Department of Chemical Engineering

Background 

The Chemical Engineering Department at Khon Kaen University was established in 1984 as part of the 4th National Economic and Social Development Plan (1977-1981). Initially introducing the Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering program in 1984, the department received accreditation from the Council of Engineers Thailand (COET) from the outset.

In response to the increasing number of graduates working internationally, an international program delivered in English within the chemical engineering department was introduced in 2018. The first cohort of students graduated from the chemical engineering international program in 2021. However, as part of a comprehensive review in 2022, the program changed the international program to the chemical process engineering program. The mode of delivery remains in English.

The revised programs, resulting from the comprehensive review, obtained accreditation from the Engineering Council of Thailand on October 9, 2023. Notably, the program continues to award the Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering. The last general review occurred in 2022, marking a pivotal evolution of the program.

Faculty 

Programs 

Chemical Engineering Program

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1 : Graduates use their acquired knowledge and skills in chemical engineering to practice their craft proficiently and competently.

• PEO2 : Graduates apply their skills in critical, systematic, and creative thinking coupled with the pursuit of advanced study and life-long learning to drive their professional growth.

• PEO3 : Graduates perform efficiently and effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams using their leadership and communication skills.

• PEO4 : Graduates practice the chemical engineering profession professionally and ethically with a strong commitment to social responsibility, public safety, and the protection of the environment.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

• SO1 :  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

• SO2 :  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

• SO3 :  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

• SO4 : An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

• SO5 :  An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

• SO6 :  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

• SO7 :  An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.

Admissions and Graduates