Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing)

Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing) focuses on the research, design and development of manufacturing systems, processes, machines, tools, and equipment, which steer forward the practical changes in the lives of individuals, societies, as well as national and international industries.

Manufacturing is multidisciplinary, most notably overlapping with industrial, and design engineering and technology, where this Doctoral degree would enable students to venture into higher level research area, and guide them to have higher level of thinking, and further develop novel ideas and findings. Additionally, with the novel and innovative ways of designing better systems and processes for real world problems, students would be able to envision the viabilities of fulfilling the research ideas. Projects areas can cover many different fields within this manufacturing discipline, for example design, manufacturing, assembly, measurement, testing and modelling and spans a range of applications including automotive, medicine, aerospace, energy and the construction industry and it includes work from the most fundamental studies up to commercial investigations.

Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing) graduates would have a better opportunity for career advancement in their current jobs or within the manufacturing sector for instance; as research and development engineers, manufacturing managers, design managers, researchers, consultants and academicians.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1:
  Manufacturing engineering technologists, who analyze, synthesize and apply science, mathematics and engineering knowledge and laboratory experience to provide technically, environmentally and economically viable solutions to government agencies and private sector in the field of manufacturing engineering technology at national and international level.
• PEO2:
  Manufacturing engineering technologists who manage and communicate effectively in leading and engaging multidisciplinary teams in solving engineering problems at national and international level.
• PEO3:
  Manufacturing engineering technologists who utilize engineering knowledge and skills to explore and/or embark on technopreneurial opportunities with novel and innovative research activities at national and international level in the field of manufacturing engineering technology.
• PEO4:
  Manufacturing engineering technologists who integrate ethical, social and professional responsibilities in the field of manufacturing engineering technology.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO1:
  Synthesize knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of knowledge in manufacturing engineering technology.
• PLO2:
  Adapt practical skills leading to novel and innovative ideas in manufacturing engineering technology.
• PLO3:
  Provide expert advice to society in manufacturing engineering technology.
• PLO4:
  Conduct research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice.
• PLO5:
  Display leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• PLO6:
  Appraise problems in manufacturing engineering critically using scientific skills.
• PLO7:
  Integrate information for lifelong learning.