Program Name

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Mining and Materials (Ph.D. Mining and Materials Engineering)

About the Department

At the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, we shape the next generation of engineers and researchers to drive innovation in advanced materials and resource industries. Our programs integrate strong academic foundations with hands-on training, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to sustainability—empowering graduates to make meaningful contributions at both local and global levels.

Vision

To be a leading doctoral program in mining and materials engineering that produces highly qualified researchers and scholars with advanced expertise, strong ethical values, and the capability to generate internationally recognized research and innovations for sustainable development.

Mission

To produce highly competent researchers and academics with advanced knowledge and specialization in mining and materials engineering, equipped with ethical integrity, social responsibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The program emphasizes holistic development under progressivism through multidisciplinary study, problem-based learning, and research-based learning, enabling students to independently acquire, analyze, and apply knowledge to solve complex problems, create innovations, and generate new knowledge. It aims to develop high-quality research outputs in areas such as rare earth extraction, green mining, value-added minerals and materials, transportation materials, energy storage materials, adsorbent materials, and environmental materials, with international recognition. Graduates are prepared to become expert researchers, academic leaders, and reliable knowledge contributors who can effectively transfer and integrate knowledge for the benefit of organizations, society, and the global community.

Program Educational Objective

1. To produce scholars and researchers with in-depth knowledge and expertise in mining and materials engineering, capable of systematic thinking, analysis, and problem-solving.
2. To produce professional researchers with strong research capabilities, able to maximize the utilization of limited resources for development, problem-solving, and the creation of innovations and new knowledge, particularly in the production of raw materials, components, and alternative materials for domestic industries and research institutions.
3. To produce scholars and researchers who are capable of effectively transferring knowledge and technology through public dissemination of research, and who generate high-quality academic outputs that contribute to the development of industry and technology at both national and international levels.
4. To produce graduates with a strong sense of responsibility, academic integrity, and professional ethics, as well as good interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous self-development.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

1. Communicate and present academic work effectively in English in accordance with academic standards.
2. Demonstrate ethical behavior, academic integrity, and a sense of social responsibility.
3. Retrieve and utilize up-to-date information and technologies in mining and materials engineering for research and self-development.
4. Exhibit academic leadership and work collaboratively with others to achieve common objectives.
5. Analyze and propose solutions to improve production processes for value-added minerals and materials.
6. Generate new knowledge or innovations in green mining or environmentally friendly materials through research-based approaches.

Catalog Description

Plan 1.1: Thesis Only	48 credits
For students holding a Master’s degree
Plan 1.2: Thesis Only	72 credits
For students holding a Bachelor’s degree

Study Plans

Plan 1.1:

1. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering, Materials Engineering, or other related fields in engineering and science; and/or
2. Additional qualifications include:
   • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; or
   • Research experience in a related field, with publications in TCI (Q1) or higher, or other recognized academic outputs; or
   • At least 3 years of industrial work experience in a related field;

Plan 1.2:

1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with excellent academic performance in Mining Engineering, Materials Engineering, or other related fields in engineering and science.
2. Additional qualifications include:
   • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25; or
   • A minimum GPA of 3.00 with research experience in a related field or at least one publication in TCI (Q1) or higher, or other recognized academic outputs; or/li>
   • A minimum GPA of 2.75 with at least 5 years of combined industrial and research experience in a related field, or at least two publications indexed in TCI (Q1)/Scopus, or at least one publication indexed in Web of Science (SCIE)./li>

Thesis advisor specialization

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Graduation Criteria

Plan 1.1 & 1.2:

1. Students must pass the Qualifying Examination in order to be eligible to proceed with the thesis.
2. Students must submit a thesis and successfully pass the final oral examination.
3. The thesis, or part of the thesis, must be published or at least accepted for publication in international journals of recognized quality, as specified by the Higher Education Standards Committee, with at least two publications.

Fee and Scholarship

• 30,000 THB (Thai Student)
• 60,000 THB (International Student)

Financial supports are available for both Thai and International students. Please contact the program chair for more details.

Program Accreditation

AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance)

Contact Person

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Matthana Khangkhamano (Program Chair)

Email: kmatthana@eng.psu.ac.th Tel: +6674287066