Contact Person

Dr. Astuty Amrin
Programme Coordinator
Faculty of Machanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Skudai, Johor
MALAYSIA
Tel: +607 5534690
Fax: +607 5566159
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Programme Objective

The objectives of this programme are to enhance the in-depth
knowledge in materials engineering, to provide hands-on experience
with the current technology and equipment and to bridge the gap
between materials engineering and challenges from the industry.

Duration

Minimum: 12 to 18 months
Maximum: 36 months

Admission Requirement

Applicants must have a bachelor degree in Engineering from UTM or
other institutions approved by UTM’s Senate; or a degree in Applied
Science or equivalent with some experience in related field.

Graduation Requirement

Students must obtain a minimum grade of B minus for each subject
and overall average of B to graduate. Students are required to
complete a minimum of 32 credit hours out of which 2 credits are
university compulsory subjects, 9 credits are the core mechanical
engineering subjects, 6 credits are the thesis and the remaining
15 credits are the free electives that would make up the area of
concentration or specialization.

Application

Information on procedures, regulations and application form can be
obtained from the School of Graduate Studies website http://www.sps.utm.my

Fees

Malaysian

International
RM 3526.00 on registration and RM 3176.00 for subsequent semesters.

Note: Fees are subject to change.

Programme Structure 

* the last digit of the subject code indicates the number of credit, e.g. MMB 2703 is 3 credits.

Graduate Faculty

Head of Department
Dr. Mohd. Hasbullah bin Hj. Idris
B.Eng. in Mechanical engineering (UTM), M.Phil. (Investment Casting) (Loughborough), PhD, (Mech. Eng) (UTM)

Programme Coordinator
Dr. Astuty binti Amrin
B.Eng. (Materials Eng.) (USM), M.Sc (Corrosion Engineering) (UMIST), Ph.D (Mech. Eng.) (UTM)
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Professor
Dr. Esah binti Hamzah
B.Sc (Materials Science & Tech.) (Wales), M.Sc (Metallurgy) (UMIST), Ph.D (Metallurgy) (UMIST), FIMM

Dr. Jamaliah binti Idris
B.Sc (Hons) (Metallurgy & Materials) (UCC Wales), Ph.D (Materials & Metallurgical Eng.) (UWCC Wales)

Associate Professor
Dr. Ali Ourdjini
B.Sc (Metallurgy) (Algeria), M.Sc (Metallurgy) (UMIST), Ph.D (Metallurgy and Material Science) (UMIST)

Lecturers
Dr. Jasmi bin Hashim
B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (UTM), M.Sc (Metallurgy) (Sheffield), Ph.D (Materials Eng.) (Dublin City)

Dr. Ir. Mohamad Rafiq bin Abdul Kadir
M.Eng (Mech. Eng.) (Imperial College) (UK), Ph.D (Bio Mech. & Bio Materials) (Imperial College) (UK).

Facilities & Equipments

SAMPLE PREPARATION
Linear Precision Cutter
Metallurgical Cutter
Hot Mounting Press
Grinding & Polishing Machine
Electropolishing & Electroetching

MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM)
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDX)
X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)
X-ray Fluoresence (XRF)
Glow Discharge Spectrometer (GDS)
Image Analyzer System
Metallurgical Microscope
Research Microscope
Stereo Microscope

MECHANICAL TESTING
Impact Testing Machine
High Temperature Creep Test Machine
Low Temperature Creep Test Machine
Digital Vickers Hardness tester
Micro Hardness Tester
Hardness Tester for Polymer

CORROSION TESTING
Electrochemical Corrosion Measurement
Cyclic Salt Spray Cabinet
Oxidation Furnace

POWDER METALLURGY
Ball Mill
Sieve Shaker
Cold Isostatic Press Machine
Sintering Furnace

OTHER EQUIPMENT
Foundry & Heat Treatment Apparatus
Pyrometer (density measurement)
Microbalance
Coat Sputter
Electroless Plating Equipment

Current Research Activities

Development of Ultra-thin Coated Precision Tools for turning and Milling
Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esah Hamzah

Alternate Surface Finish for Lead-free Solder
Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Ourdjini

Intermetallic Compound on Immersion of Silver Finish
Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Ourdjini

Oxidation of Ti-Al based Intermetallics with addition of Alumina-forming Elements
Head: Dr. Astuty Amrin

Interface Micromotion Failure Simulation of Cementless Hip Prosthesis
Head: Dr. Ir. Mohamad Rafiq Abdul Kadir

Bone Adaptation Algorithm for Pre-operative Surgical Tool in Joint Arthroplasty
Head: Dr. Ir. Mohamad Rafiq Abdul Kadir

Biometric Design and Fabrication of Load Bearing Tissue Scaffold for Stem Cell Tissue Generation
Head: Dr. Ir. Mohamad Rafiq Abdul Kadir

Course Descriptions

MMB 1703 Advanced Techniques For Materials Characterisation
To provide the students with an understanding of the principles of advanced techniques
used in characterising and determining the structure and properties of materials. These
techniques include electron microscopy and X-ray, quantitative and qualitative techniques.

MMB 1713 Fabrication and Processing Techniques
To introduce the various manufacturing and processing techniques used to produce
engineering components from metal, ceramic and polymer and provide the students
with an understanding of the principles and operation of fabrication processes.

MMB 1723 Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Materials
To relate materials microstructural variables to the properties of materials which
include metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. To provide an understanding
of the causes of failure in engineering components and structures, and to
introduce methods of fracture control and testing.

MMB 2703 Quality Control and Materials Testing
To introduce the students to the fundamentals of mechanical testing to determine
the properties of engineering materials.The course provides a comprehensive
coverage of the various non-destructive testing techniques used to assess the
integrity of engineering components and quality of production. The concepts and
techniques used in quality control and quality management will be covered.

MMB 2733 Advanced Materials
To provide an understanding and exposure to the latest development in advanced
materials such as special metal alloys, advanced ceramic, composite materials,
biomaterials and electronics materials, their properties, processes and applications.

MMB 2713 Corrosion I
To introduce the principles of electrochemical corrosion and its processes and
provide the students with an understanding of the tools to analyse corrosion
problems. The course will also introduce various methods of protection against
corrosion.

MMB 2753 Corrosion II
To expose the students to the various techniques used in corrosion testing and
how to successfully manage corrosion in applications such as oil and gas,
petroleum and automotive industries

MMB 2723 Foundry Engineering
To provide an understanding on the principles of solidification of liquid metals and
alloys during casting. The course will also provide an understanding of the effect
of melt treatment on the structure and properties of cast products.

MMB 2743 Materials Selection
To provide the students with an understanding of the relationship between the
principles of materials science and the use of these materials in modern
engineering designs and applications

MMB 2763 Surface Engineering
To give an appreciation of the importance of materials surfaces in service and to
introduce the students to the various techniques of coating and surface modification,
the structure and properties produced and their applications. This course will also
provide an understanding on the principles of surface modification for better use
of engineering materials.