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This
innovative, multidisciplinary inter-university program
is a combination of health sciences, biotechnology,
and environmental engineering designed to train human
resources capable of undertaking control and management
of toxic chemicals as well as research and development
in the areas of toxicology, technology (including biotechnology),
and environmental management.
The design of the program is based on the recognition
that in developing countries there is a severe shortage
of trained and qualified personnel in both government
and industry needed for policy/decision making, research/development,
and management of toxic chemicals to cope with rapid
industrialization. It is also evident that effective
management of toxic chemicals in developing countries
requires technical and management personnel with broader
background knowledge in both health science and environmental
management.
The
curriculum of this post-graduate program has been created
by the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) through the
support of United Nation Development Programme (UNDP).
The curriculum development committee consists of a team
of local experts from Chulabhorn Research Institute
(CRI), Mahidol University, the Asian Institute of Technology
(AIT), and a team of international experts from North
America, Europe, and the United Nations.
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Teleconference
between students and
Professors, Inter-University Program - MIT,
USA |
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List of Faculty Members:
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AIT: |
- Ajit Annachhatre, Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
- Thammarat Koottatep, D.Eng. (Water and Wastewater Engineering) from AIT, Thailand
- Preeda Pakpian, Ph.D. (Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition) from Texas A&M University, U.S.A.
- Chongrak Polprasert, Ph.D. (Civil/Environmental Engineering) from University of Washington, U.S.A.
- C. Visvanathan, Ph.D. (Chemical/Environmental Engineering) from Institute National Polytechnique, France |
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CRI: |
- Mayuree Fuangthong, Ph.D. (Microbiology) from Cornell University, U.S.A.
- Suvit Loprasert, Ph.D. (Biotechnology)from Osaka University, Japan
- Skorn Mongkolsuk, Ph.D. (Biological Science) from University of Marryland, U.S.A.
- Panida Navasumrit, Ph.D. (Oncology) from Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, University of Manchester, U.K.
- ML. Sirithida Porntosaporn, Ph.D. (Microbiology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Khunying Mathuros Ruchirawat, Ph.D. (Nutrition Biochemistry and Metabolism) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A.
- Jutamaad Satayavivad, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Daam Settachan, Ph.D. (Environmental Toxicology) from , Texas Tech University, U.S.A.
- Rojana Sukchawalit, Ph.D. (Molecular Microibiology) from The University of Birmingham, U.K.
- Apinya Thiantanawat, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from University of Marryland, U.S.A.
- Paiboon Vattanaviboon, Ph.D. (Biotechnology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Piyajit Watcharasit, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from University of Alabama Birmingham, U.S.A. |
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MU: |
- Warren Brockelman, Ph.D.
- Skorn Mongkolsuk, Ph.D. (Biological Science) from University of Marryland, U.S.A.
- Pawinee Piyachaturawat, Ph.D. (Physiology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Khunying Mathuros Ruchirawat, Ph.D. (Nutrition Biochemistry and Metabolism) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Jutamaad Satayavivad, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Prasert Sobhon, Ph.D.
- Samaisukh Sophasan, Ph.D. (Physiology) from Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, U.S.A.
- Chaiwat Toskulkao, Ph.D. (Physiology) from Mahidol University, Thailand
- Krongthong Yavathavorn, Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from Mahidol University, Thailand |
Year 2009 Visiting Faculty:
- Matin van den Berg, Toxicology Division, Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) and World Health Organization Centre for Research on Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
- John H. Duffus, Edinburgh Centre for Toxicology, Scotland, U.K.
- Nay Htun, Stony Brook University, State University of New York, U.S.A.
- Leonard Ritter, Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres, Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Bong-Min Yang, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Korea
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Special
Features:
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It is an international program with world renowned
international experts in the teaching faculty.
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Some courses are operated as a joint-effort between
the program and leading foreign institutions such
as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.
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Linkages have been established with various institutions
in Europe and North America to conduct collaborative
research and to supervise student dissertation research.
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Opportunities exist for Doctoral degree students to receive
research training at world renowned institutes in
USA, Europe, and Asia.
- Graduates
of this professional degree program will have the
opportunity to familiarize themselves with global
and international issues associated with chemicals
and hazardous wastes and the current strategies
to manage and solve problems through teaching by
international experts from North America, European
Union, etc., and experts from international organizations
who join the program as visiting professors.
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2003, the program established a cooperation agreement
with University of Utrecht in the Netherlands to
offer the possibility for students from both sides
to participate in our respective Doctoral degree programs
according to the specific requirements set for each
program, and to take another degree.
Master's
Degree Program: August
each year is the normal time of admission and
entry annually to the four semesters (22 months) Master’s degree program.
Students have to complete a program of coursework of
a minimum of 26 credits, and a research thesis (22 credits).
Doctoral
Program: Doctoral
degree students, after receiving their Master's degree from the
same program are given flexible entry timing and are
required to complete a minimum of 18 credits of coursework,
of which not more than 6 credits are earned from special
studies. Students must have taken their Advancement
to Candidacy not later than the end of their third semester
of study, and completed all the requirements for the
Doctoral degree within five years of Advancement.
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Curriculum:
The curriculum consists of three types of courses:
prerequisite, core and elective.
The core consists of courses in basic toxicology, environmental
management, and waste technology. This is supported
by courses to expand the basic training and promote
specialization.
This curriculum is designed to support both Master of
Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs. The
extent to which laboratory work and thesis/dissertation
research is involved will be commensurate with the needs
of the students and the resources of the institution.
Prerequisite
courses: These are courses designed for
those students who may need additional background in
environmental science. They are:
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Biochemistry
- Statistics
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Biology or Life Sciences
- Integrated
Life Science (3)
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Core
courses (22 Credits): These are fundamental
courses which provide students a common background in
environmental toxicology, technology and management. All
Master's students should complete these courses. They
include :
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- Principles
of Toxicology (3)
- Principles
of Environmental Management (3)
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Environmental Toxicology (2)
- Health/Environmental
Risk and Impact Assessment (3)
- Sampling
Design (+ Laboratory) (2)
- Industrial
Waste Abatement and Management (3)
- Health,
Development and Environment (2)
- Hazardous
Waste Technologies and Management (2)
- Environmental
Economics (2)
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Elective
courses (16 Credits): Students can choose
the following elective courses either as listed below
or from other fields of study. They are:
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Environmental Microbiology (+ Laboratory) (2)
- Advanced
Microbial Technology (+ Laboratory) (3)
- Molecular
Biology of Environmental Stress (1)
- Seminar
in Toxicology (1)
- Seminar
in Environmental Biotechnology (1)
- Environmental
Chemistry (+ Laboratory) (3)
- Sanitation
and Health (3)
- Selected
topics:
- Bioengineering & Environmental Health
(2) (joint
course with Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
MIT)
- Toxicology of Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals: Occupational Health and Safety (2)
- Biotechnology for Toxic Assessment and
Control (2)
- Environmental Immunotoxicology and Reproductive
Toxicology (2)
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Detection of Environmental Pollution (3)
- Advance in Environmental Health Sciences (2)
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N.B.: |
- One Credit is equivalent to 12 lecture-hours.
- Three-hour laboratory session is equivalent
to one lecture-hour.
- Students with a bachelor's degree
who enroll in this Ph.D. Program are required
to take core courses and elective courses with
a minimum of 48 credits. These courses are listed
above together with other elective courses offered
by the Institutes participating in this program. |
A wide range of more specialized courses relevant to
ETTM students are offered by various academic fields
of study at AIT such as:
- Agricultural
System and Engineering Field of Study - provides
a wide range of courses in agriculture and emphasizes on sustainable agricultural and related technologies development through holistic approach for efficient food production from small holder agriculture.
- Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Field of Study - provides a wide spectrum of activities enabling it to address poverty, constraints facing the promotion of sustainable management and utilization of aquatic resources, coastal aquaculture, aquaculture water quality management.
- Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Field of Study - offers courses on fermentation, enzyme and cell catalysis, biochemical and physical separation techniques and provides extensive laboratory facilities.
- Environmental
Engineering and Management Field of Study - offers
courses in industrial wastewater pollution and control,
toxic materials in ecosystems, waste reuse and recycling,
design of water supply and wastewater system, water
quality analysis and provides environmental engineering
laboratory facilities and a wide range of courses
related to environmental planning and management.
- Energy
Technology Field of Study - offers
a comprehensive range of courses related to energy
balance, planning and policy, environmental policy
and management of energy systems, renewable energy
sources and energy conservation.
- Water
Supply, Drainage and Sewage Engineering Field of
Study - offers courses in water resource
systems, flood control and drainage systems, municipal
sewage and sludge management etc.
Support
Facilities for Teaching and Research:
Students
enrolled in the AIT/CRI/MU Inter-university Program
will get the opportunity to make use of the many well-equipped
and up-to-date laboratories, facilities and research
stations.
Examples
of such facilities are listed below:
At AIT:
- Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- Biotechnology Laboratory
At CRI: 9 Laboratories specializing in chemistry,
biomedical sciences, environmental toxicology and biotechnology.
At MU:
- Pilot Plant for Biotechnology
- Multidisciplinary Laboratories
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Admission Requirements :
Master's
Degree Program:
- To
be eligible for admission to the Master's degree
program a candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree
(normally from a four-year program) or its equivalent
preferably in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering,
Natural Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agriculture
or in a related field.
Doctoral
Program:
- Candidates
to the Doctoral degree program should hold a Master's
degree or its equivalent from an institution of
good standing and should normally have a GPA of
3.50 at the Master's level.
Financial Assistance:
Scholarships are available from a number
of sources:
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AIT offers some scholarships supported by donor
governments, foundations, and other international
organizations as well as private firms and state
enterprises.
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Interuniversity program scholarships are available
for students of Thai nationality and provide full
tuition fees plus living expenses.
- Additionally,
University of Utrecht in the Netherlands offers
a limited number of fellowships for students undertaking
the dual-track degree program. The fellowship provides
a stipend for a set of period.
Calendar
of Courses:
| Courses: 2009 |
Time |
| Principles of Toxicology |
6 Jan. - 20 Mar. |
| Environmental Economics |
3-25 Feb. |
| Environmental Toxicology |
30 Mar. - 1 Apr. |
| Health, Development and the Environment |
6 - 18 Jun. |
| Courses: 2008 |
Time |
| Principles
of Toxicology |
15
Jan. - 4 Apr. |
| Detection
of Environmental Pollution |
3 - 14 Mar. |
| Environmental
Toxicology |
16 Apr. - 2 May |
| Health,
Development and the Environment |
20 - 30 May |
| Advances in Environmental Health Sciences |
18 - 29 Aug. |
| Environmental Immunotoxicology and Reproductive Toxicology |
20 - 31 Oct. |
| Health
and Environmental Risk and Impact Assessment |
11 - 20 Dec. |
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Further
Information:
Please send your requests for further information and
application forms to:
Environmental Engineering and Management
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel : (66-2) 524-5642 Fax : (66-2) 524-5625
Email : [email protected]
AIT Homepage : <http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/eem/>
or
Office of Academic Affairs
Chulabhorn Research Institute
Vipavadee Rangsit Highway, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel : (66-2) 574-0622-33 ext. 3938, 3939
Fax : (66-2) 574-0622-33 ext. 3940
Email : [email protected]
CRI Homepage : <http://www.cri.or.th>
or
Inter
University Post-Graduate Education Program on Environmental
Toxicology, Technology and Management (ETTM)
Faculty of
Science, Mahidol University
Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel : (66-2) 201-5913-14
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