EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN

RESEARCH HIGHER DEGREE CANDIDATURE

For Potential Research Higher Degree Applicants (PhD
& MPhil)
CRICOS Provide Number 00025B

Potential applicants to research higher degree

programs at The University of Queensland (UQ)
complete this form before applying for admission. On
the basis of this Expression of Interest you may be
invited to submit an Application for Admission &
Scholarship form.

Agent Details
Agent Name
UQ ID
Email Address

1. Personal Details
Title Mr.
Citizenship

Family Name Singh

Given Names Amardeep

Domestic (Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident)

yes International - please specify country of

Indian

citizenship

Have you previously applied for a

program at UQ?

No

UQ Student Number

2. Contact Details
Please give contact details that are valid for at least one month after submission of this form.
Email Address

Telephone 09779026704

amardeep15889@gmail.com

3. Proposed Enrolment
UQ offers two research higher degree programs. Selection for admission to these programs is based on the
criteria set out in the UQ policy for Research Higher Degree Candidature Selection. Please tick the appropriate
box.
Program

yes

PhD

MPhil

Candidates enrolled in research higher degree programs at UQ are located in approved Schools and Institutes.
In which School/Institute do you wish to undertake your research?
School/Institute

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

Commencement in a research higher degree program is fixed to a specific period within the research quarter.
Further details can be found here. In order for your School/Institute and potential advisors to identify whether
it is possible to provide appropriate resources for you at the time you wish to undertake your research higher
degree we require details of your proposed commencement:
Commencing

April

2016

Month

Year

as a

Yes

Full-Time
candi
date

Part-Time candidate

Please note that Part-time candidature may not be possible in all research fields, or for international
candidates studying on a student visa.

4. Research Interests
UQ research higher degrees can be completed in any field of research where sufficient expertise and
resources are available to carry out research. Read about UQs research strengths and search for potential
advisors at UQ Researchers or UQ Experts.
In order to match your research interests with potential advisors please briefly outline your proposed research
project or research interests (100 word maximum). The information you provide will be the starting-point for
discussions with potential advisors and your proposed enrolling School/Institute.

CRICOS Provider number:

UQ 00025B

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Research will be focused on the combined effect of three technologies: Big Data, cloud computing and IoT. Big Data and IoT
architectures will be proposed which will cover all important aspects of these technologies such as energy efficiency, resource
provisioning, global addressing and security. Moreover, different applications will be developed for disaster management, agriculture,
medical and industrial domains. Disaster management applications will help the country to prevent or minimize the loss due to disasters.
In addition, smart agriculture will help farmers as well as government agencies to manage agriculture domain of country more
effectively. Similar is the case with medical and industrial applications.

Please indicate whether you would consider an

alternative research project in a similar discipline?

Yes

Yes

No

Please identify any UQ academics with whom you wish to discuss your research interests.
(Insert additional rows into the table if necessary.)
Title and Name

School or Institute and E-Mail Address

5. Academic Qualifications and Research Training Experience

Selection for admission to research higher degree programs at UQ requires that applicants have sufficient
previous research training experience to satisfy the basis of admission.
Please list qualifications attained for all previous tertiary studies. Insert additional rows into the table as
required.
Duration
(give expected completion date if
incomplete)

From

From

01/08/201
1

01/08/200
6

Degree
(eg. Master of Engineering)

to

01/06/2013

Master of Technology

to

25/06/2010

Bachelor of Technology

Institution GPA/Grad % of
(e.g.
e
degree
University of (e.g GPA complete
Queensland, 6.59/7.00 d by
Australia)
)
research
Guru Nanak 8.34/10
50% Awarde
Dev
d
University,
Amritsar
Guru Nanak
3/4
Awarde
Dev
d
Engineering
College,Ludhia
na

Are you requesting a transfer from an incomplete program at

another university?
If yes, please give reasons for transfer:

Yes

Status

ye Incomple
s te

ye Incomple
s te

No

List all previous relevant research experience/employment. Insert additional rows into the table as required.
Position

Duties

Employer/Institution

Assistant
Professor
Assistant
Professor

Teaching

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Duration

from 17 / july /
2014
Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran from 01/June/2013

Teaching

to

Still Working

to 01/July/2014

List your 10 most recent (or all) publications.

Year

Title

Journal Reference

List any professional qualifications and memberships, presentations or performances, awards and prizes, or
additional relevant information
Year

Qualification/ Membership/ Presentation/

Performance /Award /Prize

Name and Location of Institution

6. English Language Proficiency

Proficiency in the English language is a requirement for admission at UQ.
Is English your first language?
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Yes please move to section 7

No please complete below

Tick the appropriate box to indicate any English test you have completed within the last two years:

Academic IELTS
TOEFL

Please note that test results are valid for two years from the date of the test, and must be still
be valid in the month you commence your program.
If you have not completed an appropriate English test within the past two years, please review
the UQ policy on English Language Proficiency admission requirements and answer the relevant
questions below.

Please specify if you have completed two years of tertiary study within the past five years at an accredited
university where English is the primary language of instruction and assessment for that study (specify
name of institution, dates of study and attach documentary evidence).

Applicants whose first language is not English may fulfill the University's English language proficiency
requirements by demonstrating that they have either:
resided for 10 years or more in a country where English is the principal language, or
worked for a sustained period in an English speaking professional environment.
If applicable, please provide information below (please attach evidence to support this information)

7. Scholarship Support
The University may award a living allowance and /or tuition fee scholarship to a research higher degree
candidate. Note that scholarship numbers are limited and only available for candidates with a highly
competitive track record. Information on major research higher degree scholarship schemes can be found on
the UQ Graduate School website.
Tick all boxes that apply:

I have applied for or been awarded a living allowance scholarship from another organisation to
undertake RHD studies at UQ
I have applied for or been awarded a tuition fee scholarship from another organisation to
undertake RHD studies at UQ
I wish to be considered for a living allowance scholarship
I wish to be considered for a tuition fee scholarship
I am self-funded and do not require any scholarship support

Please list all scholarships applied for or awarded below. Insert additional rows into the table as required.
Name of
scholarship

Sponsor/organisatio
n

Value per
annum
(Australian $)

Duration in
total

Purpose(s)
(eg. tuition
fees, living
expenses)

Status
(eg. applied,
awarded,
expired)

8. Why do you want to do research at UQ?

There are many reasons to choose UQ as the university for your research higher degree. Please outline the
main reasons why you have selected to contact UQ (100 word maximum).

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The institute website revealed a very strong and internationally recognized faculty involved in extensive
research in the area of advanced computing. I think it would be a good chance to receive high-level of
knowledge under guidance of strong scientists and excellent teachers with the help of first-class equipment
presented at your esteemed institute. If I get a chance, at first I will continue building a firm knowledge
foundation and later enjoy my pleasure in some high-quality research works. I bring along a strong grasp of
fundamentals in Computer Science, an aptitude for teaching and team work, a zest for challenges and an
enthusiastic desire to learn all I can. I would like to take with me, in addition to knowledge of Computer
Science, a network of strong and lasting relationships with my teachers and fellow-students. I understand
that it will require an outstanding performance after admission. I am absolutely sure I will justify your
hopes. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Statement by Proposer
I HAVE

Answered all questions on this form truthfully

I AGREE TO
Notify the School or Institute and the Graduate School of any change to the information I have given in
this expression of interest
Permit the University to access my academic results from other institutions when assessing this
expression of interest.
I UNDERSTAND THAT
The University may vary or cancel any decision it makes if the information I have given is incorrect or
incomplete
The University is not responsible for the loss of any documents submitted
Submission of this form does not guarantee acceptance to a research higher degree program

Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code (Commonwealth of
Australia)
Title and Name

Signature

Mr. Amardeep Singh

Date
31-12-2015

Privacy Statement
The information on this form is collected for the purpose of assessing your Expression of Interest for
Research Higher Degree study. Information on this form may be disclosed to relevant bodies for the
assessment or verification of the claims made in this application. Otherwise the information you provide
will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent, unless disclosure is authorised or required by
law. For further information please consult the UQ Privacy Management Policy.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ENDS HERE

Please either:
email an electronic copy of this form to the School/Institute Administrative Officer which best matches
your area of research interest.
print out this form and mail the hard copy of the document to the School/Institute Administrative
Officer which best matches your area of research interest.

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