Fundamentals of life cycle assessment (LCA), with applications in petrochemical, petroleum, polymer, and related industries; principles of LCA according to ISO 14040/44; goal and scope definition; data analysis and information management; impact assessment and result interpretation; case studies on environmental performance of polymers from fossil and bio-based resources, fuel production, material recovery, and circular economy strategies; hands-on practice with LCA software tools such as open-source product LCA tools and SimaPro; methods for interpreting results to support sustainability decision-making in industry and research.
Principles of sustainability and circular economy concepts; integration of environmental, social, and economic dimensions; approaches to efficient resource management; waste reduction strategies; extension of product life cycles; system design to reduce resource dependence; case studies from industry and national policy; emerging business models; product-as-a-service models; innovative recycling; sustainable supply chain management; integration of fundamental understanding with practical approaches to support evaluation and application of sustainability and circular economy concepts for positive social and environmental impact
Fundamentals of climate change, GHG protocols (GHG Protocol, ISO 1406x), carbon footprint calculation (CFO & CFP), carbon credits, ETS, CBAM, and emission reduction strategies for sustainability
Application of molecular simulation techniques such as Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Density Functional Theory (DFT), atomic-level material modeling, quantitative support of experimental findings, visualization of atomic-scale mechanisms, accurate prediction of adsorption, diffusion, and mechanical
behavior, comparative analysis of materials prior to synthesis, enhancing research quality and publication impact
Chulalongkorn University
The Petroleum and Petrochemical College
The program collaborates with leading international institutions through visiting faculty teaching, academic seminars, and joint thesis supervision.
The program follows an international semester system, with each regular semester comprising at least 15 weeks. No summer session is offered.
Graduate students may register for a maximum of 15 credits in a regular semester and 6 credits in a summer session, where applicable.
Mode of study: Class-based studyCredit transfer: Credit transfer is not normally permitted, except under an approved international academic cooperation agreement and subject to Chulalongkorn University regulations.
The program comprises 24 credits of coursework and a 12-credit master's thesis. It integrates advanced chemical engineering foundations with flexible study in petrochemical technology, sustainability, process systems, energy, research, and digital transformation.
Select a course code to view its official course description.
The recommended study sequence establishes the principal coursework foundation during the first year and progressively transitions toward independent thesis research in the second year.
Coursework develops the advanced chemical engineering and petrochemical technology foundation required for graduate study.
Students deepen specialist knowledge through advanced and elective coursework aligned with academic and research interests.
Seminar: 1 credit • Thesis: 6 credits. The program emphasis shifts from taught study toward supervised research.
Students focus on thesis research, analysis, scholarly communication, and completion of the master's research requirement.
Program structure and credit requirements are based on the official MS-PC revised curriculum 2023 (B.E. 2566). The maximum period of study is four years. Course offerings and study sequencing are subject to the academic regulations and announcements of the program.
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Petrochemical Technology (International Program)
Chulalongkorn University
The Petroleum and Petrochemical College
The program collaborates with leading international institutions through visiting faculty teaching, academic seminars, and joint dissertation supervision.
The program follows an international semester system, with each regular semester comprising at least 15 weeks. No summer session is offered.
Graduate students may register for a maximum of 15 credits in a regular semester and 6 credits in a summer session, where applicable.
Class-based study and supervised dissertation researchCredit transfer: Credit transfer is not normally permitted, except under an approved international academic cooperation agreement and subject to Chulalongkorn University regulations.
Two admission pathways provide an academically coherent progression from advanced coursework and qualifying assessment to independent doctoral research in petrochemical technology.
3-year recommended sequence
4-year recommended sequence
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The recommended sequences below show the progressive transition from doctoral coursework and qualifying assessment to sustained dissertation research.
3-year recommended sequence
Coursework: 6 credits • Qualifying Examination • Dissertation: 6 credits
Coursework: 5 credits • Dissertation: 6 credits
Seminar II: 1 credit • Dissertation: 12 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 12 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 6 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 6 credits
4-year recommended sequence
Coursework: 12 credits
Coursework: 12 credits
Coursework: 10 credits • Seminar I: 1 credit • Qualifying Examination
Dissertation: 12 credits
Seminar II: 1 credit • Dissertation: 12 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 12 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 6 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar • Dissertation: 6 credits
Progression: Advanced Coursework → Qualifying Assessment → Doctoral Research → Dissertation Completion
Program structure and credit requirements are based on the official Ph.D.-PC revised curriculum 2023 (B.E. 2566). Course offerings and study sequencing are subject to the academic regulations and announcements of the program.