PhD in Computational Science and Engineering

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)                                         

PLO 1:                               
Formulate comprehensive, systematic, integrated, new, complex and abstract ideas of current critical issues in the advanced frontiers of knowledge in the latest focus areas of Computational Sciences and Engineering.

PLO 2:                               
Elaborate critically on new, complex, abstract ideas and current critical issues in the most advanced frontiers of knowledge in the latest focus areas of Computational Sciences and Engineering and other related areas, and modify existing concepts and practices.

PLO 3:                               
Build mastery of practical, technical skills/practices and scientific skills at the forefront of one or more areas of specialisation and develop new complex skills, techniques and solutions to solve new, highly complex and emerging problems.

PLO 4:                               
Create effective collaboration with different people in learning and working communities and other groups and networks, ethically and professionally.

PLO 5:                               
Compile information, insights, ideas and problems, and propose solutions cogently/coherently to peers, scholarly community and society in the latest focus areas of Computational Sciences and Engineering.

PLO 6:                               
Develop new appropriate tools/methodologies to support and enhance research in the latest focus areas of Computational Sciences and Engineering.

PLO 7:                               
Critically formulate numerical and scientific data using quantitative or qualitative problem-solving tools.

PLO 8:                               
Construct substantial autonomy, independence, leadership, and professionalism in research management to contribute to the technological, social and cultural progress of academic and professional practice to the society at large on emerging issues at professional levels.

PLO 9:                               
Improve responsibility to integrate knowledge for lifelong learning with developing new ideas, solutions and systems, and overall management of one’s research organisation.

PLO 10:                               
Invent entrepreneurial ventures and projects in the latest focus areas of Computational Sciences and Engineering.

PLO 11:                               
Discuss emerging ethical, legal and professional issues, their complexities and implications for the advancement of research in the fields and professionally maximise contribution to social, technological and economic developments.

First semester:

List of Compulsory Courses

• TCE5908 Research Methodology         
• TCE5907 Research Seminar         
• TCE5101 Advanced Numerical Methods

TCE6999 Doctoral Research (Stage-1)

• Research proposal writing

Second semester:

Choose one elective course

• TCE5201 Boundary Element Method
• TCE5301 Advanced Algorithm

TCE6999 Doctoral Research (Stage-2)

• Completing proposal
• Proposal defense should be approved maximum in one year.

Third – Sixth semester

TCE6999 Doctoral Research (Stage 3-6): 

• Thesis Writing
• Viva-Voce of thesis defense examined by internal and external examiners.
• Prior to Viva Voce, at least two publications in SCOPUS indexed journals or conference proceedings.

Programme Duration (Full Time)

• 3 years (6 semesters)

   

Entry Requirements

• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience* and rigorous internal assessment**; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses***; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Requirement

English Competency Requirement for International Student:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500, or 
• International English Language Testing System score of 5.0 or its equivalent, or
• Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET), or 
• Any equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR (B2)

MYR 3,625/ Semester                                      
(Local Students)

MYR 5,125/ Semester                                      
(International Students)

Excluding immigration fees, insurance and dormitory.

Note: 

1. Student pass fees for international students are subjected to a determination under the Malaysian Immigration Department.
2. Student insurance fees are subjected to the statutory provisions of the University and local authorities.
3. Student accommodation fees are determined by university rules and are available upon request.

Waluyo Adi Siswanto

Professor

Areas of Expertise 

Computational Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis and Modelling, Impact Mechanics, Sheet Metal Forming Simulation, and Structural Optimisation

Education 

Ph.D. (by research), Aerospace Engineering / Computational Mechanics, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), 2001, Australia. 

M. Eng. (by research), Mechanical Engineering / Computational Mechanics, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), 1997, Australia.

S.T. , Mechanical Engineering / Structure, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), 1990, Indonesia.

Email

waluyoas@umam.edu.my

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Supriyono

Professor

Areas of Expertise 

Computational Solid Mechanics, Boundary Element Method, Engineering Materials, and Robotics

Education 

Ph.D. (by research), Aeronautical Engineering / Computational Mechanics, Imperial College London, 2010, United Kingdom.

M. T., Mechanical Engineering / Structure Materials, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), 2000, Indonesia.

S.T. , Mechanical Engineering / Structure, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), 1994, Indonesia.

Email

supriyono@umam.edu.my

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