The Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research: Mechanical Engineering (PKMM/PEMM) is offered on a full-time basis.
The duration of study is in between a minimum of three (3) years to a maximum of eight (8) years. The PhD
candidate must be supervised by a Graduate Faculty. In terms of supervision panel, co-supervisor(s) may
come from other higher learning institutions or the industry. The academic progress of a candidate is assessed
through a research progress report submitted at the end of each semester as well as on the research proposal
presented during proposal defence (mini viva). The degree is awarded based on an examination of the thesis
(including viva- voce) submitted by the candidate upon completion of the study.

PEO1:
Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of
Mechanical Engineering.

PEO2:
Professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization
and society.

PEO3:
Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge
and skills.

PLO1:
Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a basis for research to produce new ideas and
solution.

Mensintesis, mengkritik, mengguna, dan memperluas pengetahuan yang berkaitan secara mendalam menggunakan teknik, alatan dan kemahiran inovatif dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Mekanikal sebagai asas penyelidikan untuk menghasilkan idea dan penyelesaian baharu.

PLO2:
Create new concept/theories/solutions/practice through independent
research and originality that satisfies international standards within the field of Mechanical Engineering using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.

Mencipta konsep/teori/penyelesaian/amalan baharu melalui
penyelidikan bebas dan keaslian yang memenuhi piawai
antarabangsa dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Mekanikal menggunakan teknik, alatan, dan kemahiran terkini.

PLO3:
Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies and tools based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Mechanical Engineering to solve complex research problems with reasonable degree of originality.

Mengintegrasikan metodologi penyelidikan yang maju dan khusus berdasarkan pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Mekanikal untuk menyelesaikan masalah penyelidikan yang kompleks dengan dengan darjah keaslian yang bersesuaian.

PLO4:
Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.

Mempamerkan kerjasama yang baik dengan rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah dan masyarakat umum dalam bidang kepakaran dan penyelidikan yang berkaitan.

PLO5:
Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various medium.

Menyampaikan pengetahuan, kemahiran, idea dan hasil penyelidikan dengan berkesan menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai kepada rakan sebaya, komuniti ilmiah, dan masyarakat melalui pelbagai medium.

PLO6:
Use, improve existing or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media and software to support and enhance research activities.

Mengguna, memperbaiki atau membangunkan alatan atau metodologi baharu yang sesuai dengan menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital, media dan perisian untuk menyokong dan meningkatkan aktiviti penyelidikan.

PLO7:
Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.

Menunjukkan kemahiran dalam mereka bentuk, menjalankan penilaian kritikal, serta menganalisis data berangka dan bergrafik menggunakan alat kuantitatif atau kualitatif dalam menyokong dan meningkatkan aktiviti penyelidikan.

PLO8:
Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.

Menunjukkan kepemimpinan, profesionalisme dan kemahiran pengurusan, serta bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya terhadap kerja sendiri, dan secara signifikan untuk orang lain dalam organisasi penyelidikan.

PLO9:
Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self- and if necessary, can be accountable for overall management of one’s research organization and professional development.

Mempamerkan keupayaan untuk mengurus dan meningkatkan kemajuan diri dan jika perlu mampu bertanggungjawab untuk menguruskan keseluruhan organisasi penyelidikan dan pengembangan profesional seseorang.

PLO10:
Develop potential commercialisation research output.
Membangunkan hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan.

PLO11:
Demonstrate adherence to legal, professional and contribute to the
development of ethical sound codes of practice

Mempamerkan tingkah laku yang mematuhi kepatuhan kepada undang-undang, profesional dan menyumbang dalam pembangunan kod dan amalan etika yang sihat.

● A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning
recognised by the Senate; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies
Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.
● Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised
by the Senate; or
● Candidates who are currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.

Malaysian Qualification Agency Engineering Accrediation

PM Ir. Dr. William Chong Woei Fong william@utm.my 012-7191337