Polymer Science and Technology
The Graduate Program in Polymer Science and Technology
The M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programs in Polymer Science and Technology at Mahidol University have been establish since 1988 and 1999, respectively. The objectives of the Programs are to produce high quality graduates with international performances, and to develop our own technologies and resources for diminishing their import, The Graduate programs in Polymer Science and Technology have dedicated the best effort to concluding research and training personnel that will support the growth and necessity of polymer industries in Thailand and the near-by region.
• M.Sc. Degree Program; at least 30 credits (18 credits of course work and 12 credits of thesis required). Duration: 2 years (minimum)
• Ph.D. Degree (International) Program
- B.Sc. Graduates; at least 79 credits (31 credits of course work and 48 credits of dissertation required). Duration: 5 years (minimum)
- M.Sc. Graduates; at least 48 credits (12 credits of course work and 36 credits of dissertation required). Duration 3 years (minimum)
Core Courses
Polymer Chemistry(3); Polymer Rheology(3); Polymer-Physics(3); Polymer Characterization; Techniques in Polymer Science(1); Polymer Seminar I (1) and/or II (1).
Elective Courses
Polymer Modification(3); Polymer Colloids(3), Polymer Processing(3); Rubber science and Technology(3); Advanced Polymer Physics(3); Advanced Polymer Chemistry(3); Polymer Surface(3); Polymer Blends and composites(3); Selected Topics in Polymer Science and Technology(3), Current Topics in Polymer Science(3).
Polymer research that is currently being conducted in the programs may be categorized into the following themes:
I. NATURAL RUBBER (NR)
Composition, structures, and properties of solid NR and NR latex; processing technology development; chemical and physical modifications of solid NR and NR latex.
II. RUBBER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Rubber adhesion; mixing of rubber; engineering properties of rubbers; innovative materials or processing technologies for the rubber industry.
III. POLYMER BLENDS AND COMPOSITES
Plastics/plastics, plastics/rubber, and rubber/rubber blends; particulate composites and nano-composites; filler surface modification and characterization of interfaces; reactive extrusion and blending.
IV. ORIENTED POLYMERS
Ultrahigh modulus and strength polymer; oriented polyethylene and other types of oriented polymers.
V. POLYMER COLLOIDS
Modification of latexes by chemical and physical means; novel utilization of polymer colloids in biomedical application, synthesis and application of amine-containing-polymer core-shell nanoparticles.
VI. SYNTHESIS, CHEMICAL MODIFICATION AND SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYMERS
Modification of local polymers to obtain their new properties; syntheses of block and graft copolymers, hyperbranched polymers, dendrimers, and functionalized polymers; novel enzyme-catalyzed modification of polymers in organic media.
A full range of research facilities is available for supporting research tasks of polymer preparation, characterization, properties, and processing. The Faculty of Science Library also houses the best resource of books and journals in polymer science and technology in the country.
Application can be made through the Graduate Studies approximately 1 month before the admission deadline.
Academic Staff
| Name/Title | Field of Interest | |
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Chakrit Sirisinha
Associate Professor |
Polymer |
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Darapond Triampo
Lecturer |
Polymer |
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Jitladda T.Sakdapipanich
Associate Professor |
Polymer |
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Kalyanee Sirisinha
Associate Professor
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Polymer |
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Krisda Suchiva
Assistant Professor |
Polymer |
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Manthana Jariyaboon
Lecturer |
Polymer |
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Panya Sunintaboon
Lecturer |
Nanoparticles, Dye-sensitized solar cells |
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Pramuan Tangboriboonrat
Professor |
Polymer |
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Pranee Phinyocheep
Associate Professor |
Polymer |
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Supa Wirasate
Lecturer |
Polymer |
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Taweechai Amornsakchai
Associate Professor |
Polymer |
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Thirawan Nipithakul
Lecturer |
Polymer |
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For more information, please contact
Assoc.Prof. Dr. Kalyanee Sirisinha
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Payathai Tel. 0-2201-5155
- Science Building, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakornpatom Tel. 02-441-9816-20 (ext. 1139) E-mail: sckpr@mahidol.ac.th Fax. 0-2441-9816 (ext. 1115)
Graduate Studies
Tel. 0-2441-4125-39 (ext. 109-111) Fax. 0-2441-9737
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/