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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
Fundamental & Applied Sciences / 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


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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
M Azri Mustaffa
Postgraduate (International)
azri.mustaffa​@utp.edu.my
Nurfarahin M Suffi
Postgraduate (Local)
nurfarahin.msuffi@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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