Ph.D. Degrees

Ph.D. Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy Program

Mechanical Engineering

1. Program Name

Thai: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมเครื่องกล

English: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Mechanical Engineering
2. Degree Title and Major

Full Title (Thai): ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิศวกรรมเครื่องกล)

Abbreviation (Thai): ปร.ด. (วิศวกรรมเครื่องกล)

Full Title (English): Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)

Abbreviation (English): Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
3.  Program Committee Members

(1) Prof. Dr. Sujin Bureerat

(2) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nantiwat Pholdee

(3) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kiatfa Tangchaichit

(4) Asst. Prof. Dr. Jarupol Suriyawanakul

(5) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natee Panagant
4. Admission Requirements

Applicants must comply with the Khon Kaen University Regulations on Graduate Education B.E. 2559 (2016), Section 5, Item 21.4, or any subsequent updated regulations.

(1) Type 1.1 (Research-based for Master's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Energy, Agricultural, Chemical, or Food Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines.

(2) Type 1.2 (Research-based for Bachelor's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Energy, Agricultural, Chemical, or Food Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. Candidates must demonstrate high research potential and have an outstanding academic record (Very Good GPA). Applicants with a lower GPA must have at least 5 years of professional work experience.

(3) Type 2.1 (Coursework & Research for Master's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Energy, Agricultural, Chemical, or Food Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines, with an outstanding academic record (Very Good GPA).

(4) Type 2.2 (Coursework & Research for Bachelor's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Energy, Agricultural, Chemical, or Food Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. Candidates must demonstrate high research potential and have an outstanding academic record.

(5) Applicants who do not meet the specified criteria may be admitted at the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee.

* Doctor of Philosophy Program in Mechanical Engineering (2024 Revision): [View Details/Full Curriculum] *

Energy Engineering

1.Program Name

Thai: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมพลังงาน

English: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Energy Engineering
2.Degree Title and Major

Full Title (Thai): ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิศวกรรมพลังงาน)

Abbreviation (Thai): ปร.ด. (วิศวกรรมพลังงาน)

Full Title (English): Doctor of Philosophy (Energy Engineering)

Abbreviation (English): Ph.D. (Energy Engineering)
3. Program Committee Members

(1) Prof. Dr. Tanakorn Wongwuttanasatian

(2) Assoc. Prof. Amnart Suksri

(3) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surapol Padungthon

(4) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varinrumpai Seithtanabutara

(5) Dr. Kritsakon Pongraktham
4.Admission Requirements

1) Type 1.1 (Research-based for Master's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree or equivalent, or be in their final semester of an M.Eng. program. Eligible fields: Mechanical, Energy, Agricultural, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental, Civil, Computer Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines.

2) Type 2.1 (Coursework & Research for Master's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Science and Technology, Industrial Education, or equivalent. Admission is subject to the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee.

3) Type 1.2 (Research-based for Bachelor's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Agricultural, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental, Civil, Computer Engineering, or other related fields. Requirements: An outstanding academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Applicants with a GPA below 3.50 must have at least 5 years of professional experience in the energy sector. Candidates must demonstrate high research potential.

4) Type 2.2 (Coursework & Research for Bachelor's Degree holders): Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Agricultural, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental, Civil, Computer Engineering, or other related fields. Requirements: An outstanding academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.50 or equivalent. Candidates must demonstrate high research potential.

* Doctor of Philosophy Program in Energy Engineering (2024 Revision): [View Details/Full Curriculum] * 

Biomedical Engineering

1.Program Name

Thai: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมชีวการแพทย์

English: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biomedical Engineering
2. Degree Title and Major

Full Title (Thai): ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (วิศวกรรมชีวการแพทย์)

Abbreviation (Thai): ปร.ด. (วิศวกรรมชีวการแพทย์)

Full Title (English): Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Engineering)

Abbreviation (English): Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering)
3. Program Committee Members

(1) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surasith Piyasin

(2) Asst. Prof. Dr. Apichart Boonma

(3) Asst. Prof. Dr. Chavis Srichan

(4) Asst. Prof. Dr. Oranat Chuchuen
4.Admission Requirements

·        Type 2.1 (Coursework & Research for Master's Degree holders):

(1) Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering disciplines from an institution accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC).

(2) Candidates in their final semester of a Master’s degree program are also eligible to apply.

(3) Applicants who do not meet these specific criteria may be admitted at the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee.

·        Type 2.2 (Coursework & Research for Bachelor's Degree holders): 

(1) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy from an OHEC-accredited institution.

(2) Candidates in their final semester of a Bachelor’s degree program are also eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding academic record (Excellent/Honors level) and possess high potential and capability to conduct original research for a dissertation.

(3) Applicants who do not meet these specific criteria may be admitted at the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee.

* Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biomedical Engineering (2024 Revision): [View Details/Full Curriculum] *