PhD degree is the highest degree program offered by the Mechanical Engineering Department, in compliance with HEC guidelines. Currently PhD program is being offered in Mechanical Engineering emphasizing the fields of Thermal & Fluid Sciences, Manufacturing & Production and Mechanical Design & Analysis. The program of 48 credit hours requires completion of 18 credit hours of course work along with passing of a comprehensive examination, and 30 credit hours of research dissertation.
The graduate of this program will primarily find position in the academic universities of public and/or private sectors. Moreover, Government R & D institutions and consultancy firms also employ graduate of this program.
Program Duration: 3 Year
Timing: Evening, Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Defence Road Campus, Lahore.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission
18 Year of Education, MS (Electrical Engg. Electronics Engg. Telecom Engg. Computer Engg. Communication Engg) with Minimum of 3.00/4.00 CGPA (Semester System) or 1st division in Annual System from HEC/PEC recognized university/ institute.
• A candidate who has passed the MS or equivalent degree with non-thesis option is not eligible for admission in Ph.D. program at UoL
• The university will conduct the test according to HEC policy and a minimum 70 percent passing marks will be required for admission into PhD degree program.
• A seminar based on a single page statement of research has to be given by the candidate plus an interview will be conducted to explore the suitability of candidate for research.
Advance Fatigue Fracture Analysis
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has adopted twelve graduate attributes in the PEC accreditation manual as PLOs. These PLOs are subject to change if PEC modifies these attributes by realigning them with the Washington Accord (WA) requirements. Statements of the PLOs for Mechanical Engineering Program are the following:
PLO-1. Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex mechanical engineering problems.
PLO-2. Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex mechanical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO-3. Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex mechanical engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO-4. Investigation: An ability to investigate complex mechanical engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
PLO-5. Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex mechanical engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO-6. The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex mechanical engineering problems.
PL0-7. Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO-8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
PLO-9. Individual and Teamwork: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings.
PLO-10. Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex mechanical engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO-11. Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO-12. Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.