People
Group Leader
Professor Ir. Dr. Basil T. Wong
PhD(ME)(UKY, USA), PEng (BEM), CEng (UKEC) MIMechE
Director, School of Research (View)
Professor, Mechanical Engineering (View)
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (SUTS),
Block A, Room A401C
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: +6 082 416353 ext.7942,
Email: twong@swinburne.edu.my.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 2006
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 1999
Areas of expertise: Radiative Transfer, Heat Conduction, Electron-Phonon Transport, Monte Carlo Method, Solar/Thermal Energy Conversion, HVAC/Building Energy
Graduate Students
Mr. Edwin Mun-Chuen Thou
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with Distinction, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2019
Ph.D. Title (Mechanical Engineering): "Optimisation of Chillers and Adaptive Vents for Efficient Energy and Sustainable HVAC" 2021-2024
Ms. Sze-Chi Bong
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) with High Distinction, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2023
M.Eng. Title (Mechanical Engineering): "Investigation into Efficient Thermal Management via Multi-Layered Thin-Film Solar Cells using a Phonon Monte Carlo Simulation" 2023-2025
Alumni
Dr. Riady Siswoyo Jo
"A Study of Interaction Between Pressure Waves and Aerosols," Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2016.
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering) with First Class Honours, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2011.
Dr. Victor Nee-Shin Bong
"Fundamental Study of Heat Transport by Phonons and Electrons in Semiconductors at Micro and Nanoscale," Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2017.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with First Class Honours, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2010.
Dr. Japheth Zi-Jun Lau
"Optical, Electrcal and Thermal Responses of Near-Field Thermophotovoltaic Cells for Thermal Energy Conversion," Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2018.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with First Class Honours, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2012.
Dr. Jia-Jiun Lai
"The Thermal Impact on Energy Conversion Efficiency of Thin-Film Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic Cells Enhanced with Nanoparticles," Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2019.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) with First Class Honours, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia 2013.
Dr. Shao-Ing Wong
"Development of High-Energy Density Supercapacitors via Engineering and Optimization of Graphene Electrodes and Ionic Liquid-Based Electrolytes," Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2020.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with First Class Honours, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2015
Mr. Jia-Ying Lai
M.Eng. Title (Mechanical Engineering): "Black Silicon Modeling and Its Applications to Energy Conversion" 2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours), Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia 2015.
Mr. Phil Siew-Thong Chan
M.Eng. Title (Mechanical Engineering): "Modelling of airflow simulation and implementation of smart variable flow control schemes via adaptive vent/duct openings for efficient cooling and energy savings" 2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with High Distinction, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2019
Dr. Jasman Yi-Hao Chai
Ph.D. Title (Mechanical Engineering): "Study of Black-Silicon Thermophotovoltaics for Waste-Heat-to-Electricity Harnessing via Novel Fundamental Modeling at Nanoscale" 2023.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) with First Class Honours, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2018.