Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University
The Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University is located in Bangkok, Thailand. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The faculty has gained recognition for its academic excellence and has been consistently ranked among the top science schools in Thailand. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University has achieved a position within the top 500 for Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Computer Science & Information Systems.
The faculty is known for its distinguished faculty members, including Princess Chulabhorn, a scientist and member of the royal family. Princess Chulabhorn has received honors such as the UNESCO Albert Einstein medal for her contributions to the field of science.
History
Kasetsart University acknowledges the fundamental role of basic science as a cornerstone of higher education across all faculties. In line with this belief, the Faculty of Science and Arts was established in 1966. Subsequently, on June 17, 1981, the faculty underwent a name change and became officially known as the Faculty of Science.Academics
The Faculty consists of 13 departments: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, Applied Radiation and Isotope, Physics, Materials Science, Earth Science, Computer Science, and Statistics. It is widely recognized within the academic community as a prominent institution in Thailand, particularly known for its research contributions in fields such as Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Data Sciences, among others.Degrees Offered
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Undergraduate degree program
Undergraduate students at the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University complete their degree in four years. In the initial two years of study, students take courses in basic sciences, mathematics, English, and foundational disciplines.The Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in international exchange programs as part of its commitment to internationalizing education. The Faculty has established student exchange agreements with universities in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Academic postgraduate program
The postgraduate program at the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University is designed for students who are interested in pursuing master's or doctoral degrees and aspire to become scholars capable of conducting high-quality scientific research in various fields including Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Data Sciences.Furthermore, the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University has established extensive collaboration and exchange programs with international institutions such as Yale University, University of California, University of Bristol, University of Bath, Kyoto University, Waseda University, Chimie ParisTech, PSL University, Stockholm University, and others.
Affiliated Research Centers
The Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University is actively engaged in research across various disciplines and is widely recognized as a leading institution in Thailand for research in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Computer Science & Information Systems. The faculty houses several research facilities dedicated to specific areas, including:- Special Research Unit in Number Theory, Classical Analysis and Applications
- Laboratory for Computational and Applied Chemistry, LCAC
- Analytical Method Development in Trace Analysis
- Cheminformatics Research Unit
- Natural Products and Organic Synthesis, NPOS
- Innovative Research on Drug Discovery and Molecular Design
- Special Research Unit for Protein Engineering and Protein Bioinformatics, UPEB
- Animal Systematics and Ecology Speciality Research Unit, ASESRU
- Biopesticides Toxicology Speciality Research Unit, BTSRU
- Radioecology Research Unit
- Microalgal Molecular Genetics and Functional Genomics Special Research Unit, MMGFG-SRU
- Special Research Unit in Advanced Magnetic Resonance
- Biochemical Research Unit for Utilization Assessment, BCUFUA
- Applied Geo-Exploration Research Unit, Geo-X
- The Gem and Mineral Sciences Special Research Unit
- Environmental Geotechnology and Natural Disasters Special Research Unit
- Soil and Water Laboratory
- Evolutionary Genetics and Computational Biology Research Unit, EGCB
Organisation and administration
Deans
The Deans who lead the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University include:| Deans of the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University | Deans of the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University | Deans of the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University | Deans of the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University |
| Name | Name | Years | References |
| 1. Prof. Davi Yansukol, Ph.D. | ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ทวี ญาณสุคนธ์ | 1966 - 1978 | |
| 2. Prof. Krisna Chutima, Ph.D. | ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.กฤษณา ชุติมา | 1978 - 1980 | |
| 3. Asst. Prof. Sukpracha Vajanon, Ph.D. | ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.สุขประชา วาจานนท์ | 1980 - 1990 | |
| 4. Prof. Sumin Samutkupt, Ph.D. | ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.สุมินทร์ สมุทคุปต์ | 1990 - 1994 | |
| 5. Assoc. Prof. Vinij Jiamsakul, Ph.D. | รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.วินิจ เจียมสกุล | 1994 - 2006 | |
| 6. Dr. Surapol Patharakorn, Ph.D. | อาจารย์ ดร.สุรพล ภัทราคร | 2006 - 2014 | |
| 7. Prof. Supa Hannongbua, Ph.D. | ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.สุภา หารหนองบัว | 2014 - 2017 | |
| 8. Assoc. Prof. Apisit Songsasen, Ph.D. | รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อภิสิฏฐ์ ศงสะเสน | 2017–present |
Rankings and reputation
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University is ranked among the top 500 in the world for several disciplines:Life Sciences & Medicine:
- Biological Sciences: Ranked 451-500
- Chemistry: Ranked 451-500
- Computer Science & Information Systems: Ranked 451-500
In the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Kasetsart University was ranked 601-800th in Life Sciences, 601-800th in Computer Science, and 1001+ in Physical Sciences.
Discoveries
Natural Sciences
- Viola umphangensis S. Nansai, Srisanga & Suwanph.: a newly discovered species from Thailand.
- Cnemaspis lineatubercularis Ampai, Wood, Stuart & Aowphol: a newly identified species from Thailand.
- Pseudorhabdosynochus kasetsartensis Saengpheng & Purivirojkul: a recently described species from Thailand.
- Stylogomphus thongphaphumensis Chainthong, Sartori & Boonsoong: a newly recognized species from Thailand.Thunbergia impatienoides Suwanph. & S. Vajrodaya: a recently identified species from Thailand.Coelogyne phuhinrongklaensis Ngerns. & P. Tippayasri : a newly documented species from Thailand.Piper viridescens sp. nov. : a recently discovered species from Thailand. Peperomia, namely P. heptaphylla, P. masuthoniana, P. multisurcula, and P. sirindhorniana: four newly described species from Thailand.Sangpradubina: a newly classified genus from Thailand.Compsoneuriella braaschi Boonsoong & Sartori, 2015: a newly identified species from Thailand. Gilliesia ratchaburiensis Boonsoong & Sartori, 2015: a recently described species from Thailand.Cymbalcloeon sartorii Suttinun, Gattolliat & Boonsoong, 2020: a newly discovered species from Thailand.
- Placobdelloides sirikanchanae sp. nov., a newly found species of glossiphoniid leech and a parasite of turtles from lower southern Thailand
- Batracobdelloides bangkhenensis sp. n., a new leech species parasitic on freshwater snails from Thailand
- Procerobaetis totuspinosus sp. nov., a newly described species from ThailandPlacobdelloides tridens sp. n., a newly identified species of glossiphoniid leech from Thailand