Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Engineering (By Research)

Research and development play a vital role in Multimedia University’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET). The university focuses on key areas like Intelligent Robotics, Remote Sensing, e-Health, Green Engineering, 5G, IoT, and more—critical technologies driving future innovations.

Multimedia University’s research programme equips students with essential knowledge and hands-on research training, enabling them to innovate within their chosen field under expert supervision.

Programme Duration:

• Full-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
• Part-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 7 years

Entry requirements:

• A Master’s degree in the field or related field accepted by the Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, and evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working or research experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in the field or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field recognised by Malaysian Government.

English Entry Requirement:

• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 5.0 or its equivalent*
• Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
• The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

Fields of Research 

• 2-D/3-D Modelling and Reconstruction of Medical Images
• 5G Research
• Acquisition System
• Actuators: Gear System and Design
• Actuators: Variable Torque Motor
• Advanced Material & Devices
• Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing
• Artificial Neural Networks and Its Applications
• Autonomous Mobile Robots
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• CAD-CAM Modelling and Simulation
• Computer Assisted Manufacturing
• Control Systems
• Digital Filters
• Digital Signal Processing
• DNA Fingerprinting
• Embedded System: Microcontroller, DSP, PLC, FPGA
• Green Technologies
• Engineering Tribology in Manufacturing Technology
• Evolutionary Computation
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)
• Humanoid Robots
• Hydrodynamic Stability
• Inventory Management
• Machine Kinematics
• Machine Vision / Object Recognition
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Mammography
• Mathematical Methods, Algorithms and Applications for Image Processing
• Mechanism and Control of Friction and Wear in Cutting Tools
• Memetic Algorithm
• Micro Heat Pipes
• Micro-channel Heat Transfer
• Optical Measurement Techniques: Fibre Sensors
• Organisational Behaviour
• Product Data Management
• Production / Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Rapid Prototyping
• Remote Sensing and Surveillance Technologies
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sensors: Distance and Colour Sensors
• Signal and Image Processing
• Statistical and Judgement Forecasting
• Supply Chain Management
• Technology of Cutting and Grinding Process
• Telecommunications
• Teleconference System
• Total Quality Management
• Turbulent Flows and Shock Waves
• Ultrasound Imaging and Angiography Nuclear Medicine
• Visualization
• Wireless Communication Systems