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Faculty
of Engineering
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The Faculty of Engineering is as old as the University of Hong Kong, being one of the two founding faculties when the University was first established in 1912. It is one of the largest comprehensive engineering faculties in Hong Kong. It encompasses most, if not all, disciplines in engineering and has a strong tradition of research in both traditional and new areas. The Faculty has five departments: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
The Faculty of Engineering has 128 full-time teaching staff and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework as well as research programmes. It has over 3000 students, of which 980 are taught postgraduate and over 457 research postgraduate students from more than 11 countries.
The Faculty not only focuses on basic research, it is also strongly committed to applied research of practical importance, and many projects are conducted in collaboration with local and overseas institutions, industrial enterprises, government and other public bodies. There are 15 academic centres of study in the Faculty, the research activities of which offer ample opportunities for collaboration between town and gown.
The Faculty's research output in 2007-08 is 1335 research publications, representing 10.4 publications per staff member.
In the past eleven years, among the academic staff there have been an HKU Endowed Professorship, 22 HKU Outstanding Researcher/Young Researcher Awards, three University Teaching Fellows, three members of the Chinese Academy of Science, two members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, seven Croucher Senior Research Fellows, six Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, one Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, seven IEEE Fellows, one Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, two Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), one Chang Jiang Chair Professorship, two Fellows of the Royal Society of Engineering of the UK, one Chen-To Tai Distinguished Educator Award of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, two Fellows of the Hong Kong Meteorological Society and one Fellow of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ).
 
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Research
Programmes (MPhil and PhD) |
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| Department |
Research
Areas |
Departmental
Requirements |
Postgraduate
Admissions Advisor |
| Civil Engineering |
Construction engineering and management
Construction industry development; construction procurement; claims and dispute management; construction durations and productivity; supply chain and logistics management; advanced construction technologies; technology transfers; ICT tools for construction project management; durability designs; sustainable construction; whole life cycle management of infrastructure.
Geotechnical engineering
Soil and rock mechanics; in-situ and laboratory testing; soft soil engineering; pile foundations; slope engineering; landslip prevention; landslide investigation; GIS applications to natural terrain hazards; soil dynamics; pavements; tunneling; undergrounds excavation; foundation; grouting in soil; numerical analysis in geo-mechanics.
Structural engineering
Computational mechanics; finite element and finite strip analysis; earthquake engineering; tall buildings; bridge engineering; reinforced concrete structures; fibre-reinforced polymer composites; steel structures and fire resistance of metal structures; concrete technology; soil-structure interaction; computer-aided design/analysis; strengthening and repair of civil engineering infrastructure.
Traffic and transportation engineering
Transport demand modeling; continuum modeling in transport; theory of traffic flow; traffic management and control; traffic signals; network equilibrium problems; dynamic network modeling; transportation systems engineering; road safety.
Water and environmental engineering
Hydrology; environmental hydraulics fluid mechanics; wind engineering; water quality modeling; coagulation and sedimentation dynamics; advanced water and wastewater treatment; environmental biotechnology; solid and hazardous waste management; material resource recovery; environmental impact assessment. |
At least one seminar presentation before confirmation of candidature; publication of papers is strongly encouraged. |
Dr. X.Y. Li
Tel: 2859 2659
Fax: 2559 5337
Email: xlia@hkucc.hku.hk |
| Computer Science |
Computer systems
Distributed and parallel computing; networks; cluster and grid computing; operating systems; computer architecture; WWW and internet; pervasive computing.
| Contact
Person |
Professor F.C.M. Lau |
| Tel: 2859 2170 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: fcmlau@cs.hku.hk. |
Data engineering
Data mining; data warehousing; spatial database; real-time database; Internet resource discovery; semi-structured data and XML technology.
| Contact
Person |
Professor D.W.L. Cheung |
| Tel: 2859 7072 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: dcheung@cs.hku.hk |
Human-computer interface
Computer graphics; computer vision; multimedia; speech recognition; pattern recognition; image processing; computational geometry.
| Contact
Person |
Professor W. Wang |
| Tel: 2859 7074 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: wenping@cs.hku.hk |
Information systems
Information security; cryptographic systems; statistical computing; e-commerce.
| Contact
Person |
Dr L.C.K. Hui |
| Tel: 2859 2190 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: hui@cs.hku.hk |
Software engineering
Software engineering; software testing and verification.
| Contact
Person |
Professor T.H. Tse |
| Tel: 2859 2183 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: tse@cs.hku.hk |
Theory of computation
Design and analysis of algorithms; computational geometry; computational biology.
| Contact
Person |
Professor T.W. Lam |
| Tel: 2859 2172 |
Fax: 2559 8447 |
| Email: twlam@cs.hku.hk. |
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Each student needs to give a departmental pre-graduate seminar about his/her thesis work before thesis defense. This seminar is mandatory for students registered on or after September 1, 2005 and strongly recommended for students registered earlier. |
Professor W. Wang
Tel: 2859 7074
Fax: 2559 8447
Email:wenping@cs.hku.hk |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical imaging: advanced MRI data acquisition method development, high-field MRI application in life sciences, optical imaging, magnetic resonance elastography, multi-dimensional image reconstruction and analysis.
Biomedical signal processing: EEG/ECG signal analysis, brain computer interface, integrated EEG/fMRI, blind source separation.
Biomedical ultrasound: biophysics studies, imaging system development, signal and image processing.
Biomedical instrumentation: bioimpedance, blood glucose monitor, sensory evoked potential and applications.
Bioinformatics: machine learning techniques, microarray data analysis, systems biology, gene regulatory network, mass spectrometry data analysis.
Computer systems and networking
Internet technologies and applications; protocols for Quality of Service support; multicasting; network security; resources management for wireless networks; scheduling in broadband wireless networks; wireless network security; ad hoc networks; sensor networks; all-optical networks; queueing theory with applications to performance modeling of networks and computer systems; distributed computing; peer-to-peer computing and networking, mobile computing; operating systems; compilations systems; parallel computing; grid computing.
Electromagnetics and optics
Solve general problems related to electromagnetic fields, waves, and applications. This can be computational electromagnetics, scattering, inverse scattering, microwave, high-speed circuits, antennas, wireless communications, electromagnetic compatibility and interference, optics, materials.
Energy systems and electric vehicles
Power system investment planning and analysis; integrated operation of renewable and distributed generation; information and communication technologies in power system operation; smart grid and micro girds; advanced electric vehicle technology; advanced high frequency switch mode power supply technology; harmonic pollution monitoring; power quality; building services.
Information systems
Computer vision for control and automation; 3D reconstruction of object or scene from a sequence of 2D images; pattern recognition; defect detection; imaging systems design and image processing; optical communications; network performance study; intelligent transportation systems; robot control and path planning; visual servoing; robust control systems; nonlinear control; stability and performance of dynamical systems, convex programming in dynamical systems.
Microelectronics, optoelectronics and VLSI
Use of semiconductors for making electronic devices and circuits, which can be applied in high-speed computer and communication systems, high-resolution display systems and high-sensitivity detection systems. Moreover, fast and robust algorithms are being developed to speed up the design of these circuits and systems. The scope includes high-quality gate dielectrics for MOS transistors based on various semiconductors, micro-sensors, optical micro-arrays, LEDs, organic semiconductor devices, nano-structures, ultra-wideband fibre-based source and widely-tunable parametric laser source for bio-photonic applications, EDA and CAD algorithms for the design of filters and signal converters, and efficient circuit simulators based on model order reduction and large-scale matrix equation solvers.
Telecommunications
MIMO communications systems, ultra-wide band technologies; spread spectrum techniques; multi-carrier technologies; wideband spread spectrum transceiver design; multi-media source coding and protocol design; advanced modulation techniques; mobile channel modeling and frequency planning; multi-access techniques and tele-traffic optimization; mobile/wireless networks; high-speed networks; subband coding of digital audio signal; perceptual subband coding of image and video; modulated filter banks; multiplier-less perfect reconstruction filter banks; 3D multimedia; digital imaging technology; robust adaptive filtering; subspace tracking for blind channel identification in impulse noise environment; constrained optimization; transform algorithms. |
Candidates are required to make an oral presentation of their research proposal as part of the procedure for the confirmation of candidature. Each candidate is also required to give at least one research seminar before submission of thesis. |
Professor P.T. Lai
Tel: 2859 2691
Fax: 2559 8738
Email:eeerpg@eee.hku.hk |
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering |
Engineering management
Operational research; production planning and control; statistical process control; design of experiments; reliability and maintenance; quality management systems; total quality management; quality performance measures.
Intelligent automation
Genetic optimization of manufacturing systems; fuzzy-logic control of manufacturing systems; virtual reality.
Logistics and supply chain management
Designs for supply chain management, supply chain inventory coordination and control; demand management and order fulfillment; order distribution; simulation; container/air cargo terminal operations planning and control; automated warehouse design; global SCM scorecard; strategic alliance; supply quality management.
Manufacturing systems design
Computer integrated manufacturing; advanced manufacturing systems; robotics; flexible assembly and knowledge-based systems; system modeling and simulation.
Manufacturing technology
CAD/CAM; mould and die design; metal cutting; mechatronics; polymer rheology and processing technology; adhesive bounded joints; nanotechnology. |
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Dr H.Y.K. Lau
Tel: 2587 8255
Fax: 2858 6535
Email: hyklau@hkucc.hku.hk |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Design and manufacture
Geometric modeling applications; feature based systems; haptics-based modeling; intelligent design systems; geometric feature recognition; rapid prototyping; layered manufacturing of multiple material objects; product development technologies; heterogeneous objects modeling; design for product life-cycle; simulation modeling; computer and robot assisted surgeries.
| Contact
Person |
Professor S.T. Tan |
| Tel: 2859 7909 |
Fax: 2858 5415 |
| Email: sttan@hku.hk |
Dynamics, control and robotics
Model reduction; robust control system design; generalized systems; delay systems; fault detection; reliable control, artificial intelligent control; compensation for actuator nonlinearities; neurofuzzy networks for modeling and control; robotics applications; structural vibration; vibroacoustics; flow induced vibration; active control.
| Contact
Person |
Professor J. Lam |
| Tel: 2859 2805 |
Fax: 2858 5415 |
| Email: jlam@hku.hk. |
Materials and solids
Nanocrystalline materials, mechanical properties and mechanisms of nanometer and sub-micron sized materials; transmission electron microscopy of defects; atomistic modeling of materials; structure and properties of plastics and fibre-reinforced composites; micro/nano mechanics of deformation and fracture; electromagnetic solid mechanics; multi-scale modeling; advanced finite element methods; fabric drape simulation; fracture/damage mechanics; nano-biomechanics.
| Contact
Person |
Professor A.K. Soh |
| Tel: 2859 8061 |
Fax: 2858 5415 |
| Email: aksoh@hku.hk |
Natural and built environment
Indoor and outdoor air/noise pollution, air pollutant physics and chemistry; geophysical turbulence; urban heat island; dispersion modeling; bio-aerosols; renewable energy and fossil fuel; energy efficiency; natural ventilation; HVAC and geothermal heat pump; building automation; liquid desiccant dehumidification; intelligent control strategies and fault detection; CFD, heat transfer, smoke spread and fire safety; vehicle noise, noise source modeling, aeroacoustics and noise control.
| Contact
Person |
Professor Y.G. Li |
| Tel: 2859 2625 |
Fax: 2858 5415 |
| Email: liyg@hku.hk |
Thermofluids
Turbulent boundary layer and shear layer flow interaction problems; flow past porous media; two-body interaction hydrodynamics; nonlinear water waves; hydrodynamic stability; vortex dynamics; thermodynamics; environmental fluid mechanics; biological flow and transport; nonlinear interaction between water waves and marine muds; geophysical flows; method of homogenization; multi-scale transport phenomena; micro-scale transport phenomena; interfacial transport phenomena, multiplicity and stability in transport phenomena; AMS experiment on the International Space Station (thermal control system); nano-/subnano-bubbles, droplets and fibers; nanofluids; solar energy applications.
Medical engineering
Processing, structure and properties of new biomaterials; surface modification of metallic biomaterials; bioceramics; biocomposites; in vitro and in vivo evaluation of biomaterials; tissue engineering scaffolds; bone tissues engineering; biomechanics of hard and soft tissues; cellular and molecular biomechanics; structure and properties of biological materials; photochemical crosslinking; tissue engineering and regeneration; biosurgery; drug delivery; respiratory biofluid mechanics.
| Contact
Person |
Dr M. Wang |
| Tel: 2859-7903 |
Fax: 2858-5415 |
| Email: memwang@hku.hk |
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Professor Y.G. Li
Tel: 2859 2625
Fax: 2858 5415
Email:liyg@hku.hk |
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Taught
Postgraduate Programmes
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Master
of Science in Computer Science [MSc(CompSc)] |
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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PT (2-3 years) or
FT (1-2 years) |
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification. |
Professor Francis C.M. Lau
Tel: 2859 2170
Fax: 2858 4141 / 2559 8447
Email address: fcmlau@cs.hku.hk |
2249 1870
Website for Details: http://www.cs.hku.hk/msc |
First Round: February 28, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The MSc(CS) programme is a comprehensive postgraduate study programme based on coursework. It provides advanced and in-depth learning in six different areas in Computer Science: Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Biocomputing, Human-Computer Interaction, and Foundations of Computer Science. The focus of the teaching is more on the important scientific foundation and principles of the different topics covered, than on their direct effects in careers. The programme is supported by the strong research teams in the Department in these areas. The programme is module-based, with modules of both an applied and fundamental nature. There are also research oriented modules. Students can tailor their study to suit their interests and career needs. Lectures are conducted on weekday evenings or on Saturdays to allow for maximum flexibility.
Candidates shall select one of the following study patterns: (i) 12 modules or (ii) eight modules plus a project which has a weighting equivalent to four modules. Subject to the approval of the Head of the Department of Computer Science, candidates may be permitted to select at most two modules from the syllabuses for the degree of MSc(Eng) or MSc(ECom&IComp).
Modules offered:
CSIS7102
CSIS7103
CSIS7201
CSIS7202
CSIS7301
CSIS7302
CSIS7303
CSIS7304
CSIS7305
CSIS7306
CSIS7402
CSIS7403
CSIS7502
CSIS7503
CSIS7504
CSIS7601
CSIS7602
CSIS7702
CSIS7703
CSIS7801
CSIS7802
CSIS7803
CSIS8101
CSIS8201
CSIS8301
CSIS8501
CSIS8502
CSIS8601
CSIS8801 |
Transaction processing
Data mining
Analysis and design of enterprise applications in UML
Software quality assurance
Computer and network security
Embedded system and pervasive computing
High-performance computing
The wireless Internet and mobile computing
Cluster and grid computing
Web technologies
Computer technologies for bioinformatics
Computational molecular biology
Image processing and computer vision
Multimedia technologies
Pattern recognition and applications
Algorithms
Topics in theoretical computer science
4-module project
2-module project
Topic in computer science
Introduction to financial computing
Advanced financial computing
Advanced topics in data engineering
Advanced topics in software engineering
Advanced topics in computer systems
Advanced topics in computer graphics
Advanced topics in pattern recognition
Advanced topics in theoretical computer science
Advanced topics in computer forensics and security |
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Master
of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing
[MSc(ECom & IComp)] |
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Streams: |
Electronic
Commerce
Internet Computing |
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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Full-time (1-2 years);
Part-time (2-3 years);
Classes will be arranged on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons |
Stream
of Electronic Commerce
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Comply with the General Regulations; and |
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Hold a Bachelor degree in a relevant field (business, commerce, marketing, information systems or related fields) of this University or from a comparable institution accepted for this purpose. |
Stream of Internet Computing
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Comply with the General Regulations; and |
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Hold a Bachelor degree in a relevant field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering or related fields) of this University or from a comparable institution accepted for this purpose. |
A candidate for admission under Regulation 2 above shall produce evidence of sufficient academic attainment and shall satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if such an examination is required. |
Prof. Paul Cheung
Tel: 2249 1870
Fax: 2547 4442
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2249 1870
Website for Details: http://www.ecom-icom.hku.hk |
First Round: February 28, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing programme is the first programme in Hong Kong to bridge business and technology. It is designed for business executives, policy and decision makers, managers, and information technology professionals to equip them with the latest knowledge and skills about technology development and business opportunities in e-commerce on the Internet.
Mode of Enrolment:
Students are required to successfully complete 12 modules to graduate. The mode of study may comprise 8 modules plus a project (equivalent to 4 modules). Alternatively, students may select to study 12 modules.
The programme is divided into two study streams (electronic commerce stream and Internet computing stream). Both streams consist of 5 core modules and elective modules. Students need to select at least 4 out of the 5 core modules. Students in one stream can cross over to the other stream to take a maximum of 5 modules if they opt for the enrolment mode of 12 modules, or a maximum of 3 modules from the other stream if they opt for the enrolment mode of 8 modules plus a project.
The following modules are offered in the programme:
Modules for Stream of Electronic Commerce
ECOM6001
ECOM6004
ECOM6008
ECOM6013
ECOM6014
ECOM6016
ECOM6020
ECOM6022
ECOM6023
ECOM6024
ECOM6025
ECOM6026
ECOM6027
ECOM6028
ECOM6029
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Internet and the WWW (core)
Legal aspects of I.T. and e-commerce (core)
Supply chain and e-logistics management (core)
E-commerce technologies (core)
E-marketing (elective)
Electronic payment systems (elective)
Customer relationship management: business strategies and techniques (elective)
Topics in electronic commerce (elective)
E-financial services (elective)
Mobile and pervasive commerce (elective)
Technology convergence and digital entertainment (elective)
E-business and systems: analysis and strategic management (elective)
Internet and e-commerce security (elective)
Geo-spatial information for e-business applications (elective)
E-business transformation (core) |
Modules for
Stream of Internet Computing
ICOM6012
ICOM6027
ICOM6028
ICOM6029
ICOM6030
ICOM6031
ICOM6032
ICOM6033
ICOM6034
ICOM6035
ICOM6036
ICOM6037
ICOM6038 |
Internet infrastructure technologies (core)
E-crimes: prevention, detection and legal sanctions (elective)
Security programming and applied cryptography (core)
Topics in Internet computing (elective)
Wireless communications – from physical layer to systems (elective)
Internet information engineering (core)
Data mining with applications in business and electronic commerce (elective)
Smart card and RFID technologies (elective)
Website engineering (core)
Systems programming for Internet client-server and P2P computing (core)
A practical introduction to business intelligence
The new telecommunications landscape: convergence to Internet protocol, seamless mobile communications, and new services
Digital assets and multimedia computing
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Students may also in exceptional circumstances select at most 2 modules from the syllabuses for the degree of MSc(Eng) and that for the degree of MSc(CompSc), subject to approval of the Head of the Department or Course Coordinator concerned.
The programme aims to offer a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of the fast developing Internet world. Therefore the modules, both in terms of range and syllabus, are updated and revised continuously and are subject to the approval of the University's Senate. The list of modules above is therefore subject to change.
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Master
of Science in Engineering [MSc(Eng)] |
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The curriculum is a part-time, post-experience programme in one of the following fields: building services engineering; electrical and electronic engineering; environmental engineering; geotechnical engineering; industrial engineering and logistics management; infrastructure project management; mechanical engineering; structural engineering; and transportation engineering. It extends over a period of not less than two and not more than three academic years of study with a minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work. The programmes of study are in a modular format which allows maximum flexibility. Some departments may offer a mode of study that enables a full-time candidate to complete in one year.
There are two patterns of study:
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Taught courses only: A candidate selects 12 modules; a minimum of eight modules from the syllabuses of the candidate’s approved field of study; |
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Taught courses plus project: A candidate selects eight modules; a minimum of five modules from the syllabuses of the candidate’s approved field of study; and a project report or dissertation on a subject within his approved field of study. |
Building
Services Engineering
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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Part-time evening teaching (2-3 years) (classes will be arranged in the evening on weekdays and in the morning on Saturdays) |
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A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification; and |
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Preferably at least 2 years of relevant working experience. |
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Mr H.N. Lam
Tel: 2859 2640
Fax: 2858 5415
Email: hremlhn@hku.hk |
2859 2802
Website for Details: http://www.hku.hk/bse/ |
First Round: March 15, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The programme provides advanced education in the fields of design, management and operation of modern building services engineering systems to practising engineers or related professionals who wish to acquire new knowledge and keep abreast of technical developments in the building services industry.
The following core modules of study are offered:
MEBS6000
MEBS6001
MEBS6002
MEBS6003
MEBS6004
MEBS6005
MEBS6006
MEBS6008
MEBS6009
MEBS6010
MEBS6011
MEBS6012
MEBS6013
MEBS6014
MEBS6015
MEBS6016
MEBS6017
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Utility Services
Electrical Installations
Lighting Engineering
Project Management
Built Environment
Building Automation Systems
Environmental Services I
Environmental Services II
Fire Services Design (2 modules)
Indoor Air Quality
Maintenance and Management of Building Facilities
Project (4 modules)
Testing and Commissioning
Computer Modelling and Simulation
Natural and Hybrid Ventilation of Buildings
Energy Performance of Buildings
Building Intelligence |
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Master
of Science in Engineering [MSc(Eng)] |
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Environmental
Engineering
Geotechnical
Engineering
Infrastructure Project Management
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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PT: 2-3 years;
FT: 1-2 years);
lectures of most courses will usually be given on weekday evenings and on Saturdays; lectures of some courses may also be given on Sundays; lectures of a few courses may be given during daytime of weekdays to suit mainly full-time students |
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A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification:
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MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering: engineering or related sciences; |
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MSc(Eng) in Geotechnical Engineering: civil engineering; |
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MSc(Eng) in Infrastructure Project Management: engineering; |
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MSc(Eng) in Structural Engineering: civil engineering; and |
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MSc(Eng) in Transportation Engineering: engineering or related sciences. |
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Working experience not required but desirable |
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Dr F.T.K. Au
Tel: 2859 2650
Fax: 2559 5337
Email: francis.au@hku.hk |
2859 2802
Website for Details: http://www.hku.hk/civil/civil_intranet/index.html |
First Round: March 15, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
These programmes have evolved from the streams of specialization of the previous MSc(Eng) programme in Civil Engineering. They provide advanced education in five fields of studies: Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Infrastructure Project Management, Structural Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. Students admitted to a particular programme are required to follow a prescribed course of study in that field. The objective of these MSc(Eng) programmes is primarily to update the knowledge of practising engineers in their respective fields of specialization. Students will be required to follow eight modules of prescribed courses in the form of lectures, seminars and tutorials, which aim at enriching their knowledge. They will also be required to carry out independent studies on an assigned and supervised project (CIVL6001) equivalent to four modules. The project work is aimed at training the engineers to undertake and solve an engineering problem to a successful completion on their own initiative. It will also involve training in report writing and oral communication. The list of subjects may vary from year to year. Potential students are therefore advised to consult the Department of Civil Engineering for current information.
The MSc(Eng) programmes in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Infrastructure Project Management, Structural Engineering, and Transportation Engineering are accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, the Institution of Structural Engineers, UK and the Institution of Highways and Transportation as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer under the provisions of UK-SPEC for intakes 2002-2012, for candidates that have already acquired a CEng accredited BEng(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Students who have successfully completed the Infrastructure Project Management programme and have satisfied the age and experience criteria are eligible for Corporate class of membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.
Students who have successfully completed the Transportation Engineering programme and have satisfied the age and experience criteria are eligible for Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.
The course codes and course titles are as follows
MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering
Core Courses
CIVL6005
CIVL6006
CIVL6010
CIVL6023
CIVL6024
CIVL6025
CIVL6029
CIVL6034
CIVL6040
CIVL6050
CIVL6051
CIVL6053
CIVL6061
CIVL6062
MECH6017
MECH6019
MEBS6004
MEBS6010
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Advanced techniques of hydrological modelling and prediction
Advanced water and wastewater treatment
Coastal hydraulics and sedimentation
Environmental chemistry
Environmental hydraulics
Environmental impact assessment of engineering projects
Groundwater hydrology
Municipal wastewater treatment
Solid and hazardous waste management engineering
Urban hydrology and hydraulics
Water quality modelling
Wind engineering
Special topic in environmental engineering A
Special topic in environmental engineering B
Noise and vibration
Sources and control of air pollution
Built environment
Indoor air quality |
MSc(Eng)
in Geotechnical Engineering
Core Courses
CIVL6002
CIVL6004
CIVL6025
CIVL6026
CIVL6027
CIVL6028
CIVL6035
CIVL6043
CIVL6044
CIVL6077
CIVL6078
CIVL6079 |
Advanced finite elements
Advanced soil mechanics
Environmental impact assessment of engineering projects
Finite element method
Foundation engineering
Ground improvement
Highway pavement engineering
Special topic in geotechnical engineering A
Special topic in geotechnical engineering B
Ground investigation and soil testing
Rock engineering
Slope engineering |
MSc(Eng)
in Infrastructural Project Management
Core Courses
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CIVL6009
CIVL6014
CIVL6015
CIVL6021
CIVL6025
CIVL6037
CIVL6049
CIVL6058
CIVL6059
CIVL6060
CIVL6073
CIVL6074
CIVL6075 |
Building planning and control
Construction dispute resolution
Construction financial management *
Infrastructure contracts management
Environmental impact assessment of engineering projects
Project management - human and organisational factors*
Urban development management by engineering approach
Management of infrastructure megaprojects
Special topic in infrastructure project management
Operation and maintenance of building and civil engineering works
Professional practice in building development
Rights, liabilities and claims in construction contracts
Hong Kong, PRC and international construction law |
MSc(Eng)
in Structural Engineering
Core Courses
CIVL6002
CIVL6003
CIVL6008
CIVL6009
CIVL6013
CIVL6025
CIVL6026
CIVL6027
CIVL6032
CIVL6045
CIVL6053
CIVL6060
CIVL6063
CIVL6064
CIVL6072
CIVL6073
CIVL6076
CIVL6080 |
Advanced finite elements
Advanced reinforced concrete structure design
Bridge engineering
Building planning and control
Concrete technology
Environmental impact assessment of engineering projects
Finite element method
Foundation engineering
Long-span structures
Tall building structures
Wind engineering
Operation and maintenance of building and civil engineering works
Special topic in structural engineering A
Special topic in structural engineering B
Cold-formed steel structure design
Professional practice in building development
Earthquake engineering design
Fire engineering design of structures |
MSc(Eng)
in Transportation Engineering
Core Courses
CIVL6007
CIVL6025
CIVL6035
CIVL6037
CIVL6046
CIVL6047
CIVL6048
CIVL6049
CIVL6054
CIVL6056
CIVL6057
CIVL6070
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Behavioural travel demand models *
Environmental impact assessment of engineering projects
Highway pavement engineering
Project management - human and organizational factors *
Theory of traffic flow *
Traffic management and control *
Planning of transport infrastructure systems *
Urban development management by engineering approach
Engineering for transport systems *
Special topic in transportation engineering A
Special topic in transportation engineering B
Logistics and transportation |
* Approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
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Master
of Science in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic
Engineering) [MSc(Eng) (EEE)] |
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Three Streams: |
General
Communications
Engineering
Computer and Information Engineering |
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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FT or
PT (including evenings and Saturdays) (1-3 years) |
| 1. |
Comply with the General Regulations; and |
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Hold a Bachelor degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics) of this University or from a comparable institution accepted for this purpose. |
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Dr S.C. Chan, Dr. G. Pang
Tel: 2859 7093
Fax: 2559 8738
Email: msceng@eee.hku.hk
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2859 2802
Website for Details: http://www.eee.hku.hk/ |
First Round: March 15, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has always striven to ensure that excellence in teaching goes hand-in-hand with excellence in research. In the light of its recent research achievements in various areas of forefront technologies in the EEE discipline, our MSc(Eng) EEE programme has also been significantly updated and improved. The programme, based on seven study fields of cutting-edge technologies and management, now aims to provide a challenging opportunity for practitioners and industry leaders to refresh their knowledge in the EEE discipline, covering theory and practice in advanced topics such as biomedical engineering, computer systems, multi-media systems, networking, power systems, signal processing and wireless communications. Candidates who wish to gain updated broad foundation knowledge can pursue the General Stream of study, whereas candidates who wish to specialize may pursue the Communications Engineering Stream or the Computer and Information Engineering Stream.
Each candidate is required to follow a prescribed course of study comprising 12 modules. At least eight of the 12 modules have to be selected from the Department. To qualify as a graduate of the Communications Engineering Stream, the candidate must pass at least six modules in the Communications Engineering study field. To qualify as a graduate of the Computer and Information Engineering Stream, the candidate must pass at least six modules in the Computer Engineering and Networking study field. Subject to approval, candidates can (1) select to undertake a project (ELEC6021) which is equivalent to four modules, or (2) select modules from other Engineering departments. The Seven Study Fields
A. Communications
Engineering
ELEC6006
ELEC6014
ELEC6026
ELEC6040
ELEC6045
ELEC6071
ELEC6080
ELEC7002
ELEC7051
ELEC7072
ELEC7073
ELEC7076
ELEC7077 |
Communications policy and regulations
Digital communications I
Digital signal processing I
Mobile radio communications
Digital communications II
Wireless networking
Telecommunications systems and management
Digital signal processing II
Advanced topics in communication theory and systems
Advanced wireless transceiver design
Digital communications III
Space time wireless communications
Advanced topics in multimedia signals and systems |
B. Computer
Engineering and Networking
ELEC6007
ELEC6036
ELEC6043
ELEC6048
ELEC6049
ELEC6065
ELEC6069
ELEC6070
ELEC6102
ELEC6078
ELEC7101
ELEC7141
ELEC7144
ELEC7150
ELEC7162
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Internet protocols and services
High performance computer architecture
Digital image processing
Neural computing
Digital system design techniques
Data compression
Multimedia storage systems
Cryptography and network security
Reconfigurable embedded computing systems
Electronic commerce
Quantum computing
Advanced image processing
Advanced Internet infrastructure technologies
Advanced topics in computer engineering and networking
Scalable parallel computing |
C. Control
Systems and Biomedical Engineering
ELEC6008
ELEC6034
ELEC6053
ELEC6067
ELEC6079
ELEC6081
ELEC7247
ELEC7252
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Pattern recognition
System identification and estimation
Biomedical electronics and sensors systems
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and applications
Biomedical ultrasound
Biomedical signals and systems
Advanced control theory
Advanced topics in control theory and systems |
D. Electronics
ELEC6027
ELEC6032
ELEC6063
ELEC6077
ELEC7364
ELEC7368
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Integrated circuit systems design
Process and device design for VLSI circuits
Optoelectronics and lightwave technology
CMOS analogue integrated circuit design
Advanced topics in microelectronics
Advanced digital integrated circuit design |
E. Electrical Energys
ELEC6054
ELEC6055
ELEC6057
ELEC6058
ELEC7401
ELEC7402
ELEC7403
ELEC7456
ELEC7466
MEBS6001
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Power system dynamics
Power system distribution
Power system planning
Power transmission
Advanced topics in electric drives and control
Advanced electric vehicle technology
Advanced power electronics
Advanced power system operation
Advanced topics in power system engineering
Electrical installations |
F. Engineering
Mathematics
LEC6031
ELEC6074
ELEC6082
ELEC7501
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Numerical methods for computer applications
Stochastic processes
Convex programming and applications
Optimization techniques |
G. Engineering
Management
ELEC6601
ELEC6602
ELEC6603
MEBS6013
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Industrial marketing
Business venture in China
Success in industrial entrepreneurship
Testing and commissioning |
The list above is not final and some courses may not be offered every year.
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Master
of Science in Engineering [MSc(Eng)] |
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Industrial
Engineering and Logistics Management
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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PT (2-3 years) or
F
T (1-2 years) |
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, related Business studies, or an equivalent qualification, e.g., Membership of a UK or HK Professional Engineering Institute. |
Dr F.T.S. Chan
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el: 2859 7059
Fax: 2858 6535
Email: ftschan@hkucc.hku.hk |
2859 2802
Website for Details: http://www.imse.hku.hk/msc_prospectus/ |
First Round: March 15, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The MSc(Eng) programme has been offered by the Department since 1976 and was the first Master of Science Programme in the Faculty of Engineering. The general aims of the programme are to provide advanced education and training in the philosophy, methods and techniques of industrial engineering and logistics management appropriate to industrial and service organizations in Hong Kong and Asia. Students can choose one of two modes of study: twelve modules of study or eight modules of study and a project. Each module involves approximately 30 contact hours.
The programme is designed to enable students to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge in operations management, organizational theory and behaviour, costing and finance, quality management, information technology, logistics and supply chain management. In line with Hong Kong’s economic transformation, the syllabus of the programme has been significantly revised to include a number of new courses in the new fields of logistics and supply chain management.
The general requirement for admission to the MSc(Eng) programme is a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in engineering, science, mathematics, statistics, or related business studies. In addition, those who are qualified for membership of the UK and the Hong Kong engineering professional bodies (e.g. passing the appropriate entrance examinations), and Associateship diploma holders who have taken the UK Engineering Council examinations are also eligible to apply.
The following modules are offered in the programme:
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Concurrent Engineering
Costing and Finance
Digital Enterprises
Enterprise Logistics and Facilities Design*
Ergonomics
Global Operations and Logistics*
Industrial Project Management*
Information Technology Management
Operational Research Techniques
Operations Management
Organisation Theory and Behavioural Science
Quality Management*
Supply Chain Management*
Supply Management*
Terminal and Warehousing Operations*
Industrial Applications of Radio Frequency Identification Technologies*
* Approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
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Master
of Science in Engineering [MSc(Eng)] |
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Mode
of Attendance |
Entrance
Requirements |
Programme Admissions Advisor |
General
Enquiry No |
Closing
Date for Applications |
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PT (2-3 years) or
FT (1-2 years) |
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. |
Dr Y.H. Chen
Tel: 2859 7910
Fax: 2858 5415
Email: yhchen@hku.hk |
2859 2802
Website for Details: http://me.hku.hk |
First Round: March 15, 2009
Second Round: April 30, 2009 |
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Course Aims:
The aim of the programme is to provide advanced postgraduate education in the fields of energy and power; environmental engineering; material technology; theoretical mechanics; marine and offshore engineering; and computer aided design and manufacturing to graduates in engineering or related science.
Course Selection
For full-time mode of study, students need to complete a project and 8 courses of which 3 courses can be chosen from other MSc programmes in the Faculty of Engineering. Furthermore, students following the “Energy and Environment” theme are encouraged to select most of their modules from a recommended list. Each course involves 30 contact hours. Classes are mainly scheduled in weekday evenings and on Saturdays.
General or Theme-related Study
Students with a general interest in the broad field of Mechanical Engineering may choose from the wide range of advanced courses available, without following any particular theme. However, some students may wish to concentrate on a coherent set of courses that follow a theme. At the present time, the Department offers the theme ‘Energy and Environment’, and students wishing to follow this theme are encouraged to select courses from a recommended list.
The ‘Energy and Environment’ Theme
Worldwide there are increasing problems of pollution associated with energy usage. Therefore, this theme embraces indoor and outdoor environmental pollution, together with the efficient production and use of energy. The core modules are structured to provide students with the engineering knowledge and tools to tackle problems often found in the natural and built environment. The primary emphasis is on mechanical topics, but students interested in other environmental areas may choose to take suitable courses available elsewhere in the Faculty.
Students opting for this theme will select most of their courses from the following subset:
Courses for ‘Energy and Environment
MECH6007
MECH6009
MECH6017
MECH6018
MECH6019
MECH6023
MECH6024
MECH6026
MECH6033
MECH6038
MECH6041
MEBS6004
MEBS6010
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Project (4 modules)
Renewable Energy Technology I
Noise and Vibration
Atmospheric Environment Modelling
Sources and Control of Air Pollution
Power Plant Technology
Applied Mathematics for Engineers
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Energy Conservation and Management
Renewable Energy Technology II
Energy Audit and Energy Saving Measures
Built Environment
Indoor Air Quality |
A complete
list of modules of study offered for the programme
(a) The above
modules listed for the 'Energy and Environment' theme
(b) The following modules:
MECH6001
MECH6003
MECH6010
MECH6025
MECH6028
MECH6030
MECH6031
MECH6032
MECH6034
MECH6035
MECH6036
MECH6039
MECH6040
MECH6041
MEBS6004
MEBS6010 |
Advanced Design Methods and Applications
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Service Behaviour of Materials
Marine Propulsion Plant
Processing and Properties of Engineering Plastics
Computer Control for Manufacturing Processes
Computer Automated Inspection
MEMS & Microsystems Design and Manufacturing
Computer-aided Product Development (CAPD)
Finite Element Applications in Product Design
Engineering Stress and Strength Analysis
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Foundations of Nanotechnology
Energy Audit and Energy Saving Measures
Built Environment
Indoor Air Quality |
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