Research Degrees:
MSc PhD
Taught Programmes:
MEng
The Faculty of Engineering comprises the following departments:
Department of Civil & Structural Engineering Department of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering
Department of Chemical & Process Engineering Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering Additional Entry Requirements
a) Additional requirements for courses in mathematics, English (IELTS : 6.5 or equivalent) and other courses can be applied to candidates in order to follow certain programme.
b) Candidates who are pursuing the master’s degree in UKM can be considered by the Postgraduate Committee of UKM to be upgraded to the PhD programme with approval from Senate.
TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
Master of Science (Microelectronics)
This program requires a minimum of 36 units. This includes 30 units of compulsory courses and 6 units of elective courses.
Compulsory Courses KE 6006 Project
KE 6013 Microelectronics Devices KE 6022 IC Design
KE 6023 VLSI System Design KE 6032 VLSI Proces Technology
KE 6033 Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technique KE 6043 IC Packaging
KE 6052 Research Seminar
KE 6113 Computational Maths. And Statistic KE 6212 Testing and Realiability
KU 6321 Engineering Ethic and Law KU 6322 Engineering Ethic and Law
Elective Courses
KE 6952 Organisation Manufacturing Management System KM 6932 Advance Material
Master of Engineering (Communication &
Computer)
Compulsory Courses (24 credits) KT 6113 Communication System KT 6123 Telecommunication Networks KT 6133 Data Communication
KT 6213 Computer Organization and Architecture KT 6223 Computer Networks
KE 6052 Research Seminar
KU 6321 Engineering Ethics and Laws KT 6006 Project
Elective Courses (8 credits minimum)
KT 6143 Mobile & Personal Radio Communication KT 6153 Satellite Communication
KT 6163 Multimedia Communication KT 6173 Optical Communication System KT 6253 Software Engineering
KP 6153 Automation and Robotics KP 6533 Artificial Intelligence KE 6022 IC Design
Master of Engineering (Environmental)
KS 6023 Environmental Management: Ecology, Audit &
Environmental Impacts
KS 6123 Waste Audit, Minimizattion and Management KS 6113 Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant KS 6213 Air Pollution Control
KS 6223 Pollution Control Equipment Design KS 6313 Thermal Technologies of Waste Disposal KS 6323 Combustion Systems and Energy Recovery KS 6413 Municipal Solid Waste Management KS 6423 Water Supply and Sewerage KS 6943 Environmental Risk Management KS 6006 Project work (6 units)
Master of Engineering (Chemical)
Course modules involving lectures, tutorial and laboratory work (30 unit), and industry oriented project work (6 units). Candidates must take 5 compulsory courses, both project courses, 4 elective module courses from at least 2 elective modules and 1 general elective course.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Dean: Professor Ir. Dr. Hassan Basri , BE(Hons)(Tasmania), MSc(Eng.) (Leeds), PhD(Leeds), MIEM, Peng
Deputy Deans: Associate Professor, Dr. Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, Bsc, MSc (0klohoma State), PhD (SHU),MSNT Associate Professor Dr. Mohd. Marzuki Mustafa BEng(Tasmania), MSc(UMIST), PhD(Salford), MIEEE
Compulsory courses
KK 6013 Synthesis & Process Optimization KK 6023 Project Management
KK 6033 Advanced Process Modelling KK 6043 Advanced Chemical Thermodynamic KK 6053 Safety & Loss Prevention
KK 6073 Project I KK 6083 Project II
General Elective Courses
KU 6113 Engineering Economics KU 6123 Engineering Ethics KU 6133 Combinatorial Chemistry Specialisation Module Electives Specialisation1
Advanced Particle Technology
KK 6113 Particle Technology Principles KK 6123 Particle Processes and Operation Specialisation 2
Bioprocess
KK 6213 BioprocessTechnology KK 6223 Advanced Bioreactor System Specialisation 3
Advanced Process Control
KK 6313 Process Dynamic & Control KK 6323 Multi-Variable Dynamic & Control Specialisation 4
Expert System/Artificial Intelligence
KK 6413 Expert System in Chemical Engineering KK 6423 Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering Specialisation 5
Advanced Separation Process
KK 6513 Advanced Distillation Processes KK 6523 Advanced Separation Processes KK 6533 Membrane Science & Technology Specialisation 6
Safety & Loss Prevention
KK 6613 Quantitative Risk Assessment KK 6623 Process Reliability & Operability Specialisation 7
Process Optimisation
KK 6713 Process Synthesis & Optimisation KK 6723 Pinch Technology
Specialisation 8
Environmental Engineering
KK 6813 Waste Minimisation & Management KK 6823 Liquid & Gas Waste Treatment Specialisation 9
Advanced Reactor Engineering
KK 6913 Advanced Reactor Engineering KK 6923 Industrial Catalysis
RESEARCH DEGREES
The Engineering faculty also offers MSc and PhD degrees by research and thesis writing.
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1. Lightweight Composite Structures
This group conducts research on lightweight composite structures based on various lightweight materials. This includes profiled steel sheeting/dryboard system and profiled steel sheeting/lightweight concrete system.
The main aim of the research is to develop an industrialised building system which is of higher quality, cost effective, and that can be built rapidly as an alternative to traditional forms of construction.
The research topics are as follows :
Basic components characteristics.
Floor structural behaviour.
Wall structural behaviour.
Roof structural behaviour.
Jointing system between panels.
Vibration characteristics.
Fire resistance.
Water resistance.
Sound resistance.
Softwares for analysis and design.
Industrialised building system.
Cost analysis.
Applications in other structures.
2. Geotechnical Engineering
Research topics in geotechnical engineering deals with the engineering behaviour and modeling of Malaysian soils, i.e. residual soil, marine clay and peat. The increasing environmental concern has led to a greater emphasis on the various aspects of environmental geotechnology. Some of the geotechnical and geoenvironmental research topics are outlined as below :
Mechanics of residual soils - properties, behaviour, modeling of saturated and unsaturated residual soils; rainfall induced slope instability and field monitoring; application of geosynthetics in residual soil.
Modeling of marine clays - advanced modeling of Malaysian marine clays under the various construction stress paths; tunnelling and excavation in soft clays.
Engineering behaviour of peat - consolidation behaviour; secondary compression theories.
Environmental geotechnology - soil-contaminant interaction, contaminant transport in soil, contaminated soil clean-up, landfill geotechnics.
In situ testing - use of seismic and surface waves techniques for determination of soil properties in foundation design and environmental control.
Rock mechanics - cut rock slope stability;
influence and identification of geological formations including microcracks and microfissures; tunnelling in rock.
3. Construction Materials
The research group engaged on research on ordinary and high performance concrete and other related construction materials. The research mainly focuses on producing quality and cost effective construction materials those made from mortar and concrete as base materials. Included in the research programs also research on the testing techniques and the maintenance of concrete buildings. Research topics are as follows :
Characterization of ultrasonic wave propagated in ordinary and high performance concrete.
Expert system on the maintenance of concrete buildings.
Chloride corrosion on concrete buildings.
Blocks and thin sheets of building materials from fibre-reinforced mortar.
Physical and mechanical properties of high performance concrete.
Use of waste material as a cement and aggregate replacement in concrete.
Development of expanded lightweight clay aggregate concrete.
Finite element analysis of reinforced high performance concrete beam.
4. Expert Systems for Solid Waste Management
The main research thrust is in IT applications for solid waste management, specifically focussing on expert systems. It is an attempt to harness expertise in an important domain and exploit the potential of the latest in computing technology to produce user- friendly systems for the non-computer specialist.
Expert systems are being developed incorporating the latest IT trends such as object-oriented approach and distributed computing (JAVA-based applications).
Some of the specific projects are :
Development of an expert system for solid waste management.
Development of an expert system for operation of sanitary landfills.
Development of an expert system for solid waste collection system.
JAVA-based development of an expert system - GIS hybrid for site selection of sanitary landfills.
5. Intelligent Traffic Management System for Urban Road Network
The objective of the research project is to develop a traffic management system for urban traffic using latest available technologies. It consists of image processing technique for obtaining traffic parameters such as volume, queue length and speed. In addition the software and hardware are being developed for traffic controller that responds intelligently to actual traffic demand.
6. Water Engineering
Water Engineering at Department of Civil and Structural Engineering includes various fields such as Hydrology, Hydraulics, River Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Groundwater Engineering and Maritime Civil Engineering. Knowledge in these fields are important in solving many water related problems – such as water supply, water pollution and water treatment processes, catchment area management, river erosion, coastal erosion, constructions of hydraulics structures – dams, reservoirs, man-made lake etc. Water crisis faced by our country recently indicates the importance of this field in our daily life.
This group involves actively in various research and consultancy activities. Research topics carried out at both undergraduates and postgraduates levels include:
Study of Water Catchment and River Basin Management System.
Influence of Industrial Zone Developments on Hydrology Regime and Surface Runoff.
Flood Modeling of the Klang River basin using GIS.
Discharge and quality modeling of the Klang River basin using EPA-Storm.
Water Management Model.
Development of a Pollution Hydrology Model using a Raster Cell Approach.
Professor Ir. Hassan Basri,
BE(Hons)(Tasmania), MSc(Eng.)(Leeds), PhD(Leeds), MIEM, PEng
Civil and Environmental Engineering Kamarudin Mohd. Yusof
BSc(Hons)(UKMalaysia), MSc, PhD(So’ton), MIPM, MCSM Concrete Technology
Associate Professor Amiruddin Ismail,
BS(Point Park), MSCE(Pitts), PhD (UKMalaysia), DipCE(ITM), MIHT, MREAM Traffic Analysis and Management
Muhammad Fauzi Hj. Mohd. Zain,
Dip. Building(ITM), BEng(Kook Min/Korea), MS, PhD(Kyushu/Japan)
Concrete Technology Mohd. Raihan Taha,
BE(UTM), MS(Maryland), PhD(LSU) Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering
Othman A. Karim,
BSCE(Toledo), MSc(Eng)(Liv), PhD(Liv.), Hydraulic & Maritime Civil Engineering Ir. Riza Atiq Abdullah O.K. Rahmat, BE(UTM), MCivilEng(UTM), MIEM, PEng Transportation Management and Modelling
Ir. Wan Hamidon Wan Badaruzzaman, BSc, MSc(Brad), PhD(
Wales), MIEM, PEng Composite Structural Engineering
Lecturer
Ir. Abdul Khalim Abdul Rashid,
BE(UTM), MS(Maryland), PhD(B’ham), MIEM,PEng Structural Engineering
Ir. Anuar Kasa,
DipComp(NRI), BSCE(Pitts), MSc(UM), PEng Geotechnical Engineering
Fatihah Suja,’
MSc(Clarkson), MSc (UKMalaysia) - Environmental Engineering
Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah,
Bsc (Statistics) MSc(Peningkatan Kualiti &
Produktiviti)(UKMalaysia) Statistial Process Control Khairul Anuar Mohd. Nayan,
BSc(Brighton), MSc(UK.Malaysia) Geotechnical Engineering
Kamarudin Abu Taib, BS, MS(Missouri)
Civil Engineering Optimization Nasri Nasir,
BEng(Nova Scotia), MSc(Heriott Watt) Computational Technology in Structural Engineering
Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri,
BEng(Nova Scotia), MSc(Leeds),PhD(Leeds) Waste Water Management
Ir. Othman Jaafar,
BE(Cardiff), MSc(New Castle), MIEM, PEng.
Water Resources and Waste Water Treatment Shahrom Mohd. Zain,
DipInd. Chemical(ITM), BCE(UTM), MEng (UKMalaysia) Environmental Engineering
Siti Aminah Hj. Osman,
DipCivilEng(UTM), BE(UTM), MSc(Brad.)
Structural Engineering Zamri Hj. Chik,
DipCivilEng(UTM), BSc(Aberd), MSCE(Pitts), MIEM, PEng Geotechnical Engineering
Zawawi Samba Mohamed, BSc(Ohio State), MCivilEng(UTM) Hydraulic & Hydrology
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1. Computer Technology, Signal Processing and Instrumentation
Monitoring data analysis and evaluation of mainframe programme
Multicomputer systems Computer network Image processing Digital signal processing Signal scrambler
Microprocessor system and instrumentations Monitoring system
Software engineering High frequency ampifiers Clinical instrumentations
2. Microelectronics, Optical fibers and Sensor Technology
IC fabrication technology
Diffusion, oxidation, metallisation and annealing studies in fabrication
LSI and VLSI implementation Testability
PECVD technology
Microsensors and micromotors technology High speed switching devices
Submicron MOSFET, bulk unipolar and MISIM devices
Modeling in semiconductor device characterization
Optical fiber components and technology Optical fiber sensors
3. Power and Expert System
Expert system in manufacturing Mechatronic Control System and computerized data acquisation
Power system software development for teaching Load flow in power system
Security analysis in power system
4. Communication and Telematics
Coding and transmission system for PCM and ADPCM
Telephony
AM and FM broadcasting signal through empty space
TV satellite signal receptions RF and antenna technology Ionsphere and propagation study Satellite and space communication
Professor
Ir. Ahmad Faizal Mohd. Zain, (KUiTTHO)
BEng, MEng(Sheff), PhD(Penn State),PEng, MIEM, Senior MIEEE, MAGU
RF and Antenna Engineering, Propagation and Ionospheric Studies,Satellite and Space Communications
Burhanuddin Hj. Yeop Majlis,
BSc (UKMalaysia), MSc(Wales), PhD(Durham), MMSSS, MIEEE
Microelectronics, Microsensor and Microfabrication, GaAs Technology
Kasmiran Jumari,
BSc (UKMalaysia), MSc(Aberd), PhD(Kent)
Software and Computer Engineering, Image Processing Masuri Othman,
BSc(UKMalaysia), MSc(Essex), PhD(So’ton), MIEEE VLSI, Signal Processing
Sahbudin Hj. Shaari,
BSc (UKMalaysia), MSc(Essex), PhD(Wales), MMSSS, MIEEE, MSPIE
Photonics and Microelectronics
Associate Professor Aini Hussain,
BSc EE(LSU), MSc(UMIST), PhD(UK.Maaysial), MIEEE Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition
Azah Mohamed,
BSc(Lond), MEng(Malaya), PhD(Malaya), MIEEE Power System Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Edmond Zahedi,
PhD(France/Iran), MIEEE, Diplome d’Ingenieur (France), DEA(France)
Medical/Industrial Instrumentation and Imaging, Embedded Systems, Data Communications and Computer Networks
Mohd. Alauddin Mohd Ali,
BSc, BEng, MEngSc(Tasmania), PhD(Nott), MIEEE Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation, Microelectronics
Mahamod Ismail,
BSc(Strath), MSc(UMIST), PhD(Brad) Radio and Sattelite Communication, Networking Mohd. Marzuki Mustafa,
BEng(Tasmania), MSc(UMIST), PhD(Salford), MIEEE Computer Controlled System and Instrumentation
Salina Abdul Samad,
BSc(Tennessee), PhD(Nott),MIEEE
Digital Signal Processing, Multimedia System Md. Yusoff Jamaluddin,
BSc, MSc(Lough), MBA, PhD(Nott), MIEEE Industrial and Technology Management
Zainol Abidin Abdul Rashid, BSc (UKMalaysia), MSc, PhD(Brad)
Radio and Satellite Communication, Computer System
Lecturer Ahmad Jais Alias,
BEng(UKMalaysia), MSc(Strath), MIEEE Control and Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligent Technology and Civilisation, Engineering Ethics
Badariah Bais, BSc, MSc(WPI), MIEEE Microelectronics Farizah Saharil, Beng, MSc (UKMalaysia)
Microelectronics, Microfabrication, Microsensor Hafizah Husain,
BSc(Hartford), MSc(DeMontfort) Mechatronics
Hilmi Sanusi,
BSEE(Hartford), MSEE(Connecticut) Control and Communication System
Ibrahim Ahmad,
BSc(UKMalaysia), MSc(Wales), MIEEE Microelectronic, Microfabrication, Failure Analysis Kamarulzaman Mat,
Beng(UK.Malaysia), MSc(Lough) Digital Communication Mardina Abdullah,
BEng(Ryukyus), MSc(UKMalaysia) Manufacturing
Nik Rusdi bin Yacob,
BSc(Tasmania), Dip.Ed.UTM), MSc (UKMalaysia)
Mathematics
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1. Process System Engineering
Multi-Component Oscillatory Flow in Baffled Tubes Scaling Up of Mixing Vessel
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Chemical Engineering Computer Aided Design Process synthesis and optimization
Integration of rector and separator networks Expert system for process synthesis
Synthesis of bioprocess
Hierachical Control of Process Plant Process Control Synthesis
Process Plant Fault Diagnosis
Process Plant Safety and Risk Assessment Computer Aided Hazard and Operability Studies 2. Separation Technology
Selection of Extraction Systems Pressure and Thermal Swing Adsorption Novel Adsorbents
Synthesis of Nanofiltration Membrane Synthesis of Separation Processes Supercritical fluid extraction Aqueous two phase extraction
3. Drying Technology
Selective Drying of Multi-Component Solvent System Steam Impingement Drying of Fibres and Powders Pneumatic Drying of Powders
Characteristic Drying Curves of Various Materials Computational fluid dynamics of spray dryers Fluidised bed drying
4. Chemical Reactor Engineering
Novel Catalyst for Methanol Steam Reforming Novel Catalysts Development
Chaotic Flow Reactors Mixing Technology 5. Particle Technology
Transport Modeling in Pneumatic Conveying of Powders/Particles
Bulk Flow of Powders/Particles in Bins/Silos Flow Properties of Powders/Particles
Fluidization Technology : Hydrodynamic and modelling Particle Characterization
Fluidization of Superfine Group C Particles Elutriator for Off-specification Particles Recycling Process
Attrition and Grinding
6. Environmental Engineering
Waste Minimisation Expanded Bed Process
Design of Compact Waste Water Treatment Process Volatile Organic Compound Control by Adsorption Wastewater Treatment Using Nanofiltration Membranes
Expert System Process Selection Modelling For Industrial Wastewater Treatment
7. Electrochemical Engineering
Development of PEM Fuel Cell
Novel Electrodes for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Electrodialysis
Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyser Photoelectrochemical Cell
Fuel Cell System Design
8. Biochemical Engineering Chaotic Flow Bioreactor
Biotransformation of Chemical and Drugs using Bacteria
Production of Acetone, Buthanol and Ethanol (ABE) using Micro-organisms
Production of Industrial Biocatalyst (Enzymes or Microbial Cells)
Biological Degradation of Cellulose
Genetic Engineering for Production of Novel Materials Scaling Up and Optimisation
Rheology of Non-Newtonian Fluids Professor
Rakmi Abd. Rahman,
BEng, MEng(Melbourne), PhD(UKMalaysia), AMIChE(UK), MIChEM
Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment Ir. Wan Ramli Wan Daud,
BEng(Monash), PhD(Cantab), MIChEM, MIEM, AMIChE (UK), PEng
Drying Technology; Chromatography and Adsorption Separation Technology; Process and System Engineering;
Fuel Cell Technology; Photoelectrochemical Cell Technology; Air Pollution Control; History of Technology;
Risk Analysis Associate Professor Abdul Amir Hassan Kadhum, BSc, MSc(Baghdad), PhD(Leeds)
Analytical Chemistry;Separation Technology; Air Pollution Control; Water Proofing Formulation; Analysis Using GC- Mass Spectroscopy;Instrumentation Analysis
Ir. Abdul Wahab Mohammad,
BSChEc(Lehigh), MS(Purdue), PhD(Wales), MIChEM Membrane Separation Technology
Abu Bakar Mohamad,
BA(N.Jersey), PhD(S.Carolina)AMIC
Spectroscopy; Physical Chemistry;Analytical Chemistry Mohd. Fauzi Mohd. Yusoff,
BSc(NCRT), MSc, PhD(Aston), MBA, Dip.Bus.Admin., AMIC, MPRI
Polymer Processing Technology; Project Management Mohd. Sahaid Kalil,
BSc(UKMalaysia), MSc, PhD(UMIST)
Bioreactor Systems; Biochemical Engineering, Biotransformation
Siti Masrinda Tasirin,
BengUKMalaysia), PhD(Bradford)
Particle Technology; Fluidization Technology Zahedi Fisal,
BEng( Malaya), MSc, PhD(Aston), MIChEM
Fault Diagnosis of Process Plants; Plant Safety; Risk Analysis; Process Reliability
Zahira Yaakob,
BS(Toledo), MSc, PhD(UMIST) Chemical Reaction Engineering
Lecturer Ayub Md. Som,
BSc(Missi), MSc(UMIST), PhD(Southampton)
Expert System In Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Waste Management
Jamaliah Md. Jahim,
BEng, MSc(UKMalaysial), PhD(Bradford) Fermentation Technology; Biochemical Separation;
Optimisation of Fermentation Process Khamisah Jafar,
BSc(Hons)(Tasmania), MSc(Pure Maths)(Sheffield) Mathematics
Masturah Markom,
BSc(Northwestern), MSc (Eng)(UM)
Chemical Thermodynamics; Separation (Supercritical Fluids)
Meor Zainal Meor Talib,
BSc(East Anglia), MSc(UKMalaysia) Drying Technology
Mohd. Sobri Takriff,
BSChE, MSc, PhD(Arkansas) Multiphase Mixing
Normah Abdullah, BSc(Sur), PhD(Lond)
Heirarchical Process Control; Process Modelling Noorhisham Tan Kofli,
BSc (UKMalaysia), MSc(Birm)
Biochemical Engineering; Production of bio-products Nurina Anuar,
BSc, MSc (UKMalaysia), PhD(Surrey)
Mamalian & Plant Cell Technology; Biochemical Engineering; Industrial Biotechnology/Microbiology, Fermentation Technology
Siti Kartom Kamarudin, BEng, MSc(UK.Malaysia) Heat Transfer, Optimisation Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah, MEng(Nott), PhD(UKMalaysia)
Physicochemical Treatment of Wastewater; Fuzzy Logic Control; Neural Networks
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1. Combustion Engineering
Fluidised bed combustion technology, Rotary kiln combustion technology, Clean coal utilisation technology,
Internal combustion engine research on alternative fuels (including natural gas, hydrogen, waste cooking oil)
Natural gas utilisation.
2. Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Utilisation
Control of combustion generated pollution, studies on flue gas and air quality analysis,
incineration of waste materials for clean energy recovery (including municipal solid waste, industrial solid and liquid wastes,
agricultural waste - palm solid wastes, rice husk, sago mill wastes, and other wastes), reuse of ash as secondary resources.
3. Efficient Use of Energy and Management
Energy from waste materials, Energy audit and management systems for building and industry, Renewable energy, Energy policy.
CRC has drawn in interest for research funding-from the industrial sector, such as, Enercon Holding Sdn Bhd., Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation, HICOM, PETRONAS, and international organisation and agency, such as, ASEAN-Australia Economic Cooperation Programme (AAECP) besides funding from the University and the National Council for Scientific Research and Development through the Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) Programme.
Research facilities in CRC includes combustion pilot plant facility, internal combustion engine research facility, gas analysers, bomb calorimeter, fuel characterisation and analysis, furnace, oven, boiler, compressors and fans, flue gas, cleaning equipment, combustion instrumentation and control equipment.
4. Materials
The materials group began research in the melt processing of thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR). Work on TPNR remained the main focus and source of funding until further funding enabled it to embrace wider aspects of engineering materials and processing technologies.
Processing technologies
Structure-property relationships of engineering materials
Engineering properties of materials Colloidal Processing of alumina and zirconia tool inserts
Indentation fracture of alumina azirconia samples.
5. Manufacturing
i. Manufacturing Process Technology
Powder process to produce Shape Memory Alloy Gravity Welding to weld T-Fillet and Butt joint Milling speed compensation for prismatic parts
Development of binder formulation for metal injection molding process
Optimization of metal injection molding process Development of foamed metal
Flow and heat analysis in metal injection molding process.
Simulation of warm compaction process.
ii. Flexible Automation and Integrated Manufacturing
Development of an actuator for robot to achieve muscle-like performance
Robot control using fuzzy logic
Knowledge-based engineering to analyse the product manufacturing tolerance
Planning and Design for Manufacture
iii. Industrial and Management Technology
Quality improvement for automotive components manufacture
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Applied Mechanics
A) Advanced Dynamics i. Environmental NoiseConstruction noise problems and effective mitigating measures
Road vehicle noise problems and effective mitigating measures
Development of noise zoning in Kuala Lumpur city area
ii. Industrial Noise
Utilisation of local materials as noise absorbing panel Utilisation of shape memory alloy as noise control industries
Noise pollution management in power generation industries
Industrial noise control using precision maintenance technology
iii. Vibration
Electrical energy conservation in industries using precision maintenance technology
Vibration control utilising shape memory alloy Development of vibratio analysis technique for machine components fault
Comprehensive vibration management and control in industries
Development of new methods for machine condition monitoring using vibration, sound, ultrasonic, air particle acceleration and acoustic emission signals.
B) Solid Mechanics
Research is mainly focused on numerical and experimental studies of mechanics and related areas. Research interests are in;
Computational and experimental powder mechanics.
Research opportunities are the crack determination during forming using discrete element methods and modelling of very large shrinkage phenomena.
Computational and experimental fracture mechanics.
Further research includes the development of hybrid finite/discrete element methods in crack propagation determination and crack-fracture modelling of brittle and ductile materials incorporating Monte Carlo simulation.
Computational laminated composite mechanics. The computational laminated composite mechanics research seeks to develop finite element codes for buckling and post-buckling of laminated composite plates under inplane compressive loads.
Computational contact mechanics. Research opportunities available are in the association of thermal effects in the friction criterion and in parameter determination via experimental investigations.
Computational mechanics of materials. The computational mechanics of materials research seeks to develop a constitutive model for shape memory alloys (SMA) that can be applied to smart-structures.
The research continues into the use of SMA for industrial and medical applications.
Commercial
finite/discrete/boundary element software packages available include MSC Nastran, CFX, Pamstam, Elfen, Beasy, Cosmos/M and Lusas. Other CAE/CAD/CAM softwares include Unigraphic, Ergoplan, Adams, Grasp, Cambridge Engineering Selector, Moldflow, Mastercam. For research purposes, comprehensive in-house finite element software have been developed with codes written in VisualC, VisualBasic, F77 and F90. OS systems used are NT- Windows, Unix and Linux for parallel computation.
Professor
Ir. Abd. Halim Shamsuddin,
BSc, PhD(Leeds), PEng, CEng,FIEM, MInstE (UK), MINSTEM Energy and Combustion
Che Husna Azhari,
Btech, PhD(Brunell), CEng(UK), FMMS, Minst. Pet, MIM Structural Properties and Processing of non metallic;
Materials Reaction system design and Catalytic Hydrodynamics
Jaafar Sahari,
BSc, MSc, PhD(Leeds)
Engineering Design, Polymer Processing, Mechanical Testing
Kamaruzzaman Sopian,
BSc(Wisconsin-Madison), MSc(Pittsburgh), PhD(Miami) Solar Energy, Fuel cell Technology; Fluidised Bed
Combustion
Associate Professor Ir. Yusoff Ali,
BSc(Brighton), MSc(Birmingham), PhD(Leeds), PEng, FIEM, M.Inst.Comb(UK), M.INSTEM Energy and Engine Combustion; Transportation and Traffic Planning; Airconditioning and Refrigeration
Ing. Nik Abdullah Nik Mohamed,
Ing-Grad(Munich), Dipl. Ing.,Dr. Ing (Berlin)
Continum Mechanics & Material Theory, Vibration Mechanics
Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor
BSc, MSc(Oklahoma State), PhD(Sheffield-Hallam Univ.) Sound and Vibration, Machine Condition Monitoring
Norhamidi Muhamad,
BSc(Bridgeport), MSc, PhD(Wales)
Manufacturing Processes; Powder Processing Technology,CAE/FEM.
Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd Ihsan, BEng(UKMaysia), PhD(Wales),FIMM
Computational Methods in Engineering)(Computational Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Powder Mechanics, FEM/BEM, Parallel Computation
Che Hassan Che Haron,
BSc(Bridgeport), MSc(Pittsburgh), PhD (Coventry) Machining and Machine Tools, Tribology, CAD/CAM/CAE
Nordin Jamaluddin,
BSc(Texas, El-Paso), MSc(UMIST), PhD (Cranfield)
Industrial and Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment, Prediction and Control; Machine Condition Monitoring
Shahrir Abdullah,
Ben (UKMalaysia), MSc, PhD (Wales)
Design & Numerical Modelling, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Lecturer
Azmi Hassan,
BEng(Leeds Metro), PhD(Cardiff)
Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Intelligent Optimisations
Andanastuti Muchtar,
BSc(Leeds), PhD(National S’pore) Ceramics Processing
Azli Ariffin,
BEng (UKMalaysia), MSc(UMIST) Engineering Design
Baba Md Deros
BSc(Glanmorgan), MSc(Warwick)
Manufacturing Processes and System, Total Quality Management, Human Resource Management
Jaharah A. Ghani,
BEng(Leeds Metro), MSc(Warwick)
Machining (Metal-Cutting), Manufacturing Systems Mohd Zaidi Omar,
BEng(London), ACGI, MSc( (L’boro) Composite Materials
Mohd Zaki Nuawi, BSc., MSc(INSSET, France
Industrial Engineering and Robotics Muhamad Hanif Md. Saad,
MEng(UKMalaysia)
Applied Mechanics-Digital Instrumentation Nik Abdullah Nik Salleh,
BSc, MSc(Missouri), MIEM,ASME, MMMS
Control Engineering Computer Aided Design &
Manufacturing Automation Pneumatics and hydraulics Rozli Zulkifli,
BEng, MSc(Liverpool) Metallurgical Engineering Sallehuddin Mohamed Haris, BEng(Leeds), MSc(London)
Mechatronics, Robotics and Control Shahrum Abdullah,
BEng (UKMalaysis), MSc (L’boro) Engineering Design
Taib Iskandar Mohamad,
BSME(Arizona), MEng(Vanderbilt)
Energy Engineering;Internal Combustion Engineering Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin,
BEng, MEng(IUP Universite Franche-Compte) Energy Engineering (System)
