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Prince of Songkla University 1Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind A National Research University : PSU

2 Prince of Songkla University Academically... • A National Research University • Ranked 5th in Thailand and 142nd in Asia by QS. • Nationally, Ranked 4th for Life Sciences and Medicine, 5th for IT&Engineering, Natural Resources, and Arts and Humanities, and 6th for Social Sciences. • Worldwide, Ranked in the top 200 in Agriculture and top 350 in Medicine by QS (2015). • Ranked 5th in Thailand for Research and Innovation by SCIMAGO. • Ranked 89th by THE-BRICS (2014). Statistically... • 5 Campuses in southern Thailand • 38 Faculties • 104 Master’s Programs • 62 Doctoral Programs • 3107 Master’s Students (120 International) • 884 Doctoral Students (97 International)PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 3Campus Locations Surat Thani • Bioscience Hat Yai • Natural Rubber • Industrial Tech.Phuket • Business Mgt. • Natural Sci. & Tech. • Life Sci. & Agri. • Health Sci. • Mgt. / Econ. • Liberal Arts Pattani• Tourism & Hospitality Trang• Tech & Envi.• Earth System Sci. • Business Mgt.• Inter Studies • Architec. • Social Sci. & Humanity • Education • Natural Rubber Tech. • Food / Fishery A National Research University : PSU

4 Prince of Songkla UniversityPSU Strategic Research Focus... • Natural Rubber • Palm Oil • Natural Resources in the Southern Peninsular • Energy • Food • Health Sciences • Material Sciences • Natural Disaster • Southern Border and Multi-Cultural Society • ASEAN Community • Logistics and TourismPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 5Research Funding andPublications (2010-2014)US$M Research Fund 2010-2014 7.710 8.7 9 7.9 8.2 8 7 7.0 Year 6 2011 2012 2013 2014 5 4 3 2 1 0 2010 Publications in Web of Science 2010-2014Publications 487 480500 453 421 431400300200 2011 2012 2013 Year100 2014 2010 A National Research University : PSU

6 Prince of Songkla University Top Researchers…1 Prof. Sootawat Benjakul, Ph.D. 2 Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D. 2008 National Outstanding Researcher 2009 National Outstanding Researcher 2011 Thailand Best Scientist Epidemiology, Health Information Chemistry and Biochemistry of Seafood12 3 3 Assoc. Prof. Charoen Nakason, Ph.D. 2010 National Outstanding Researcher 2010 Science and Technology Award Chemical Modification of Natural RubberPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 74 Assoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D. 2011 National Outstanding Researcher Trace Analysis, Biosensor45 65 Prof. Poonsuk Prasertsan, Ph.D. 2012 National Outstanding Researcher Environmental Biotechnology, Waste Utilization 6 Prof. Supayang Voravuthikunchai, Ph.D. 2014 National Outstanding Re searcher Anaerobic Bacteria, Medicine Plant A National Research University : PSU

8 Prince of Songkla University Top Young Researchers…1 Assoc. Prof. Suppasil Maneerat, Ph.D. Environmental Biotechnology,Food Biotechnology 2 Assist. Prof. Anoma Thitithammawong, Ph.D. Polymer Rheology, Polymer Blends, Chemical Modification of Natural Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers 1 23 43 Assoc. Prof. Pruittikorn Smithmaitrie, Ph.D. Robot Operating System, System Modeling and Simulation 4 Assoc. Prof. Suchart Limkatanyu, Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Concrete TechnologyPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 9 5 Assoc. Prof. Benjamas Cheirsilp, Ph.D. 2014 Taguchi Award for Outstanding Research Achievement in Biotechnology Bioprocess Engineering, Enzyme Technology, Fermentation5 67 8 6 Assist. Prof. Anukorn Phuruangrat, Ph.D. Nanomaterials 7 Assist. Prof. Quantar Balthip, Ph.D. AIDS Patients Care, Spiritual Care 8 Assoc. Prof. Anchana Prathep, Ph.D. 2012 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards Biodiversity, Seaweed, Seagrass A National Research University : PSU

10 Prince of Songkla University Top Inventors…1 Asst. Prof. Chinnawat Surassavadee, Ph.D 2012 Young Technologist Award 2014 Gold Medal Award and Leading Innovation Award, IEIK, China 2 Assoc. Prof. Gumpon Prateepchaikul 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea1 2 3 45 63 Assst. Prof. Sittichoke Anuntaseree, M.D2013 True Innovation Awards 20122014 Gold Medal, and Special Prize 4 Asst. Prof.Sunton Wongsiri, M.D.The 41st IEIG, Switzerland 2009 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea 2009 Gold Medal IFIA Innovation 2009 NIA for Social Contribution 2013 Gold Medal The 41st IEIG, Switzerland5 Assoc. Prof. Charoen Nakason, Ph.D. 2014 Gold Medal, The 42nd IEIG, Switzerland 6 Assoc. Prof. Jessada Wanasin, Ph.D 2007 Young Metallurgist Award 2009 Young Technologist Award 2014 Technologist AwardPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 117 Assoc. Prof. Panote Thavarungkul, Ph.D. 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea 8 Assoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D. 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea7 8 9 10 11 129 Assoc. Prof. Wiwat Pichayakorn, Ph.D. 2015 Gold Medal, ITEX, Malaysia 2015 Special Prize “Honor of Invention”, WIIPA, Taiwan10 Asst. Prof. Nalinee Kovitwanawong, M.D. 2014 Gold Medal, the 42nd IEIG, Switzerland 11 Assoc. Prof. Mitchai Chongcheawchamnan, Ph.D. 2015 Gold Medal and Special prize, ITEX, Malasia 12 Assist. Prof. Warakorn Limbut, Ph.D. 2014 Gold medal, KIE, Taiwan A National Research University : PSU

12 Prince of Songkla UniversityResearch Network ... As a National Research University and being a research oriented university in a knowledge intensive society,Prince of Songkla University (PSU) is performing with a key role for community and economic development. Research networks will be the crucial channets to enhance more national and international collaborations in order to cope with occurring issues needed for solutions. PSU ensures that those aforementioned will be carried out in accordance with its mission, vision, and goal.Disciplines of Excellence (DoE)1. Discipline of Excellence in Pharmacy http://www.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 13Centers of Excellence (CoE)1. Center of Excellence in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Phase II http://www.natres.psu.ac.th/FNR/anrb-coe/gallery.html2. Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Phase II http://dds.pharmacy.psu.ac.th3. Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology for Energy, CECN http://www.cene.psu.ac.th4. Natural Product Research Center of Excellence http://www.nprc.psu.ac.th/5. Center of Excellence in Materials Engineering, CAME http://www.merc.eng.psu.ac.th6. Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellent Center http://ppbresearch.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/content/ A National Research University : PSU

14 Prince of Songkla UniversityResearch Centers (RC)1. Oil Palm Agronomical Research Center, Phase II http://www.natres.psu.ac.th/Researchcenter/palm/palm_index.htm2. Energy Technology Research Center, Phase II http://www.eng.psu.ac.th/home.html3. Membrane Science and Technology Research Center, Phase II http://www.membrane.psu.ac.th4. Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Phase II http://www.tab-rc.psu.ac.th5. Crania-Maxillofacial Hard Tissue Engineering Center, CHEC, Phase II http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/dctec/PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 156. Common Oral Diseases and Epidemiology Research Center, Phase II http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/dcode/7. Aquatic Animal Biotechnology Research Center http://abrc.surat.psu.ac.th/index.php8. Geophysics Research Center http://www.geophysics.sci.psu.ac.th/index.php?L=TH9. Southern Natural Disaster Research Center http://www.nadrec.psu.ac.th/10. Research Center for Ecotourism Integrated Management in Southern, Thailand http://demo-cv.com/demoweb/rc-ecosouth A National Research University : PSU

16 Prince of Songkla University11. Research Center for Caring System of Thai Elderly http://www.psunurseelder.com/index.php12. Multicultural Education Research Center for Sustainable Development: MRCSD http://eduinter.pn.psu.ac.th/msrc13. Andaman Environment and Natural Disaster Research Center: ANED http://www.essand.psu.ac.th/ESSAND/index.html14. Institute of Research and Development for Health of Southern, Thailand http://www.rdh.psu.ac.th/index.php/main.html15. Caring and Healing System for Client with Trauma, Emergency and Disaster, CHCTED http://www.nur.psu.ac.th/nur/index.aspxPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 17Research Units (RU)1. The Research Unit in Enhancing Harmony in Life of Southern Thai People, Phase II http://www.nur.psu.ac.th/nur/index.aspx2. Clinical and Pharmacological Research Unit http://www.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/3. Medical Products Innovations from Polymers in Clinical http://medinfo.psu.ac.th4. Wood Science and Industry Technology, WSIT http://scit.surat.psu.ac.th5. Holistic Health and Safety Management in community http://medinfo.psu.ac.th A National Research University : PSU

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Prince of Songkla University 19Graduate Programs... Categorized graduate programs according to research strategy ofPrince of Songkla University1. Natural RubberFaculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Chemistry - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Bioinformatics - Polymer Science and - Polymer Science and Technology Technology - Materials ScienceEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil EngineeringNatural Resources Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Tropical Agricultural - Plant Pathology - Soil Resources Management Resource Management - Entomology - Agricultural Development - Natural Rubber Production, Technology and Management*Economics - M.B.A. Program in - Agribusiness ManagementScience and Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology - Polymer Technology - Polymer Technology - Applied Chemistry - Applied PhysicsScience and - M.Sc. Program inIndustrial Technology - Agricultural Science and Technology*International Program A National Research University : PSU

20 Prince of Songkla University2. Palm Oil Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Biology - Biology - Chemistry - ChemistryAgro-Industry - Biochemistry - BiochemistryEnvironmental - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology andManagementNatural Resources Bioinformatics BioinformaticsScience and Industrial - Physics - PhysicsTechnology Ph.D. Program in Master of Engineering Program in - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Tropical Agricultural Resources Management M.Sc. Program in - - Agricultural Science and Technology*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 213. Natural Resources in the Southern Peninsular Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inNatural Resources - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Environmental EngineeringEnvironmentalManagement Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Aquatic Science - Aquatic ScienceScience - Tropical Agricultural - Soil Resources Management Resource ManagementScience andTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology and - Environmental Management - Environmental ManagementEnvironment M.A. Program inMarine and Coastal - Social Science forResources Institute Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biology - Biology - Geophysics - Geophysics - Zoology - Ecology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Fishery Technology - Fishery Technology - Applied Biology - M.Sc. Program in - Technology and Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Marine and Coastal - Marine and Coastal Resources Management Resources Management*International Program A National Research University : PSU

22 Prince of Songkla University4. Energy Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Physics - PhysicsAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in Master of Engineering Program in - Environmental Engineering - Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental - Chemical Engineering - Chemical EngineeringManagement - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringScience andIndustrial Technology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management M.Sc. Program in - - Agricultural Science and Technology*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 235. FoodFaculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biochemistry - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics - Microbiology and Bioinformatics - MicrobiologyNatural Resources Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Aquatic Science - Aquatic Science - Tropical Agricultural - Agricultural Development - Animal Science Resource ManagementAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* - Food Science and - Food Science and Technology* Technology - Functional Food and Nutrition - Functional Food and Nutrition - Agro-Industry Technology Management - Packing TechnologyEconomics M.Sc. Program in - - Agribusiness ManagementScience and M.Sc. Program inTechnology - - Food Science and Nutrition - Fishery TechnologyScience and - M.Sc. Program inIndustrial Technology - Agricultural Science and Technology*International Program A National Research University : PSU

24 Prince of Songkla University6. Health Sciences Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Microbiology - MicrobiologyThai Traditional - Biochemistry - BiochemistryMedicine - Physiology - PhysiologyMedicine - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology andPharmaceutical Bioinformatics BioinformaticsSciences - AnatomyScience and - PharmacologyTechnologyAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Program in M.TM. Program in - Thai Traditional Medicine - Thai Traditional Medicine Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Engineering - Epidemiology* - Occupational Medicine Higher Grad Dip Program in - Epidemiology* - Clinical Science Ph.D. Program in M.Pharm Program in - Pharmaceutical Care - Clinical Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Social and Administrative Pharmacy* - Social and Administrative Pharmacy* M.Sc. Program in - Herb Sciences* - Cosmetic Sciences* M.Sc. Program in - - Food Science and Nutrition Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Functional Food and Nutrition - Functional Food and Nutrition*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 25 Faculty ProgramDentistryHigher Grad Dip Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inin Clin Sci - Oral Health Sciences - Oral Health SciencesNursing Program in - Dental Research - Prosthodontics - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySouthern of Health - Oral Medicine - Applied Oral Health SciencesSystem Management - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryInstitute - Periodontics - Restorative Dentistry Ph.D. Program in M.N.S Program in - Nursing* - Nursing Science* - Nursing Science - Community Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Administration - Health System Research and Development M.Sc. Program in - - Health System Management*International Program A National Research University : PSU

26 Prince of Songkla University7. Materials Sciences Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inScience - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil EngineeringArgo-Industry - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringScience and - Mining EngineeringTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Polymer Science and - Polymer Science and Technology Technology - Material Science - Physics - Physics M.Sc. Program in - - Packing Technology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Polymer Technology - Polymer Technology - Applied ChemistryPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 278. Natural Disaster Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Geophysics - Geophysics - Ecology*EnvironmentalManagement Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Electrical Engineering - Electrical EngineeringNatural Science - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering (Transportation, - Environmental Engineering Geotechnical, Structure)Science and - Environmental EngineeringTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology and - Environmental Management - Environmental ManagementEnvironment M.A. Program in - Social Science for EnvironmentalMarine and CoastalResources institute ManagementEarth System and - M.Sc. Program inAndaman Natural - Soil Resources ManagementDisaster Management M.Sc. Program in - - Applied Physics - Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Program in - - Technology and Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Marine and Coastal - Marine and Coastal Resources Management Resources Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Earth System Science* - Earth System Science**International Program A National Research University : PSU

28 Prince of Songkla University9. Southern Border and Multi-cultural Society Faculty ProgramManagementSciences Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Administration - Management - Business AdministrationLiberal Arts - Business Administration*Humanities and M.P.A. AdministrationSocial Science - Public AdministrationEducation M.A. Program inCommunication - - Human and Social DevelopmentScienceIslamic Studies M.A. Program in - - Information ManagementPeace Studies - Social Development Administration Ed.D Program in M.Ed. Program in - Educational Administration - Educational Administration - Educational Leadership - Educational Technology and Innovation and Communications - Curriculum and Instruction - Education for Sustainable Development - Psychology - Educational Research and Evaluation M.Se. Program in - - Information* Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in - Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies M.Ed. Program in - Islamic Education Administration and Management M.A. Program in - - Conflict and Peace Studies*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 2910. ASEAN Community Faculty ProgramManagementSciences Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Program in - Management - Business AdministrationLiberal Arts - Business Administration*Humanities and - AccountancySocial Science - Tourism ManagementEducation M.P.A Program in - Public AdministrationIslamic Studies Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in Peace Studies - Human and Social - Human and Social Development Development - Teaching English as an International Language Ph.D. Program in Master of Art Program in - Thai - Thai - Information Management - Social Development Administration Ed.D Program in M.Ed. Program in - Educational Administration - Educational Administration - Educational Leadership - Educational Technology and Innovation and Communications - Curriculum and Instruction - Education for Sustainable Development - Psychology - Education Research and Evaluation Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in - Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies M.Ed. Program in - Islamic Education Administrator and Management - M.A. Program in - Conflict and Peace Studies A National Research University : PSU

30 Prince of Songkla UniversityFaculty ProgramCommunication - M.Sc. Program inScience - Information*Hospitality and Tourism M.B.A. Program in - Hospitality and Tourism - Management*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 3111. Tourism and Logistics Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inAgro-Industry - Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering (Transportation,Management - Mechanical Engineering Geotechnical, Structure)Sciences - Logistics and Supply Chain EngineeringEnvironmentalManagement - M.Sc. Program in - Agro-Industry TechnologyEconomics ManagementLiberal Arts Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Program inHospitality and - Management - Business AdministrationTourism - Business Administration* - Accountancy - Tourism Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management M.A. Program in - Social Science for Environmental Management - M.B.A. Program in - Agribusiness Management - M.A. Program in - Human and Social Development - Teaching English as an International Language - M.B.A. Program in - Hospitality and Tourism Management**International Program A National Research University : PSU

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