Master of Engineering Program in Industrial and System Engineering

Program Name

Master of Engineering Program in Industrial and System Engineering (M.Eng. Industrial and Systems Engineering)

About the Department

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering The pioneering force in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering education across Southern Thailand — bridging engineering precision with strategic management since 1973. Our faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and industry-integrated research programs provide students with a truly transformative educational experience. Active Research Clusters: Small-scale Palm Oil Processing Industry, Precision Metal Cutting & Machining, Logistics Engineering & Supply Chain Systems, Smart Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Forming and Testing, Advanced OR Techniques. Industry & Community Services: ISO 9002 & ISO 14000 Quality Training, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM & PM), Quality Control (QC) & 5S Implementation, Strategic Management Consulting, Smart Industry Reskill/Upskill, Industrial Robots

50+ Years of Engineering Excellence

1973 Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
1997 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering
1999 Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
2000 ISO 9002 Certification for teaching quality and educational service
2005 Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Master of Industrial Management
2010 Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering
2013 Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Engineering

Vision

To be a world-class center of excellence — shaping innovative engineers, advancing impactful research, and delivering technologies that matter to industries, communities, and the world.

Mission

We cultivate well-rounded industrial engineers equipped with deep professional expertise, strong management and teamwork capabilities, sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, and a bold creative and innovative mindset — all grounded in unwavering professional ethics and integrity.
We build and disseminate new bodies of knowledge through technology-appropriate research and targeted technology transfer — starting with the growth and transformation of local industries in Southern Thailand and scaling our impact to the international arena.
We continuously integrate interdisciplinary knowledge and monitor the frontier of emerging technologies — actively incorporating the latest advancements into our curriculum design and technology transfer programs to ensure our graduates are always equipped for the challenges of today
We are committed to evolving the department into a recognized international center for engineering learning, academic knowledge dissemination, and ongoing technology transfer — building sustainable global partnerships and amplifying our research presence across borders.

Program Educational Objective

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be equipped to apply advanced IE knowledge, integrate cutting-edge digital technologies, conduct innovation-driven research, and lead with both professional excellence and ethical commitment — making them highly sought-after across modern manufacturing, service, and technology industries.

Apply advanced Industrial Engineering and Systems knowledge to design, analyze, and develop production and service systems — with effectiveness and contextual appropriateness for the demands of modern industry and the Industry 4.0 paradigm.
Seamlessly integrate information technology, innovation platforms, and advanced data analytics to drive strategic decision-making and process improvement across manufacturing and service sectors — leveraging the full potential of modern digital tools.
Pursue research and innovation by applying new bodies of knowledge and advanced engineering tools to tackle complex industrial problems — creating measurable new value for organizations and industries.
Operate as either a high-quality leader or a valued team contributor — managing projects to successful outcomes, communicating with professional clarity and confidence, and building productive collaborative relationships across diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Uphold unwavering moral and ethical standards in all professional endeavors — exercising engineering knowledge and expertise in ways that serve and benefit society, guided by a deep sense of public consciousness and social responsibility.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Design and develop production systems or products correctly accordance with established industrial engineering principles and modern systems methodologies.
Analyze critical operational data using big data analytics principles and just-in-time manufacturing technologies to optimize production and product development decisions.
Propose and implement management frameworks for production systems and product development, grounded in engineering economics and sound business administration principles.
Solve complex manufacturing and production challenges facing Southern Thailand's industries and the national economy through rigorous, evidence-based research processes.
Demonstrate adaptive leadership and collaborative teamwork skills to drive project management efforts toward defined goals, whether in a leading or supporting capacity.
Present and communicate academic and technical information accurately, professionally, and contextually — whether in written reports, oral presentations, or scholarly publications.
Uphold the highest standards of professional responsibility and engineering ethics, while demonstrating a genuine commitment to public consciousness and the broader well-being of society.

Catalog Description

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Study Plans

Plan A1 (Thesis 36 Credits)
Plan A2 (Coursework 18 Credits + Thesis 18 Credits)

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Thesis advisor specialization

Prof. Dr. Thanate Ratanawilai (thanate.r@psu.ac.th)	Advanced Bio-Composites Engineering, Mechanics of Wood-Polymer Systems, Additive Manufacturing with Sustainable Materials, Circular Economy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikorn Sirivongpaisal (nikorn.s@psu.ac.th)	Intelligent Operations Management and System Simulation, Healthcare Systems Engineering & Logistics, Digital Twin & Virtual Prototyping
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakesun Suthammanon (suseksan@eng.psu.ac.th)	Strategic Project & Supply Chain Management, Hybrid Decision Analytics, Public Service Systems Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supapan Chaiprapat (supapan.s@psu.ac.th)	Digital Factory & Smart Automation, Human-Machine Interaction in Industry 4.0, Occupational Ergonomics & Risk Modeling
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanatchapong Kongkaew (wanatchapong.k@psu.ac.th)	Meta-heuristics & Evolutionary Algorithms, Decision Making under Uncertainty, Healthcare Logistics & Humanitarian Operations
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chukree Deasa (chukree.d@psu.ac.th)	Digital Design & Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Digitalization, Computational Thermal & Fluid Engineering
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kunlapat Thongkaew (kunlapat.t@psu.ac.th)	Advanced Machining & Material Processing, Automated Production Systems, Concurrent Engineering & Cost Analytics
Asst. Prof. Dr. Runchana Sinthavalai (runchana.s@psu.ac.th)	Integrated Quality & Design Methodology, Industrial Strategic Development, Digital & Intelligent Manufacturing
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirirat Pungchompoo (sirirat.pu@psu.ac.th)	Bio-Process Optimization, Engineering Feasibility & Resource Analysis, Healthcare Operations & Telehealth Integration
Dr. Dollaya Buakom (dollaya.b@psu.ac.th)	Data-Driven Maintenance & Industry 4.0, Integrated Design & Decision Analytics, Healthcare Digital Twin Architecture
Dr. Sirirat Suwatcharachaitiwong (sirirat.su@psu.ac.th)	Service Systems Engineering & Analytics, Smart & Predictive Maintenance, Integrated Facility & Logistics Optimization
Dr. Suriya Jirasatitsin (suriya.j@psu.ac.th)	Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Architecture, Cognitive Systems & Intelligent Optimization, Integrated Systems Engineering & Human Experience

Thesis topics

Using A Self-organizing Feature Map for Improving Transportation Management: A Case Study of Construction Material Company in Amphoe Hatyai, Songkla
A hybrid meta-heuristic method for logistics optimization management planning
Process Improvement of Skim Rubber for Reducing the use of Sulfluric Acid
Improving the Efficiency of Blood Inventory Management
Development of Vehicle Routing Approach for delivering the drinking water product using the optimization method integrated with Artificial Intelligence
Development of Bio-Composites from Polylactic Acid Reinforced with Natural Fibers for Small Fruit Packaging
Efficiency improvement of trolley service systems in hospital using computer simulation
Development of a predictive maintenance system using machine learning: A case study of beverage filling process
Adaptive Production Planning for the Beverage Industry by Applying Artificial Neural Network Principles
Enhancing Maintenance Optimization and Equipment Availability Using Machine Learning-Driven Approach

Student Admissions

Plan A 1 — Academic Track (Research-Intensive)

Thesis-Only Track

For candidates with strong research aptitude who wish to pursue an advanced research-focused Master's degree through original thesis work.

Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Sciences, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
In addition to the educational background requirement, applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
1. Hold a cumulative GPA of ≥ 3.00 from the Bachelor's degree program.
2. Demonstrate hands-on research experience in a relevant field, evidenced by research output that has been published, disseminated, or formally certified in an academic or professional context.
3. Possess other qualifications considered acceptable at the discretion of the Program Management Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Plan A2 Academic Track (Coursework + Research)

Coursework + Thesis Track

For candidates combining structured coursework with a research thesis component — ideal for those building both theoretical depth and practical expertise.

Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Sciences, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
In addition to the educational background requirement, applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
1. Hold a cumulative GPA of ≥ 2.50 from the Bachelor's degree program.
2. Possess other qualifications considered acceptable at the discretion of the Program Management Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Criteria

Plan A1 — Thesis-Only Track

Candidates must submit a completed thesis and pass a final oral defense conducted before an official Thesis Examination Committee — in an open-access public session welcoming interested observers. The thesis or part thereof must be Published in an academic journal or equivalent outlet, or Published in an academic journal or equivalent outlet, or
All candidates must pass or receive an exemption from the Graduate School's Foreign Language Proficiency Assessment as prescribed in the official announcement governing language skills evaluation for Master's and Doctoral program graduates.
Candidates must fulfill any additional conditions formally announced and updated by Prince of Songkla University

Plan A2 — Coursework + Thesis Track

Candidates must complete all program-required courses with a cumulative GPA of ≥ 3.00 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent), submit a thesis, and pass a final oral defense before an official Thesis Examination Committee in an open-access public session. The thesis (or part thereof) must be published in an academic journal or equivalent outlet, or disseminated in a searchable form — as an article, innovation, invention, or other academic work — as specified by the University Council.
All candidates must pass or receive an exemption from the Graduate School's Foreign Language Proficiency Assessment as prescribed in the official announcement governing language skills evaluation for Master's and Doctoral program graduates.
Candidates must fulfill any additional conditions formally announced and updated by Prince of Songkla University

Fee and Scholarship

30,000 THB per semester/ Graduate school grant and Faculty of Engineering grant are available

Contact Person

Dr. Suriya Jirasatitsin
Program Chair

Email: suriya.j@psu.ac.th