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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2017/2018

carry out the project in one of the fields above. Industry training and sixteen core areas:
is compulsory for BSc Program (Materials Science).
1. Applied Materials
At the end of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics 2. Space Physics
program, graduates are able to: 3. Solid-State Physics
4. Microprocessor and Computational Physics
1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic knowledge in the major 5. Theoretical Physics
fields of physics (classical mechanics, electricity and 6. Elementary Particle Physics
magnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and 7. Corrosion and Coatings
thermodynamics) and the field of applied physics (e.g. solid 8. Magnetic Devices and Instrumentation
state physics, optics, nuclear physics, atomic physics, etc.). 9. Applied Optics and High Temperature Density Physics
2. Demonstrate practical skills in physics such as designing, 10. Materials Science and Polymer Physics
setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, 11. Applied Radiation
identifying sources of error, interpreting experimental results 12. Radio astronomy
and connecting results to related physics concepts or other 13. Optical Astronomy
scientific theories). 14. Nuclear Physics
3. Value the need for sustainable development in the practice 15. Nuclear Astrophysics
of physics for the needs of society and the environment. 16. Stellar Astrophysics
4. Demonstrate capability in seeking creative and practical
solutions to meet the requirements and changes dictated by Major facilities in the Department of Physics that are primarily
the work environment in a scientific, professional and ethical used in research of experimental nature are: TEM, FE-SEM,
way. SEM-EDX, XRD, AFM, FT-IR, PL, TLD Reader, OMA, 60Co
5. Demonstrate communication, leader-ship and team work irradiator and HpGe Gamma spectrometer, TGA, DSC, DMA,
skills particularly in relating scientific and technical UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer, Field Emission Auger Microprobe,
information through both written and oral presentations. Flame Hydrolysis Deposition system, Mask Aligner, 1 m grazing
6. Apply physics principles to novel situations, both in the incidence Spectrometer, DC sputtering system etc.
classroom and in research settings, through critical thinking,
problem solving, mathematical and computer modelling, Other research facilities available in the Department include high
and laboratory experimentation. speed diagnostic system such as streak camera, fast digital
7. Manage effectively the rigor and discipline it takes to be a oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, thin film preparation systems,
good scientist with efficient time management and clean room and gas handling facilities, high-power laser,
appropriate use of resources. picosecond laser, high voltage and high current discharge
8. Apply their physics experience and knowledge to explore systems, rf ionization plasma sources, pulsed neutron source,
opportunities in entrepreneurship world. high dose radiation source and materials testing laboratory.

At the end of the Bachelor of Science (Materials Science), Research topics currently active in the Physics Department
graduates are able to: includes:

1. Master the basic knowledge of Materials Science and 1. Studies on polymer electrolyte for lithium air proton
technology. batteries.
2. Apply practical skills in Materials Science and correlate the 2. Studies on alkaline solid polymer electrolyte and
findings with the concept of Materials Science. mechanically alloyed polycrystalline Mg2Ni for metal
3. Demonstrate skills and social responsibility in the practice hydride-air batteries.
of Materials Science 3. Studies on silicone-acrylic paints.
4. Practice of ethics and professionalism as a Materials 4. Fast pulsed capillary discharge as coherent XUV and soft x-
Scientists ray source.
5. Communicate effectively and be able to work 5. Digital holography and speckle pattern interferometry.
independently or in teams 6. Development and applications of vacuum UV excimer laser
6. Use scientific skills in problem solving related to Materials and high power industrial CO2 laser systems.
Science 7. Development of nano-ribbons as thermo luminescence
7. Manage information and personal self development and dosimeters.
professional life 8. Use of Ge-doped optical fibre as radiation dosimeter.
8. Using the experience and knowledge of Materials Science 9. Study of naturally occurring and technically enhanced
to explore opportunities in the world of entrepreneurship. naturally occurring radioactive materials.
10. Particle production from high-energy electron –proton
collision (ZEUS collaboration at the HERA accelerator in
AREAS OF RESEARCH DESY, Germany).
11. Study on high Q refraction, resonance and decay of
2
There are six research centres in the Department of Physics particles.
12. Mechanical studies of polymer based on polyurethane.
1 Centre for Theoretical Physics (CTP) 13. Design and characterization of super-capacitors.
2 Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre (LDMRC) 14. Studies on composite materials.
3 Centre For Ionics University of Malaya (CIUM) 15. Fabrication of fused couplers, fibre Bragg gratings.
4 Plasma Technology Research Centre (PTRC) 16. Developing optical fibre preform and planar waveguides
5 Photonics Research Centre (PRC) devices.
6 Quantum Science Center (QSC) 17. C-band and L-band erbium-doped fibre amplifiers.
18. Plasma focus as pulsed radiation source.

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