MS in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation

Program Description

The Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur-KPK is established with the vision to address the gap of Automation in Manufacturing Industry in Pakistan by producing competent engineers who would play their role in the Automation of Manufacturing industry based on Industry 4.0. To achieve this goal, the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering has started MS program in Mechanical Manufacturing & Automation. Program therefore focuses on Smart Factories, Health and condition Monitoring systems, Drones/UAVs, Additive Manufacturing ( 3D printing ) and Sustainable systems. The curriculum also integrates with use cases of Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence ( Machine learning, Deep Learning), Block Chain and Cyber Security. This program will provide comprehensive knowledge in Manufacturing and Automation including design, manufacturing, operation control and automation of production processes. The program will cover important aspects of Manufacturing & Automation with curriculum including, but not limited to, advanced mechanical design, design optimization techniques, modern design processes, robotics, control, computer integrated manufacturing and industrial automation. The rationale behind this program is aimed at developing a pool of highly trained professionals with Master’s degree in the specialized field of Manufacturing & Automation to lead research and development activities and solve challenging problems in academic and industrial domains.

Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation is a complex technology discipline that deals with the design, manufacture, operation/control and production process of all kinds of industrial machinery/equipment and electro-mechanical products. The program is meant to train engineering and technical personnel with the basic knowledge and application skills of mechanical design and manufacturing with the integration of automatic control technology.

Objectives of the Program

The key objectives of the program are as follows:

  1. Our program aims to produce graduates who excel in the field of Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation, through advanced knowledge, research, or entrepreneurial ventures.
  2. We strive to develop graduates who demonstrate professionalism and responsibility in their careers in an ethical manner, while also exploring innovative opportunities for sustainability.

Key Research Areas

  • Industrial Robotics
  • Manufacturing Automation
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes
  • Emerging Technologies
    • Artificial Intelligence (Computer Vision/Machine Learning)
    • Data Science
    • Blockchain
    • Internet of Things

Entry Requirements

  • HEC recognized Bachelor education (i.e., minimum 130 credit hours)/ Equivalent Sixteen-years education in the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and other relevant disciplines.
  • Candidates with a foreign degree equivalent to Bachelor program are also eligible for admission in MS, however they need to obtain HEC equivalence certificate. 
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 or Equivalent in Bachelor program/16-years education is required for admission. 
  • Candidate must have passed GRE/GAT test with minimum 50% marks. 
  • Applications shall be scrutinized by the Departmental Admission Committee (DAC) along with all documents including equivalence certificate for the foreign certificates/degrees issued by the HEC, to determine the eligibility for admission.

Career Prospects:

Manufacturing and Automation education has become pivotal in establishing a competitive posture across the entire spectrum of Machining industry in Pakistan. Both the reality and perception of domestic production points to the need for a stronger, more productive manufacturing industry in the country by producing high quality parts at low cost. Manufacturing and Automation spans a broad spectrum of engineering topics such as: Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Robotics & Automation; Numerical Control; Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Flexible Manufacturing System; Product Design; Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control. The Master’s degree Program in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation will emphasize on the following fields and industries.

The establishment and implementation of mechanical design and manufacturing processes

The students will benefit from a research-led culture with the expertise in applying engineering science to solve problems of industrial and societal significance.

Robotics & automation industry

The students will benefit from the excellent links with industry to gain real-world experience during their study.

The manufacturing automation industry

The faculty at PAF-IAST is foreign qualified and is instrumental in fostering academic, research and innovation strengths in students

The design and manufacturing of the processes and tooling

After completing the coursework at PAF-IAST, the students will have an opportunity to carry out the research thesis at our partner foreign universities and industrial collaborators.

Programming and operation of CNC machine tools

The blended learning approach will be adopted for MS in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation program, allowing and stimulating the students to be active, and bringing about a shift from lecture to student-centered learning. The physical classes will be held on weekends in combination with the online classes on weekdays in evening.

Application of CAD/CAM technology

The MS in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation program is closely integrated with a parallel program for the development of technology-driven enterprises. For this purpose, a state-of-the-art technology park is being developed at PAF-IAST.

Field technical management of mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation industry

Key Features:

Research-led teaching

The students will benefit from a research-led culture with the expertise in applying engineering science to solve problems of industrial and societal significance.

Industry links

The students will benefit from the excellent links with industry to gain real-world experience during their study.

Foreign Qualified PhD Faculty

The faculty at PAF-IAST is foreign qualified and is instrumental in fostering academic, research and innovation strengths in students

Exchange Program to Foreign Universities

After completing the coursework at PAF-IAST, the students will have an opportunity to carry out the research thesis at our partner foreign universities and industrial collaborators.

Blended Learning Approach

The blended learning approach will be adopted for MS in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation program, allowing and stimulating the students to be active, and bringing about a shift from lecture to student-centered learning. The physical classes will be held on weekends in combination with the online classes on weekdays in evening.

Technology Park

The MS in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation program is closely integrated with a parallel program for the development of technology-driven enterprises. For this purpose, a state-of-the-art technology park is being developed at PAF-IAST.

Core Courses:

Advanced Mechanical Design

Modern Control Theory and its Application in Robotics

Introduction to Micro-Nanofabrication Technology

Advanced Measurement Science and Technology

Research Methodology (Non-Credit Hour)

Elective Courses:

  • Advances in Mobile Robots
  • Modern Design Process
  • Tribology
  • Discrete Time Control Systems
  • Multibody Dynamics
  • Industrial Control Technology
  • Manufacturing Automation
  • Robust Control
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Gears and Gear Drives
  • Finite Element Methods
  • Advanced Manufacturing Design Techniques
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Design Optimization and Analysis Techniques
  • Robotics Technology and Applications
  • Mechatronic System Design
  • Sensor and Sensing Technology
  • Mechanical Vibrations and Condition Monitoring
  • Renewable Energy Systems
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