The PhD Program in Medical Physics and Medical Engineering (Interational Program), or MPME, aims to produce PhD graduates who will become researchers and innovators in the field of medical physics and medical engineering. Medical physics employs physical concepts for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, while medical engineering applies engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes. With the combination of medical physics and medical engineering, students will have a broad perspective from the design, development to the application of medical equipment and medical technology.

The direct connection of our PhD program to Chulabhorn Hospital will give students the opportunity to be exposed to the clinical environment from the very early stage of their study. They will get first-hand experience with medical equipment and technology that drive the health care services, which will allow them to conduct state-of-the-art research projects that will truly benefit the health care industry and patients.

Our PhD Program have research-based study plans. Each student will have an individual study plan (ISP), designed between the student and the PhD advisors. With our multi-disciplinary faculty staff, students will have the opportunity to select a research project from a wide range of key research areas. Prospective students are encouraged to contact our faculty members regarding the research interest prior to the application.

• AI and big data in radiation therapy and radiology
• Simulation and modelling in radiation therapy and radiation protection
• Medical image processing
• Radiobiology and radiobiological modelling
• Management of quality assurance and predictive maintenance of medical devices
•  Space engineering for health science
• Surface modification in biomedical applications
• Development of cloud-based medical software

Dissertation

• • Asst. Prof. Dr. Thiansin Liamsuwan, PhD (Medical Radiation Physics): Program Director
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Danupon Nantajit, PhD (Health Sciences)
  • Dr. Todsaporn Fuangrod, PhD (Electrical Engineering)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Chavin Jongwannasiri, D.Eng. (Systems Engineering)
  • Dr. Wares Chancharoen, PhD (Information Science)
  • Dr. Pasit Jarutatsanangkoon, PhD (Engineering)
  • Dr. Chirasak Khamfongkhruea, Dr.rer.medic. (Medical Radiation Science)
  • Dr. Sangutid Thongsawad, PhD candidate (Nuclear Engineering)
  • Dr. Patcharaporn Wongchadakul, PhD (Medical Engineering: Biomechanics)

• Plan 1.1: Holder of a master’s degree or equivalent in Medical Physics, Physics, Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering or any related fields from an institution accredited by Commission of Higher Education (CHE) or accredited by CRA Council with the GPA of at least 3.0.
• Plan 1.2: Holder of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medical physics, physics, computer Science, medical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering or any related fields from an institution accredited by Commission of Higher Education (CHE) or accredited by CRA Council with the GPA of at least 3.5.
• Having good command of English, both verbal and written.
• Passing the selection procedure specified by the program.

Present results within the dissertation at 1 international conference

Publish results within the dissertation in 2 peer-reviewed international scientific journal articles in recognized databases

Pass the English proficiency criteria

Other requirements are in accordance with the Regulation of Chulabhorn Royal Academy for Graduate Study BE 2563.

All graduate students of Chulabhorn Royal Academy must have one of the English proficiency test scores before graduation, as follows:

Requirements of English Proficiency

Reference: Announcement of Chulabhorn Royal Academy on English Proficiency Requirements for Graduate Students. Click

1. Tuition fee

2. Education service charges

3. Other fees

Other expenses must be in accordance with the announcement of Chulabhorn Royal Academy on Tuition Fee Rates for Graduate Studies.

Call for Application for PhD Admissions of Academic Year 2024

• Announcement for Application for Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Medical Physics and Medical Engineering (International Program) Academic Year 2024
• Admission application form
• Physical examination result form
• Consent form for verifying true copies of university degree certificates and transcripts

Call for Application for Tuition Fee Waiving Scholarships of Academic Year 2024

• Criteria and Conditions for Scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy Program in Medical Physics and Medical Engineering (International Program)
• Announcement for Application for Scholarship for the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Medical Physics and Medical Engineering (International Program) of the Academic Year 2024
• Scholarship application form

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