areas of nanoscience, nanomaterials, nanofabrication and nanoengineering that are collectively building intellectual and technological bridges from nanoscale concepts to practical nano optoelectronic devices and systems.

This institute has been considered to be one of the most modern and innovative research laboratory on optoelectronics and nanotechnology in Universiti Sains Malaysia which has an extensive range of equipments and facilities for growth, fabrication and characterization of optoelectronic and electronic devices at nanoscale. INOR has been setup with various state-of-the-art equipments, which supports the research activities from fundamental level to product development.

Currently, INOR offers Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science (Research Mode) in Optoelectronics for the following research fields i.e Nano Materials Fabrication and Characterization; Nano Materials and Devices; Nano Device and Packaging; Modelling and Simulation of Nano Optoelectronic Devices; Nano Integrated Systems; Solid State Lighting Solutions; and Nano Optics. The graduates from these programs are expected to have high employment prospects in semiconductor electronics industry.

Research Thrust Area:

Nano Materials

III-V nitrides
Silicon (Si)
Zinc oxide (ZnO)
Carbon
Silicon germinium (SiGe)
Graphene
Organic materials
Biomaterials
Porous Membrane

Nano Optical and ElectronicDevices

Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)
LASER
Solar Cell
Sensor
Discrete Electronic Diodes
Nano Electromechanical System (NEMS)
Solid State Lighting

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

DURATION

Full-time: Min 24 months / Max 60 months

Part-time: Min 36 months / Max 90 months

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,550.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

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

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change