The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Chemical Engineering (International Program) at the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in both industry and academia. This interdisciplinary program covers advanced topics in chemical engineering with a focus on sustainable and energy-efficient processes, new materials, and innovative industrial applications. Through extensive laboratory research and coursework, students gain hands-on experience and critical expertise in areas such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, energy systems, and process optimization.

Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) was founded in 2015 by PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand's largest corporation and a Fortune Global 500 company, and located at the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) in Wangchan Valley, Rayong, Thailand.

VISTEC is an advanced research institute offering postgraduate-level degrees (Ph.D. and Master degrees) in Science and Engineering. VISTEC is designed to be autonomous and academically independent; the institute is sponsored by PTT group (PTT, GC, PTTEP, ThaiOil, IRPC, GPSC, OR) and co-founders, Kasikornbank and SCB bank. With our focus in cutting-edge research in combination with user-inspired innovations, VISTEC research programs are ideal for training future generations of scientists and engineers to address national demands and global challenges.

In addition to degree giving programs, we also offer postdoctoral research training to provide a basis for early-stage researchers to develop their independent careers while working with experts in the fields. We offer two types of postdoctoral fellowships, one for pursuing challenges in making cutting-edge discoveries and another for undertaking projects in collaboration with the industry.

VISTEC research programs strive towards world-class excellence. Our research output is currently ranked 1st in Thailand for all subjects, natural and chemical science. Our faculty members are internationally recognized in their research areas and excel in high-quality, high-impact and cutting-edge research. With core focus in four areas - materials, energy, biotechnology and digital technology - researchers at VISTEC have access to state-of-the-art facilities and are well-supported to conduct research and create innovations for industry and society.

VISTEC maintains close linkages with industry and supports students, alumni and researchers in entrepreneurial entrepreneurial pursuits. This is aligned with our vision to develop proprietary, commercially viable technologies that solve real-world problems.

A1: Research Oriented Projects (2-year program) ESE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 38 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 8 Credit (non credit)

1.1) Seminar 2 Credit (non credit)

CHE 597 Seminar I (GD) 1(1-0-0)

CHE 598 Seminar II (GD) 1(1-0-0)

1.2) Professional Development 3 Credit (non credit)

CHE 591 Professional Development (SU) 3(3-0-6)

1.3) Leadership in Science and Engineering 3 Credit (non credit)

CHE 592 Leadership in Science and Engineering (SU) 3(3-0-6)

2) Thesis No less than 38 Credit

CHE 599 Thesis (SU) 0(0-0-0)

A2: Research and Coursework (2-year program) ESE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 38 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 20 Credit

1.1) Chemical Engineering Professional Development Training Course 3 Credit (non credit)

1.2) Leadership Training Course 3 Credit (non credit)

1.3) Seminar 2 Credit

1.4) Compulsory Core Courses 12 Credit

1.5) Compulsory Elective Courses 6 Credit

2) Thesis No less than 18 Credit

Courses

Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Nanomaterials and Applications
Sustainable Process Design
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering

Core Coursework

Advanced Thermodynamics
Transport Phenomena
Chemical Reaction Engineering

Specialized Elective Courses

Energy Systems
Environmental Engineering
Materials Science for Engineering

Research Projects

Laboratory-based projects
Industry-focused research

Thesis

Development of a thesis based on original research.

Master of Engineering Program in Chemical Engineering (International Program)

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