Higher Degree by Research (HDR) in the School of EEE: PhD and MPhil
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Higher Degree by Research (HDR)in the School of EEE:
PhD and MPhil
Rastko ZivanovicPostgraduate Coordinator
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Available Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)(Master of Engineering
Science)
• 2 years degree
• Has a lower requirement for significant original contribution to research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• 3 years degree (up to 4 years candidature)
• Significant original contribution to knowledge
• Education path to world-class researcher
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Admission Requirements
• For PhD studies: A bachelor degree in a relevant discipline assessed as equivalent to at least an Honours degree second class division A (H2A, >70%) at the UoA.
• For Master degree: H2B
• International: English Proficiency Evidence (IELTS, TOEFL)
• Availability of Supervisor
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Finding a supervisor (structure)Research AreasEquipmentSoftwareProject type
Help and Information about Application and Admission
• Adelaide Graduate Centre→ Administrative aspects
• The International Office of the UoA→ Supports International students in all aspects of HDR student life in Adelaide
• Postgraduate Coordinator of the School of EEE→ Can provide information about application→ Can help identifying a potential supervisor
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Adelaide Graduate Centre
www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/admission/
School ofElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Adelaide Graduate Centre
www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/admission/
School ofElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Finding a PhD/MPhil supervisor
• As part of application- Potential supervisor should be identified- Short proposal on project of mutual interest
• Prospective HDR students can either- Contact supervisor directly- Contact Postgraduate Coordinator for help
• Supervision by 18 academics (and external supervisors)60 – 80 HDR students
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Postgraduate Research Domestic Rounds and Applications
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Postgraduate Research International Scholarships
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarships (AGRS)
ASI and AGRS scholarships available
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The PhD Candidature: Milestones
• Core components (6 months)- Communication workshops- Inductions (School, Uni, Library, OHS)- Research Proposal
• Major Review (12 months)
• Annual Reviews of Progress
• Thesis submission
• Examination
Total duration: 3-4 years for PhD2-2.5 years for MPhil
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Research areas
• Sustainable Energy - Renewable Energy
- Power Electronics and Electrical Machines - Power Systems / Smart Grids
• Sensing and Processing - Electromagnetics - Microelectronics - Radars - Signal and Image Processing - Telecommunications and Wireless Systems - Terahertz (T-Ray) Imaging
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Summary- Fulfil Admission requirements (H2A, H2B)- Apply for Scholarship- Find a Supervisor
More information:
Rastko Zivanovic Postgraduate Coordinator for [email protected]