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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 1959. The
academic staff members are actively involved in many areas of physics research. The strength
of the Department lies in the areas of solid state physics, plasma physics, applied radiation,
laser physics, photonics, solid state ionic, advanced materials, polymer physics, space physics
as well as theoretical physics. The quality of research is of international standing with staff
members regularly publishing in highly reputed international Journals. Beside research, some
of the staff members also carry out consultancy work for local as well as international
companies such as Tenaga Nasional Research & Development (TNRD), Nippon Glass (Japan)
and Ciba Vision (USA). All the academic and consultancy activities provide the essential
background for postgraduate training.

PROGRAMME GOAL

Provide a platform for graduates in science, engineering and relevant field in addition of employee
who already have professional experience in the field of science and engineering in the industrial
sector who wish to deepen and strengthen the prospects of a career in these fields to a master's
degree in producing graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled and competitive in research and
industry within and outside the country.

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