{"id":1762,"date":"2024-03-05T03:09:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T10:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.en.kku.ac.th\/web\/en\/?page_id=1762"},"modified":"2024-03-08T01:51:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T08:51:31","slug":"doctor-of-philosophy-program-in-agriculture-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.en.kku.ac.th\/web\/en\/doctor-of-philosophy-program-in-agriculture-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Philosophy Program in Agriculture Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_separator][vc_column_text](Thai)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 <\/span>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e14\u0e38\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e13\u0e11\u0e34\u0e15 (\u0e27\u0e34\u0e28\u0e27\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e01\u0e29\u0e15\u0e23)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Abbreviation in Thai)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 <\/span>\u0e1b\u0e23.\u0e14. (\u0e27\u0e34\u0e28\u0e27\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e01\u0e29\u0e15\u0e23)<\/span><\/p>\n

(English)\u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 <\/span>Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture Engineering)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Abbreviation in English) \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 Ph.D.<\/span> (Agriculture Engineering)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specialization in the Study Area<\/b><\/p>\n

Agricultural Machinery, Postharvest Technology, Alternative energy in agriculture, Agro-industry, Water resources in agriculture, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) non-destructive measurement in Agriculture<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” tab_id=”1701915428010-29060d58-e8ac” title=” Eligibility <\/b>“][vc_column_text]Type 1.1<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education,<\/span>\u00a0or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee. Additionally, a cumulative GPA of at least ‘very good’ throughout the program or a minimum of 1 year of work experience is required.<\/li>\n
  2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the Committee on Educational Testing.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the discretion of the program management committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Type 1.2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee. Additionally, a cumulative GPA of at least ‘very good’ throughout the program or a minimum of 3 years of work experience is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the Committee on Educational Testing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0discretion of the program management committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Type 2.1\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education, or <\/span>related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee.<\/li>\n
      2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the <\/span>Committee on Educational Testing.<\/li>\n
      3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0discretion of the program management committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Type 2.2<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee, and having graduated with honors.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the <\/span>Committee on Educational Testing.<\/li>\n
        3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>discretion of the program management committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Graduation Qualifications <\/b>” tab_id=”1701915428020-422fd1c6-3276″][vc_column_text]Type 1.1 and 1.2<\/b><\/p>\n

          Students are required to publish works derived from their dissertation research or as part of the dissertation in the following formats:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Two articles in international journals listed in the SCIE or Scopus databases, <\/span>or<\/b><\/li>\n
          2. One article in an international journal listed in the Scopus databases, <\/span>along with one innovative work\/creative work\/patent, according to the regulations of the Khon Kaen University \/Intellectual Property. This could be one patent or<\/li>\n
          3. Create a poster summarizing the thesis research, following the format specified by the Faculty of Engineering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Type 2.1 and 2.2<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. One article in an international journal indexed in the SCIE or Scopus databases, or<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. One research article published in international conference proceedings, and one innovative work\/creative work\/patent, as per the regulations of Khon Kaen University, and<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Prepare a thesis work poster following the format specified by the Faculty of Engineering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Curriculum Structure<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915498955-990c2d90-44ec”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              <\/td>\nType\u00a0 1.1\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nType 1.2<\/b><\/td>\nType\u00a0 2.1<\/b><\/td>\nType 2.2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (1)\u00a0 Compulsory courses\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (1.1) Fundamental Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (1.2) Fundamental Engineering Course (for credit)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (1.3) Specialized Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (1.4) Specialized Engineering Course (for credit)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (2)\u00a0 Elective courses<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              (3)\u00a0 Dissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/span><\/td>\n72<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Cumulative Credits for Entire Program<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/b><\/td>\n72<\/b><\/td>\n48<\/b><\/td>\n72<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Courses<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915652084-6433be8d-a185″][vc_column_text](1) Compulsory courses<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>(1.1) Fundamental Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 1.1 and Type 1.2, they are required to register for and pass the following courses without earning credit (Audit) for a total of 3 credit hours. The result of the study must be at the level of S (Satisfactory).<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
              EN 007 001<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\n<\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1.2) Fundamental Engineering Course (for credit)<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 2.1and Type 2.2, they are required to register\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              for and pass the following courses, earning credit for a total of 3 credit hours, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n
              EN 007 001<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1.3) <\/b>Specialized Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1, they are required to register for and pass the following courses without earning credit (Audit) for a total of 2 credit hour, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              EN 339 991<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Engineering Dissertation Seminar I<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\n<\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 339 992<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Engineering Dissertation Seminar II<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\n<\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0(1.4) Specialized Engineering Course (for credit)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>For students in Type 2.2, they are required to register\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              for and pass the following courses, earning credit for a total of 3 credit hours, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
              EN 327 891<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Engineering Seminar<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 339 991<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Engineering Dissertation Seminar I<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 339 992<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Engineering Dissertation Seminar II<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              (2) Elective Courses<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 2.1, they are required to register for and pass the following courses, earning credit for a minimum of 9 credits. They must choose courses from the Agriculture Engineering group of not less than 6 credits and\/or from other groups or courses that will be opened later for an additional 3 credits, subject to the approval of the program management committee, and students are also required to register for courses they have not studied at the master’s level as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students under Type 2.2, they must register for and pass the following courses, counted as credits, totaling no fewer than 21 credits. Students are required to choose courses from the Agriculture Engineering group, totaling no fewer than 18 credits, and\/or from other groups or additional courses to be opened later, totaling 3 credits, with the approval of the curriculum management committee as follow:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              EN 327 000<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Analysis and Assessment in Farm and Postharvest System<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 001<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Properties of Agricultural Materials and Products<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 002<\/span><\/td>\nApplied Finite Element Method in Agricultural Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 003<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Sugar Cane Production Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              **EN 327 004<\/span><\/td>\nLand and Water Resources Management<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 100<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Machinery and Management<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 101<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Agricultural Machinery and Postharvest Equipment Design<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 102<\/span><\/td>\nAgricultural Machinery and Postharvest Equipment Testing and Evaluation<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 103<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Agricultural Mechanization<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 104<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Agricultural Tractor Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 105<\/span><\/td>\nGrain Harvester<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 106<\/span><\/td>\nCrop Harvesting and Management<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 200<\/span><\/td>\nGrain Drying and Storage<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 201<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Application for Postharvest Technology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 202<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Rice Processing Technology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 203<\/span><\/td>\nPower and Renewable Energy<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 204<\/span><\/td>\nSolar Energy Technology in Agriculture<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 301<\/span><\/td>\nIntegrated Water Resources Management<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 302<\/span><\/td>\nApplied Hydrology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 303<\/span><\/td>\nApplied Hydraulics<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 304<\/span><\/td>\nIrrigation Planning and Management<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 305<\/span><\/td>\nSimulation of Agricultural Watershed Systems<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 800<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Topics of Agricultural Engineering I<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              EN 327 801<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Topics of Agricultural Engineering II<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

               <\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Dissertation<\/b><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>For student in type 1.1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
              EN 339 996<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>For student in type 1.2<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
              EN 339 997<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n72\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              For student in type 2.1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
              EN 339 998<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n36\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              For student in type 2.2<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
              EN 339 999<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Tuition Fees<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915680619-90dfd0ef-167f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Fees<\/b><\/td>\nRegular Program<\/b><\/td>\nSpecial Program<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Tuition Fee<\/span><\/td>\n37,500 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n47,500 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              International Student Fee<\/span><\/td>\n15,000 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n15,000 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Expected Costs<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Health Insurance (Must cover all expenses in Thailand)<\/span><\/td>\n5,000 \u2013 10,000 Baht\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n3,000 \u2013 6,000 Baht\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Cost of living<\/span><\/td>\n6,000 \u2013 10,000 Baht\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Financial Supports <\/b>” tab_id=”1705550976634-c0870885-9727″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n