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Collaborative Research Umbrella is a well-defined and focused research theme, leading to a collection of interrelated and progressively conducted possible thesis research topics. The title of each research theme remains unchanged during each phase of the AUN/SEED-Net Project, although annual proposals would update a collection of a few theses topics to be conducted by AUN/SEED-Net students during the year. The framework of research themes and possible thesis topics under each research theme should be “master planned” by the Host Institution in consent with Japanese Field Coordinating University(s) by taking account of discussions with and suggestions by other Member Institutions (MIs), particularly Sending Institutions (SIs) of students.

In the nine engineering fields, the research umbrella may involve both fundamental fields and interdisciplinary areas that are addressed as the common critical issues of ASEAN. Below is the list of collaborative research umbrellas under the AUN/SEED-Net Network.

Collaborative Research Umbrellas (26 May 2009)

HI
Field
Collaborative Research Umbrellas
CU
CE
Transportation
- Improving Transportation Infrastructure Utilization by Effective Planning and Policies
- Operations and Control of Transportation Infrastructures
Structure
- Strengthening of Structures
- Structural Health Monitoring (Structural Assessments and Monitoring of Existing or Newly Constructed Infrastructure)
- Local / Low-cost Material
- High Performance / Durability of Concrete
- Precast Structure
- Seismic Performance of Infrastructure
- Disaster Mitigation and Management
Geotechnic
- Innovation in Design and Construction of Infrastructure in Regional Subsoils
Construction Management
- Productivity Improvement of Infrastructure Construction in Developing Countries
CU
EEE
Electronics
- Semiconductor Device Research Laboratory (SDRL)
- Integrated Circuit Design and Application Research Laboratory (IDARL)
- Bioelectronic Research Laboratory (BERL)
Control
- Control System Resarch Laboratory (CSRL)
Power
- Power System Research Laboratory (PSRL)
Communication
- Digital Signal Processing Research Laboratory (DSPRL)
- Telecommunication System Research Laboratory (TSRL)
- Electromagnatic Wave Research Laboratory (EWRL)
DLSU
ChE
Environmental Protection Technologies
Catalysis
KMITL
ICT
Applications of ICT(See possible topics and collaborators)
Applications of ICT in Telecommunication Industries
Applications of ICT in Computer and Electronic Industries
Applications of ICT in Electricity Industries
ITB
ME/AE
Vibration / Dynamic and Control
Fracture Mechanics and Impact + Composite Material
Internal Combustion Engine / Fule Alternatives
Refrigeration and Thermodynamics Properties
Mass and Heat Transfer / Drying
Aerodynamics / Flow Separation
Flight Mechanics
UGM
GeoE
Petroleum Geology Exploration
Coal Bed Methane
Spatial and Temporal Relation between Volcanism and Hydrothermal System

Mineral Resources Exploration
- Characterization and Utilization of Bentonitic Tuff for Solving AMD Problem
- Characterization and Utilization of Zeolitic Tuff for Groundwater Purifier
- Characteristics of Volcanic Ash and Its Effect on Human Health

Water Resources
- Urban Groundwater Management
- Drought and Groundwater Utilization
- Groundwater Resources Assessment and Management
- Conservation of Groundwater Recharge Area and Recharge Rate
- Groundwater Management in Adaptation to Climate Change
- Pollution Prediction and Control

Site Selection for Hazardous Waste
- Site Selection for Radioactive Waste
- Site Selection for Liquid Hazardous Waste
- Site Selection for Solid Hazardous Waste
- Site Selection for Municipal Solid Waste
UM
ManuE
Manufacturing Processes

Keywords : Materials Processing / Powder Metallurgy / Coating Technology / Machining / Non-Traditional Machining / Surface Engineering / Joining Technology

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Identification and processing of indigenous materials for engineering application
(2) Development of welding processes for structural application
(3) Microfabrication by traditional and non-traditional processes

Product Design and Development

Keywords : CAD/CAM/CAE, Environment, Robotics, Metrology

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Development of mobile robots for (i) search and rescue; (ii) inspection
(2) Development of biocompatible prosthesis
(3) Development of rapid prototyping machine for metal based material

Manufacturing Systems

Keywords : Human Engineering (Ergonomics) / Manufacturing Management (Information Technology Aided Manufacturing; Posture Analysis Study; Enterprise Solutions)

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Comparative study of worker attitude and motivation in ASEAN countries
(2) Design of customized database system
(3) Comparative investigation of localized logistics management in manufacturing industries
(4) Development and design of hardware tool and equipment for logistics performance improvement in manufacturing industries

UP
EnvE
Main Theme "Urban Environmental Problems in Major ASEAN Countries"
Water Resources
Waste Water Treatment
Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Air Pollution
USM
MatE
Nanomaterials
Biomaterials
Advanced Composites Materials

Interdisciplinary Areas

(can be conducted by any fields)

Biotechnology
Biomaterials
Biofuels

Food Engineering
- Upstream Operations
- Downstream Operations

Disaster Mitigation
Soil Erosion Control
- Mechanism of Erosion and Controlling Factors
- Development of Slope Protection Design and Erosion Control System
Landslide and Debris Flow Mitigation
- Mechanism of Debris Flow Occurrence
- Prediction of Distribution and Occurrence of Debris Flow
- Development of Warning and Evacuation System
- Design of Countermeasure
Earthquake Mitigation
- Earthquake Hazard Macrozonation and Microzonation
- Earthquake Risk Assessment
- House Reinforcement to Minimize Socio-economical Loss due to Earthquake
Groundwater Hazard Mitigation
- Soil and Water Pollution
Global Environment
Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation
- Treatment Technologies
- Cleaner Technologies
- Environmental Sustainable Technologies
Environmental Assessment and Management System
- Mitigation Methods and Mitigation
- Environmental Assessment of New/Renewable Energies, Biotechnologies Projects, New Products/Materials
Large Area Monitoring of Environmental Change
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Environmental Modeling
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Hazard and Risk Assessment
Environmental Concerns in Maritime Industry
- Marine Transport Safety
- Environmental Management
Natural Resources and Materials
New/Renewable Energy (See possible topics and collaborators)
Raw Material Diversification for Biodiesel and Bioethanol
Development of Higher Quality Biodiesel to Meet Expected Improvement of Quality Standards
Development of Biokerosene
Development of Biogas Generation and Utilization Systems (for Household Fuel Supply as well as Electricity Generation)
Development of Engine for Flexible Alternative Fuels
Utilization of Agricultural Biomass Waste as Power Plant Fuel
Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste as Power Plant Fuel
Solar Energy
Ocean, Micro Hydro
Geothermal
Wind
Development of Environmental-friendly Refrigerants
Gasification Technology
Coal Technology
Nuclear Reactor

 

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