PhD (Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Technology) - School of Industrial Technology

OVERVIEW

The School of Industrial Technology offers PhD degrees by research in the fields of Food Technology, Bioresource, Paper & Coatings Technology, Environmental Technology and Bioprocess Technology. The objective of the programme is to provide candidates with the opportunity to further their studies and to achieve academic maturity via research that is beneficial and significant to the community at large. The academic staff have active and well-funded research programme and candidates can associate themselves with these projects as post graduate students attached to specific laboratories. The laboratories are well equipped with the latest analytical and processing equipment’s to support the research programme.

Research Thrust Areas:

Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Technology

Biomass Sciences
Durability and Protection
Wood Polymer Composites
Paper Recycling / Paper Technology
Natural Fibre Filled / Reinforced Polymer Composites
Bioresource based products
Chemical Modification Of Bioresource
Environment Friendly Pulping/ Alternative Pulping Technology
Polymer Chemistry And Resin Technology
Surface Coatings Technology
Adhesives Science and Technology
Biomass Processing and Applications
Nanofiber and Nanocellulose Sciences and Technologies
Green Materials/ Composite
Radiation Curing Technology
Environmentally sustainable pulp bleaching Technology
Biomaterials
Cellulose derivatives
Biocomposites/ Hybrid Biocomposites

Expertise available in the following School: School of Industrial Technology

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 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00 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) : 1,325.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,188.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change