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Chemistry
Faculty of Science |
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Department Head :
Asst.Prof.Burin Limchawfar
E-mail
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The Department of Chemistry offers a variety of programs, i.e.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry
and in Chemistry for Teachers, and a Doctoral Degree in Polymer Science
and Technology (international program). In addition, the department has
sought close links in academic cooperation with worldwide universities
and industries to support students who study in the twinning degree
program and the industrial cooperative learning program.
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Bachelor's Degree of Science in
Chemistry
This undergraduate program
provides a profound knowledge in pure chemistry and applied chemistry as
well as engineering courses. Students can also choose minor courses in
different fields such as industrial cooperative learning, environmental
science, polymer science, chemical engineering, medicinal chemistry and
natural products or production engineering. Students have to complete
requirements of at least 141 credits for graduation.
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General Education |
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40 |
credits |
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Social Science and Humanities |
13 |
credits |
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English Language |
9 |
credits |
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Basic Science and Mathematics
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18 |
credits |
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Field of Specialization |
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95 |
credits |
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Core Courses |
25 |
credits |
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- Science and Mathematics |
17 |
credits |
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- Basic Engineering |
8 |
credits |
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Major Courses/Industrial Training
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55 |
credits |
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Minor/Industrial Cooperative
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15 |
credits |
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The compulsory courses for students in Chemistry are listed as follows.
First year : Calculus I and II,
Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, Biology I, English,
Physical Education, and Computer Programming.
Second year : Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry I
and II, Chemical
Safety, Calculus III, Engineering Drawing, Fitting and Machine Tools,
Electro technology (Power), Differential Equations, Economics.
Third year : Organic Chemistry III,
Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis I and
II, Inorganic Chemistry I and II, Physical Chemistry I and II,
Statistics
for Sciences, Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds,
Biochemistry, and Industrial Training (200 hours in summer).
Fourth year : Quantum Chemistry, Physical Chemistry III,
Chemical Literature,
Seminar, and Independent Study.
Twinning Program
Students must complete the course requirement for the first 2 years at
KMUTT and spend the other 2 years in the same major at a leading
university in developed countries. Students will earn a bachelor's
degree from KMUTT and the participating university.
Industrial Cooperative Learning Program
This program provides students with a 4-month practical training and
learning opportunity, as well as problem solving-skills in an industrial
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Master's Degree of Science in
Industrial Chemistry
In 1993, the Department of Chemistry began
to admit students who had completed an undergraduate program in any
field of chemistry into the master degree program in industrial
chemistry specializing in polymer, petrochemical or environmental
technology at approximately 10-12 students a year, in response to the
country's policy concerning industrial development. The postgraduate
students in the industrial chemistry program must enroll for at least 43
credits of courses which are composed of 22 credits of core courses, 9
credits of courses in selected fields of specialization (polymer,
petrochemical or environmental technology) and 12 credits for the
thesis. |
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Master's Degree of Science in
Chemistry for Teachers |
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This program is designed to give a thorough
knowledge and understanding of both basic and applied chemistry for
students who have the first degree of chemistry studies or an equivalent
academic or professional qualification in related fields.The two-year,
full time program is composed of taught courses and a dissertation or
project. Students in this program are expected to undertake a program of
study leading to the accumulation of 36 credits in total, of which 6-12
will be attached to a dissertation. The 24-30 course units consist of
core courses and specialist options in many fields, e.g. organic
chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental
science, and polymer science. |
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Doctor of Philosophy Program of
Science in Polymer Science and Technology ( International Program )
The most important part of the Ph.D program
of science in polymer science and technology offered by the chemistry
department is the research experience with the enhancement of course
work including seminar (12 credits for compulsory and the other 6
credits for elective). Therefore, completion of a dissertation based on
original research (36 credits) is the most important requirement for the
Ph.D of Science in Polymer Science and Technology. This program is
applicable to those who graduated from chemistry, chemical engineering,
industrial chemistry, material technology, applied chemistry and
industrial engineering.
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Faculty Members
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Anawat |
Pinisakul |
D.Tech.Sc. |
(Environment
Toxicology, Technology and Management, AIT,Thailand) |
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Benchang |
Sangchakr |
Ph.D. |
(Physical Chemistry, National U. of
Ireland, Ireland) |
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Burin |
Limchawfar |
M.Sc. |
(Organic Chemistry, Mahidol U.,
Thailand) |
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Chinapong |
Kritayakornupong |
Dr.rer.nat. |
(Computational
Chemistry
University of Innsbruck, Austria) |
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Kanthip |
Ketkaew |
Ph.D. |
(Analytical
Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, U.S.A.) |
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Kanthip |
Ratanachartchuchai |
M.Sc. |
(Analytical Chemistry,
Chulalongkorn U., Thailand) |
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Kesra |
Vamasiri |
Ph.D. |
(Organic Chemistry, University
College, Cork, Ireland) |
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Kronvalai |
Panpae |
M.Sc. |
(Inorganic Chemistry, Chulalongkorn
U., Thailand) |
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Naraporn |
Hanvajanawong |
M.Sc. |
(Env. Tech. And Management, AIT,
Thailand) |
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Nisakorn |
Thongkorn |
Ph.D |
Environmental and
Analytical Chemistry, U of Bristol, U.K.) |
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Panyanee |
Prapong |
M.Sc. |
(Environmental Science,
Chulalongkorn U., Thailand) |
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Phannee |
Ratanachaisit |
M.Sc. |
(Biochemistry, Chiang Mai U.,
Thailand) |
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Ploenpit |
Boochathum |
Ph.D. |
(Eng. Polymer, Tokyo U. of Agri. &
Tech., Japan) |
Sumalee
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Tanikkul |
Ph.D. |
(Analytical Chemistry, PSU,
Thailand)
Ph.D. Candidate (Analytical Chemistry) |
Suppalak
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Angkaew |
M.Sc. |
(Polymer Science and Engineering,
Case Western Reserve U., U.S.A.) |
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Vanida |
Bhavakul |
Ph.D. |
(Organic Chemistry, Mahidol U.,
Thailand) |
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Wasna |
Jaturonrusmee |
Ph.D. |
(Organic Chemistry, U. of Tasmania,
Australia) |
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Winai |
Somboon |
Ph.D. |
(Environment Engineering, KMUTT) |
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Winyu |
Chitsamphandhvej |
M.Sc. |
(Analytical Chemistry,
Chulalongkorn U., Thailand) |
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Withawat |
Mingvanish |
Ph.D. |
(Polymer Science, U. of
Manchester,U.K.) |
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Wunpen |
Chonkaew |
M.Sc. |
(Polymer Science, PPC,
Chulalongkorn U., Thailand) |
Boonnak
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Sukhommek |
M.Sc. |
(Physical Chemistry, Chula U.,
Thailand)
Ph.D. Candidate (Polymer Chemistry) |
Choladda
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Srisuwannaket |
M.Sc. |
(Organic Chemistry, Chula U.,
Thailand)
Ph.D. Candidate (Organic Chemistry) |
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Research Areas
The faculty have been
working on various research disciplines including polymer sciences,
environmental technology and management, organic synthesis,
photocatalysis, ceramics, analytical chemistry, and medicinal and
natural products.
Polymer Science
and Technology
Research Directions:
1. Crystallization Characteristics and Properties of Polyisoprene
Rubbers
2. Preparation of Functional Natural Rubber Using In Situ Ozonolysis
Reaction of Latex
3. Functional Cross linking of Rubbers
4. Mechanical Properties of Polymer Blends with Natural Fibers
5. Modification of Polymers for Wastewater Treatment
6. Degradation of Polymers and Dyes
7. Association Properties of Block Copolymer
Head of Research Group:
Ploenpit Boochathum, D.Eng., Associate Professor
E-mail :
ploenpit.boo@kmutt.ac.th
Environmental
Technology and Management
Research Directions:
1. Wastewater Treatment Method for Refractory Substances
2. Defluoridation of Underground Water
3. Hazardous Waste Management for Refractory Substances
4. Nitrate and Phosphate Removal Techniques
Head of Research Group:
Naraporn Hanvajanawong, MS, Associate Professor
E-mail: naraporn.han@kmutt.ac.th
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Organic Synthesis and Medicinal
Chemistry
Research Directions:
To develop novel synthetic routes for various alkaloids which are
therapeutically important using organic synthesis, not only for
academic excellence but also for potential drug discovery and also
search for the novel drugs from the natural products.
Head of Research Group:
Vanida Bhavakul, PhD, Assistant Professor
E-mail:
vanida.bha@kmutt.ac.th
Computation Chemistry
Research Directions:
1. Investigations of structural and dynamical
properties of condensed-phase systems, using
classical and combined quantum
mechanical/molecular mechanical molecular
dynamics simulations (QM/MM-MD).
2. Theoretical study of structural properties of
Metal-organic frameworks (MOF).
3. Elucidation of biomolecular and functional
mechanisms at the atomic level, using molecular
dynamics simulations.
Head of Research Group:
Chinapong Kritayakornupong. Ph.D.
E-mail:
Chinapong.kri@kmutt.ac.th
Research Grants
Grant has been obtained from Thailand Research Fund (TRF).
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Research Consortium
To encourage cooperation between the university and industries,
KMUTT has established a consortium entitled "Industry-University
Cooperation Research Center of Environmental and Hazardous Waste
Management."
Research Grants
Grants have been obtained from national and international agencies
such as the Ministry of University Affairs, Thailand Research Fund (TRF),
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of
Public Health and the International Foundation for Science (IFS). |
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Contact Us |
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Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science,
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok 10140
THAILAND Tel. (662) 470-8843, 470-8841 Fax. (662) 470-8843 More
information
http://science.kmutt.ac.th |
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