PSU: A National Research University · PSU: A National Research University ... 1 Prince of Songkla University At a Glance... •1st University in Southern Thailand, est. 1967 •5

PSU: A National Research University ... 1

Prince of Songkla University

At a Glance...• 1st University in Southern Thailand, est. 1967• 5 Campuses• 40,000+ Students• 2,200+ Faculty members

Hat Yai

Trang Pattani

Phuket

Surat Thani

2 ... PSU: A National Research University


Academically...• A National Research University (NRU)• Comprehensive University• #146 in Asia by QS in 2013• Top 150 in Agriculture & Forestry by QS in 2013 (world rank)• Top 200 in Pharmacy & Pharmacology by QS in 2013 (world rank)• Top 100 in 2014 BRICS & Emerging Economy Countries Ranking by the Times

Higher Education

Statistically...• 32 Faculties• 97 Master’s Programs• 43 Doctoral Programs• 4,501 Master’s Students (107 International)• 866 Doctoral Students (58 International)

PSU Strategic Research Focus...• Food• Health Sciences• Logistics• Marine and Coastal Resources• Natural Disaster Management• Natural Rubber• Palm Oil, Biodiesel and Energy• Social Development Toward ASEAN• Songkhla Lake Basin• Southern Border Provinces• Tourism



Outstanding Researchers...

Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D.Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Poonsuk Prasertsan, Ph.D.Department of Industrial Biotechnology,

Faculty of Agro-Industry

Assoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D.Department of Chemistry,

Faculty of Science

Assoc. Prof. Charoen Nakasan, Ph.D.Department of Rubber and Polymer Technology,Faculty of Science and Technology

Prof. Soottawat Benjakul, Ph.D.Department of Food Technology,Faculty of Agro-Industry



Top Inventors...

Asst. Prof. Sunton Wongsiri, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine,

Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Sittichoke Anuntaseree, M.D.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery andPhysical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Jessada Wananasin, Ph.D.Department of Mining and Materials Engineering,

Faculty of Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Gumpon PrateepchaikulDepartment of Mechanical Engineering,

Faculty of EngineeringAssoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D.Department of Chemistry,Faculty of Science



Research Networks ...PSU has policies to support the university’s researches and create new

researchers in graduate program. By designing theses topics, the university ensuresthat knowledge from the researches or innovations are in accordance with theuniversity’s strategy, practical in solving community or social issues and respondingto the vision to develop a complete research-oriented university.

Discipline of Excellence (DoE)1. Discipline of Excellence in Pharmacy

http://www.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/



Center of Excellence (CoE)1. Center of Excellence in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology

http://natres.psu.ac.th/CoE-ANRB/index.htm

2. Drug Delivery System Excellence Centerhttp://dds.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/

3. Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology for Energy : CECNhttp://www.cene.psu.ac.th/



4. Natural Product Research Center of Excellencehttp://nprc.psu.ac.th



Research Center (RC)1. Oil Palm Agronomical Research Center

http://www.natres.psu.ac.th/Researchcenter/palm/palm_index.htm

2. Energy Technology Research Centerhttp://etrc.me.psu.ac.th/mehome/index.php

3. Membrane Science and Technology Research Centerhttp://www.membrane.psu.ac.th/



4. Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Centerhttp://www.tab-rc.psu.ac.th/

5. Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centerhttp://www.rehab.psu.ac.th/

6. Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Centerhttp://www.ppbresearch.org/



7. Crania-Maxillofacial Hard Tissue Engineering Center: CHEChttp://www.dent.psu.ac.th/ctec/

8. Common Oral Diseases and Epidemiology Research Centerhttp://www.dent.psu.ac.th/code/index.php/home

9. Aquatic Animal Biotechnology Research Centerhttp://abrc.surat.psu.ac.th/index.php

10. Geophysics Research Centerhttp://www.geophysics.sci.psu.ac.th/index.php?L=TH

11. Southern Natural Disaster Research Centerhttp://www.eng.psu.ac.th/

12. Research Center for Ecotourism Integrated Management in Southern, Thailandhttp://demo-cv.com/demoweb/rc-ecosouth/

13. Research Center for Caring System of Thai Elderlyhttp://www.psunurseelder.com/index.php



15. Andaman Environment and Natural Disaster Research Center: ANEDhttp://www.aned.psu.ac.th/web2013/home.html

14. Multicultural Education Research Center for Sustainable Development: MRCSDhttp://eduinter.pn.psu.ac.th/msrc/

16. Institute of Research and Development for Health of Southern, Thailandhttp://www.rdh.psu.ac.th/index.php/main.html

17. Caring and Healing system for Client with Trauma, Emergency and Disaster,CHCTEDhttp://www.nur.psu.ac.th/nur/index.aspx

18. Material Engineering Research Centerhttp://www.eng.psu.ac.th



Research Unit (RU)1. Tumor Biology Research Unit

http://medinfo.psu.ac.th/index2.php2. Environmental Biotechnology Research Unit

http://www3.envi.psu.ac.th/ebtech/3. Applied Radiation Research Unit

http://www.sat.psu.ac.th/apprru/4. Environmental Economics Research Unit

http://envieconpsu.blogspot.com/5. Stem Cell and Regenerative Dental Medicine

http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/stemcell/6. Dental Materials Research Unit

http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/unit/jdmu/7. The Research Unit in Enhancing Harmony in Life of Southern Thai People

http://web.nur.psu.ac.th/Ru/8. The Research Unit in Psychological Crisis and Healing

http://web.nur.psu.ac.th/Psychological/9. Clinical and Pharmacological Research Unit

http://cru.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/10. Bio plastic Research Unit

http://www.sc.psu.ac.th/Department/POLYMER-plastic/11. Service Excellence in the Andaman Hospitality Research Unit

http://www.fht.psu.ac.th/fht/index.php/th/12. Research Unit for Safety Management in Nursing

http://web.nur.psu.ac.th/RUSafety/index.php?13. Biological Materials for Medicine Research Unit

http://www.bme.psu.ac.th/index.php14. Reproductive health of Thai-Muslim in the Southernmost border of Thailand

Research Unithttp://huso.pn.psu.ac.th/main/index.php

15. Conflict and Peace Studies in Southern Thailand Research Unithttp://peacestudies.psu.ac.th/ips/

16. Smart Mechatronicshttp://www.eng.psu.ac.th/



Graduate Programs...Categorized graduate programs according to research stretegy of Prince of

Songkla University

1. Food

Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biochemistry - Biochemistry- Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology and

Bioinformatics Bioinformatics- Microbiology - Microbiology

Natural Resources Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Plant Science - Plant Science- Aquatic Science - Aquatic Science- Tropical Agricultural Resource - Agricultural Development

Management - Animal Science

Agro-Industry Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biotechnology - Biotechnology- Biotechnology (International Program) - Biotechnology- Food Science and Technology (International Program)- Fuctional Food and Nutrition - Food Science and Technology

(International Program)- Fuctional Food and Nutrition

- Agro-Industry TechnologyManagement

Science and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Technology - Food Science and Nutrition - Food Science and Nutrition

- Fishery Technology - Fishery Technology - Agricultural Science

Science and Industrial Master of Science Program in Technology - Agricultural Science and

Tenchnology- Food Science- Aquaculture Biotechnology



2. Health Sciences

Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Microbiology - Microbiology- Biochemistry - Biochemistry- Physiology - Physiology- Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology and

Bioinformatics Bioinformatics - Anatomy - Pharmacology

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Thai Traditional Doctor of Thai Traditional Medicine Master of Thai Traditional Medicine Medicine

Medicine Higher Graduate Diploma Master of Science Program in- Clinical Sciences - Biomedical Sciences- Radiology and Cancerology - Epidemiology - Epidemiology

(International Program)

Medicine Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Engineering- Epidemiology - Occupational Medicine- Epidemiology (International Program) - Biomedical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Pharmacy Program in Sciences - Pharmaceutical Care - Clinical Pharmacy

- Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences- Social and Administrative - Social and Administrative

Pharmacy (International Program) PharmacyMaster of Science Program in

- Herb Sciences(International Program)

- Cosmetic Sciences(International Program)

- Health System Management



Faculty Program

Dentistry Higher Graduate Diploma in Master of Science Program inClinical Science Program in - Oral Health Sciences- Prosthodontics - Dental Research- Oral Medicine - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Applied oral Health Sciences- Periodontics - Geriatric Dentistry- Restorative DentistryDoctor of Philosophy Program in - Oral Health Sciences

Nursing Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Nursing Science- Nursing (International Program) Master of Nursing Science

(International Program) Master of Nursing Science

Program in - Community Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Administration



Faculty Program

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering- Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering (Transportation, Geotechnical,

Structure) - Logistics and Supply Chain

Engineering)

Agro-Industry Master of Science Program in- Agro-Industry Technology

Management

Management Sciences Master of BusinessAdministrationMaster of Business Administra- tion (International Program)

Environmental Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Management - Environmental Management - Environmental Management

Economics Master of Business AdministrationProgram in- Agribusiness Management

Marine and Coastal Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Resources institute - Marine and Coastal Resources - Marine and Coastal Resources

Management Management

3. Logistics



Faculty Program

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Natural Resources Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Aquatic Science - Aquatic Science- Tropical Agricultural Resource - Agricultural Management

Management




Science and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Technology - Fishery Technology - Fishery Technology

Technology and Master of Science Program in Environment - Technology and Environmental

Management

4. Marine and Coastal Resources



Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Geophysics - Geophysics


Structure)


Master of Arts Program in- Social Science for Environmental

Management



Science and Technology Master of Science Program in- Applied Physics- Applied Mathematics

Technology and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Environment - Technology and Environment - Technology and Environmental

(International Program) Management- Geoinformation (International Program) - Technology and Environment

(International Program)- Geoinformation


5. Natural Disaster Management



Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Chemistry - Chemistry- Biochemistry - Biochemistry- Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics - Molecular Biology and

Bioinformatics- Polymer Science and Technology - Polymer Science and Technology - Materials Science

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering- Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering- Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering- Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Natural Resources Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Plant Science - Plant Science- Tropical Agricultural Resource - Soil Resources Management Management - Entomology - Agricultural Development - Natural Rubber Production,

Technology and Management


Science and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Technology - Polymer Technology - Polymer Technology

- Applied Chemistry - Applied Physics

Science and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Industrial Technology - Rubber Technology - Rubber Technology

6. Natural Rubber



Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Chemistry - Chemistry- Biochemistry - Biochemistry- Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics - Molecular Biology and

Bioinformatics

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering- Energy Engineering - Energy Engineering

Agro-Industry Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biotechnology - Biotechnology- Biotechnology (International Program) - Biotechnology


Environmental Master of Science Program in Management - Sustainable Energy Management

7. Palm Oil, Biodiesel and Energy



Faculty Program


Structure)

Management Sciences Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration

(International Program)Master of Public AdministrationMaster of Accountancy

Liberal Arts Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Arts Program in- Human and Social Development - Human and Social Development

Peace Studies Master of Arts Program in- Conflict and Peace Studies

Humanities and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Arts Program in Social Science - Information Management - Information Management

- Social Development Administration - Social DevelopmentAdministration

- Interdisciplinary - Learning Foreign LanguageManagement

- Population and Social Research - Organization and Innovation

Management

Education Doctor of Education Program in Master of Education Program in- Educational Administration - Educational Administration- Educational Leadership and Innovation - Educational Technology and

Communications - Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts Program in - Psychology - Graduate Diploma Program in - Teaching Profession

International Studies Master of Arts Program in- Chinese Studies- Thai Studies and ASEAN


8. Social Development Toward ASEAN



9. Songkhla Lake Basin

Faculty Program

Science Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biology - Ecology (International Program) - Botany - Zoology

Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Engineering Program in- Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Natural Resources Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Plant Science - Plant Science- Aquatic Science - Aquatic Science- Tropical Agricultural Resource - Entomology

Management

Agro-Industry Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in- Biotechnology - Biotechnology- Biotechnology (International Program) - Biotechnology





Science and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Science Program in Technology - Fishery Technology - Fishery Technology



10. Southern Border Provinces

Faculty Program

Management Sciences Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Business Administration- Public Administration - Master of Business Administration

(International Program) - Master of Public Administration - Master of Accountancy

Liberal Arts Master of Arts Program in- Human and Social Development

Peace Studies Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Arts Program in- Conflict and Peace Studies - Conflict and Peace Studies

Humanities and Social Science Master of Arts Program in- Information Management- Geoinformation

Education Doctor of Education Program in Master of Education Program in- Educational Administration - Educational Administration- Educational Leadership and Innovation - Educational Technology and

Communications - Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts Program in - Psychology - Graduate Diploma Program in - Teaching Profession



11. Tourism

Faculty Program

Natural Resources Master of Science Program in- Agricultural Development

Management Sciences Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration

(International Program)Master of Business Administration

Program in- Tourism Management- Marketing


- Community EcotourismManagement

Master of Arts Program in - Social Science for Environmental

Management


Liberal Arts Doctor of Philosophy Program in Master of Arts Program in- Human and Social Development - Human and Social Development

Hospitality and Tourism Master of Business AdministrationProgram in- Hospitality and Tourism

Management(International Program)

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PSU: A National Research University · PSU: A National Research University ... 1 Prince of Songkla University At a Glance... •1st University in Southern Thailand, est. 1967 •5