The main purpose of these courses is to complete the final year project in the energy related field of study, culminating student's research and practical experiences and validating them as energy practitioners. The student is required to prepare a thesis paper and defends it. The topic of the thesis will be ascertained after discussion between student and supervisor in EGE 404. The thesis is expected to be between 7,000 to 10,000 words. An oral presentation will be conducted after the paper version of thesis has been submitted.
This is a basic course on engineering fluid mechanics which covers basic fluid principles such as Bernoulli's theorem, Navier-Stokes equations and the conservation laws. Some basic theories for dimensional analysis and similarity are also covered. Students will also learn about the applications of fluid mechanics theories in pipe flows, turbomachines, and external flows.
Fuel Cell Technology is an advanced course that delves into the principles, applications and design aspects of various fuel cell technologies, including PEMFC, SOFC, AFC, PAFC and etc. Through in-depth exploration, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of fuel cell thermodynamics, electrochemistry, characterizations of materials and performance evaluation techniques. They will develop critical analytical skills to access electrocatalysts, design efficient fuel cell systems and perform comprehensive efficiency testing, fostering a strong foundation for sustainable and innovative advancements in fuel cell technology.
This course is related to thermodynamics and thermokinetics, which mainly include: The properties of gases, The First Law, The Second Law, Physical transformations of pure substances, Simple mixtures, Phase diagrams, Chemical equilibrium, Molecules in motion, The rates of chemical reactions, The kinetics of complex reactions, Molecular reaction dynamics.
The course provides knowledge to analyze electrical and electronic circuits using various techniques and theorems in AC. The concept of AC power will also be introduced in the three-phase circuits. In addition, the use of power electronics in electric vehicles will be introduced.
This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical power systems, which has become an increasingly important method of distributing and transmitting power and energy. Students will also be inspired to appreciate and perform critical assessment on renewable energy systems so as to elicit advocacy for sustainable power technologies in the future post-carbon era. Also, the contents in this course will be useful to students who will pursue careers or research in electric power systems and renewable energy.
General Physic II is focused on electromagnetism and optics.
This course is an introductory course on engineering drawing. It consists of two main parts: hand drawing and computer-aided drawing. Students will learn the basic principles of preparing a standard engineering drawing and create 3D models using an appropriate modelling software.
This course introduces modelling and computational fluid dynamics for analysing and simulating fluid flow and heat transfer problems in energy engineering applications. Students will develop skills in using ANSYS to construct computational models, generate and evaluate computational meshes, define appropriate simulation conditions, and analyse fluid-flow and thermal behaviour. The course covers fundamental modelling and simulation principles, 3D modelling, mesh optimisation, fluid-flow analysis, steady-state thermal analysis, and transient thermal analysis.
Sustainable Energy Engineering, EGE432
Sustainable Energy Engineering introduces the principles of sustainable energy systems, renewable energy technologies, resource recovery, and energy-efficient engineering for modern industrial applications. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyse, evaluate, and develop sustainable engineering solutions by integrating engineering principles, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and environmental performance assessment. Through case studies and project-based learning, students will apply systems thinking to address real-world energy, water, and industrial sustainability challenges.
mieowkee.chan@xmu.edu.my
Principles of Chemical Engineering II, EGE302
This course basically discusses momentum, heat and mass transfer and their critical roles in chemical or other processing industries. This course is aimed to deepen the students' knowledge on unit operations particularly related to liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction, drying of solids, heat transfer, distillation and absorption processes.
mieowkee.chan@xmu.edu.my
Engineering Thermodynamics, EGE304
This is a basic course on engineering thermodynamics which covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Both closed and open systems will be analysed. Students will also learn about the properties of fluids e.g. the ideal gas law. Basic power cycles and refrigeration cycles are also covered.
mieowkee.chan@xmu.edu.my
Course Summary:
This course introduces the fundamental principles of heat transfer and selected unit operations. Topics include conduction, convection and radiation, adsorption principles and equilibrium, fluidization and particulate systems, mixing and filtration. The course develops students’ ability to apply engineering principles, perform relevant calculations and analyse the behaviour and performance of these operations.
Lecturer Name: Dr Oon Yoong Sin
Course Summary:
All electrochemical devices (e.g. batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells) are based on fundamental electrochemical principles. These electrochemical principles are derived from (i) thermodynamics, (ii) kinetics, and (iii) mass transport. Students learn the fundamentals of electrochemistry involving involves applying their previous knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics and transport to electrochemical systems. The fundamentals of electrochemistry are applied to specific battery, supercapacitors and fuel cell systems. Practical aspects of these systems, such as manufacturing methods, performance metrics, safety, and wear-out mechanisms are also presented.
Lecturer Name: Dr Oon Yoong Sin
If you have trouble accessing this course, kindly email Dr Mick (mikhail.pylnev@xmu.edu.my)
In this course, students will learn about:
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The concept, characteristic and mechanism of corrosion for the materials in energy industrial environment
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The protection techniques for corrosion of materials
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the progress in materials degradation
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Present protection strategies for the prevention of corrosion in various industrial environments (Describe surface treatments/coatings and select materials from corrosion point of view)
This course introduces the principles and practices of additive manufacturing for functional engineering applications. It covers CAD for additive manufacturing, design-for-manufacturability principles, material selection, and simulation-based validation.
Students will apply an iterative design–analysis–fabrication–testing workflow to develop components that satisfy defined performance requirements. The curriculum integrates hands-on fabrication with analytical modelling and computational simulation tools.
Emphasis is placed on engineering design decisions, performance verification, and manufacturability constraints, enabling students to move beyond conceptual or decorative prototyping toward functional, application-driven product development.
If you have trouble accessing this course, kindly email Dr Mick (mikhail.pylnev@xmu.edu.my)
This course introduces fundamental concepts in chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, acids and bases, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and reaction kinetics. The course develops students’ understanding of chemical principles and their ability to explain the properties and reactivity of chemical substances and compounds. Students also apply chemical concepts and quantitative approaches to analyse and solve chemistry-related problems.
This course introduces energy economics theory and its practical application in policy-making. Key topics include supply-demand dynamics, carbon reduction, electricity market reform, and renewable energy policies. Combining economic analysis with practical project management tools, this course develops students’ ability to apply core knowledge and techniques to analyze future energy issues while delivering solutions.
This course introduces the engineering principles of renewable energy technologies and their role in developing sustainable energy systems. Students will examine the characteristics of renewable energy resources and understand how solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, marine and hydrogen technologies convert natural resources into useful energy. The course emphasises engineering principles, resource assessment, energy conversion and basic performance analysis rather than detailed system design. Through engineering calculations, case studies and project-based learning, students will develop the fundamental knowledge required for advanced studies in renewable energy engineering.
The course consists of three main components:
- Introduction of the basic principles of chemical engineering of energy including material and energy balance during energy transformations in energy systems, as well as heat and energy transport processes;
- Process integration and energy optimization including grand composite curve, pinch analysis, and heat exchanger network design
- Techno-economic, environmental sustainability, and resource conservation in the field of chemical engineering of energy.
For more information, kindly email to kianfei.yee@xmu.edu.my
The course covers practical laboratory experiments in emerging energy technologies, including Materials Simulation (Atomistic Simulation), Electrocatalysis, Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Analysis, Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENG), and Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs). Students will perform laboratory experiments, analyse and interpret scientific data, prepare technical reports, and evaluate the performance of various energy conversion technologies. The course further emphasises sustainable energy technologies, responsible laboratory practices, ethical data management, and environmental stewardship to support sustainable engineering solutions.
This course is designed to support XMUM graduate students who undertake research degree in developing their research skills. This course will give students a general introduction to postgraduate research, including problem formulation, project design, data collection, and data analysis. More specifically, this course will support students with the skills to develop a comprehensive research proposal that may be conducted in the future.
This course is intended to give students a firm grounding in subjects from radioactivity and nuclear fission to nuclear reactors, fuel production and processing through to nuclear materials, nuclear safety, socio-economic factors and future developments in nuclear engineering. The course will introduce a wide breadth of topics, including nuclear fission, reactor physics and thermal conversion in power plants, the historical context of nuclear engineering, the impact of radiation on matter, fuel fabrication and the fuel cycle, radioactive wastes and storage methods, reactor accidents, and nuclear safety and licensing.