Program Administration
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program is supported by a dedicated administrative team providing comprehensive services to students, faculty, and researchers.
Administrative Structure
Program Office
Location Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Contact Information
- Email: bioinfo@chula.ac.th
- Phone: +66 (2) 218-7672
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Administrative Staff
Program Coordinator
Oversees day-to-day operations and serves as primary contact for students and faculty.
Responsibilities:
- Student advising and support
- Course registration assistance
- Academic calendar coordination
- Event organization
- Communication management
Student Affairs Officer
Handles student-related services and support.
Responsibilities:
- Admission processing
- Student records management
- Scholarship administration
- Student activities coordination
- Grievance handling
Research Coordinator
Supports research activities and collaborations.
Responsibilities:
- Research project administration
- Grant proposal assistance
- Ethics approval coordination
- Research facility management
- Publication support
Administrative Assistant
Provides general administrative support.
Responsibilities:
- Office management
- Document preparation
- Meeting coordination
- Visitor arrangements
- Supply management
Services Provided
For Students
Academic Services
- Course registration assistance
- Academic planning guidance
- Progress tracking
- Graduation requirements verification
- Transcript requests
Student Support
- Orientation programs
- Peer mentoring coordination
- Study space allocation
- Equipment access
- IT support
Career Services
- Career counseling
- Job opportunity notices
- Alumni networking
- Interview preparation
- Industry connections
For Faculty
Teaching Support
- Course scheduling
- Classroom allocation
- Teaching evaluation administration
- Teaching assistant coordination
- Course material management
Research Support
- Grant application assistance
- IRB/Ethics submissions
- Research equipment access
- Lab space coordination
- Conference travel support
Facilities Management
Omics Science and Bioinformatics Center
Computing Resources
- High-performance computing cluster
- GPU servers for deep learning
- Large-scale data storage (100+ TB)
- Backup and disaster recovery
- 24/7 system monitoring
Software Resources
- Bioinformatics software suites
- Statistical analysis packages
- Molecular modeling tools
- Database access
- Software licenses management
Physical Facilities
- Computer labs
- Meeting rooms
- Collaboration spaces
- Library resources
- Study areas
Access and Usage
- Account registration
- Resource allocation
- Usage policies
- Technical support
- Training workshops
Key Processes
Admission Process
- Online application submission
- Document verification
- Application review
- Interview scheduling (if needed)
- Admission decision
- Enrollment confirmation
Timeline: 2-3 months from application to decision
Registration Process
- Course selection and planning
- Advisor approval
- Online registration
- Payment processing
- Schedule confirmation
- Access to learning management system
Timeline: 2 weeks before semester start
Thesis/Dissertation Process
- Topic selection and advisor assignment
- Proposal development
- Committee formation
- Proposal defense
- Research execution
- Thesis writing
- Final defense
- Submission and graduation
Timeline: Varies by program (2 years MSc, 3-5 years PhD)
Graduation Process
- Requirements verification
- Application submission
- Document preparation
- Graduation ceremony registration
- Degree conferral
- Alumni registration
Timeline: 1-2 months before ceremony
Policies and Procedures
Academic Policies
- Attendance requirements
- Grading system
- Academic probation
- Leave of absence
- Withdrawal procedures
- Academic integrity
Administrative Policies
- Registration deadlines
- Payment schedules
- Refund policies
- ID card issuance
- Facility usage rules
Research Policies
- Ethics approval requirements
- Data management
- Intellectual property
- Publication guidelines
- Collaboration agreements
Support Services
Academic Support
- Writing center
- Statistics consulting
- Programming help sessions
- Presentation skills workshops
- Time management training
IT Support
- Account management
- Software installation
- Network access
- Data backup
- Technical troubleshooting
Library Services
- Journal access
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference management
- Database training
- Study spaces
Health and Wellness
- University health center
- Counseling services
- Stress management programs
- Recreation facilities
- Student insurance
Communication Channels
Official Communications
- Email: Primary channel for official notices
- Website: Program announcements and updates
- Learning Management System: Course materials and grades
Student Communication
- Student email list
- Facebook group
- LINE group
- Monthly newsletters
- Town hall meetings
Emergency Contact
- Program office: +66 (2) 218-7672
- University security: [Emergency number]
- Health center: [Emergency number]
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
- Student feedback surveys
- Course evaluations
- Exit interviews
- Alumni surveys
- Employer feedback
Service Standards
- Response time: Within 2 business days
- Document processing: Within 1 week
- Issue resolution: Within 2 weeks
- Feedback implementation: Ongoing
Contact Us
General Inquiries
Email: bioinfo@chula.ac.th Phone: +66 (2) 218-7672
Specific Inquiries
Admissions Email: admissions.bioinfo@chula.ac.th
Student Affairs Email: student.bioinfo@chula.ac.th
Research Coordination Email: research.bioinfo@chula.ac.th
Technical Support Email: support.bioinfo@chula.ac.th
Visit Us
Address Program Office Department of Biochemistry, 4th Floor Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University 254 Phayathai Road Bangkok 10330, Thailand
How to Get There
- BTS: National Stadium Station (5 min walk)
- MRT: Sam Yan Station (10 min walk)
- Bus: Lines 73, 73ก, 141, 204
Campus Map: [Link to map]
Office Hours and Availability
Regular Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closed Weekends and University holidays
After Hours Emergency contact available via email
For the most current information, please visit our website or contact the program office.