Mechanical Engineering University Sains Malaysia

Overview

The research programmes in Mechanical Engineering from University Sains Malaysia specialise in the areas of Bio-Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Thermo-fluids, Energy, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing System & Automation, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Advanced Composites Materials & Processing, and Nanofabrication & Functional Materials.

Quick Facts:

• The degree can be pursued under the supervision of at least one academic staff of the School, in which the candidate is required to complete the research study within a stipulated time period, as specified below.

Research Thrust Areas:

Energy

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

• Computer Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Advanced Electronic Packaging
• Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Applied Mechanics

• Experimental and Numerical Stress Analysis
• Dynamic Characteristics of Materials
• Instrumentation and Automatic Control
• Structural Optimization
• Noise and Vibration
• Stress and damage characterization
• Fracture Mechanics
• Experimental Mechanics

Manufacturing System & Automation

• Design for Manufacture and Assembly
• Robotics & Industrial Automation
• Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
• Manufacturing System Design and Analysis
• Manufacturing Planning and Control
• Technology Management
• Machine Vision & Metrology

Manufacturing Processes

• Advanced Manufacturing Process
• Laser Applications
• Rapid Prototyping
• Tool and Die
• Advanced Materials
• Casting

Industrial Engineering

• Ergonomics
• Quality & Reliability
• Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
• Productivity Engineering Facilities Planning & Design
• Process Optimization
• Production Planning & Control
• Value Engineering and Project Management

Nanofabrication and Functional Materials

• Nano Engineering and Technology
• Nanofabrication
• Lithography Techniques
• Thin Films
• Smart and Functional Materials
• Shape Memory Alloys
• Materials Characterization

Advanced Composites Materials & Processing

• Composite Design & Assembly
• Composite Processing Technology
• Composite Machining
• Quality Inspection & Part Testing
• Composite Repair
• Static, Impact & Ballistic Characterization

Bio-Engineering

• Bio-materials
• Bio-mechanics & Bio-medical analysis
• Orthopaedic bio-engineering
• Bio-mechanical data mining

Computational Engineering and Data Mining Analysis

• Adaptive finite element methods
• Qualitative and quantitative data mining
• Pattern analysis
• Static and time series data analysis
• Knowledge discovery databases