GRADUATE

Ph.D. Program in
Integrated Chemical
Engineering International Program

Ph.D. Program in Integrated Chemical Engineering (International Program)

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Integrated Chemical Engineering (International Program) is an engineering program that aims to produce doctorates who have skills and knowledge both in chemical engineering and integration with other fields such as energy engineering, food and pharmaceutical engineering, biological process engineering, safety and environmental engineering, etc., in order to create and develop research on the basis of morality, ethics, and international academic and professional standards. The curriculum focuses on the research collaboration with the private sectors in order to produce the research that is consistent with the actual industrial problems and able to initiate the industrial-based research and innovation in integrated chemical engineering. According to our strong collaborations with industrial, the students are able to gain real working experiences.

Distinctive features of the program

  • With 2 years of working experience in related fields, coursework is not required
  • Produce excellent chemical engineers with creative and innovative mindsets
  • Research focus on Energy and Biorefineries, Advanced Materials Engineering, Food
    and Pharmaceutical Engineering, AI, Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Able to do a Double–Degree Program with OSAKA University
  • Strong collaboration with the industry sectors

General Information

 

1.1 Curriculum Name

หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมเคมีบูรณาการ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)

English Doctor of Philosophy Program in Integrated Chemical Engineering (International Program)

 

1.2 Name of Degree (Major)

Full Title Thai: ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิศวกรรมเคมีบูรณาการ)

Abbreviation Thai: ปร.ด. (วิศวกรรมเคมีบูรณาการ)

Full Title English: Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated Chemical Engineering)

Abbreviation English: Ph.D. (Integrated Chemical Engineering)

Program Framework

 

1. Program Philosophy

The program aims to produce graduates with necessary skills and knowledge by focusing on learners’ achievements via a learning-centered approach. Graduates are equipped with personal development skills to advance their knowledge, develop novel capabilities, and be able to integrate chemical engineering knowledge with other fields such as energy engineering, food and pharmaceutical engineering, biological process engineering, and safety and environmental engineering on the basis of morality, ethics, and international academic and professional standards. The curriculum also emphasizes research collaboration with the private sector to generate research based on real-world industrial problems.

 

2. Objectives of the Program

By the end of the study, the Ph.D. students will have the qualifications according to the Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education as follows:

  1. Possess knowledge of advanced studies and research in chemical engineering in order to integrate the chemical knowledge with the knowledge in other related fields
  2. Be able to create research, analyze, synthesize, and plan to systematically solve research problems, develop academic and professional research results, and pioneer new knowledge in chemical engineering
  3. Possess morals and ethics, and behave in accordance with academic and professional ethics
  4. Be able to work cooperatively as a team with others from various fields, take responsibility for the assigned work, possess mathematical analytical thinking skills, communication skills, and information technology skills

3. Expected program learning outcomes (PLOs)

  1. Apply and create advanced knowledge in integrated chemical engineering to serve the industrial needs and promote a sustainable society
  2. Create and develop modern experimental designs in chemical engineering and related fields by using advanced research techniques
  3. Demonstrate academic integrity and professional ethics 7
  4. Work collaboratively with peers, take responsibility for assigned work and society, and be able to apply advanced digital technology and effective communication to develop professional competency

Curriculum

1. Curriculum

List

Plan 1.1

For students with a Master’s Degree

Plan 2.1

For students with a Master’s Degree

Plan 2.2

For students with a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Courses – 6 12
Elective Courses at least – Not less than 6 Not less than 12
Dissertation 48 36 48
Total, not less than 48 48 72

*Prerequisite courses are for students who have completed the degree in non-chemical engineering fields.

 

2. Prerequisite courses

Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering

Transport Processes

Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

 

3. Required courses

Plan 2.1 For student with Master’s Degree

  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Computational Techniques in Integrated Chemical Engineering
  • Dissertation Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering
  • Dissertation Individual Study

Plan 2.2 For student with Bachelor’s Degree

  • Advanced Integrative Transport Phenomena and Kinetics
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Computational Techniques in Integrated Chemical Engineering
  • Dissertation Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering
  • Dissertation Individual Study
  • Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics and Green Technology

4. Elective courses

Plan 2.1 For students with a Master’s Degree

  • Industrial Catalytic Processes
  • Modeling of Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Biopolymer and Nanomaterial
  • Applied Chemical and Biological Sensor
  • Renewable Energy Technology
  • Integrated Environmental Technologies
  • Advanced Food and Biochemical Engineering
  • Biomass Processing Technology and Biorefinery System
  • Advanced Food Plant Design and Layout
  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Technologies
  • Advanced Packaging Food and Pharmaceutical Technologies
  • Current Topics in Advanced Chemical Engineering
  • Micro/Nano engineering: Tools in life-science research and industries
  • Basic Molecular and Cell Biology for Engineers

Plan 2.2 For students with a Bachelor’s Degree

  • Operational Excellence in Chemical Industry
  • Advanced Treatment Technologies for Water, Wastewater and Reuse
  • Drug Delivery and Development
  • Product Development and Cosmetic Formulations
  • Separation Processes in Chemical Engineering
  • Sensors Technology
  • Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering
  • Numerical Computations in Food Process Engineering
  • Food and Pharmaceutical Processes Technology
  • Food Properties and Quality Assessment
  • Non-Thermal Process Engineering
  • Bioprocess Optimization
  • Industrial Catalytic Processes
  • Project Management for Engineers
  • Pharmaceutical Facilities, Equipment and Process Design
  • Optimization Theory in Chemical Processes
  • Modeling of Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Biopolymer and Nanomaterial
  • Applied Chemical and Biological Sensor
  • Renewable Energy Technology
  • Integrated Environmental Technologies
  • Advanced Food and Biochemical Engineering
  • Biomass Processing Technology and Biorefinery System
  • Advanced Food Plant Design and Layout
  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Technologies
  • Advanced Packaging Food and Pharmaceutical Technologies
  • Current Topics in Advanced Chemical Engineering
  • Micro/Nano engineering: Tools in life-science research and industries
  • Basic Molecular and Cell Biology for Engineers

 

Study plan

Plan 1.1 For students with a Master’s Degree

Summer
Prerequisite courses (Not more than 6 credits)
Year Semester 1 Semester 2
1

EGCH 898 Dissertation Qualifying Examination                 6(0-18-0)

Total 6 Credits

EGCH 898 Dissertation                                                                       6(0-18-0)

Total 9 Credits
2

EGCH 898 Dissertation                                                              9(0-27-0)

Total 9 Credits

EGCH 898 Dissertation                                                                       9(0-27-0)

Total 9 Credits
3

EGCH 898 Dissertation                                                              9(0-27-0)

Total 9 Credits

EGCH 898 Dissertation                                                                        9(0-27-0)

Total 9 Credits

 

Plan 2.1 For students with a Master’s Degree

Summer
Prerequisite courses (Not more than 6 credits)
Year Semester 1 Semester 2
1 EGCH 706  Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis and Computationnal Techniques in Integrated Chemical Engineering  3(3-0-6)

Qualifying Examination

EGCH 699 Dissertation

 

3(0-9-0)
EGCH 707 Dissertation Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering 1(1-0-2)
EGCH 708 Dissertation Individual Study 2(0-0-6)
Elective Courses 3 Credits Elective Courses 3 Credits
Total 9 Credits Total 9 Credits
2 EGCH 699 Dissertation 6(0-18-0) EGCH 699 Dissertation 9(0-27-0)
Total 6 Credits Total 9 Credits
3 EGCH 699 Dissertation 9(0-27-6) EGCH 699 Dissertation 9(0-27-0)
Total 9 Credits Total 9 Credits

 

Plan 2.2 For student with Bachelor’s Degree

Summer
Prerequisite courses (Not more than 6 credits)
Year Semester 1 Semester 1
1 EGCH 707 Dissertation Seminar Dissertation Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering 1(1-0-2) EGCH 705 Advanced Integrative Transport Phenomena and Kinetics 3(3-0-6)
EGCH 708 Dissertation Individual Study 2(0-0-6) EGCH 706 Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Computational Techniques in Integrated Chemical Engineering 3(3-0-6)
EGCH 709 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics and Green Technology 3(3-0-6)
Elective Courses 6 Credits Elective Courses 6 Credits
Total 12 Credits Total 12 Credits
2 EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0) EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0)
Total 8 Credits Total 8 Credits
3 EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0) EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0)
Total 8 Credits Total 8 Credits
4 EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0) EGCH 799 Dissertation 8(0-24-0)
Total 8 Credits Total 8 Credits

Research

The program offers research opportunities in the following broad areas:

  • Renewable Energy, Biofuels, and Biorefinery Engineering
  • Catalysis, Reaction Engineering, and CO₂ Utilization
  • Bioresource Conversion and Biomass Valorization
  • Advanced and Sustainable Materials (Polymers, Nanomaterials, and Biomaterials)
  • Food, Pharmaceutical, and Drug Delivery Engineering
  • Process Systems Engineering, Simulation, Optimization, and Control
  • Fermentation Technology and Biochemical Processes

Admission

1. Qualifications of Prospective Students

Plan 1 Research only

Plan 1.1 For students with Master’s Degree

  1. Holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent in chemical engineering or other engineering or science in related fields
  2. Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
  3. Having at least one published paper in qualified international journals, or at least two years of work experience with a skill in chemical engineering
  4. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  5. Other requirements shall follow those that are specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  6. Qualifications different from (2), (4) and (5) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

 

Plan 2 Coursework and research

Plan 2.1 For students with Master’s Degree

  1. Holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent in chemical engineering or other engineering or science in related fields
  2. Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
  3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  4. Other requirements shall follow those that are specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  5. Qualifications different from (2), (3) and (4) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering or other engineering or science in related fields
  2. Having a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50.
  3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  4. Other requirements shall follow those that are specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  5. Qualifications different from (2), (3), and (4) may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

 

2. Apply Now

Submit your application through the official graduate admission system.

https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/

Program Director

Prof.Dr. Mali Hunsom
E-mail: mali.hun@mahidol.edu