Doctoral Program in Physics @KMUTT (Presentation, please click on the right edge to advance the slide >>>

Overview of the PhD Program

The Department of Physics at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is committed to addressing the shortage of science personnel in Thailand and fostering the continuous development of society and economy through physics graduate curriculum. This curriculum, Doctor of Philosophy (Physics), is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied physics, as well as encourage research and innovation, in order to produce graduates who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges facing society and industry. By focusing on teaching, research and innovation, the Department of Physics aims to ensure that its graduates are able to contribute to the effective resolution of problems to meet the needs of society and industry.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Physics is a 3-year graduate degree program that admits Thai and/or international students. The program is conducted in Thai and/or English.

Philosophy of the Curriculum

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Physics aims to produce highly knowledgeable and expert graduates in both advanced theoretical and practical physics. The program encourages the creation of new knowledge or innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration with other fields of science. The graduates will continuously pursue learning while upholding academic integrity, become leaders in driving the development of new knowledge or innovations for the country, and effectively communicate and disseminate new knowledge internationally.

Goals of the Curriculum

• To produce doctoral graduates in Physics who have expertise in both advanced theory and practice and can create new knowledge in the field of Physics or develop innovations independently, which are internationally recognized.
• To produce doctoral graduates in the field of physics who are honest, punctual, responsible, have professional and academic ethics, and are able to manage complex ethical issues in their profession and academia independently.
• To produce doctoral graduates in the field of physics who has skills in research, data collection, analysis, and processing through the use of information technology, as well as the ability to communicate and disseminate new knowledge effectively.

Expected learning outcomes

• Students can create internationally recognized research or innovations by utilizing their knowledge of both theoretical and advanced practical physics.
  • They can accurately and logically explain natural phenomena related to their research or innovation topics.
  • Students can apply their advanced knowledge of physics, both theoretical and practical, to solve experimental problems, generate new knowledge or innovations, in line with scientific processes and research methodologies.
  • Students can create new knowledge or innovations that are widely accepted at the international level.
• Students behave according to the regulations of the university and possess honesty, responsibility, academic integrity, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Students can use information technology to search, collect, analyze, and process data, and also to disseminate and communicate new knowledge at the international level.
  • Students can use information technology to search, gather, analyze and process study data.
  • Students can communicate and disseminate knowledge gained from their studies internationally.

Curriculum Structure

The doctoral program provides 2 study plans. 

Partial List of Elective Courses (Study Plan 1.1)

• Advanced electromagnetic theory
• Advanced nuclear physics 
• High performance computing
• Advanced quantum mechanics
• Advanced quantum information and quantum computation
• Thin film technology for the future
• Carbon-based nanomaterils
• Electrospinning and nanofibrous material
• Electrochemical application in nanomaterials
• Physics education
• Physics concepts and misconception
• Data analysis in physics education
• Communication in science and technology
• Technology and multimedia learning for teacher in digital era

Possible career paths

• Being a professor, researcher, or scientist in a government or public sector organization
• Being a researcher and product developer in an industrial sector organization
• Being a business owner involved in the production and sale of scientific equipment and tools.

Period of study

The full-time course duration is typically 2 years of study and does not exceed 4 years of study.

The schedule for class meetings and instruction

Regular classes are held during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). Classes may also be held outside of business hours (Monday to Friday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 9:00am to 6:00pm). Please note that the schedule may be subject to change as appropriate.

Academic calendar

• Semester 1: August - December
• Semester 2: January - May

Admission

The applicant must possess a master's degree in physics or a related field, and demonstrate proficiency in English communication. If you would like more information or are interested in enrolling in this program, you may apply at any time throughout the year. More information can be found at the website of Admission and Recruitment Office (https://admission.kmutt.ac.th/) or contact Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiwat Wisitsorasak (apiwat.wis [at] kmutt.ac.th). Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhysicsKMUTT.

International students are also eligible to apply for the program and the Petchra Pra Jom Klao Scholarship. However, they must first contact the program coordinator prior to commencing the application process.

Other Information

• Doctoral program flyer