ENGG 793

ENGG 793 :  Graduate / Research Seminars
(Ph.D in Engineering Program)

 

Course Title: Graduate Seminars
Course Code: ENGG793
Credits: 3-0-3
Level: Doctoral/Ph.D.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in a Ph.D. program (1st Semester)
Course Coordinator: Prof. Mohab Mangoud (mmangoud@uob.edu.bh)
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Office: S40-2111
Lecture hours: Sundays 5.00: 8.00 PM. 
Lecture Location : S40-EE department. (Sakhir Campus), 
Office hours: H at my office  or by appointment (feel free to contact me).


ENGG 793 Graduate / Research Seminar (3-0-3)

This course aims at training doctoral graduate students to prepare seminars on the selected engineering contemporary topics in the area of their research problems. It enhances the students’ understanding of research in engineering so as to allow them to develop a framework for further learning about how to do research, the ability to present and lecture on critical analysis of material that one is not previously familiar with in their specialization, and developing wider reading skills and habits. Students should come up with description of the research project, current knowledge and expected contribution to knowledge.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Effectively present and communicate complex research ideas and results.
  2. Critically evaluate contemporary research publications and trends in their field.
  3. Develop constructive peer review skills.
  4. Engage in scholarly discourse and ask insightful questions.
  5. Understand the ethical and societal implications of their research.

Course Grading

Attendance+ Participation + Discussions Involvement (Mandatory)

Proposal:     10 %            

Seminar 1:     20 %         

Seminar 2:  20 %

Final Seminar: 30 %      

Final Report/ Paper + Thesis Proposal: 20 % 

 

Course Policies:

  • Attendance: Mandatory for all sessions.
  • Participation: Active engagement in discussions is expected.
  • Submission Deadlines: All assignments must be submitted by the due dates.

 

 “The instructor reserves the right to change the grading scheme after discussion and agreement of the class”

 

Timetable and Lectures downloads 

Module 1 (Intro + Lectures)

Week(1) :  [U 22 Sept]  Course Introduction                                                            

Week(2) : [U 29 Sept]  Deliverable Explanation + Guidelines for good seminars    (EF )     @5:00   

  • Effective Research Presentation Techniques
  • Workshop on structuring presentations, visual aids, and communication strategies
  • Discussion on handling Q&A sessions and feedback
  •  


Week(3): [U 6 Oct]  Lecture:  Scientific Research (1)  (EENG793-1 )   

 

  • Research Dissemination and Impact
  • Exploring publication strategies, conferences, and networking opportunities
  • Discussion on societal impact and translating research to broader audiences

Week (4) [U 13 Oct.] First Proposal Submission + Topic selection + 6 papers selection Feedback and Research discussion meetings 

  • Each student presents a 10-minute research proposal or literature review on a chosen topic
  • Peer and instructor feedback on content, delivery, and presentation style
  • Student Presentations: Round 1

Week (5) [U 20 Oct.]  Proposal Presentation / Q&A discussions : course plan  + modeling SR tools  
10-15 mins each (S1:S7}

Week (6) [U  27 Oct. ] Preparation / feedbacks modifications
 
  • Advanced Communication Skills Workshop
  • Strategies for engaging non-specialist audiences
  • Crafting impactful abstracts and effective poster presentations

 

  • Student Presentations: Round 2

Week (7) [U 3 Nov ]  Seminar 1 (S1, S2, S3, S4) – on campus  {20%}

Week(8): [U Nov 10]  Seminar 1 (S5, S6, S7, S8) – on campus  {20%}

Week(9): [U Nov  17 ]

  • Guest Speaker: Current Trends in Research
  • Invited talk by a senior researcher or industry expert
  • Interactive Q&A session
  • Student Presentations: Round 3

 Week(10): [ U Nov 24 ]   Seminar 2 (S1: S4) – on campus  (20%)

Week(10): [ U 1 dec]  Seminar 2 (S5: S8) – on campus  (20%)

Week(11): [ U 8 dec]   Preparation  / Feedback

 

Student Presentations: Round 4

 Week (12): [U Dec 15]  Final Seminar  (30%)

Week (13): [U Dec 22]  Final Seminar (30%)

 

Presentation (seminar 1+2 improvement version) (30%)

 

  • Final Survey paper  submission
  •  “Final research (Thesis) Proposal- UOB formal” 
  • Final student presentations, incorporating feedback from earlier sessions
  • Peer review and course reflection

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Prof. Mangoud Seminars Evaluation form : (EF)

Notes:

  • An essential component of the course is to understand your core research literature and presenting this in a paper and seminar. 
  • The paper submitted at the end of this course is an open-ended research paper, done by individuals.
  • The paper requires a proposal, a checkpoint status report, a presentation, and a final report. 
  • The topics Should be on of the selected topics Engineering Related to your thesis with an approved by Prof. Mangoud in advance . 
  • Should not give a presentation similar to one you have delivered in another class. 
  • To help students improve as speakers, each student will receive feedback from their peer students and the instructor.