Faculty's Profile

 

Mathematics
Faculty of Science

 

Department Head  : Asst.Prof.Dr.Ungsana  Chundang
E-mail                    : ungsana.chu@kmutt.ac.th

 
The Department of Mathematics at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is known throughout the nation for its distinguished mathematics programs, especially in the areas of applied mathematics. The Department offers a wide range of courses in pure and applied mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Department of Mathematics has significant strength in its teaching programs. Many faculty members are the recipients of the highly selective Teaching experiences and researches
 

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  Programs & Courses

The Department of Mathematics (KMUTT) offers the following programs
B.Sc. with major in Mathematics
B.Sc. with major in Applied Computer
B.Sc. with major in Applied Statistics
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Didactic Mathematics (M.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics (Ph.D.)
 

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  Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
 
 

Course Requirements (138 credits)

 
  General Education   40 credits
  Social Science and Humanities 12 credits
  Physical Education 1 credits
  English Language 9 credits
  Science and Mathematics 18 credits
  Field of Specialization   92 credits
  Core Courses (Mathematics and Sciences) 30 credits
  Minor Courses 15 credits
  major Courses 42 credits
  Basic Engineer 5 credits
  Free elective   6 credits
     
 
The compulsory courses for students in mathematics are as follows:
First year       :  Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, Biology I, English,
                        Physical Education, Introduction Data Processing, and Computer
                        Programming
Second year  :  Principles of Mathematics, Calculus III and IV, FORTRAN Programming,
                        Engineering Drawing, Electro Technology (Electronics), Linear Algebra,
                        Ordinary Differential Equations, and Statistics I and II.
Third year     :  Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis I and II, Numerical Methods, Functions of
                        Complex Variables I, and Industrial Training (200 hours in summer).
Fourth year   :  Partial Differential Equations, Independent Study, and Seminar.

  Minor Courses
Students must take 15 credits from one or two programs such as mathematics, computers, insurance, production engineeringand education.

  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 Project-Based Learning Program
This program provides students with a 4-month practical training and learning opportunity as well as problem solving-skills in an industrial environment using the problems of the industry.
 
 

 

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  Bachelor's Degree in Applied Computer Science

A four-year program prepares students for computer professionals with a degree in applied computer science. Our curriculum, aimed to support the changing technology, includes comprehensive courses in software engineering, internet technology, applied computer system and networking. Elective courses are offered in the areas of computer for business such as logistics and supply chain management, and scientific computing such as mathematics software.
 

 

Course Requirements (136 credits)

 
  General Education   40 credits
  Social Science and Humanities 13 credits
  English Language 9 credits
  Science and Mathematics 18 credits
  Field of Specialization   90 credits
  Elective   6 credits
     
 
The compulsory courses for students in applied computer science are as follows
First year       :  Calculus I and II, Physics I and II, English, Physical Education, Introduction
                        to Computer and Data Processing, Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, and
                        Computer Programming.
Second year  :  Linear Algebra, Advanced Calculus, Biology I, Ordinary Differential Equations,
                        Statistics, Data structures, Object Oriented Programming, and Introduction
                        to Graph Theory.
Third year     :  Numerical Methods, Database System, System Analysis and Design, Software
                        Engineering, Mathematics Software and Industrial Training (200 hours in
                        summer).
Fourth year   :  Introduction to Finite Elements Methods, and Independent Study.
 

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics.

A four-year program prepares for a professional degree in applied statistics. Our Curriculum is updated to keep up with applied to science and technology which includes Industrial and Business, Computer programming particularly emphasizing applicabled to the fields of chemistry, physics, food technology and bioinformatics:
 

 

Course Requirements (139 credits)

 
  General Education   40 credits
  Social Science and Humanities 13 credits
  English 9 credits
  Science and Mathematics 18 credits
  Field of Specialization   93 credits
  Elective   6 credits
     
 
This program provides students with a 4-month practical training and learning opportunity as well as problem solving-skills in an industrial environment using the problem of the industry.
 

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  Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics

The master’s degree program in applied mathematics consists of 32 credits of course work and 12 credits of thesis work.
  The required course consists of 11 credits: Functional Analysis with Application I&II, Optimization Techniques and Seminars.
  The elective major course is divided into 3 programs: Mathematics Computational, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, and Mathematics Atmospheric Science. 12 credits can be chosen from these programs.
  The 9-credit elective minor consists of subjects related to the engineering course.


This program is in cooperation with the University of Kassel, University of Hanover, Germany, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), the Chinese Academy of Science, and People’s Republic of China. The program does research work on oceanic and atmospheric modeling, the modeling of polluted air and industrial wastes, mathematical model for environmental management, computational mathematics, computer aided geometric design, mathematical modeling in biology and ecology, nonlinear ordinary differential equation and finite element method in elastic and viscoelasticity.
 

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  Master's Degree in Didactic Mathematics
 
 

The Master of Science degree in didactic mathematics consists of 25 credits of course work and, 12 credits of thesis work (plan A with thesis) or 31 credits of course work with 6 credits of special projects (plan B with no thesis)

The program is in cooperation with the University of Kassel, Germany.

Research directions are as follows: Technology in teaching with cognitive development, and content knowledge. Empirical research of teaching methods and students’ performance.
 

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  PhD Degree in Applied Mathematics
 
 

The PhD program in applied mathematics consists of 12 credits of course work and 36 credits of thesis work. There are research directions as follows: Mathematical Modeling for Environmental Pollution, Numerical Weather Prediction Modeling, Mathematical Modeling for Coastal Dynamics, Air Pollution and Water Pollution Modeling, and Nano-Computing.
 

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  Faculty Members and Fields of Research

With the capabilities and expertise of more than thirty faculty members, half of them in teaching mathematics and the other half in researches, the department of mathematics at KMUTT is actively engaged in a wide spectrum of mathematical activities, ranging from didactic (teaching) in mathematics, basic research in pure and applied mathematics to multidisciplinary research with engineers, scientists, statisticians and computer. The following is a list of some (but not all) research areas in the Department of Mathematics at KMUTT.
 
Staff
Adisak   Pongpullponsak M.Sc. (Stat., Chulalongkorn U., Thailand)
Angkool Wangwongchai M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Ph.D. Candidate (Atmospheric Science, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, China)
Anirut Luadsong Ph.D. (App. Math., SUT, Thailand)
Boobphachard Chansawang M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Charoen Sinaphiromsaran B.Sc. (Math., Chulalongkorn U., Thailand)
Chukiat Worasucheep M.S. (Computer Science, OSU, USA),
MBA (Thammasat U., Thailand)
Chunchom Pongchavalit M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Daow Sanguanrungsirikul M.Sc. (Stat., Chulalongkorn U., Thailand)
Dusadee Sukawat Ph.D. (Meteorology, Florida State U., U.S.A.)
Mingkwan Rhienprayoon M.S. (App. Stat., NIDA, Thailand)
Nitima Aschariyaphotha M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Nol Premasathian Ph.D. (Comp. Eng., U. of Louisiana, U.S.A.)
Ornrudee Suttisri B.S. (Math., OSU, USA)
Poom Kumam M.Sc. (Math., Chiengmai U., Thailand)
Prapanporn Rattana M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Puchong Praekhaow M.S. (App.Stat., NIDA,Thailand)
Settapat Chinviriyasit Ph.D. (App. Math., Brunel U., U.K.)
Sirirat Khuntidilokwongsa M.Sc. (App. Math., KMITL, Thailand)
Sumlearng Chunrungsikul Ph.D. (App. Math., Brunel U., U.K.)
Suvil Suvil M.S.(Business Admin., California University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.) and M.S. (Comp. Sci., GOV. State. U., U.S.A.)
Tasanee Tantipisalkul M.Sc. (Computer Science, Chulalongkorn U., Thailand)
Teerapol Saleewong M.SC. (App. Math, Chiengmai U., Thailand)
Ungsana Chundang Dr. rer. nat (Math., U. of Kassel, Germany)
Usa Humpries Ph.D. (App. Math., Exeter U., U.K.)
Viriya Traipanyasart B.Sc. (Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Warisa Yomsatieankul M.Sc. (App. Math., KMUTT, Thailand)
Ph.D. Candidate (Math., Brownschewein U., Germany)
Wiboonsak Watthayu M.S. (Computer Science, AIT, Thailand), M.S (Computer Science, ODU, U.S.A.)
Wipawaan Singhaprink M.S. (App. Stat., NIDA, Thailand)
Wirawan Chinviriyasit Ph.D. (App. Math., Brunel U., U.K.)
Wiwat Sakonsontiset M.Sc. (Stat., Chulalongkorn U., Thailand)
Woranut Koetsinchai Ph.D. (Environmental Management, Vanderbilt U., USA)

Affiliate
Anatoli Loutsiouk Ph.D. (Math., I.E.M., Moscow, Russia)
Erwin Mues Dr. rer. nat. (Math, U. of Karlsruhe, Germany)
J.Miller Ph.D. (M.I.T., U.S.A.)
Michael Kleine Ph.D. (Didactic Mathematics, University of             Regensburg, Germany)
R.H.B. Exell D.Phil. (Oxford U., England)
Somchai Chuchepsakul Ph.D. (Civil Eng., U. of Texas, U.S.A.)
Suwon Tangmanee Ph.D. (Math., Trinity College, U. of Dublin, Ireland)



 

 

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  Research Fields:

The faculty members are interested in the following research disciplines:
1. The Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling
    Mathematical Modeling for Environmental Pollution
    Weather and Climate Modeling
    Mathematical Modeling for Coastal Ocean Dynamics, Typhoon, Storm Surges

2. Numerical Analysis
    Numerical Modeling of differential equations using nonstandard finite difference method
    Bioinformatics
    Geographic Information System
    Simulation
    Nano Computation
    Parallel Algorithms and Computings
    Computer Aided Geometric Design

3. Environmental Management
    Water quality management
    Mathematical Modeling in Ecology and Biology

4. Computer-aid Instruction
    To develop computer courseware for mathematical subject and to increase the  
       effectiveness of learning and teaching mathematics
    To innovate mathematical education
    Empirical research of teaching methods and student’s performance

5. Computer for Business
    E-Commerce and Internet Technology
    Operation Research
    Logistics and Supply Chain Management

6. Applied Statistics
    Statistical Quality Control
    Risk Analysis
    Financial Mathematics
    Insurance
 

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Department of Mathematics Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok 10140 THAILAND Tel. (662) 470-8821, 470-8822 Fax. (662) 428-4025 More information http://science.kmutt.ac.th

 

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