Program PEO's & PLO's

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering is inspired to produce graduates in various fields of knowledge and expertise in tandem with the national development policy. The programme is comprehensively designed with an emphasis on practical application that would enable students to apply new knowledge in the real-world and carry out extensive technology development and consultancy. The programme which combined with a large suite of continuing professional development courses are dedicated to carry focused research across a wide range of mechanical engineering subjects and to meet the needs of society and industry. It is a research degree by thesis under the supervision of experienced members of academic staff or a supervisory panel. The progress of a research student is monitored and assessed by the supervisor at the end of each semester. Final assessment is made through the thesis prepared by the student with an oral examination. A student who has satisfied the Examination Committee in all aspects of their research work is eligible for the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree. Students may explore in a wide research areas including Mechanics, Manufacturing, Materials, Thermofluids and Aeronautics.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to: 

1. Contribute to the development knowledge through new research and novelty, consultation, writing and high quality of publication. (Knowledge and Practical Skill)
2. Effective communication and excellent leadership as a project leader in organization. (Soft Skill)
3. High commitment in self-learning and continuous professional development. (Soft Skill).

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are as follow:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering. (Knowledge and Understanding)
2. Evaluates the available information and research justification and apply these in mechanical engineering. (Cognitive Skill)
3. Critically analyses and evaluates the problems in mechanical engineering and generates solutions through appropriate techniques and instrumentation. (Practical Work Skill)
4. Act as a leader and have the ability to understand and take on the role effectively either individually or as a group.  (Interpersonal Skill) 
5. Presenting the findings of technical researches in an oral and writing format. (Communication Skill)
6. Competently use and adapt a wide range of suitable digital technologies, applications and systems to enhance research and address defined and new problems in mechanical engineering. (Digital Skill) 
7. Show skills to design, plan evaluation activities using quantitative, qualitative or statistical tools to analyze and evaluate numerical and graphical data in mechanical engineering practices. (Numeracy skill) 
8. Implement and practice quality leadership in project management and make a contribution and impact to the group and the ability to justify the results of the group's efforts. (Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility)
9. Exemplify self-advancement through continuous and professional development. (Personal Skill)
10. Plan and suggest the need of entrepreneurial skills for economic development and capable of creating business opportunities. (Entrepreneurial Skills)
11. Professional, ethical and responsible in planning and executing research works. (Ethics and Professionalism)