PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering – NUST

Course Name:    PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering

Overview:    

Material and surface engineering is about investigating and understanding the relationship between the fundamental structure and the properties (structural, mechanical, electrical, magnetic or optical) of matter, so as to optimize the use of existing materials or develop new materials with improved properties. Material and surface engineering is one the most important of the engineering disciplines as it impacts nearly all the traditional fields of engineering. It’s a challenging and fast-moving interdisciplinary field that is becoming more and more important in human society. The study of Material and surface engineering comprised of specific materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors, nanotechnology and bio-materials along with the understanding of how their structure, from the atomic level to that of common objects, influences physical, chemical, biological and magnetic properties.

This engineering discipline relates the structure, properties and application of materials used in modern technological industry and devices. It describes how different materials behave in different applications, and how we can improve the existing properties of the materials and composites to achieve any specific objective. The engineer of tomorrow must be technically competent, market-conscious, commercially adept, environmentally sensitive and responsive to human needs. The curriculum of the faculty aims at producing a multi-dimensional engineer. It provides a broad range of fundamental courses at the earlier stages and progressively leads the students to areas of their specializations in different fields including Nano technology, composite and biomaterials.

Number of Semesters:    2

Requirements

• For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0.
  
• A subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS).
  
• In the case of GAT Subject test a minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the test.
  
• Course work of 18 credit hours preferably in the first year is required to be completed and followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD researcher.
  

Course Duration:     N/A

How to apply:

Application

• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.

Application Confirmation

• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.

Application Fee

• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.

Fee Receipt

• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.

Application Status

• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.

Interview Calls

• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.

Interviews

• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.

Selection List

• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.

Admission Dues

• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.

Document Submission

• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.

Joining Instructions

• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.

• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.

Curriculum:

PHD CORE COURSES

PHD ELECTIVE COURSES (ANY TWO)