NEWS 2023 SIRINDHORN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY NEWS ACHIEVEMENTS ACTIVITIES COLLABORATIONS Annual Magazine
News Achievements Activities Collaborations ADVISOR Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Panuwatwanich EDITOR David Robert De Young Patsakorn Puangpaiboon Patiparn Kwandee C O N T E N T S 2 Pages 7 19 27 1 News
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3 News Galactic 4, a team of students from the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University (Nattawin Yamprasert, Dechathron Dasri, Kasidit Sarnrak, and Cheewanont Chuleekorn) won 3rd place in the final round of the 4th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge at Sukuba Space Center, Japan. Japanese astronaut, Satoshi Furukawa, supervised the competition on board the Kibo Module on the International Space Station (ISS). Galactic 4 competed in the final round against teams from Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, UAE, and the USA in writing a computer program to control a NASA robot. The international competition was jointly organized by the JAXA - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and theU.S.NASA -National Aeronautics and Space Administration. SIIT Students Win 3rd Place in NASA Space Robot Software Writing Competition
News 4 King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana graciously presided over the 2021 Thammasat Graduation Ceremony at Kittiyakhan Grand Auditorium, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, November 29 - 30, 2023.
5 News On June 28, 2023, SIIT held its SIIT Day event. The ceremony started with guests of honor expressing their congratulations on this occasion, followed by a religious ceremony. In addition, Professor Dr. Pruettha Nanakorn, Director of SIIT, presented awards in the categories of research, best teaching, and long service, to the award recipients at the Main Building, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus.
News 6 Pavaris Ruangchutiphophan, 4th-year student, Computer Engineering Program, School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, received a gold medal for outstanding talent from the Super AI Engineer Season 3. Super AI Engineer is a program that aims to develop artificial intelligence personnel to drive the country in the future. This is an artificial intelligence competency assessment from the Super AI Engineer program with advanced AI workshops from various experts in artificial intelligence. SIIT Student Receives Gold Medal for Outstanding Talent from Super AI Engineer Season 3 NEWS 2023
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Achievements 8 Associate Professor Dr. Veeris Ammarapala (SIIT Batch #1), a Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), received the SIIT Distinguished Alumni Award 2022. This award recognizes alumni with a minimum of five years work experience, outstanding and uncommon achievements in their profession, in governmental affairs, and social contribution. Recipients adhered to high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which inspired the institute to proudly present the honorees as role models for both students and other alumni. Associate Professor Dr.Pakinee Aimmanee, School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology received the Gold Medal from the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for project VP Shunt Entry Area Recommender (VPSEAR): A Computer-Assisted System for VP Shunt Operation. SIIT Distinguished Alumni Award 2022
9 Achievements SIIT had 19 undergraduate students who were top first, second, and third year students in academic year 2022 receive the TU Academic Excellence Awards from Thammasat University (TU). Associate Professor Gasinee Witoonchart, the Rector of TU, presented the awards to these students at the TU Wai-Kru ceremony on September 14, 2023. The SIIT students who received awards were: Rattapon Sriwichupong , Nipun Kharuehapaisarn, Nattawin Yamprasert, Natchapol Lebkrut, NapatNiamla-ong,DechathronDasri,HaseebAli,PotchakornPoomekum, Kasidit Sarnrak, Nattapol Phanmadee, Chirapot Vuthipraphan, Nunthaphak Boripunt, Chayada Chanchiewvichai,Wayu Takemura, Pantarat Vichathai, Krittin Thirasak, Patharapol Laolakkana, Kittipat Wattanasuwan and Tanapat Kaewkrajok. Each year, Good Student Conduct Awards are given to distinguished students who serve as role models for other SIIT students. As recommended by the Schools and the SIIT Student Activities Committee, chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Thanwadee Chinda (Deputy Director for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations of SIIT), the SIIT Good Student Conduct Awards for Academic Year 2023were given on September 14, 2023, to:ChanakanBoonpuark(Civil EngineeringCurriculum,CE), Pattharadanai Sanitjairak (Computer Engineering Curriculum, CPE), Kritsakorn Sripuritanont (Digital Engineering Curriculum, DE), Julian Christopher Jardiolin Dar (Mechanical Engineering Curriculum, ME), Varista Assavabenya (Management Technology Curriculum, MT), Napasawan Jamrussamee (Electrical Engineering Curriculum, EE), Thannawat Wongwatanakul (Engineering Management Curriculum, EM), Jeeraphan Chiang (Chemical Engineering Curriculum, ChE), and Nicharee Manakitrungrueng (Industrial Engineering Curriculum, IE). SIIT Students Receive TU Academic Excellence Awards 2022
Achievements 10 Kittipat Wattanasuwan (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) and Tanapat Kaewkrajok(School of Civil Engineering and Technology) were honored to receive the Good Academic Performance Award by the Engineering Institute of Thailand under His Majesty the King's Patronage (EIT). Chatit Huayhongtong, President of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Limited, awarded a scholarship to Phuritat Chakreeyarat during the 2023 Chevron Scholarship Presentation on October 17, 2023, at the Chevron Conference Room. Phuritat Chakreeyarat is a fourth-year student from the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology. He successfully completed a summer internship at Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Limited from June 1 to July 31, 2023. During his internship, Phuritat worked on a project titled "P and A Complexity Index," guided by three mentors. His exceptional performance and project presentation earned him a Chevron scholarship. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Warut Pannakkong represented SIIT at the scholarship presentation ceremony. To conclude the event, Dr. Warut extended SIIT's gratitude to Chevron for their support and scholarships which they provide our students. SIIT Students Receive Good Academic Performance Award SIIT Student Receives Chevron Scholarship Award 2023
The team of SIIT students called Global Mavericks, including Pakorn Surariddhidhamrong and Trin Tuntavanun, won 3rd prize in the ASEAN Youth Innovation Challenge 2023 for the Policy Case Competition under the Future of Work and Education Category. SIIT Students Win 3rd Prize in ASEAN Youth Innovation Challenge 2023 11 Achievements The Fuji Electric Scholarship Program was established in 2012, and the company has been giving more than 100 scholarships to SIIT undergraduate engineering students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance and conduct. On March 29, 2023, the Director of Fuji Electric Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mr. Natee Nararatnkul, and the company’s representatives attended a scholarship award ceremony for 12 excellent undergraduate students of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University. Fuji Electric Scholarship Award Ceremony
Achievements 12 Andika Wahyu Afrianto, a master's student from the School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, won The Best Oral Presentation Award at the Materials Research Society of Thailand International Conference (MRS Thailand) 2023, held in Ubon Ratchathani from February 28 - March 4, 2023. Andika won this award for his research titled Electropolymerization of Aniline Monomers on PANICoated Graphite Carbon Electrodes for Microbial Fuel Cell Applications. This research was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr.Sandhya Babel of BCET. It focused on improving wastewater treatment efficiency with modified carbon materials. Ned Sureechainirun, a 3rd-year student from the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology, received the Best Paper Award - The Session of Smart Industrial Technologies for his research on "Low-Cost Automatic I-V Curve Tracer for Low Voltage Solar Panel" at The 18th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing and The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (iSAI-NLP-AIoT 2023). The iSAI-NLP-AIoT 2023 conference aimed to facilitate technology and knowledge exchange among international researchers/scholars in the field of artificial intelligence and natural language processing by covering a broad range of research topics in machine learning, data analytics, robotics, Internet of Things, embedded systems, signal, image speech processing, smart technology, and security. SIIT Student Receives Best Oral Presentation Award at International Conference (MRS Thailand) 2023 SIIT Student Receives Best Paper Award - The Session of Smart Industrial Technologies NEWS 2023
13 Achievements Panwad Chavalekvirat and Krittapong Deshsorn, master's students from the School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, achieved a remarkable feat by securing first place in the Best Presentation Award at the prestigious 1st Sustainable and Green Electrochemical Science and Technology (SGEST) Symposium held at Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) from September 27 - 29, 2023. Panwad Chavalekvirat's presentation was titled "Tuning Surface Energy to Enhance MoS2 Nanosheet Production via Liquid-Phase Exfoliation: Understanding the Electrochemical Adsorption of Cesium Chloride." Her work has been highlighted on the cover of Inorganic Chemistry, ACS (Nature Indexed Journal). Krittapong Deshsorn's presentation was titled “Unlocking the Full Potential of Heteroatom-Doped Graphene-Based Supercapacitors through Stacking Models and SHAP-Guided Optimization.” Again, his work has been published in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, ACS (Tier 1 top 5% in information sciences, and top 10% in Chemistry). The TriOcars team with Nilrat Yodngen, Nathakrit Nipanutiyan, and Thipparada Berkban, second-year students from the School of BioChemical Engineering and Technology, received honorable mention with a prize of 5,000 baht from the Animal Bedding Product for Experimental Animals Competition held at theOffice of Advanced Science and Technology, Thammasat University. TriOcars has presented Hemptaro, an animal bedding product made from hemp stem, an alternative material for animal bedding. SIIT Students Receive Prize in Animal Bedding Product Competition SIIT Students Receive Best Presentation Award at Prestigious SGEST Symposium
This scholarship is jointly funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and British Council. He received this scholarship for his master’s studies in Advanced Computer Science at Cardiff University, UK. GREAT Scholarships offer students from 14 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses. Narinthorn Chinvorarat, a graduate of the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology, received the GREAT Scholarship on August 30, 2023. SIIT Student Receives UK GREAT Scholarship Achievements 14 Tawanrat Piriyalertsak, School of Information Computer and Communication Technology, received an award from the Kubota Farm-Tech Innovator Hackathon 2022, organized by Siam Kubota Corporation Co., Ltd. This competition incorporated innovative Agri-Tech & Farm Tech ideas to help develop sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of Thailand. Tawanrat and Veggiemill Team initiated the project called UV Tractor, a smart and non-toxic tractor which received the first runner-up prize of 70,000 baht. NEWS 2023
15 News Achievements Naratt Kirdpradit, from the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology, won the first prize of 10,000 baht from the Thailand Youth Board Game Championship. This competition was held on November 18 - 19, 2023. Phattharin Lohanavaku, Nutthakarn Laurujisawat, Phanida Woraphaibul, Hataikorn Singhnoi, and Kawin Sombutphiboonporn from the School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering, won the 3rd prize at the Research and Innovation Fair for Sustainable Change 2023 by the Engineering Institute of Thailand. SIIT Students Win Prize at Research and Innovation Fair for Sustainable Change 2023 SIIT Student Won First Prize in Thailand Youth Board Game Championship
Achievements 16 Apiphu Chenwittayakhachorn Purin Sathirathai Adisa Jarubenjaluk Pakornrum Tulaphon (School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology) received a Thai government scholarship from the Office of the Civil Service Commission (according to the requirements of the Bank of Thailand) to study for a master's degree in Data Intensive Science, School of the Physical Sciences at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. (School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology) received the Adlerbert Study Scholarship to study in a 2-year program in Master of Science: Materials Chemistry at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. (School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology) received a full EU scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Hydrogen Systems and Enabling Technologies (HySET), a 2-year program in Materials of Science in Energetic and Nuclear Engineering and Chemical Engineering. (School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology) received a full industrial scholarship under the MESC+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree, a 2-year program in Materials Science and Electrochemistry: Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion.Congratulations
17 Achievements Krittamate Payakkachon Kittikhun Sirinaksomboon Poraneepan Tantawanich Norranat Songsriboonsit (School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology) received a full scholarship called the VISTEC and NSTDA Collaborative Research and Education Scholarship to study Energy Science and Engineering (5-year master's and doctoral degrees). (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) received the MEXT Scholarship to study in Robotics at the Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan. (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) received the MEXT Scholarship to study in the RictA: Robotics × ict × Architecture Program in International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course(IMAC-G) at the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan. (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) received the MEXT Scholarship to study in the AIQDS (AI, Quantum Computing, and Data Science) Program at the Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan. Congratulations
Congratulations Achievements 18 Thanapong Sommart Sitthiwat Damrongpreechar Warnakulasooriya Umesh Ashen Lowe Sahassawat Runganothai (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) received the MEXT Scholarship to study in the Special Training Program for Robotics Engineering for the Post-Corona Society at the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Japan. (School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology) received the Royal Thai Government Scholarship (RTG Fellowships) and AIT Scholarship to study in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Program at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). (School of Civil Engineering and Technology) received a full scholarship offered by the UCD Energy Institute under the Next Generation Energy System (Nexsys) Project to study in the Ph.D. program at the School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. (School of Civil Engineering and Technology) received the AIT Scholarship and Prof. Emeritus M.M. Das Memorial Scholarship to study in the Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management Program at the School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
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Activities 20 ASIIT Golf Charity 2023 by SIIT Alumni Association The Alumni Association of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (ASIIT) held the ASIIT Golf Charity 2023 event on July 8, 2023, at Northern Rangsit Golf Club, Pathum Thani. About 100 SIIT alumni joined in the event in hopes of winning the cup. SIIT First Meet was organized by the SIIT Student Committee to welcome new undergraduate students for the academic year 2023. It took place on August 13, 2023, at Gymnasium 5, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus. Our new students had a chance to build relationships with friends and seniors through a variety of games. In this event, new students were divided into Baans (11 Groups of 1st – 4th year undergraduate students). SIIT First Meet 2023 NEWS 2023
21 Activities The orientation week for new international students enrolled in courses at SIIT in the 1st semester of academic year 2023 was held by the International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division on August 8, 10, and 11, 2023. The activities included orientation, a campus tour, and a Thai Study Day at the SIIT Main Building at the Rangsit campus. There were 124 international students of 25 different nationalities participating in the orientation week. This included exchange students from SIIT’s partner universities and full-time students who have received scholarships from various scholarship programs. The event is held every year, and this year we had international students from SIIT, Thammasat University, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), and King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). At SIIT, we have over 250 foreign students from 34 countries around the world each year. This is what we call “truly international.” SIIT International Night is an event where you can meet friends from all over the world to do activities together including exchanging culture, sharing their national cuisine, dressing up in a national costume, and introducing their wonderful performances. SIIT International Night Orientation Week for New International Students
Activities 22 SIIT Students Attend SSL RoboCup 2023 in France Twelve SIIT students from the Computer Engineering, Digital Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs have been qualified to participate in the RoboCup 2023 event (in the Small Size League) in Bordeaux, France during July 4 - 10, 2023, under the name "OrcaBOT." OrcaBOT is the only Thai team qualified for this SSL league to compete with other RoboCupers from Japan, China, the USA, France, Chile, Brazil, Germany, and Canada. With support from the Thai-CERN Collaboration Program under the Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Thanapong Sommart, a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Program, School ofInformation, Computer and Communication Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University participated in the CERN Summer Student Programme 2023 at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 5, 2023 to August 11, 2023. The program offered 5 weeks of intensive lectures in particle physics and exclusive hands-on workshops given by professional scientists and researchers at CERN. Summer students were also required to conduct or contribute to projects together with research teams at CERN. Thanapong did a project called "Verification of Neural Networks" under the supervision of the BE-ICS-CE Department. Upon completion, Thanapong also had an opportunity to present this project to fellow students and other CERN personnel in the Summer Student Poster Session. Thai-CERN Program Sends SIIT Student to Switzerland NEWS 2023
23 Activities SIIT Open House 2023 On October 27 - 28, 2022, Thammasat University organized Thammasat Open House 2023. SIIT also joined the event at Gymnasium 4 as well as at the SIIT campus. The SIIT Open House allowed students, guardians, counseling teachers, and other people to get to know more about SIIT through participation in games, booths, and workshops. They also learned about important academic skills necessary for the future. There were thousands of people joining the event on both days. SIIT Professor Attends the Young Leaders Program in Kyoto, Japan Dr. Adisak Seesanae, School of Integrated Science and Innovation, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, was selected from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) to be one of the young scientist researchers to attend the Young Leaders Program in The 20th Annual Meeting of STS Forum from September 30 – October 3, 2023, at Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan.
Activities 24 Outstanding Student Program Examinations On April 8 – 9, 2023, SIIT held the SIIT Insight Camp 2023, an activity for high school students with the aim to give guidance on higher education and to introduce SIIT international curriculums in engineering, technology, and management. Students discovered their own interests through participation in various activities. They understood the overview of the curriculums and saw real classroom settings and possible career paths. The Admission and Public Relations Division, SIIT, organized examinations for the Outstanding Student Program (OSP) for the admission of new students for Academic Year 2024. The regional examinations were arranged on October 14, 2023, in Chiang Mai, Udonthani, and Songkhla. The examination for the Bangkok region was held on October 21, 2023, at Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, where more than 2,000 students took the examinations. SIIT Insight Camp 2023 NEWS 2023
25 Activities SIIT Roadshow 2023 SIIT Represented at the China Education Expo 2023 Admission and Public Relations Division, SIIT, launched the SIIT Roadshow 2023 Program as a vehicle to provide educational guidance on SIIT curriculums, scholarship opportunities, and to explain the admission process to high school students at their schools or educational fairs/exhibitions. An SIIT representative, along with the team from the TU International Office and many faculties in TU, participated in the China Education Expo 2023 in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Beijing, during October 21 - 28, 2023. The objective of this international trip was to promote and provide information about the programs offered for international students (especially those from China) and instruction on how to get into those programs. There were many students, parents, high school counselors, and education service agents who joined the event. The TU and SIIT booths received much interest and attention from them.
Activities 26 The 2nd International Conference on Innovative Agricultural Technology 2023 (ICIAT 2023) LSCSE Field Trip 2023 Asst. Prof. Dr. Pham Duc Tai was invited as a planetary speaker at the 2nd International Conference on Innovative Agricultural Technology 2023 (ICIAT 2023). The conference is organized by Udayana University on August 30 – 31, 2023 in Bali, Indonesia. During the conference, Dr. Tai gave a presentation about how his research team at SIIT helped one of the biggest sugar producers in Thailand digitally transform their sugarcane harvester planning. After the presentation, Dr. Tai also talked with several scholars and participants at the conference regarding how his team’s digital transformation experience in the Thai sugar industry can be adapted and applied to other countries in the Southeast Asian Region. On December 9th, 2023, graduate students from the Logistics and Supply Chain Systems Engineering (LSCSE) visit Denso’s (Thailand) Bangpakong plant in Chon Buri province. The facility is dedicated to the production of automotive parts, including starters, alternators, parts engineering manufacturing (PEM), tooling, and electrodes. During the plant tour, the students are introduced to the application of Industry 4.0, such as automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Denso’s manufacturing system. In addition, students are given a chance to learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI), i.e., deep learning and computer vision, is applied in manufacturing. These concepts are at the core of the LSCSE program’s curriculum. As a result, this has helped students further reinforce and refresh the knowledge that they have learned from the program. NEWS 2023
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Collaborations 28 Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremonies (Industrial Partners) MOU Signing Ceremony Between SIIT and National Chung Cheng University During the academic year 2023, SIIT, led by Prof. Dr. Pruettha Nanakorn, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology and the following industrial partners: • KNS Logistics Service Company Limited; • SVI Public Company Limited; and • SCG Cement Co., Ltd. (SCG Cement) and The Concrete Products and Aggregate Co., Ltd. (CPAC). The goals of these MOUs are to foster the advancement of the cooperative relationship between the industrial partners and SIIT in terms of academic activities through courses and the development of training programs. These synergistic activities will strengthen the development of industrial entrepreneurs in the digital era and enhance the competence of entrepreneurs and employees in the industrial sector. These MOUs will help develop academic and scientific relationships between SIIT and the partner organizations. SIIT agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, research, recruitment, and academic activities for these programs. On January 13, 2023, Professor Guo-En Chang, Vice Dean of the College of Engineering, National Chung Cheng University (CCU), and executive members of CCU visited SIIT for discussions on academic collaborations and attended the signing ceremony of the MOU between SIIT and the College of Engineering, CCU. Relations between CCU and SIIT began in 2016, when collaborations were initiated with the Advanced Institute of Manufacturing with HighTech Innovations (AIM-HI), and later expanded to include the College of Engineering, CCU. Building on this strong foundation, both institutions are committed to developing and implementing many academic activities, such as student exchange programs, staff mobility, and research cooperation. NEWS 2023
29 Collaborations On April 20, 2023, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) and Panyapiwat Institute of Management Demonstration School signed an MOU contract to recruit students with high potential and ability to study international programs in engineering, technology, and management at SIIT with scholarships for students. SIIT, The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and JAIST had a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) celebration ceremony for Dual Ph.D. Program and Smart Information, Smart Knowledge, and SmartMaterials Workshop 2023 held on November 1st, 2023, at De Prime Rangnam Hotel. Since this dual degree program was established in 2011, there have been 68 students enrolled in the program so far. Currently, we have 31 students who have successfully graduated, earning their welldeserved double degrees. These graduates have gone on to establish distinguished careers in both academia and in the corporate world. MOU Signing Ceremony Between SIIT and the Panyapiwat Institute of Management Demonstration School SIIT, NSTDA and JAIST Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Celebration Ceremony
Collaborations 30 On November 2, 2023, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), under the leadership of its director, Prof. Dr. Pruettha Nanakorn, had the honor of hosting the 12th Joint Management Committee Meeting of the Asia-Oceania Five Universities Alliance (AOFUA). Esteemed attendees included Prof. Dr. Chitoshi Miki, President of Tokyo City University, Japan; Br. Bernard Oca FSC, President of De La Salle University, Philippines; Prof. Dr. Ali Selamat, Dean of the Malaysai-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM; Mr. Marko Remes, Dean of International Business Operations at Edith Cowan University, Australia; and other executive members of the five universities. The meeting was not only a forum for discussions, but also marked the formal renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the member institutions of the alliance. The inception of theMOU, inMarch 2018,marked the commencement of collaborative efforts among the member institutions of AOFUA. The primary objectives were to foster international understanding, promote the exchange of knowledge, and fortify cultural bonds. Since the initiation of the MOU, the member institutions of AOFUA have actively participated in various joint academic endeavors. Their dedication to mutual academic activities has been unwavering, leading to plans for further expansion of collaborations. These efforts are geared towards nurturing even more fruitful cooperation among the members of each university. The event stands as a testament to the commitment of SIIT and its esteemed partners in AOFUA to advance academic and cultural exchange on an international scale. SIIT Job Fair 2023 was held on February 6, 2023, at the SIIT Main Building, Rangsit Campus. There were more than 60 Thai and global companies joining the event. These companies provided SIIT students with professional expertise and career advice. This event was beneficial for SIIT students to build networks and search for career opportunities. The 12th Joint Management Committee Meeting of AOFUA at SIIT SIIT Job Fair 2023 NEWS 2023
31 Collaborations Delegation from KU Leuven, Belgium Visits SIIT On January 17, 2023, SIIT welcomed the delegation fromKU Leuven,Belgium, led by Prof.IngeHolsbeeks, Programme Director of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and Mr. Wim Polet, Director of Campus International Office. The SIIT Director, Prof. Pruettha Nanakorn, and other executivemembers engagedin productive discussions on academic collaborations and research opportunities. KU Leuven and SIIT established an agreement in November 2022 that enables bilateral student exchange programs and other activities between both institutions. Delegation from RWU, Germany Visits SIIT Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Spägele, Rector of Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (RWU), Germany, and Prof. Dr. Michael Pfeffer, Vice-Rector for Research, International Affairs and Transfer, visited SIIT on February 8, 2023, and met with SIIT executive members. A productive discussion was led by the SIIT director and focused on strengthening academic collaborations. RWU and SIIT established a mutual collaboration in 2001. Over 20 years of cooperation, both institutions have collaborated on many joint activities, including student exchanges, staff and faculty exchanges, double degrees, and research collaborations. The aim has always been to develop academic and research activities between both institutions. The bilateral activities between SIIT and RWU reflect and highlight a strong partnership.
Collaborations 32 NEWS 2023 Sakura Exchange Program in Science at Tokyo City University (TCU), Japan On October 22 - 28, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Panuwatwanich, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Itthisek Nilkhamhang and 9 SIIT undergraduate students attended the Sakura Exchange Program in Science at Tokyo City University (TCU), Japan. In this program, SIIT members visited TCU and participated in advanced research activities under the supervision of highly qualified faculty members to apply their knowledge to solve real-world tasks and work closely with Japanese students. The students also gained experience in the culture, language, and cuisine of Japan. TCU and SIIT Short-Term Student Mobility Program The Short-Term Student Mobility Program between Tokyo City University and Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University took place from March 6 - 12, 2023. Professor Masaki Kyoso and a group of TCU students participated in a range of engaging activities, including a transportation management workshop, a special talk on AI-assisted technologies for a smart city, health and art; a business game workshop on ERP simulation, a Thai language and culture workshop, as well as a cultural trip to the Royal Palace.
33 Collaborations Sakura Exchange Program in Science at Kobe University, Japan International Study Trip at Keio University, Japan Five undergraduate and four graduate students from the School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology (BCET), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Sandhya Babel, joined Sakura Science Program hosted by Kobe University on January 23 – 27, 2023. Prof. Hiroshi Onishi was in charge from Kobe University. This program was supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. Students worked in nine different laboratories for five days and got research exposure in different areas. They also gained exposure to Japanese culture. On this trip, SIIT members were given a campus tour at the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus while having a new experience of riding a fully autonomous bus created by Professor Manabu Omae. The students were also given the opportunity to visit the three research centers inside the Shin-Kawasaki Town Campus: the Haptics Research Center, the Keio Photonics Research Institute, and the Smart Mobility Project. In the latter part of the trip, students had a full-day workshop on programming an autonomous driving vehicle at OMAE Lab on Shin-Kawasaki Town Campus. Students had hands-on experience in the mathematical, digital, and mechanical parts of the autonomous car based on LiDAR sensors. On November 6 - 12, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waree Kongprawechnon, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasiporn Usanavasin, Asst. Prof. Dr. Seksan Laitrakun and 12 SIIT undergraduate students attended the International Study Trip at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. Prof. Manabu Omae from the OMAE Laboratory, Keio University, was the host.
Collaborations 34 SIIT-OIT iPBL Program During July 23 - 29, 2023, 10 SIIT students joined the International Project-based Learning Program (iPBL) organized by the Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT), Japan, in cooperation with SIIT. Students from SIIT and OIT worked in groups to compete in the project of Drone Programming with Image Processing using Python. They gained lots of programming experience, as well as problem-solving and team management skills by working together with overseas friends. Travel Buddies for Keio Students SIIT welcomed students from the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University, Japan, with one day of activities in Ayutthaya. The students had an opportunity to travel by many kinds of transportation under the pre-planning session on transportation options. This activity enabled them to work as a team, solve problems, and explore different modes of transportation. This activity also strengthened the relationship and cooperation between SIIT and Keio University. NEWS 2023
35 Collaborations International Project-Based Learning Program (iPBL) 2023 SIIT welcomed 2 faculty members, 2 teaching assistants, and 10 students from the Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT) from Japan, to have the 9th International Project-Based Learning (iPBL) Program Workshop together. The OIT-SIIT iPBL Workshop was held at SIIT, Rangsit campus, from August 28th to September 1st, 2023. Supervised by both OIT faculty members (Dr. Yoshiyuki Kamakura and Dr. Takao Jinno) and SIIT faculty member (Dr. Toshiaki Kondo), 15 SIIT students closely worked with 10 OIT students in 5 groups and successfully created entertaining games and useful software by using image processing and pattern recognition techniques. During this event, our OIT guests explored both delicious Thai cuisines and impressive cultural trips, such as to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. New OIT students will visit SIIT again next year. Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT), and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have collaborated in theInternationalProject-BasedLearning Program (iPBL) 2023. The iPBL Program was hosted by the faculty of Robotics and Design, OIT, at the Umeda campus during July 11 - 15, 2023, and then hosted by SIIT at the Rangsit campus during July 17 – 21, 2023. It was one of many international activities available at SIIT. Our 10 SIIT students from the school of MSME and ICT have visited OIT in Osaka, Japan, to solve real-world issues by applying robotics design, hardware implementation, software development, and artificial intelligence. This cooperation between the students from SIIT, OIT and UMS led them to successfully implement applications for self-medication recognition, culture-difference education, and to solve problems related to trash disposal and traffic congestion. In this workshop, the SIIT students spent time in Osaka for 7 days and 6 nights. They created memorable moments including friendship, cultural exploration, Osaka’s tasty food, and trips to famous attractions (Osaka Castle Park, Dotonburi, the Umeda area, the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, etc.). The iPBL Program still continues to offer fruitful benefits to our students. OIT and UMS students, we will see you again next year! OIT-SIIT iPBL Workshop on Image Recognition – Programming Challenge 2023
Collaborations 36 SIIT Visits Partner Universities in Germany Visiting Professors at SIIT Prof. Tamon Ueda Dr. Nalin De Silva Dr. Suresh Madushan Sampath Kadinappuli Hewage Prof. Dr. Eiki Yamaguchi During June 19 - 23, 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut, Associate Professor Dr. Waree Kongprawechnon, Assistant Professor Dr. Sasiporn Usanavasin from the School of ICT, and Dr. Thepchai Supnithi from NECTEC visited two partner universities in Germany; The University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten(RWU) and The Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM). The main objectives of these visits were to encourage our SIIT exchange students who are studying at RWU, HM, and TUM (The Technical University of Munich) and to establish the development of double degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of engineering and management. Another objective was to explore opportunities for SIIT students to do internships at RWU’s and HM’s partner companies in Germany. All meetings were successfull and SIIT will continue to cooperate with RWU and HM for completing double degree program development. The SIIT Visiting Professor Program provides our students with exposure to world-class knowledge by internationally renowned professors who are leaders in their fields. Prof. Tamon Ueda is the President of Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), Emeritus Professor, Hokkaido University, and a Distinguished Professor at Shenzhen University. He has joined SIIT for the second time as a visiting professor in the 2/2022 semester, teaching a course in Life Cycle Management of Structures at the School of Civil Engineering and Technology. His extensive experience and expertise in civil engineering has been extremely beneficial to our civil engineering students. Dr. Nalin De Silva is a professor from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Prof. Dr. Nalin De Silva delivered lectures on CES 391: Special Topics in Civil Engineering I. He was also invited to give a special lecture for the CET School on the title Optimization of Dynamic and Vibro-Compaction Methods for Densification of Reclaimed Lands: A Case Study at the Colombo Port City. Dr. Suresh is a lecturer from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, who delivered lectures at SIIT on CES 391: Special Topics in Civil Engineering I. He was also invited to give a special lecture for the CET School on the topic of Unlocking Earth's Secrets: Carbon Storage in Underground Geo-Reservations and Alternative Geo-Energy Extraction. Prof. Dr. Eiki Yamaguchi is a professor at the Kyushu Institute of Technology, who delivered a lecture at SIIT for course CES 311 Theory of Structures. NEWS 2023
37 Collaborations Staff Mobility Program Indonesia Visits SIIT During March 7 - 10, 2023, four staff members from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia, visited SIIT under the ITS Staff Mobility Program and worked together with staff members at the Admission and Public Relations Division, and the Academic and Registration Division. This Staff Mobility Program aimed to encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience, enhance skills and competencies, and promote internationalization and a diversity of perspectives. The program enabled staff from both institutions to share best practices, explore possible joint initiatives, and establish longlasting professional relationships. SIIT established an academic collaboration with ITS in July 2015 and continues to promote activities between both institutions. Double Degree Program between SIIT and Taiwanese Universities During December 18 – 22, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waree Kongprawechnon, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pisal Yenradee, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Navee Chiadamrong, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasiporn Usanavasin and Asst. Prof. Dr. Shu Han Hsu visited Tunghai University and National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) for a discussion on developing the Double Degree Program in Engineering. The discussion was very fruitful, and there is a plan to launch these double degree programs in 2025.
In the 2022 academic year, a total of 83 SIIT students participated in study abroad programs facilitated by SIIT in collaboration with universities that partner with both SIIT and TU. These programs encompassed various opportunities and were called: General Exchange, Exchange Track, Summer School, Extended Training, and Summer Training Abroad. Notably, the number of SIIT students studying abroad has demonstrated a consistent increase each year, highlighting the growing interest and engagement in international educational experiences. Here is the list of universities and institutions that hosted SIIT students during the 2022 academic year. Collaborations 38 SIIT Staff Mobility Program 2023 in Japan Under the collaboration between SIIT and partner universities, SIIT launched the Staff Mobility Program to encourage staff from SIIT and partner universities to exchange knowledge and experience within an international network and environment. This year, Chananchida Anantawichain (Secretary, School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering) was selected to participate in the Staff Mobility Program at Osaka Institute of Technology during May 7 – 12, 2023. Wilaiwan Siri-umpai (Secretary, School of Integrated Science and Innovation) and Thanistha Chaisiha (Student Affairs Staff, Student Affairs and Alumni Relations Division) were selected to participate in the Staff Mobility Program at Kansai University during October 16 – 20, 2023. Patiparn Kwandee (Public Relations Staff, Admission and Public Relations Division) was selected to participate in the Staff Mobility Program at Osaka Institute of Technology during December 4 – 8, 2023. This program provided staff with encouragement and experience while working in an international environment to develop professional habits in discipline, task management, work efficiency, and a positive attitude in the workplace. The staff had the experience to communicate in English while working with people from different nationalities, backgrounds, and knowledge. They also took part in a range of activities organized by partner universities including discussing various issues with their relevant departments, campus tours, and excursions around Osaka. Additionally, they introduced SIIT and presented the Staff Mobility Program to partner university staff and students. General Exchange (1 university) • University of Applied Sciences FH RavensburgWeingarten Exchange Track (19 universities): • KU Leuven, Belgium • University of Waterloo, Canada • Northumbria University, UK • Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic • Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland • Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland • University of Southern Denmark • Junia ISEN, France • Institute Superieur D’Electronique De Paris (ISEP), France • Hochschule Munchen University of Applied Sciences, Germany • University of Applied Sciences FH RavensburgWeingarten • Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany • Technisch Universitaet Munchen, Germany • Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland • Tokyo City University, Japan • Waseda University, Japan • Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan • Hanyang University, Korea • Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Extended Training (1 university): • National Taiwan University of Sciences and Technology, Taiwan Summer School (2 universities): • University of Southern Denmark • Hokkaido University, Japan Summer Training Aboard (4 universities): • University of Limoges, France • University College Dublin (UCD) Ireland • Japan Advance Institute of Science and Technology, Japan • Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan NEWS 2023
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