Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science and Technology

Overview

This novel PhD programme aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

Working with Sunway University's team of highly qualified, experienced and world class academicians, PhD candidates would gain exposure to the various systems involved in sustainability issues and debates. Our researchers are highly accomplished, internationally recognised and experienced with proven track records. Check out our Faculty Research and Faculty of Engineering and Technology Staff Profiles. Students will also be guided into identifying areas of investigation within the emerging areas of research contributing towards sustainable development solutions.

Sunway University's state-of-the-art facilities coupled with research partnerships with globally excellent institutions provide every scholar the opportunity to become key researchers in the field of sustainability.

• Lecturer/Senior Educator
• Entrepreneur
• R&D, Senior Researcher, Manager
• Research Scientist/ Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
• Consultant
• Prolific Scientific Writer
• Scientific Policy Maker

Candidates are required to take only one module namely Research Methodology to learn the techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a topic in research, in addition to the thesis component.

The PhD is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

Our researchers are highly accomplished, internationally recognized, and experienced with proven track records with expertise in areas of research including (but not limited to):

• Advanced Energy Materials
• Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids
• Advanced Water & Wastewater Technology
• Adsorption Processes Using Carbon-Based Materials
• Applications of Ionising Radiations in Biomedicine and Industry
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Energy Use
• Bio and Nano Composites, Biomass Processing and Integrated Biorefineries
• Biomass Energy & Waste Management
• Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilisation and Conversion to Value-added Chemicals
• Circular Economy for Net Zero
• Crystal Engineering
• Development and Optimisation of CO₂ Conversion Processes
• Development and Optimisation of Renewable Energy Systems
• Development of New Solid Sorbents for CO₂ Capture
• Dye-sensitised Solar Cells
• Emerging Materials for Nanofluids and Nanolubricant
• Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion
• Electrochemical Energy Storage
• Electrochemical Sensors
• Energy Policy
• Energy Storage
• Graphene and 2D Material Synthesis and Application
• Green Technologies
• Heat Transfer Fluids
• Intelligent Systems in Power and Energy Applications
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Microgrid / Smart Grid; Internet of Energy
• Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials
• Nanofluids / Nanolubricants and Nanoadditives
• Novel Green Solvents with Properties Tuned for CO₂ Capture
• Phase Change Materials
• Power Electronics; Intelligent Inverter Controller; Custom Power Devices; Intelligent Embedded System
• Process Modelling and Simulation
• Process Safety
• Radiation Dosimetry
• Radiation Physics
• Radiological Risks Associated with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
• Renewable & Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Solar Energy
• Sustainability Science and Technology
• Sustainable Smart City
• Sustainable Value Chain
• Techno-economic, Energy and Exergy Analysis
• Thermoelectric and Energy Harvesting
• Water and Wastewater Treatment

A) Applicants will be required to submit the following completed and signed documents:

• Sunway Postgraduate application form
• One (1) passport-sized photograph
• Research statement: The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant has discussed with his/her future PhD supervisor
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• PGR Scholarship application form (if any)

B) The following true copies of documents must be certified:

• Passport (all pages including blank pages - for international students)/Identity card (for Malaysian students)
• English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) - for international students
• Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/master's degree/others)

C) One (1) reference letter typed on official letterhead. The letter must be emailed by your referee using his/her official email to the Programme Coordinator.

Research Proposal

The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:

1. An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
2. Introduction and justification of the study, which includes
   • Research background
   • Problem statement
   • Research objective(s)
   • Research question(s)/hypothesis
3. Literature review
4. Research methodology
5. Proposed research schedule
6. List of references