Postgraduate Courses

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Execute the capability of establish governing equations using physical principles and laws.
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  Acquire the analytical capability through solving practical problems in solid mechanics.
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  Identify the key loading and deformation parameters in deformation and stress fields in solid structures.
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  Develop capability of analysis and quantification through exercising theoretical derivation and analytical solutions.
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  Capability of solving real engineering problems.
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  Establish skills to inrepret numerical solutions.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Be familiar with fundamental and advanced concepts in fluid mechanics.
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  Theoretically analysze some practical fluid mechanics problems.
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  Explain certain complex flow phenomena.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify and formulate problems in multidisciplinary environment with an understanding of basic mechanism and constraints.
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  Apply numerical tools and programming skills to solve fluid dynamic and heat transfer related problems.
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  Develop numerical methods adapt to practical applications.
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  Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering for problem solving.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Equipped with essential knowledge of phonons.
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  Demonstrate the capability to derivate the basic variables in nano heat transfer.
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  Develop the cooling strategies in microelectronics by appling nano heat transfer.
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  Execute the energy conversion by applying nano heat transfer.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identifiy fundamental quantities in convective heat and mass transfer.
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  Identifiy fundamental quantities in convective heat and mass transfer.
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  Implement the differentiial and integral methods in solving problems in convective and heat mass transfer.
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  Analyse problems using dimension analysis and scale analysis.
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  Evaluate different approaches in enhancing heat and mass transfer.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Capacity to model the behaviors of solids subjected to stresses.
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  Ability to calculate the elastic and plastic deformations of solids under stresses.
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  Capacity to relate the macroscopic mechanical properties and the microscopic mechanisms of solids.
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  Ability to analyze the strengthening, fracture and fatigue phenomena of solids.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Examine the materials and materials processes from the perspective of both thermodynamics and kinetics.
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  Identify the laws of thermodynamics and solution theory of materials.
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  Explain the diffusion and phase transformation in terms of its kinetics.
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  Explain the effect of thermodynamics and kinetics on the microstructure of materials.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Indentify the advantages of nanocomposites over conventional composites.
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  List common types of nanofillers, their functionalization techniques and fabrication methods for their nanocomposites.
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  Select and implement suitable nanofillers and nanocomposite fabrication technqiues to achieve good dispersion and desired properties.
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  Compare and apply different characterisation techniques for nanofillers and nanocomposites.
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  Evaluate the mechanical and functional properties of nanocomposites by correlating their properties to the structure and dispersion of nanofillers and the synthesis techniques.
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  Design nanocomposites for specific functional applications.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the fundamental mathematics and algorithms of affine transformation, curves and surfaces used in CAD/CAM.
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  Explain the basic algorithms of optimization used in CAD/CAM.
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  Be knowledgeable in fundamental algorithms of multi-axis tool path generation in 2D and 3D freeform surface machining.
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  Design and implement certain basic CAD/CAM algorithms using high level computer languages such as MATLAB.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Estimate machine tool and instrument’s precision and accuracy.
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  Perform precision design and analysis for 1D tolerance chain.
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  Perform precision design and analysis for 2D single and also multi vector chains.
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  Conduct sensitivity analysis for precision design optimization.
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  Perform nano positioning system analysis in terms of performance, cost, and safety factor.
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  Use of Nyquist criteria to evaluate a metrology system’s capability for a given surface gradient. Use PSI and phase unwrapping to reconstruct a precision surface.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Use of kinematic uncut chip model to conduct precision analysis for abrasive machining.
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  Evaluate increases in contact length, force, and friction, temperature, and also thermal damage for ceramic grains.
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  Evaluate 3 stages of deformation by a cutting grain. Evaluate cutting grain’s wear flat area reduction by dressing to avoid deterioration in precision.
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  Use temperature model to identify effects of machining parameters and also effects of cutting tool material properties.
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  Evaluate effects of active tribochemistry agents for machining force and tool wear reduction.
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  Evaluate properties of abrasives for tool conditioning for precision machining.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the fundamentals of robot mechanics.
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  Explain the basics of robotic planning and control.
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  Implement robotic solutions on real robot platforms.
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  Advance technical writing and presentation skills.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Understand the principles of luminance, chromaticity, solid-state lighting and apply them on lighting applications.
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  Identify the pros and cons of various advanced packaging technologies for solid-state lighting.
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  Identify key parameters for package design.
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  Understand the optical/electrical/thermal characterization techniques.
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  Assess and analysis the reliability and failure mechanism of solid-state lighting systems.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Students have a basic understanding of the principles and concepts related to finite element methods.
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  Implement finite element methods for simple 1-D problems such as truss analysis and 1-D heat conduction either by hand calculation or by programming.
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  Numerically solve for stresses, strains and deformation of 1D and 2D structures due to a combination of mechanical loading.
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  Have a basic knowledge about finite element methods for solving time-dependent, eigenvalue and non-linear problems.
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  Use commercial software package to perform 2D and 3D structural analysis and heat transfer modeling, and are able to conduct engineering design in a team work environment.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain basic physics ideas, assumptions, approaches and skills in quantifying the roles of defects in mechanical behavior of materials.
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  Describe basic principles used in the analysis of defects and physical pictures of the roles of defects.
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  Discuss the roles of defects in mechanical properties of materials.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Define the scales at which theories of continuum mechanics are applicable.
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  Perform indicial calculations.
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  Identify and explain the basics of kinematics: deformation map, deformation gradient, stretch tensors, incompressible conditions, SO(3), pure shear and so on.
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  Describe and use point group and space group of crystals.
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  Express the translational symmetry of crystals.
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  Describe the differences among all diffraction methods.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Have a a basic understanding of microsystem engineering and principle of microsensors and actuators.
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  Develop the knowledge of key microfabrication processes for the design of microsensors and microactuators.
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  Understand the basic transduction principles and electromechanical analysis for the design of microsensors.
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  Develop the knowledge and skills for the design of practical microsensor systems.
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  Identify the pros and cons of typical packaging methods for microsensors and microactuators.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe why even a fluid flow with nominally steady boundary conditions may be unsteady due to flow instability.
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  Analyze the stability of simple flows by determining whether small disturbances grow or decay with time.
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  Describe how a laminar liquid jet breaks up under the destabilizing action of surface tension.
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  Apply concepts in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, such as phase space diagrams and bifurcations, to describe fluid flows.
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  Explain external flow around flexible structures and recognize the consequences of vortex-induced vibration.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Analyze and solve aerodynamically generated sound phenomena through numerical means.
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  Select suitable approaches to solve sound problems.
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  Conduct basic acoustic measurements using key equipment.
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  Perform numerical simulations of sound using high‐order accurate schemes (and perform error and stability analysis).
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  Use commonly employed solution options in the industry environment.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the fundamental science underlying processing and manufacturing methods.
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  Identify the engineering factors controlling properties.
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  Explain the role of quality control in manufacturing processes.
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  Implement engineering changes on the processing to obtain desired structure.
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  Implement engineering changes on the processing to obtain desired properties.
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  Apply statistical tools to control manufacturing quality.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify research focus in different directions.
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  Summarise recent research progress in specific areas.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply the knowledge learned from the selected topic to solve advanced scientific and engineering problems.
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  Explain some special topics related to phenomena in engineering and daily life.
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  Perform quantitative analysis for practical problems in the selected areas.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply the knowledge acquired independently to solve advanced scientific and engineering problems.
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  Expand on existing related to phenomena in engineering and daily life.
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  Solve quantitatively selected problems using independently acquired knowledge.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Critically apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address questions in Mechanical engineering.
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  Pursue recognized research in Mechanical engineering through an independent research project.
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  Write publishable peer-reviewed research and communicate orally the research outcomes.
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  Master advanced Mechanical engineering skillset at an international level.
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  Work collaboratively and productively with team members and leaders with integrity and professionalism.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Critically apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address fundamental and impactful questions in Mechanical engineering.
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  Pursue internationally recognized research in Mechanical engineering by planning and conducting an independent research project under the mentorship of a research advisor.
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  Write publishable peer-reviewed research and communicate orally the research outcomes demonstrating knowledge of the field and mastery of the most advanced methodologies.
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  Demonstrate a mastery of technical skills required in Mechanical engineering at the highest international standard.
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  Work collaboratively and productively with team members and leaders with integrity and professionalism.