PhD/MSc In Microelectronic System Engineering
Analog and Digital IC design
CMOS analog circuit design for low-power and high-precision applications including Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp), Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA), Bandgap Voltage References (BGR), Low Dropout Regulators (LDO), Current Mirrors, Voltages, Comparators, Phase-Locked bias circuits, Sensor Interfaces Circuits and Analog Front-End building blocks
RFIC Design
Advanced radio-frequency integrated circuit design for wireless communication and energy autonomous systems including Power Amplifier (PA), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA), Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), RF Mixers, RF Switchers, Frequency Synthesizers, RF Energy Harvesting Circuits (RFEH), Matching Network, RF Transceivers and milimeter-wave front-end subsystems.
Mixed-Signal IC Design
Design of high-performance mixed-signal data conversion and interface circuits including Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC), Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), Delta-Sigma Modulator, Phase-Locked Loops (PLL), Clock and Data Recovery (CDR), Comparator Architectures, Signal Conditioning Circuits, and CMOS sensor read interfaces.
Digital IC Design and System-on-Chip (SoC)
Full-custom and semi-custom digital integrated circuit development including CMOS standard cells, Arithmetic Logic Units (ALU), Finite State Machines (FSM), Memory Architectures, FIR Filters, IIR Filters, DSP accelerator, RISC-V Processor Design, Hardware Description Language (Verilog/VHDL) implementation, ASIC synthesis, FPGA prototyping, embedded controllers, and System-on-Chip (SoC) integration.
Microelectronic System Design
Integrated electronic system development involving biomedical electronics, industrial automation, IoT sensing platforms, embedded monitoring systems, smart instrumentation, AI-edge hardware platforms, communication modules, transportation electronics, and secure semiconductor-enabled smart applications.
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Advanced Devices
Design and development of MEMS sensors, microfabrication technologies, CMOS-MEMS integration, graphene and nanomaterial devices, microsensors, microactuators, energy harvesting devices, biomedical MEMS platforms, and advanced semiconductor device characterization.
Sensors and Intelligent Sensing Systems
Design and development of advanced sensing technologies and intelligent sensor interface systems for biomedical, industrial, environmental, and IoT applications including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, gas sensors, biosensors, humidity sensors, optical sensors, wearable sensing devices, wireless sensor nodes, low-power readout circuits, and AI-assisted smart sensing platforms.
PhD
-Full time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
-Part time : Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
| PEO | PEO Statement |
|---|---|
| PEO1 | Microelectronics professionals with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge, as well as competent practical and research skills, to solve complex problems in the field of microelectronics. |
| PEO2 | Microelectronics professionals who possess strong intellectual leadership, as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. |
| PEO3 | Microelectronics professionals who possess lifelong learning capabilities, strong personal skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset for personal and career development, and who are able to integrate advanced digital and numeracy skills to support research, professional practice, and the development of innovative solutions. |
| PEO4 | Microelectronics professionals who uphold professional, ethical, and sustainable practices to maintain integrity in their professional responsibilities. |
2. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
| PLO | PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES, PLO |
|---|---|
| PLO1 (Knowledge) |
Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and independently in evaluating new and complex ideas related to important contemporary issues in the field of study or practice of microelectronics engineering and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. |
| PLO2 (Critcal Thinking) |
Demonstrate the ability to independently generate new ideas, solutions, or knowledge that are recognized internationally. |
| PLO3 (Practical/Psychomotor Skill) |
Demonstrate mastery of advanced practical, technical, and scientific skills in the area of specialization, and develop innovative skills, techniques, or solutions for solving complex problems. |
| PLO4 (Interpersonal Skill) |
Practice professional and ethical collaboration with diverse individuals within the learning community and across broader professional groups and networks. |
| PLO5 (Communication Skill) |
Communicate information, knowledge, ideas, problems, solutions, and research findings clearly, coherently, and effectively to peers, the academic community, and the wider public in the area of expertise. |
| PLO6 (Digital Skill) |
Demonstrate the ability to select, refine, or develop appropriate digital tools, methodologies, and emerging technologies to support and advance research activities. |
| PLO7 Numeracy Skill) |
Critically interpret and evaluate research findings using appropriate analytical approaches aligned with the research methods and outcomes, ensuring that the conclusions are robust, impactful, and contribute significantly to the advancement of the field of expertise. |
| PLO8 (Leadership skill) |
Demonstrate the ability to lead, act professionally, and manage work effectively, taking full responsibility for one’s own work while making significant contributions to the work of colleagues within a research team, organization, or project. |
| PLO9 (Personal Skill) |
Demonstrate full responsibility for one’s own work, effectively manage research activities and organizations, and integrate knowledge to foster continuous learning and the development of innovative ideas, solutions, and systems. |
| PLO10 (Entrepreneurship Skill) |
Demonstrate the ability to initiate and/or lead innovative entrepreneurial initiatives in microelectronic systems engineering, encompassing effective project management, informed risk-taking, and the implementation of novel ideas or solutions that create value for industry and the academic community. |
| PLO11 (Ethics & Professionalism) |
Demonstrate the ability to identify emerging ethical and professional issues, understand their impacts and implications for research and society, and adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes of practice. |
The following are the admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy programme:
- Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related field (Research Mode); OR
- Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (Taught Mode or Mixed Mode) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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English Language Requirements (For International Students Only)
Applicants must meet one of the following minimum English language proficiency requirements:
- A minimum score of 40 in TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test); OR
- A minimum score of Band 7.5 in TOEFL Essentials (Online); OR
- A minimum score of Band 5.0 in IELTS; OR
- A minimum score of 47 in PTE Academic; OR
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); OR
- A minimum score of 154 in Linguaskill Online; OR
- A minimum score of Band 3.5 in MUET.
Exemptions may be granted if:
- English is the applicant's native language or national language; or
- The applicant graduated from a higher education institution where the medium of instruction for the Bachelor's and/or Master's degree was English (supporting documentation/evidence is required).
