Dr. Promporn Wangwacharakul

Associate Professor

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Biography

Promporn Wangwacharakul is an Associate Professor at Linköping University with a focus on industrial engineering and innovation management. Her research centers on cross-cultural quality management, exploring how quality management practices can be aligned with diverse cultural contexts, especially within multinational organizations. She has developed a strong background in quality management practices influenced by cultural settings, studying various aspects of lean management from a Swedish perspective. Her doctoral work was dedicated to cross-cultural quality management, and she continues to investigate how these cultural dimensions impact customer satisfaction and lean implementation practices across different regions. Wangwacharakul has also contributed to research on circular economy, particularly in the textile industry, which is recognized as one of the most polluting industries worldwide. Her industrial experience as a supply chain planning analyst enriches her academic work, allowing her to bridge the gap between theory and practice in supply chain management. Wangwacharakul's interdisciplinary approach combines insights from industrial engineering with sustainability principles, focusing on how quality management can lead to higher efficiency and support sustainable development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.