COVER STORY • 封面專題 21 2025 UMAGAZINE 31 • 澳大新語 To keep pace with technological advancements, UM launched a master’s degree programme in robotics and autonomous systems in the 2023/2024 academic year. The programme covers cutting-edge fields such as mobile robotics, sensor technology, and artificial intelligence. A related bachelor’s degree programme is also under development, aiming to systematically cultivate related professionals for the electromechanical engineering field. Building Diverse Practice Platforms UM currently has 17 electromechanical engineering laboratories, including an intelligent unmanned systems laboratory, an automotive engineering laboratory, a robotics laboratory, and a solar energy laboratory. Prof Kwok explains, ‘The laboratories are essential facilities that support academic research. They also serve as platforms for students to practice and develop diverse skills.’ UM alumna Wong Po Kee began her academic journey at UM as an undergraduate and went on to earn a master’s degree and a PhD in electromechanical engineering. She is now working as an officer for laboratory and administrative affairs at UM, where she is responsible for laboratory management. Reflecting on her studies at the university, Wong credits group projects, presentations, experiments and visits with significantly improving her academic communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all of which are essential skills for her current role. She also gained valuable hands-on experience through internships in Malta and Macao, where she worked on system design, production processes, facility maintenance, 黃寶琪 Wong Po Kee focuses on mechanical design, combining knowledge of mechanics, thermo-fluid engineering, materials, and manufacturing with mechatronics and control. Given the wide scope of the field, UM’s electromechanical engineering education is divided into four core areas: robotics and intelligent systems, advanced materials and manufacturing, thermo-fluid engineering, and building services. ‘Electromechanical engineering encompasses the essential systems of buildings which include HAVC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), fire protection, water supply and drainage, and electrical systems,’ explains Prof Kwok Chi Tat, head of the Department of Electromechanical Engineering. Undergraduate students are encouraged to explore all four areas to develop a broad skill set. The master’s programme in electromechanical engineering focuses on specialised topics such as robotics and control, advanced materials and manufacturing, advanced thermo-fluid engineering, energy, and automotive engineering. Students can choose between a project report or an internship to fulfil their graduation requirement, reflecting the programme’s commitment to connecting theoretical knowledge with practical experience. At the PhD level, the emphasis shifts to research innovation in electromechanical engineering. Students have opportunities to collaborate with industry partners to enhance the practical value of their research. ‘The bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programmes are closely connected, allowing students to progressively develop their applied professional skills at each stage,’ says Prof Kwok. 學生於機器人實驗室鍛鍊動手能力 Students practice hands-on skills in the robotics laboratory
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