Packaging and Materials Technology
Packaging is crucial for every industry
Packaging plays an important part of all products (food and non-food) to assure the delivery of the products to end consumers in desired conditions with the most reasonable cost. With an awareness of the agility of packaging industry and continual growth of the global economics, Department of Packaging and Materials Technology (PKMT, former Department of Packaging Technology) was first established in 1980. In addition to the bachelor level, PKMT has offered its master degree since 2001, following doctoral degree since 2007. It is the first institute in Asia Pacific region to offer all three degree levels in packaging technology.
Packaging technology integrates the diversity of knowledge and applications including science, engineering, arts, economics, management and marketing. PKMT covers teaching and research from packaging materials, package manufacturing, packaging process, packaging machinery and equipment, packaging in distribution systems, packaging design, and printing as well as decoration technology, to environmental conscious packaging. All graduates from PKMT are capable to strengthening and enhancing their knowledge in higher studies, not only to protect and reduce the product deterioration, but also to add value and marketing as well as promoting the finished goods.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (Packaging Technology)
PROSPECT CAREERS UPON GRADUATION:
+ Instructor and researchers
+ Production, technical support, research and development, marketing and management sections in packaging and materials industry, food and beverage industry, consumer care and cosmetics products, agro-industry, logistics and supply chain, and related fields
+ Entrepreneur, business owner, packaging designer and consultancy
Course Description
Course Description More details of courses can be found on Website
*Details of scholarship for international students can be downloaded here.
Master of Science (M.S.) (Packaging Technology)
M.S. (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY) Plan 1
(Research Option Program for Thai and International Students)
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. Applications who have working experience in packaging and materials technology are preferred. A total of 36 credits of thesis are required, as follows:
Major Courses minimum 2 credits (audit)
Seminar 2 credits (audit)
Thesis minimum 36 credits
Total minimum 36 credits
M.S. (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY) Plan 2
(Program for Thai Students)
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. A total of 36 credits of graduate courses (with 12 credits of thesis) are required, as follows:
Major Courses minimum 24 credits
+ Seminar 2 credits
+ Major requirements 5 credits
+ Major electives 17 credits
Thesis minimum 12 credits
Total minimum 36 credits
Course Description
Course Description More details of courses can be found on Website
*Details of scholarship for international students can be downloaded here.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Packaging Technology)
PH.D (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY)
Plan 1.1 (Program for Thai and International Students)
Applicants must have a graduate degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. Applications who have working experience in packaging and materials technology are preferred. A total of 48 credits of thesis are required, as follows :
Major Courses minimum 4 credits (audits)
Seminar 4 credits (audits)
Thesis minimum 48 credits
Total 48 credits
PH.D (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY) PLAN 1.2
(Program for Thai Students)
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. Applications who have working experience in packaging and materials technology are preferred. A total of 72 credits of thesis are required, as follows :
Major Courses minimum 6 credits (audits)
– Seminar 6 credits (audits)
Thesis minimum 72 credits
Total 72 credits
PH.D (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY) PLAN 2.1
(Program for Thai Students)
Applicants must have a graduate degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. Applications who have working experience in packaging and materials technology are preferred. A total of 48 credits of graduate courses (with 36 credits of thesis) are required, as follows :
Major Courses minimum 12 credits
– Seminar 4 credits
– Major requirements 3 credits
– Major electives 5 credits
Thesis minimum 36 credits
Total 48 credits
PH.D (PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY) PLAN 2.2
(Program for Thai and International Students)
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in related fields from an accredited university or educational institute. A total of 72 credits of graduate courses (with 48 credits of thesis) are required, as follows :
Major Courses minimum 24 credits
+ Seminar 6 credits
+ Major requirements 9 credits
+ Major electives 9 credits
Thesis minimum 48 credits
Total 72 credits
Course Description
Course Description More details of courses can be found on Website
*Details of scholarship for international students can be downloaded here.
Faculty Members
ASSOCIATE PROF. Amporn Sane
Bio-Based/Synthetic Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites
ASSISTANT PROF. Busarin Chongcharoenyanon
Safety of Food Contact Materials, Food and Cosmetics packaging
DR. Janenutch Sodsai
Corporate Branding and Graphic Design, Functional Product & Packaging Design, Ceramic Design for Packaging
Dr. Kiattichai Wadaugsorn
Synthesis of biochemical and bioplastic, Process intensification, Migration modeling
ASSOCIATE PROF. Lerpong Jarupan
Simulation Modeling for Packaging Process, Distribution Packaging, Environmentally Conscious Packaging
ASSOCIATE PROF. Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit
Food Packaging, Active packaging for shelf-life extension, Edible films and capsules
Assistant Prof. Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke
Nano-Enabled Food Packaging and Safety, Cellulose-based nanocomposite, Cellulose Nanocrystal
Professor Panuwat Suppakul
Active and Intelligent Packaging, Edible Films and Coatings
ASSISTANT PROF. Pattarin Leelaphiwat
Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Food Packaging, Mass transfer in polymers of Packaging Materials
ASSISTANT PROF. Piyawanee Jariyasakoolroj
Biodegradable plastics for packaging and agriculture uses, Bio-composites from agricultural waste
Associate Prof. Rangrong Yoksan
Biopolymers and Bio-Based Materials, Bioplastics and Composites, Nanoparticles and Nanocapsules
Associate Prof. Tarinee Nampitch
Rubber Technology, Polymer Blends, Nanocomposite Materials
ASSOCIATE PROF. Tunyarut Jinkarn
Coating Technology for Paper and Paperboard Packaging, Packaging Process and Machinery
Dr. Uruchaya Sonchaeng
Mass transfer in biodegradable films, Thermo-mechanical analysis of biodegradable materials
ASSOCIATE PROF. Vanee Chonhenchob
Food packaging, Active packaging for fresh produce, Distribution packaging
Dr. Thitiporn Kaewpetch
Physics in packaging materials, Coating in packaging
Supporting Staffs
Kittichai Tansin
Scientist (Expert)
Office: AI 5 Building, 7th Fl., Room 5709
Tel. 02-562-5045 Ext. 5388
Theerut Rittison
General Administration Officer
Office: AI 5 Building, 6th Fl., Room 5601 Administration Office
Tel. 02-562-5045
Vassana Tangoon
Management practitioners
Office: AI 5 Building, 6th Fl., Room 5601 Administration Office
Tel. 02-562-5045 Ext. 5282
Warada Chinda-in
General Administration Officer (Expert)
Office: AI 5 Building, 6th Fl., Room 5601 Administration Office
Tel. 02-562-5045
Rungtiva Khumborisut
General Administration Officer
Office: AI 5 Building, 6th Fl., Room 5601 Administration Office
Tel. 02-562-5045 Ext. 5281