Project is seeking Masters and PhD students. Immediate openings with monthly allowance are available.
The studentship will investigate state-of-the-art techniques to improve existing lightning path detection algorithms. The successful student will work with Dr Zafri Baharuddin (COE-EE) and Dr Farah Hani (COE-EE) or other research members. The student will interact with counterpart teams in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) led by Dr Riduan bin Ahmad and Kindai University Japan led by Prof Morimoto. Possible project topics are proposed, but not limited to, the following:
Development of real-time flash flood and lightning strike forecasting prototype
Design and development of Triggered Lightning Facility and Lightning Parameters Measurement Tools
Development of LF and VHF Lightning Sensors Network in the Klang Valley
Development of Dashboard and Apps for lightning strike real-time monitoring
Lightning Characterization using High Speed Camera Observation
Flashflood social study and prediction system
Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Power Engineering
Masters degree in Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Power Engineering
or first class bachelors degree in Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Power Engineering
There are 3 masters and 3 PhD placements available.
A graduate studentship covers living expenses (PhD studentship RM2,800/mo, Masters studentship RM2,300/mo).
Scholarships to cover tuition fees are also available.
To apply, please send a current CV including the contact details of two referees to zafri@uniten.edu.my