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    PhD Programme by Research

    Courses Offered

    Course​​ Code MQA 
    		 Full Time/
    Part Time    		 Intake
    PhD in Chemical Engineering​

    		 JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0018)12/29
    		 A8418
    		 Yes
    		 January, May and September
    PhD in Petroleum Engineering JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0017)12/29
    		 A8317
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Petroleum Geoscience JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0020)12/27 A8319
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Civil Engineering JPT/BPP(R3/526/8/0019)12/29 A8421 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Mechanical Engineering JPT/BPP(R3/521/8/0040)12/29 A8419
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Electrical and Electronics​ Engineering JPT/BPP(R3/523/8/0036)12/29 A8420
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Inform​ation Technology JPT/BPP(R3/482/8/0174)02/30 A8422
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Information Systems JPT/BPP(R/0611/8/0015)03/28 MQA/SWA9117
    		 Yes January, May and September
    PhD in Management JPT/BPP(R2/345/8/0243)09/29 MQA/FA2161
    		 Yes January, May and September​
    PhD in Applied Science JPT/BPP(R2/545/8/0015)07/29 MQA/FA2065
    		 Yes January, May and September
    Doctor of Philosophy JPT/BPP(R2/0200/8/0002)03/28 MQA/SWA2160 Yes January, May and September​

    Important Dates and Semester of Intakes

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    Duration of Programmes

    Programme
    Full Time
    Part Time
    ​Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Management
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum En​gineering
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Doctor of Philosophy
    36 - 96 months
    48 - 120 months
    Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards.​

    UTP's Vision

    At the forefront of technology education and research enabling a better future. ​

    UTP's Mission

    • We are a higher education institution committed to providing lifelong learning, helping learners achieve their ambitions and contribute to their communities
    • We lead through innovation by pushing the boundaries of technology and harnessing interdisciplinary potential to address real-world challenges.
    • We develop breakthrough solutions in collaboration with our stakeholders in the broader ecosystem to transform industries and societies, shaping a better future.​

    Research Areas

    Mechanical

    • Mechanical Systems Design
    • Vehicle Design
    • Advanced Engine Development
    • Advanced Materials and Processing
    • Manufacturing System Optimization
    • Energy Systems
    • Corrosion and Reliability
    Electrical & Electronics

    • Power Systems and Renewable Energy 
    • Power Electronics and Electrical Drives 
    • Electronics and Embedded Systems 
    • Telecommunications and Signal Processing 
    • Instrumentation and Control 
    • Robotics and automation

    Civil

    • Structural Engineering
    • Off-shore Structures
    • Highway & Transportation Design
    • Environmental Engineering and Management
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Water Resources Engineering
    • Geographical Information System (GIS)
    • Construction and Project Management
    • Waste Water Engineering
    Chemical

    • Ionic Liquid
    • Bio-Fuel
    • Environment
    • Separation
    • Material Development
    • Advanced Process Control
    • Process System
    • Process Safety
    • Catalysis
    • Reactor Technology

    Computer and Information Sciences

    • Advanced Database and E-Commerce
    • Knowledge Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Multimedia
    • Data Comm. & Networking
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Network and Communication System
    • Enterprise Resource Information System
    • High Performance Computing
    • Cloud Computing
    • Green Computing
    Petroleum Engineering

    • Enhanced Oil Recovery
    • Oil Field Chemical
    • Flow Assurance
    • Drilling Optimization
    • Drilling Fluid and Completion
    • Cementing Technology
    • Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
    • Unconventional Hydrocarbon

    Petroleum Geoscience

    • Rock Physics
    • Advanced Seismic Technology
    • Non-Seismic Methods
    • Integrated Basin Analysis
    • Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation
    • Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
    • Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy
    Applied Science

    • Mathematics
    • Statistics​
    • Ionic Liquid
    • Bio-Fuel
    • Environment
    • Separation
    • Material Development
    • Advanced Process Control
    • Process System Engineering
    • Process Safety
    • Catalysis
    • Reactor Technology
    • Nanotechnology
    • Renewable Energy Systems (Solar Energy and Wind Energy )

    Management

    • Marketing & International Business
      • Consumer Behaviour
      • Product Management
      • Branding
      • Advertising and Promotion
      • Multinational Business
      • International Culture
    • Entrepreneurship
      • Corporate Entrepreneurship
      • Small & Medium Enterprise
      • Family Business
    • Strategic Management, Ethics & Corporate Governance
      • Strategic Planning
      • Corporate Governance
      • Risk Management
      • Ethics
    Management

    • Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
      • Recruitment
      • Selection
      • Performance Management
      • Training & Development
      • Change Management
      • Team & Group Dynamics
      • Organizational Commitment
      • Motivation
      • Leadership
    • Accounting & Finance
      • Management Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Corporate Finance
      • Investment and Portfolio Management
      • Financial Audit
      • Risk Management
      • Personal Financial Management

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    Research Institutes

    Primarily focused on serving the Oil & Gas industry, Research Institutes conducts specific research programmes to support PETRONAS's core business and the nation's development. There are 3 Research Institutes across niche disciplines for the benefit of the industry and the nation as a whole:
    ​1. Institute of Energy Security
    2. Institute of Sustainable Living
    3. Institute of ​Regenerative Futures​

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    Contact Persons for Programme

    You may contact the various department and contact person listed below for more information.

    Programme
    Name
    Contact Info
    MSc / PhD in Chemical Engineering
    Dr. Wan Zaireen Nisa Bt Yahya​
    zaireen.yahya@utp.edu.my​​UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Civil Engineering
    Ir. Dr. Idris bin Othman
    idris_othman@utp.edu.my
    ​    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering
    Dr. Ramani Kannan
    ramani.kannan@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Information Technology
    Dr. Khairul Shafee B Kalid​
    khairulshafee_kalid@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Information Systems
    Dr. Yew Kwang Hooi​
    yewkwanghooi@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Mechanical Engineering
    Dr. Mazli B Mustapha​
    mazli.mustapha@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Petroleum Engineering
    Dr. Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn​​ Elhaj​​
    mysara.eissa@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    MSc / PhD in Petroleum Geoscience
    Dr. Numair Ahmed Siddiqui       ​ 
    numair.siddiqui@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    Master of Science / PhD in Applied Science
    Dr. Lee Kean Chuan​
    lee.kc@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    Master / Doctor of Philosophy in Management
    Dr Rohani Salleh​
    rohanisalleh@utp.edu.my
    UCS portal
    Master / Doctor of Philosophy
    AP. Dr. M Nuri Al-Amin B Endut ​​
    nuriend@utp.edu.my​​
    UCS portal

    Contact Persons for Programme

    Name
    Responsibility
    Contact Details
    Tun M Faliq Aizat
    Postgraduate (International)
    tunfaliq.tajul​@utp.edu.my
    Nurul Asmira​​​​
    Postgraduate (Local)
    asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my

    Note:
    All contact persons are available only during working days, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 8am to 5pm (GMT +8.00).

    ​​​​Last updated: 9 May ​​2025

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