GRADUATE
Master of Engineering
Program in Integrated
Chemical Engineering
International
Master of Engineering Program in Integrated Chemical Engineering (International)
Master of Engineering Program in Integrated Chemical Engineering (International Program) offers the students great opportunities to explore in a wide range of innovative areas. Our multidisciplinary program enjoys various research opportunities in collaboration with excellent organizations both inside and outside Mahidol University to gain advanced research facilities and resources. Our multidisciplinary program is opening to all applicants with Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, other fields of engineering and science that are well familiar with key concepts of chemistry.
Program Philosophy
The program aims to produce the graduate students with knowledge and competence in integrated chemical engineering. The graduate students are able to work as engineers, researchers and scholars. In addition, the graduate students are able to create research and innovation by applying the knowledge in integrated chemical engineering together with other disciplines based on morality, ethics, academic and professional standards. The educational philosophy of the program is designed based on the educational philosophy of Mahidol University as follows: (i) outcome-based education, (ii) learning-centered approach and (iii) life-long learning skill.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum structure is set in compliance with Announcement of Ministry of Education on the subject of Criteria and Standards of Graduate Studies B.E. 2558. The curriculum structure of Master’s Degree (Plan A.2) is as follows:
| Prerequisite course: | no credit |
| Required courses: | 14 credits |
| Elective courses: | no less than 12 credits |
| Thesis: | 12 credits |
| Total credit required: | no less than 38 credits |
Link for program structure and courses syllabi: https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?p=curriculum&id=3806M02G
Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
Expected Learning Outcomes (Revised Program 2018)
- Apply advanced knowledge in chemical, food and pharmaceutical engineering to solve related problems.
- Apply research techniques to design experiments in chemical engineering and related fields.
- Demonstrate morals, ethics, professional ethics, and social responsibility.
- Work efficiently as a team, understand the team roles, and communicate effectively with audiences.
- Possess life-long learning skills and develop professional knowledge for continuous improvement.
Expected Learning Outcomes (Revised Program 2022)
- Apply and integrate advanced knowledge for chemical, food and pharmaceutical engineering to solve the industrial problems.
- Apply advanced research techniques to design the experimental study related to the chemical, food and pharmaceutical engineering.
- Demonstrate morals, ethics and social responsibility according to the academic and professional standard.
- Work efficiently as a team and communicate effectively with international audiences.
- Apply modern information technology for the development of professional knowledge and possess life-long learning skills for continuous improvement.
Program Structure and Specification
Revised Program 2018
| Summer | ||||
| EGCH 501 Transport Processes | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 502 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 503 Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 504 Food Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 505 Industrial Microbiology | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 508 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| (Not more than 2 courses) | ||||
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester2 | ||
| 1 | EGCH 601 Computational Techniques In Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | EGCH 514 Advanced Transport Process Technology | 3(3-0-6) |
| EGCH 513 Corporate Social Responsibility For Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | EGCH 602 Statistical Process And Experimental Design | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 758 Seminar Integrated Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | EGCH 696 Study Trips In Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 credits | Elective Courses | 6 credits | |
| Total | 13 credits | Total | 13 credits | |
| 2 | EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | Total | 6 credits | |
Revised Program 2022
| Summer | ||||
| EGCH 501 Transport Processes | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 502 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 503 Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 504 Food Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 505 Industrial Microbiology | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| EGCH 508 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-6) | |||
| (Not more than 2 courses) | ||||
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester2 | ||
| 1 | EGCH 616 Advanced Computational Techniques and Optimization in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | EGCH 618 Advanced Transport, Kinetics and Energy Technology | 3(3-0-6) |
| EGCH 617 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Green Technology | 3(3-0-6) | EGCH 619 Design of Experiments and Unit Operations for Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Applications | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 758 Seminar Integrated Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | EGCH 696 Study Trips In Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 credits | Elective Courses | 6 credits | |
| Total | 13 credits | Total | 13 credits | |
| 2 | EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) |
| Total | 6 credits | Total | 6 credits | |
Study Plan
Revised Program 2018
| Year |
Before the beginning of the 1st semester Prerequisite courses (Not more than 2 courses) |
|
| EGCH 501 Transport Processes | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 502 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 503 Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 504 Food Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 505 Industrial Microbiology | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 508 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-6) | |
| Non-Credits | ||
| 1 | Semester 1 | |
| EGCH 513 Corporate Social Responsibility in Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 601 Computational Techniques in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 758 Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 Credits | |
| Total 13 Credits | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| EGCH 514 Advanced Transport Process Technology | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 602 Statistical Process and Experimental Design | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 696 Study Trips in Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 Credits | |
| Total 13 Credits | ||
| 2 | Semester 1 | |
| EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | |
| Total 6 Credits | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | |
| Total 6 Credits | ||
Revised Program 2022
| Year |
Before the beginning of the 1st semester Prerequisite courses (Not more than 2 courses) |
|
| EGCH 501 Transport Processes | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 502 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 503 Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 504 Food Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 505 Industrial Microbiology | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 508 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-6) | |
| Non-Credits | ||
| 1 | Semester 1 | |
| EGCH 616 Advanced Computational Techniques and Optimization in Chemical Engineering | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 617 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Green Technology | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 758 Seminar in Integrated Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 Credits | |
| Total 13 Credits | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| EGCH 618 Advanced Transport, Kinetics and Energy Technology | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 619 Design of Experiments and Unit Operations for Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Applications | 3(3-0-6) | |
| EGCH 696 Study Trips in Chemical Engineering | 1(1-0-2) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 Credits | |
| Total 13 Credits | ||
| 2 | Semester 1 | |
| EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | |
| Total 6 Credits | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| EGCH 698 Thesis | 6(0-18-0) | |
| Total 6 Credits | ||
Scholarships
- 2021 Mahidol Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
- Graduate Loan
- Financial Support for Tuition Fee for Students Affected by the Newly Emerging of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Thailand
- Graduate Student Disability Scholarship Program Academic Year B.E. 2564
- Scholarship project for Graduate-student Assistants of Disadvantaged Graduate Students Academic Year B.E. 2564
- Grant to Support Graduate Students in Academic Presentations in Thailand
- Scholarship to Promote Master and Doctoral Students’ Competency For International
- RA: Research Assistantships
- Partial Funding for Graduate Student Thesis
- Distinguished Thesis Awards
- Dean’s List
- Innovative Thesis Award
For more information https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/?p=scholarship
FB (link)
- https://www.facebook.com/ChemicalEngineeringMahidolUniversity
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394609087510404
MU Graduates
Four characteristics desired for MU graduates and personnel as follows:
- T-shaped (having knowledge in breadth and depth)
- globally talented
- socially contributing
- entrepreneurially minded.
Graduate Student (Brief Personal Information)
Mr. Bordin Wanichodom
Product Analyst, PTT Energy Solutions Public Company Limited
Miss Supitcha Sri-indrangkura
Applications Engineer, CAD-IT Consultants (Asia) Pte Limited
Research Field and Collaboration
Research Fields
- Industrial Modeling and Simulation
- Food and Bioprocess Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Renewable Energy Advanced Materials
Collaborations
- Industrial Companies
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited - Government Organizations
Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC).
Thesis Research Topics of Students
- Industrial application of high electric field pulses for coconut milk extraction
- Robust optimal fuzzy logic control for energy optimization in chemical processes
- Computational fluid dynamics modeling of fluidized bed reactors for propylene polymerization
- Modeling and simulation of gas-phase polymerization process for linear low density polyethylene production
- Computational fluid dynamics modeling of fluid flow and mixing in autoclave polymerization reactor for low-density polyethylene production
- Supplement drink potentials and bioactive compounds of defatted rice bran using solid-state fermentation with a mixed culture of fungi
- Cosmeceutical potentials of fermented defatted riceberry bran with mixed culture of fungi
- Rice bran stabilization and enhancement of bioactive compounds using microwave extraction and fermentation
- A study of green technologies for utilization of mango waste from fruit processing industry
- A nutritional supplement prepared from fermented riceberry bran extracts using subcritical water extraction and microencapsulation
- Production of water hyacinth fertilizer using microwave-assisted extraction and microbial fermentation
- Preparation of hydrogel from pectin extraction of pomelo waste for delivery of chlorhexidine
- Development of microelectronic controller embedded with advanced model predictive control algorithm
- Economic model predictive control with application to autoclave polymerization reactor
Engineering Responsibility
As an important part of our society, our students have the opportunities to participate in various activities for engineering social responsibility (ESR) that creates the students soft skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork.
Contact Information
Program Director/Coordinator
- Asst.Prof.Dr.Pornchai Bumroongsri
E-mail: pornchai.bum@mahidol.ac.th
Phone: +6687 933 2403