Program Committee
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program is governed by a committee of distinguished faculty members from multiple departments and faculties at Chulalongkorn University.
Program Committee Structure
Program Director
Responsible for overall program leadership, strategic planning, and external relations.
Responsibilities:
- Program development and quality assurance
- Budget and resource management
- Faculty recruitment and development
- Stakeholder engagement
Deputy Director
Assists the Program Director and oversees day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
- Academic affairs coordination
- Student services and support
- Curriculum development
- Quality assurance
Committee Members
Academic Committee
From Faculty of Science
Department of Biochemistry
- Program development in molecular bioinformatics
- Protein structure and function analysis
- Metabolomics and systems biology
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Algorithm development
- Statistical methods
- Machine learning and AI applications
Department of Microbiology
- Metagenomics and microbiome analysis
- Environmental bioinformatics
- Infectious disease genomics
From Faculty of Medicine
Department of Biochemistry
- Clinical bioinformatics
- Cancer genomics
- Precision medicine
Department of Pharmacology
- Pharmacogenomics
- Drug discovery and design
- ADMET prediction
Advisory Committee
Industry Representatives
- Biotechnology companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare organizations
- Bioinformatics service providers
International Advisors
- Partner universities
- Research institutions
- International collaborators
Committee Responsibilities
Academic Oversight
- Curriculum review and updates
- Course development and approval
- Faculty appointments
- Student admission criteria
Quality Assurance
- Program assessment and evaluation
- Learning outcomes assessment
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Accreditation compliance
Research Development
- Research strategy and priorities
- Funding opportunities
- Collaborative projects
- Research facilities and infrastructure
Student Affairs
- Admission policies
- Scholarship and funding
- Student progress monitoring
- Grievance procedures
- Career development
Meeting Schedule
Regular Meetings
- Program Committee: Monthly
- Curriculum Committee: Quarterly
- Advisory Committee: Bi-annually
- Student Affairs: As needed
Annual Review
- Program performance review
- Budget review and planning
- Strategic planning update
- External evaluation
Committee Achievements
Recent Accomplishments
- Curriculum revision and modernization
- New course development in AI/ML
- International partnership agreements
- Research funding increases
- Student outcomes improvement
Ongoing Initiatives
- Program accreditation renewal
- New specialization tracks
- Industry partnership expansion
- Research infrastructure upgrades
- Alumni network development
Contact Committee
For inquiries or suggestions regarding the program:
Program Office Email: bioinfo@chula.ac.th Phone: +66 (2) 218-7672
Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Committee Governance
Decision Making
- Majority vote for policy decisions
- Consensus for academic matters
- Director approval for administrative actions
Transparency
- Meeting minutes published (internal)
- Annual report to stakeholders
- Open communication with students and faculty
Accountability
- Regular program assessments
- Student feedback mechanisms
- External review process
- Performance metrics tracking