PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE)

The programes in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE) offered by the school of MEWES are designed for both Master’s and PhD levels. Both programmes aim to provide appropriate knowledge and skills in sustainable energy science and engineering within manufacturing sector, service industries and business enterprises. Graduates of the Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering will be able to work in a variety of areas, including private sector, energy consultancies and renewable start-up companies, international financial organizations and development agencies (e.g. World Bank, UNDP), governmental organizations (e.g. ministry of energy), energy think-tanks and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) dealing with clean energy solutions. Under this program, research and thesis mode is only offered at PhD level.

Entry Requirements

(a) By Coursework and Dissertation

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (PhD SESE) must have obtained:

  1. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering must have obtained a good Master’s degree of at least the equivalent of B+ from recognized institutions in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical-mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees similar institution of higher learning.
  2. Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

(b) By Research and Thesis

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :

  1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
  2. Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
  3. Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
  4. Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department

Areas of Specialization

(a) By Coursework and Dissertation

  1. Renewable Energy Engineering
  2. Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization

(b) By Research and Thesis

  1. Renewable Energy Engineering
  2. Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization
  3. Smart Grid Technology

Programme Duration

Full Time

  1. Years: Three (3) Years
  2. Semesters: Six (6)

Part Time

  1. Years: Four (4) Years
  2. Semesters: 

Mode of Delivery

Blended mode or hybrid mode whereby a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is mixed with web-based online instruction.

Programme Outline for Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering by Coursework and Dissertation

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6009: Organizational Development and Leadership
  2. BuSH 6010: Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core

  1. MEWE 6101: Research Methods and Communication
  2. MEWE 7101: Outreach and Internship
  3. MEWE 7401: Graduate Seminars
  4. SESE 7195: Dissertation

Specialty Courses

(a) Renewable Energy Engineering
  1. *MaSE 7101: Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  2. SESE 7230: Renewable Energy Technology: Advanced Course
  3. SESE 7232: Solar Energy Systems for Buildings and Cities
  4. SESE 7234: Energy Management and Audit
  5. SESE 7243: Renewable Energy Systems in Smart Grids
(b) Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization
  1. *MaSE 7101: Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  2. SESE 7236: Applied Heat and Power Technology
  3. SESE 7241: Thermal Turbo machinery
  4. SESE 7242: Advanced Combustion Theory and Modeling
  5. SESE 7234: Energy Management and Audit

*Represents courses from outside the respective specialty but are regarded as specialty core courses irrespective of the code they carry.

Programme Outline for PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering by Research and Thesis

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6009: Organizational Development and Leadership
  2. BuSH 6010: Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core

  1. MEWE 6101: Research Methods and Communication
  2. MEWE 7102: Outreach and Internship
  3. SESE 7401: Research Seminars and Conferences
  4. SESE 7199: Thesis

Programme expected learning outcomes 

­­­­­­­­­­­At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
  2. Demonstrate advanced understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
  4. Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering
  5. Understand legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
  7. Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
  8. Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.
  9. Conduct an energy review: collecting energy data; analyzing energy consumption and costs; identifying major energy uses; conducting energy assessments; benchmarking of energy consumption internally (historical /trend analysis) and externally (across similar industries); identifying potential opportunities;
  10. Conduct measurement and verification: monitor, measure, verify, track, and document energy use and savings;
  11. Use current software tools for modelling and simulations of energy management systems and discuss their advantages and limitations;
  12. Critically advice managers and users of advanced energy management tools;
  13. Technically advice managers and users the efficient use of energy in buildings and industries
  14. Discuss and apply collaborative work, making use of Internet-based platforms.
  15. List and critically explain various energy resources
  16. Calculate energy efficiency of various energy resources
  17. Discuss and implement integrated energy planning
  18. Conduct environmental impact assessment
  19. Conduct energy audit and suggest proper measures for energy management in an organization
  20. Characterize energy storage materials
  21. Suggest efficient energy storage materials
  22. Design efficient energy storage systems
  23. Critically discuss legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
  24. Competently integrate engineering and sustainable energy design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
  25. Be able to conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations.

Graduates of PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering will demonstrate ability to:

  1. Co-operate within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary framework with due consideration of ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills;
  2. Critically judge and evaluate their own work and results, as well as prior research carried out by others.
  3. Communicate debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

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