Introduction

Title of program

Thai           หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิทยาการและวิศวกรรมพอลิเมอร์ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)

English     Doctor of Philosophy Program in Polymer Science and Engineering (International Program)

Title of degree

Full title in Thai       ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิทยาการและวิศวกรรมพอลิเมอร์)

Full title in English  Doctor of Philosophy (Polymer Science and Engineering)

Abbreviated title in Thai         ปร.ด. (วิทยาการและวิศวกรรมพอลิเมอร์)

Abbreviated title in English    Ph.D. (Polymer Science and Engineering)

Philosophy, significance and objectives of the program

• Philosophy

The philosophy of the program has been revised to meet the AUN-QA criteria and use the philosophy of Silpakorn University as a guideline to create the philosophy of the program. As the philosophy of Silpakorn University is to provide education to learners to gain academic achievement, using the outcome-based education. The graduates will have leadership skill, combining science and art with creativity to create value for society, therefore, the program focuses on developing researchers and academics with competence and insight into high-level knowledge and innovation in Polymer Science and Engineering field.

• Significance

The program aims to produce Ph.D. graduates in Polymer Science and Engineering with knowledge and competence in theory and practical skills as well as expertises in conducting researches in Polymer Science and Engineering. The Ph.D. students will emphasize on a research methodology to enable independent student towards pursuit of new knowledge and the practice of research skills through thesis work experience in Polymer Science and Engineering field, contributing the industrial development in Thailand. Ph.D. graduates of the program have the ability to think creatively to generate new knowledge for academic advancement and integrate various sciences subjects for use in the education and industry sectors.

The strength of the program is many qualified academic members and staffs who have knowledge and expertise in research in a variety of related polymer, including nano-structured polymers and nano-composites, polymer processing (including micro- and nano-fabrication), polymer synthesis and characterization, natural polymers and rubber, biomedical applications of polymers, functional polymers and systems, modeling and simulation of polymer processes and technology, polymer recycling and sustainability, as well as polymers in energy, which are important to the development of  the petrochemical and polymer industries in order to enable Thailand to be competitive at the ASEAN level and international level. Therefore, Ph.D. students in the program can choose research topics according to their interests and academic backgrounds with the faculty members of the department who are specializing in consulting in research work. The students may also cooperate with industry to develop new knowledge and solve problems arising from industrial production processes as well as conducting research work by providing opportunity to the students about research work or training in universities or research agencies abroad.

• Objectives
  • To produce Ph.D. graduates with the ability to determine the causes of problems and methods of solving problems in Polymer Science and Engineering field.
  •  To produce Ph.D. graduates who can produce qualified research and lead to contribute to the fundamental knowledge or new knowledge in Polymer Science and Engineering field for the benefits of the country’s development.
  • To produce Ph.D. graduates with research skills by focusing on students to be creative and be able to decide to work on their own to develop research methodology by themselves.
  • To produce Ph.D. graduates with management skills, life-long learning, and an awareness of the value of arts and culture as well as natural resources.

Program learning outcomes

• PLO1   Explain the theoretical knowledge, principles and in-depth concepts which is basic in Polymer Science and Engineering field.
• PLO2   Apply research results and theories to design research methodology to solve problems in Polymer Science and Engineering field.
• PLO3   Distinguish prior knowledge to provide a conclusion that expands the existing knowledge which is relevant significantly to Polymer Science and Engineering field.
• PLO4   Assess theoretical and practical problems related to Polymer Science and Engineering field.
• PLO5   Develop knowledge and innovation in Polymer Science and Engineering field by creative thinking.
• PLO6  Demonstrate based on the researcher’s ethics.
• PLO7   Create effective interactions with others by presenting the knowledge gained from studying in the courses through various academic media.
• PLO8 Demonstrate leadership skills appropriately according to the occasion and demonstrated situation in the courses.
• PLO9 Choose methods to evaluate and decide value of arts and culture as well as natural resources to society participatively.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering focuses on producing Ph.D. graduates in Polymer Science and Engineering who have knowledge both in theory and practical skills as well being able to conduct research in Polymer Science and Engineering using a research methodology which encourages students to search for new knowledge independently and to practice laboratory skills by writing a research thesis in Polymer Science and Engineering which aims to improve industrial development in Thailand. Ph.D. graduates of the program are able to think creatively in order to create new knowledge to advance the field of study and integrate various subject fields for academic and industrial sectors.

Committees

Assist. Prof. Dr.Bussarin Ksapabutr
Assist. Prof. Dr.Pajaera Patanathabutr
Assist. Prof. Dr.Nattawut Chaiyut

Documents

Short Communication (PDF)
PhD (Inter.) : 2007 / 2013 / 2018 / 2023
Full Description (PDF) :
PhD (Inter.) : 2007 / 2013 / 2018 / 2023

Graduation Request

1. Thesis Topic Examination
2. Thesis Topic Approval and Advisor Designation
3. Thesis Examination for Graduation

Rewards & Awards

Activities