Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

The PhD in Engineering program at Lincoln University College equips students with specialized knowledge and research skills to tackle complex technical challenges in their field. Candidates conduct high-level research, contribute to advancements in knowledge, and publish in Scopus indexed journals. The program fosters innovation and prepares graduates to become leaders in engineering.

1. Recognized Master’s degree (Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF Level 7) in Engineering or its equivalent; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (MQF Level 7) that are accepted by the Senate
3. English language requirements for international students;
   • A minimum score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
   i. 550 in the TOEFL Paper Based Test; OR
   ii. 80 in the TOEFL Internet Based Test; OR
   • A minimum score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

PHDE 101: Civil Engineering

1. Structural Engineering
2. Off-Shore Structural Engineering
3. Highway & Transportation Design Engineering
4. Environmental Engineering and Management
5. Geotechnical Engineering
6. Water Resources Engineering
7. Urban Planning Engineering
8. Town & Country Planning Engineering
9. Hydraulic Engineering
10. Architectural Engineering
11. Wastewater Engineering
12. Sustainable Engineering
13. Advanced Seismic Technology Engineering
14. Non-Seismic Methods Engineering
15. Advanced Engine Development Engineering
16. Construction And Project Management Engineering
17. Manufacturing System Optimization Engineering
18. System Level Integration Engineering
19. Infrastructure Systems Engineering
20. Construction Engineering Management
21. Rock Physics Engineering

PHDE 102: Mechanical Engineering

1. Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature) Engineering
2. Cementing Technology Engineering
3. Flow Assurance Engineering
4. Drilling Optimization Engineering
5. Drilling Fluid and Completion Engineering
6. Mechanical Systems Design Engineering
7. Vehicle Design Engineering
8. Friction Stir Welding Engineering
9. Metallurgical Engineering
10. Instrumentation Engineering and Control
11. Printing Engineering
12. Modeling, Simulation, And Visualization Engineering
13. Integrated Basin Analysis Engineering
14. Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation Engineering
15. Carbonate Reservoir Characterization Engineering
16. Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy Engineering
17. Energy Systems Engineering
18. Production & Industrial Engineering
19. Energy And Sustainability Engineering
20. Engineering Management

PHDE 103: Electrical Engineering

1. Geographical Information System (GIS) Engineering
2. Communications Engineering
3. Sensor Technology Engineering
4. Energy Utilization & Power System Engineering
5. Electronic System Design Engineering
6. Power Electronics Engineering
7. Power Systems Engineering
8. Microelectronics Engineering
9. Computer Engineering
10. Computer Architecture Engineering
11. Intelligent Imaging Engineering

PHDE 104: Chemical Engineering

1. Ionic Liquid Engineering
2. Bio-Fuel Engineering
3. Material Development Engineering
4. Advanced Process Control Engineering
5. Process System Engineering
6. Process Safety Engineering
7. Oil Field Chemical Engineering
8. Petroleum Engineering
9. Catalysis Engineering
10. Reactor Technology Engineering
11. Unconventional Hydrocarbon Engineering
12. Petrochemical Engineering
13. Petroleum Geosciences Engineering
14. Separation Engineering
15. Advanced Materials and Processing Engineering
16. Biochemical Engineering
17. Bioengineering
18. Enhanced Oil Recovery Engineering
19. Corrosion And Reliability Engineering