Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering by research

Apply PhD

F.A.Q.

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering USM offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering program at the postgraduate level. Enrolled students must conduct independent research and complete a thesis or project on a specific field of study. They are expected to discover new knowledge and provide a novel solution to a problem related to the chosen field of study at fundamental and applied levels. Ph.D. graduates from this program will be able to independently embark on research and development in the field related to chemical engineering for industrial, educational, or any organizational.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering @USM

Doctorate (Ph.D.) candidates in Chemical Engineering at USM will be closely guided by a main supervisor and assisted by cosupervisors who are experts in their selected fields. There are various research field areas offered such as wastewater, membrane separation process, advanced process control, nanoparticles, adsorption, carbon materials, bioconversion, enzyme technology, biofuel and etc. This Ph.D. program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. In general, the studies will involve a literature review, proposal presentation, planning and conducting of experimental works, modeling and simulation works, preparation and submission of research articles, and final thesis submission for oral examination.

Details About the Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)

RESEARCH AREAS

The School has state-of-the-art facilities to support research works in the following areas:

Nanotechnology: Carbon Nanotube, Nanocarbon Composite, Activated Carbon, Carbon Molecular Sieve, Magnetic Nanoparticle
Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering: Chemical Reaction Engineering, Zeolite and Environmental Catalysis, Nanoporous Materials, Membrane Reactors, Fuel Technology, Renewable Energy, Electrochemical Reaction etc.
Biochemical/Bioprocessing: Enzyme Technology (Biocatalyst), Fermentation Technology and Modeling, algae, Tissue Culture, Biotransformation, Biological Products Recovery, Bioreactor Design and Analysis and Biofuel Production, Phytochemistry, Biosensor, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine
Separation Processes: Membrane Technology, Adsorption, Filtration, Ion-exchange, Diffusion and Mass Transfer, Solvent Extraction (including molten salts and supercritical fluids), Electrophoresis, Electrodialysis, Reactive Distillation, Pervaporation, Zeolite Membrane for Gas Separation, Electrocoagulation
Treatment of Solid, Gas, Wastewater and Toxic Materials: Membrane Technology, Solidification/stabilization, Biosorption, Adsorption, Combustion, Pyrolysis, Nutrient Removal and Recovery, Bioremediation, NOx Removal from diesel exhaust, VOC Removal using Catalytic Combustion and SOx removal from Flue Gas using adsorbent from waste materials
Advanced Process Control: Process Modelling, Simulation and Optimization, Process Intensification, Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks
Plant Safety and Hazard Analysis: Process Safety and Integration, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Gas sensor
Petroleum and Gas Processing: Natural gas utilization in the production of chemicals, Ethylene production from Methane, Hydro-cracking of residual oil, Gas to Liquid Technology (GTL), Gas Purification
Waste Material Utilization to Value Added Products: Composting, Renewable Energy, Green Technology and Organic Acid Production

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

A Master’s degree in a related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
A Master’s degree in research mode; or
A Master’s degree in a related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
Bachelor’s degree in a related area with a minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

An exemption can be given if:

English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

DURATION

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES

Fees for a Malaysian student;

Malaysia (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,700.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,085.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00

Fees for an international student;

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,388.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00	Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,238.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

ENQUIRIES

For further information on the postgraduate studies at School of Chemical Engineering, please contact;

Deputy Dean (Research),
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Engineering Campus, Seri Ampangan, 14300 Nibong Tebal,
Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA
Tel : +604-599 6409/6459
Fax : +604-599 6908
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.