The Materials, Mechanics and Structures 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Division is a collaborative effort dedicated to support cutting edge research activities that cover all aspects of mechanics, materials processing, and structural engineering design. Our mission is to promote high quality multidisciplinary research, from fundamental to applications, in the areas of aerospace, biomaterials and biomechanics, computational mechanics, dynamic systems and control, geomechanics, advanced nanomaterials and polymer composites processing.

Materials, Mechanics and Structures Postgraduate 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@

We aim to provide an ideal environment for carrying out any theoretical, computational and experimental works, which are supported by modern instrumental facilities and fast computational technologies. Most of our research projects are financially supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Ministry of Finance (MOF) and various industrial collaborators and partners.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ groups within the Materials, Mechanics and  Structures 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Division are:

Advanced Materials

The Advanced Materials 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Group was established with the purpose to support and foster multidisciplinary research on advanced materials in science and engineering among the division members.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ areas

• Engineering of advanced nanomaterials for photocatalysis, organic photovoltaic and microelectronic application
• Design and development of microfluidic devices viaminiaturisation technology for aerospace and biological assays application
• Fabrication of novel metal oxides, quantum dots and graphene nanomaterials for molecular sensing application 

Bioengineering

Bioengineering 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Group aims to achieve excellence of research in the areas of Tissue Engineering (TE) and Biomaterials. TE provides an advanced alternative therapy to patients with diseased or damaged organs through the regeneration of tissue. Our overall goal is to contribute to the better and healthier human lives. 

We are currently focused on the development of scaffold library by means of rapid prototyping (RP) technology in combination with novel biopolymers to cater for tailored TE applications.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ partners and collaborations include the Ministry of Higher Education, Hospital Universiti Kebangsan Malaysia, and the MIDAS project at The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ themes

• Computational modelling and simulation of the scaffold design
• Fabrication and characterisation of physical scaffold
• In vitro and in vivo tissue generation
• Clinical trial for TE application

Geomechanics

Current research in the Geomechanics 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Group focuses on the development and improvement of the design and construction aspects of some common engineering works in the construction industry. Our research outputs are intended for practical civil engineers to improve their knowledge and competency in carrying out design and construction works.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ areas

• Ageing effects on mechanical and physical characteristics of bituminous mixtures
• Bearing and settlement behaviours of piled-rafts in soft clay
• Improving bearing capacity of circular footings using key wall
• Prediction of shaft- and base resistance factors from static maintained load tests
• 3-D finite element modeling and full scale measurements of pullout capacities on single-plate and multiple-plate discrete deadman anchors

Polymer Composites

The Polymer Composites 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Group is formed by a dedicated team with expert knowledge in design, manufacture and performance optimisation of both polymer and advanced fibre reinforced composites. Fundamental principles are applied, and ‘state-of-the-art’ techniques are utilised to ensure that the properties and performance of the end products are perfectly adapted to design specifications. Our research themes combine curiosity-driven research with application driven objectives, leading the development of advanced synthetic/natural fibre reinforced composites.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ areas

• Development of novel manufacturing processes
• Materials characterisation
• Optimisation of performance/cost ratio in processing of thermoplastics and thermosets
• FEA and CFD modelling relate to mechanical performance and process simulation
• Crashworthiness studies of automotive vehicle
• Textile composites

Structural Integrity and Dynamics

The Structural Integrity and Dynamics 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Group activities have a connection with the structure, its dynamics and the thermo-fluid–structure interactions. We have received funding from industrial and government organisations.

188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ areas

• Aerospace applications
• Computational mechanics
• Solid, fluid, and component analysis and testing
• Advance dynamics and vibration

Facilities and Resources

Our materials, mechanics and structures postgraduate division is equipped with all the necessary facilities and resources needed for groundbreaking research in these disciplines. 

The state-of-the-art labs and equipment enable our students and researchers to explore theoretical concepts, conduct simulations and engage in hands-on experimentation. 

Students and researchers will also have access to extensive libraries, journals and collaborative spaces to brainstorm and share knowledge. 

Our postgraduate engineering programme offers in-depth research training in disciplines within material science, mechanics, and structural engineering. We aim to provide students with a comprehensive research experience and specialised training in their chosen field. Join us today to be part of cutting-edge research projects. 

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