This book provides a hands-on guide towards conducting state-of-the-art engineering research and gaining a patent. It lists pragmatic, step-by-step instructions that cover every stage in engineering research and patent gaining, from choosing a topic to the presentation of research outcomes or patent application. The topics include the introduction and basic concepts of engineering research; research problem and questions; use of libraries, literature search and review; developing a research plan; research data collection methods, analysis and interpretation; project report writing and presentations; and inventions and patents. This book is ideal for engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students and/or first-time or novice researchers and academics intending to launch their research studies and careers.
Inhoudsopgave
1. Introduction and basic concepts of engineering research.- 2. Research problem and questions.- 3. Use of libraries, literature search and review.- 4. Developing a research plan.- 5. Project report writing and presentations.
Over de auteur
Habeeb Adewale Ajimotokan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include catalysis for energy and bioproducts; renewable energy and systems; heat recovery-to-power systems; material energy efficiency and sustainability; process simulation and optimisation; engineering education; and Nigerian content development.
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