Doctor of Philosophy Program in Chemistry
Degree Designation
Ph.D. (Chemistry)
Curriculum Structure
Required Courses
Elective Courses not less than
Thesis
Total
Plan A1
Plan A2
Plan B1
48
48
72
72
7
5
36
48
Plan B2
Inorganic
Analytical
Chemistry /
Chemical
Physical
Chemistry
18
19
6
5
48
48
72
72
Courses Description
Plan A1
Thesis
325-798
Thesis
48 Credit
48 (0-1440)
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on
building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Plan A2
Thesis
325-797
Plan B1
48 Credit
72 (0-216Thesis
0)
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with the emphasis on
building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Common Required Courses
324-590
Research Methodology in Chemistry
Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing
research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data,
experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the
experiment, researchers’ code of ethics
324-787
Seminar in Chemistry III
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the emphasis on different
topics
324-788
Seminar in Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-687, 324-688, and 324-787 but with
the emphasis on different topics
Additional Required Courses (Analytical Chemistry major)
324-741
Trace Analysis
Analysis of trace gases, trace organic compounds, trace elements
in the samples, sampling, pretreatment and preparation of samples, various
analytical techniques for trace analysis : chromatography, electroanalysis,
spectroscopy, detailed discussions of advanced analysis from the published
articles in local and international journals
Additional Required Courses (Inorganic Chemistry major)
324-711
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry : A Theoretical Approach
The concept of Crystal Field and Ligand Field, quantitative basis of
Crystal Field, the origin and calculation of 10Dq, energy levels of transition
metal ions, analyses of ESR spectra of coordination compounds, Ligand Field
and f-block elements
Additional Required Courses (Physical Chemistry major)
324-721
Theoretical Physical Chemistry
Electrical and magnetic properties of molecules, permanent and
induced electric dipole moments, magnetic susceptibility, diffraction theory, Xray , neutron, and electron diffraction, synchrotron, surface kinetics, emission
of electrons from surface, theories of surface reactions, heterogeneous
catalysis
Elective Courses
Elective Courses (Analytical Chemistry major)
324-548
Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Principles of various types of sensors: optical chemical sensors,
chemical analysis sensors, electrochemical sensors and biosensors,
4 Credit
2(2-0-4)
1(0-2-1)
1(0-2-1)
3 Credit
3(3-0-6)
3 Credit
3(3-0-6)
3 Credit
3(3-0-6)
5 Credit
3(3-0-6)
applications of these sensors in environmental analysis, clinical analysis and
manufacturing process
324-572
Environmental Toxicology
Toxic substances in air, water, and soil, interaction and effect on the
environment, chemical method and instrumentation for environmental analysis,
toxin usage, measure to control the usage and impact on human health
324-641
Chromatographic Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis using various chromatographic
techniques : paper chromatography, column chromatography, gas
chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and others; solving
technical problems
324-643
Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry I
Searching and discussion of problems in analytical chemistry related
to students’ research
324-644
Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-643 but with the emphasis on different topics
324-647
Special topics in Analytical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in analytical
chemistry
324-648
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-647 but emphasis on different topics
Elective Courses (Inorganic Chemistry major)
324-513
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Formation and role of metal ions in biological systems, proteins and
metal ions and their physiological significance, metabolisms, metal ions and
chelating agents in medicine
324-524
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical
problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing
techniques to determine molecular structure
324-611
Solid State Chemistry
Crystal structure, imperfections in solids and their effects on physical
properties, phase diagram, characterization of materials
324-613
Techniques in Inorganic Synthesis
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions:
vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying
agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions;
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
324-617
324-618
324-623
thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and
macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and
some new techniques that might be useful
2(2-0-4)
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in inorganic
chemistry
2(2-0-4)
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry II
Similar to 324-617 but emphasis on different topics
Group Theory and Chemical Applications
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group
theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular
vibrations
324-624
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Quantum mechanical theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic
spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
324-717
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry III)
Similar to 324-617 and 324-618 but with the emphasis
on different topics
324-718
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-617, 324-618, and 324-717 but with the emphasis on
different topics
Elective Courses (Physical Chemistry major)
324-522
Mathematics for Chemistry
Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, complex
functions, complex integrals, matrices, group theory, usage of software
packages
324-524
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical
problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing
techniques to determine molecular structure
324-525
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Interfacial phenomena of liquid-gas, liquid-liquid, solid-gas, and solidliquid, nature of charged interface, translational and optical properties of colloid
rheology
324-627
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in physical
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
324-628
324-724
324-727
324-728
Thesis
325-799
chemistry
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-627 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
Computational Chemistry
Modern computational techniques : molecular mechanics, ab initio,
semiempirical molecular orbital methods, and newly developed methods,
prediction of structures, energies, and properties of molecules and molecular
systems
2(2-0-4)
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry III
Similar to 324-627 and 324-628 but with the emphasis on different
topics
2(2-0-4)
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-627, 324-628, and 324-727 but with the emphasis on
different topics
36
Thesis
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on
building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Plan B2
Common Required Courses
324 – 590
Research Methodology in Chemistry
Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing
research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data,
experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the
experiment, researchers’ code of ethics
324 - 687
Seminar in Chemistry I
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the emphasis on different
topics
324 - 688
Seminar in Chemistry II
Similar to 324-687 but with the emphasis on different topics
324 - 787
Seminar in Chemistry III
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the emphasis on different
topics
324 - 788
Seminar in Chemistry IV
6 Credit
2(2-0-4)
1(0-2-1)
1(0-2-1)
1(0-2-1)
1(0-2-1)
Similar to 324-687, 324-688, and 324-787 but with the emphasis on
different topics
Additional Required Courses (Analytical Chemistry major)
324-542
Electrochemical Analysis
Principles and concepts in electrochemical analysis, applications of
these techniques in polarography, coulometry, electrogravimetry, voltammetry,
electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
324-543
Spectroscopic Analysis
Introduction to spectroscopic measurement, related theories, the
influence of signal and noise ratio in emission, absorption, and luminescent
measurement, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, surface spectroscopy, solid
state nuclear magnetic resonance
324-545
Chemical Separations
Principles of separation techniques, distillation, extraction,
precipitation, ion-exchange, electrophoresis, electrolysis, gas chromatography,
liquid chromatography, super critical fluid chromatography, other newly
developed separation methods for chemical analysis
324-741
Trace Analysis
Analysis of trace gases, trace organic compounds, trace elements in
the samples, sampling, pretreatment and preparation of samples, various
analytical techniques for trace analysis : chromatography, electroanalysis,
spectroscopy, detailed discussions of advanced analysis from the published
articles in local and international journals
Additional Required Courses (Inorganic Chemistry major)
324-501
Physical Methods in Chemistry
Physical methods of importance to physico-inorganic researchs :
NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, X-ray
diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry
324-511
Coordination Chemistry
Coordination chemistry of the d-block elements, bonding theories
relevant to bonding in coordination compounds, magnetic property and
absorption spectra, classification of ligands by donor atoms, chemistry of the
first transition series, new aspects of current interest in coordination chemistry,
coordination chemistry of the f-block elements
324-512
Mechanisms in Inorganic Reactions
Kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions, ligand substitutions,
oxidation-reduction reactions, reactions with stereochemical and conformational
12 Credit
3(3-0-6)
3(3-0-6)
3(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
13 Credit
3(3-0-6)
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
changes, fast reactions
324-516
Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds
Syntheses, chemical and physical properties, bonding between
metal and organic ligands, reactions of organometallic compounds of
transition metals and metals of the main groups, uses of organometallic
compounds
324-711
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry:A Theoretical Approach
The concept of Crystal Field and Ligand Field, quantitative basis of
Crystal Field, the origin and calculation of 10Dq, energy levels of transition
metal ions, analyses of ESR spectra of coordination compounds, Ligand Field
and f-block elements
Additional Required Courses (Physical Chemistry major)
324-501
Physical Methods in Chemistry
Physical methods of importance to physico-inorganic researchs :
NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, X-ray
diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry
324-521
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Advanced topics in physical chemistry :
thermodynamics,
electrochemical theory, chemical kinetics, computational chemistry, statistical
thermodynamics
324-623
Group Theory and Chemical Applications
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of
group theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular
vibrations
324-624
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Quantum mechanical theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic
spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
324-721
Theoretical Physical Chemistry
Electrical and magnetic properties of molecules, permanent and
induced electric dipole moments, magnetic susceptibility, diffraction theory, Xray , neutron, and electron diffraction, synchrotron, surface kinetics, emission
of electrons from surface, theories of surface reactions, heterogeneous
catalysis
Elective Courses
Elective Courses (Analytical Chemistry major)
324-548
Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Principles of various types of sensors: optical chemical sensors,
2(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
13 Credit
3(3-0-6)
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
5 Credit
3(3-0-6)
chemical analysis sensors, electrochemical sensors and biosensors,
applications of these sensors in environmental analysis, clinical analysis and
manufacturing process
324-572
Environmental Toxicology
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions:
vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying
agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions;
thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and
macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and
some new techniques that might be useful
324-641
Chromatographic Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis using various chromatographic
techniques : paper chromatography, column chromatography, gas
chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and others; solving
technical problems
324-643
Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry I
Searching and discussion of problems in analytical chemistry related
to students’ research
324-644
Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-643 but with the emphasis on different topics
324-647
Special topics in Analytical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in analytical
chemistry
324-648
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-647 but emphasis on different topics
Elective Courses (Inorganic Chemistry major)
324-513
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Formation and role of metal ions in biological systems, proteins and
metal ions and their physiological significance, metabolisms, metal ions and
chelating agents in medicine
324-524
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical
problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing
techniques to determine molecular structure
324-611
Solid State Chemistry
Crystal structure, imperfections in solids and their effects on physical
properties, phase diagram, characterization of materials
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
6 Credit
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
324-613
Techniques in Inorganic Synthesis
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions:
vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying
agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions;
thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and
macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and
some new techniques that might be useful
324-617
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in inorganic
chemistry
324-618
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry II
Similar to 324-617 but emphasis on different topics
324-623
Group Theory and Chemical Applications
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group
theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular
vibrations
324-624
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Quantum mechanical theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic
spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
324-717
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry III)
Similar to 324-617 and 324-618 but with the emphasis
on different topics
324-718
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-617, 324-618, and 324-717 but with the emphasis on
different topics
Elective Courses (Physical Chemistry major)
324-522
Mathematics for Chemistry
Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, complex
functions, complex integrals, matrices, group theory, usage of software
packages
324-524
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical
problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing
techniques to determine molecular structure
324-525
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Interfacial phenomena of liquid-gas, liquid-liquid, solid-gas, and solidliquid, nature of charged interface, translational and optical properties
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
6 Credit
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
324-627
324-628
324-724
324-727
324-728
Thesis
325-798
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry I
Syntheses, chemical and physical properties, bonding between
metal and organic ligands, reactions of organometallic compounds of
transition metals and metals of the main groups, uses of organometallic
compounds
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-627 but with the emphasis on different topics
Computational Chemistry
Modern computational techniques : molecular mechanics, ab initio,
semiempirical molecular orbital methods, and newly developed methods,
prediction of structures, energies, and properties of molecules and molecular
systems
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry III
Similar to 324-627 and 324-628 but with the emphasis on different
topics
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-627, 324-628, and 324-727 but with the emphasis on
different topics
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
3(3-0-6)
2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
48 Credit
Thesis
48 (0-144-0)
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on
building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Research Interest:
Analytical Chemistry
1. Development of sample preparation and analysis techniques including chemical sensor
and biosensor that suitable for trace analysis of contaminants and/or residue in
environmental samples, food, raw materials or products of industrial processes and
clinical analysis
2. Trace analyses and development of analytical techniques.
 Trace organics: GC, HPLC (pesticide residues and phenolic compounds
in natural waters, drugs in body fluids, contaminants in rubber products
and rubber latex)
 Trace metals and other trace elements : Stripping potentiometry and
AAS (lead, cadmium, copper, cobalt, nickel, iron, manganese, zinc, tin,
arsenic, antimony, mercury in water, food, and in other environmental
samples)
 Electrochemical methods ( trace metals and organic matter in water)
3. Development of flow injection and other analytical techniques for environmental
monitoring.
4. Nanomaterials Based for Analytical Techniques
5. Trace and Ultratrace Analysis of Substances and Gases in Biological and
Environmental Samples
Inorganic Chemistry
1. Photocatalytic activity of metal oxide and its application.
2.
Fluorescence and Medicinal Chemistry.
3. Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic properties of ZnO and metal/ZnO
powders.
4. Synthesis, characterization, coordination chemistry, photochemistry and their
applications.
Physical Chemistry
1. Structural chemistry and chemical crystallography; self-assembly supramolecular
chemistry and crystal engineering.
2. Mesoporous materials for environmental protection and catalytic applications; carbon
materials and their related composites obtained via hydrothermal carbonization (HTC).
3. Biomass and feedstocks utilization (algae, local plants and waste); thermochemical
conversion of biomass (such as pyrolysis); pyrolysis reaction kinetics; fuel and chemical
products derived from thermochemical processes.