Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University (CU) was officially founded on January 31, 1974 –
Programs of Study
Department of Materials Science at CU includes more than 20 faculty members and offers 3 programs of study: one undergraduate program and two graduate programs which cover Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program consists of 2 curriculums:
(i) Ceramics and materials science program emphasizes on the study of relationship between structures and properties, fabrication techniques and applications of ceramics and other materials which have been used in the industry and engineering fields. The program covers extensive studies in both traditional ceramics (such as glass, cement, gypsum, tiles and bricks) and advanced ceramics (such as bioceramics, electroceramics, mechanical parts and fiber optics).
(ii) Polymer and textile program focuses on the relationship between structures and properties, fabrication techniques and applications of polymers such as plastic, textiles, rubber, composites and coatings.
Our program prepares students for careers in distinguished companies and prestigious graduate programs both in Thailand and abroad. Our researches are done in interdisciplinary teams within the department and in collaboration with scientists and engineers from other departments, institutions and universities to primarily serve the industrial needs of the country.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Graduate Program: Master of Science Degree (MS)
The graduate program (MS Degree) consists of 2 curriculums: (i) Ceramic Technology and (ii) Applied Polymer Science and Textile Technology. Our program provides core sets of materials science concepts and principles and promotes students’ creativity and innovative thinking, which in turn can be further applied to create new products, and to solve industrial and environmental problems. Our graduate researches deal with scientific and engineering aspects of the structural properties, processing techniques and applications of materials. The Department emphasizes the strong research collaborations with the industries, governments and institutions to further solve problems and develop novel materials sciences and technologies for the industries and the country.
Graduate Program: Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD)
The graduate program (PhD Degree) of materials science has been offered since 1999 to prepare students for in-depth materials science and technology principles and skills. The PhD program offers students a unique experience to pursue research for the dissertation which ensures the deep understanding in a particular subject area. PhD students also explore a broader materials science field through seminars and interdisciplinary research collaborations, which in turn encourage their creativity for material innovations and revolutions. Our PhD students typically pursue careers domestically to fulfill the demands in the government, industries and academic sectors.
Learning Environment
Department of Materials Science at CU has more than 20 faculty members with broad ranges of expertise to provide both broad and in-depth materials science principles and concepts. Due to a small student per faculty ratio, students are given opportunities to work, discuss, and consult closely with professors. The special courses and seminars are regularly offered to all students by the experts from the industries, national labs and universities. The onsite company visits are organized every semester. The Department also encourages students to participate in the internship programs in distinguished domestic companies to gain more working experiences and develop skills to implement the industry’ demands.
Research and Development
The research in the Department is conducted by faculty members with the specialty in the area. Our department emphasizes research collaborations among institutions and industries both domestically and internationally. The wide range of ceramic research such as the development of structural ceramics, bioceramics, traditional ceramics, glass-ceramics, piezoelectric materials and nano-ceramics by hydrothermal process are pursued in the Departments. The research on polymers and textiles covers broad range of polymeric materials such as plastic engineering, composite materials, biodegradable materials, technical textiles, functional textiles, green textile products and processes, rubber and coatings.
Centers of Excellence and Research Units
Department of Materials Science at CU has established one center of excellence and two research units to bring together scientists and engineers in various sectors for novel researches related to the materials science field. The center of excellence and the research units focus on serving a variety of industrial and academic demands.
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