SIIT News Vol. 18 No. 4, December 2013

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SIIT News, December 2013
Vol. 18 No. 4 December 2013
Delegates from the Defense Technology Institute (Public Organization)
Ministry of Defense
Ten delegates from the Defense Technology Institute (Public Organization), DTI, Ministry of Defense, led by Dr. Pornthep
Nisamaneephong (Deputy Director, General Service of DTI) and Rear Admiral Wachara Karunyavanij, Royal Thai Navy
(Executive Director, Knowledge and Publication Management Department of DTI), visited SIIT, Rangsit Campus, on
December 20, 2013. The visit was intended to initiate academic collaboration between DTI and SIIT. Academic and
research collaboration, strategic planning, operation, management, and joint academic activities between the two
institutions were discussed. DTI is responsible for large equipment research and development that requires advanced
science and technology and extends existing knowledge to a more complex and advanced level. To develop prototypes
that satisfy the requirements of the armed forces, resources within the Ministry of Defense are utilized, along with the
cooperation with other research organizations, educational institutes, private sectors, and industries. DTI also provides
academic services by distributing and transferring scientific and technological knowledge to various organizations.
Scholarships from Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
The Bangkok Bank Public Company
Limited, led by Mr. Watchara Phongthai,
Branch Manager - Klongluang Branch,
donated a total of 50,000 baht to SIIT
on December 19, 2013. The donation was
deposited to the Sirindhorn Technology
Scholarship Fund. The fund is used for
granting scholarships to more than 300
students annually. The distribution of
scholarships to appropriate scholarship
recipients is administered by the Institute with recommendations from the SIIT Scholarships Committee.
Computer Training on E-Learning Program
The International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division of
SIIT and the National Electronics and Computer Technology
Center (NECTEC) arranged a computer training program,
namely, “E-Learning Program,” at SIIT, Rangsit Campus, on
October 29, 2013. Sixty school teachers from Bangkok and
the Metropolitan Region attended the training program. The
objectives of this computer training program were to share
computer knowledge with our neighboring school teachers and
to increase the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of SIIT.
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New Faculty Members
Dr. Chung-Hao Hsu joined
Sirindhorn International Institute
of Technology (SIIT) as a fulltime faculty member of the
School of Manufacturing Systems
and Mechanical Engineering
(MSME) in October 2013. He
received his Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering from Texas A&M
University, USA, M.S. in Applied
Mechanics from National Taiwan
University, Taiwan, and B.S. in
Mechanical Engineering from National Chung Cheng
University, Taiwan. His research areas are nano energy with
applications in renewable energy technologies and thermal
management of integrated circuits (IC), materials science
and engineering, nanotechnology fabrication, mechanical
design and automotive engineering, and finance theory in
technology management.
Dr. Thunyaseth Sethaput joined
SIIT as a full-time faculty member of
the School of MSME in October 2013.
He obtained his Ph.D. in Systems and
Control Engineering from Case
Western Reserve University, Ohio,
USA, and B.Eng. in Mechanical
Engineering, SIIT, Thammasat
University, Thailand. His research
areas include systems biology,
biomedical mechanics, neurosurgical
systems, cardiovascular systems,
simulation modeling, signal analysis, and computational
fluid dynamics (CFD).
Dr. Konstantinos (Kostas)
Senetakis joined SIIT as a full-time
faculty member of the School of
Civil Engineering and Technology
(CET) in October 2013. He obtained
his Ph.D. in Experimental Soil
Dynamics, M.Sc. in Earthquake
Engineering and Structural
Dynamics, and B.Eng. in Civil
Engineering, all from Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
He worked as a postdoctoral
research fellow at City University of Hong Kong for 2 years.
His research areas include experimental soil mechanics and
dynamics, micromechanics - contact mechanics and
tribology, geosynthetics - reinforced soils - ground
improvement, and geotechnical earthquake engineering.
Dr. Truong Ton Hien Duc joined
SIIT as a full-time faculty member of
the School of MSME in November
2013. He received his Ph.D. in
Industrial Systems Engineering from
Korea Advanced Institute of Science
and Technology (KAIST), Korea,
M.B.A. in International Business,
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT),
Thailand, and B.Eng. in Mechanical
Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City
University of Technology (HCMUT),
Vietnam. His research areas are bullwhip effect, inventory
management and control, time series forecasting, supply
chain management, revenue management, supply chain risk
management, and contract management.
Excellent Paper Award at the 2013 4th International Conference on
Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE 2013)
Ms. Nichawan Jarutawai, Ms. Asama Lowsuwansiri, Mr. Poranut Taechamaneesthid, Ms.
Nattana Tangsangob, and Assistant Professor Dr. Pornpimol Chongphaisal (all from the School
of Management Technology (MT), SIIT), in collaboration with Ms. Yau Yan Wong (Kasetsart
University Laboratory School Center for Educational Research and Development,
International Program) and Dr. Voranij Vasuratna (Bangkok University), have won the
Excellent Paper Award at the 2013 4th International Conference on Distance Learning and
Education (ICDLE 2013), which was held during October 12-13, 2013, in Paris, France.
Among over 120 papers which had been submitted, the paper entitled “Mindfulness Training
at Schools in Thailand: an Experimental Approach” was selected to receive the Excellent
Paper Award. The paper discussed two experiments undertaken at a school and a
university in Thailand utilizing “mindfulness” concepts as the basis for development of an
original, work-skill integrated with mindfulness training. The training has been adopted in
classes for a specified time period with the aim of enhancing students’ emotional intelligence.
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The 7th IPS International Collaboration Symposium 2013
at IPS Waseda University, Japan
Asst. Prof. Dr. Suthathip Suanmali (a faculty member of the School of Management
Technology, MT) and Ms. Nuchjarin Intalar (a graduate student of the School of
Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering, MSME) were invited to participate
in the 7th IPS International Collaboration Symposium hosted by the Graduate School
of Information, Production and Systems (IPS), Waseda University. The symposium
was held during November 11-13, 2013, at Waseda University, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka,
Japan. The Symposium was intended to bring together researchers from different
countries and to promote a synergy collaborated research with the creation and
exchange of ideas related to IPS fields. Research posters and oral presentations were
presented by both SIIT representatives. Asst. Prof. Dr. Suthathip Suanmali introduced
academic programs and degrees offered by
SIIT to the audiences. She also presented
a research project entitled “Asset and Route
Maintenance Management Module” done by
a group of researchers from the Transportation Research Center (TREC), SIIT.
Ms. Nuchjarin Intalar presented both posters and an oral presentation on the
research entitled “Multi-objective optimization for large-scale power generation
system with CO2 emission.”
In addition, a discussion to further establish several dual degrees between SIIT
and Waseda University took place to determine courses and possible research
areas for each dual degree.
Top Voted Presentation at the Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop 2013
Mr. Dana Blouin, a Ph.D. student of the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology (ICT), was a
panelist and presenter at the IoT Workshop 2013 which took place at the Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley, CA,
USA, during November 5-6, 2013. The event was hosted by the IEEE Standards Association. The workshop explored
future technologies, research, and standards needed to allow the expected 100 billion “things” - sensors and actuators
embedded in physical objects - to be electronically connected via the Internet by 2020. Keynote speakers and panelists
from Siemens, General Motors, Qualcomm, GE, and Stanford University addressed security and privacy issues, semantic
web, smart electricity grids, and health-care applications.
Mr. Dana presented on utilizing the Internet of Things to improve global water supply. He discussed research issues
utilizing low-power wireless sensor water quality networks to assist in water supply management. He was the top voted
presentation which secured full financial support from IEEE. He was also a panelist discussing IoT research and
applications.
With 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Dana is now researching new protocols for the
Internet of Things under supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Steven Gordon.
ACM – ICPC Asia Phuket Regional Programming Contest
The ACM-ICPC is one of the world’s most prestigious worldwide team-based
programming contests. In the contest, each team is given real life problems
to solve by coding. During November 21-22, 2013, the “ASCII” Team
consisting of Mr. Thanakron Tandavas, Miss He Rin Kim, and Miss Pimprapai
Wisuthseriwong, all from the School of Information, Computer, and
Communication Technology (ICT) under supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Gun
Srijuntongsiri, was qualified to attend a pre-final round of the ACM
International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Round at
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket, Thailand. Furthermore, the final round
of this contest is scheduled to be held in Russia.
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TU Open House 2013
Thammasat University (TU) held the “TU Open House 2013” during November 13 – 14, 2013, at the Thammasat
University Convention Park, TU, Rangsit Center. The objective of the fair is to provide admissions and course information
of faculties in TU. There were a lot of activities, such as demonstration of academic performance, campus tour, and
sharing of experiences about entrance examinations, studying, and student life by TU students and alumni.
SIIT also joined the fair in the exhibition area. Information of the Institute was
presented and several research topics, such as, “Nanoencapsulation of Active
Compounds from Plants using Beta-cyclodextrin and Microwave Enhancement”
(which won a Gold Medal and a special prize of excellent achievement from the
Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS) at the 41st International
Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland) from the School of BioChemical Engineering and Technology (BCET), “Automatic Lighting System for
Smart Homes” from the School of Information, Computer and Communications
Technology (ICT), and “ErgoCom: A Computer Program for Recommended
Ergonomic Settings of Computer Workstation and Accessories” from the School
of Management Technology (MT), were demonstrated. The SIIT exhibition
attracted attention from school students and visitors. There were more than 10,000 visitors including school students,
parents, and other participants attending this fair.
The 8th TU Rice Farming Project: Harvesting Rice
Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeris Ammarapala (Assistant Director for Student Affairs and
Alumni Relations, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, SIIT),
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut (Assistant to the Rector for
Student Affairs, Thammasat University, TU), faculty and staff members, and
SIIT students participated in harvesting the rice grown by the Thammasat
community in the rice field of TU, Rangsit Campus, on December 18, 2013.
The harvested rice will be milled, cooked, and served to new TU students of
academic year 2014, as part of the welcoming activity during the TU
Orientation Event.
From left, Asst. Prof. Dr. Parinya Thewannaruemitkul (Vice Rector for Student Affairs, TU), Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeris Ammarapala (Assistant Director for
Student Affairs and Alumni Relations, SIIT), and Mr. Varakorn Autadej (President of Student Committee, SIIT)
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Donation for Haiyan Victims in the Philippines
On December 13, 2013, a group of SIIT faculty and staff members and students, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waree
Kongprawechnon (Assistant Director for International Affairs and Corporate Relations) and Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeris
Ammarapala (Assistant Director for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations), represented the SIIT community to present a
donation for the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines to the Philippines Ambassador in Thailand,
Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia, at the
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the
Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand. Our
deepest sympathy was conveyed to the Philippines
government and her people.
Voluntary activities to raise funds were done among
SIIT students (coordinated by the SIIT Student
Committee) and faculty and staff members
throughout November 2013. The total amount of
66,230.87 Baht (USD 2,063.91) was transferred to
the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Center (NDRRMC) account at the
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
From Left: Mr. Varakorn Autadej (President of SIIT Student Committee), Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeris Ammarapala (Assistant Director for Student Affairs and
Alumni Relations), Ms. Waraporn Thongthua (Chief of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations Division), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waree Kongprawechnon (Assistant
Director for International Affairs and Corporate Relations), Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia (Philippine Ambassador in Thailand), Ms. Thanaporn
Danaiswat, Ms. Chanikarn Khongtaweesak, Mr. Sasin Sukket, and Mr. Siravitch Boonchuay
Internship and Job Opportunities for SIIT Students and Graduates
Schlumberger Overseas S.A., Siam Cement Group, DST Worldwide Services (Thailand) Ltd., International Financial Data
Services Limited, Siemens Limited, Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd., Kasikorn Bank PCL., Siam Commercial Bank, Ek-Chai
Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus), Digital Alchemy (Australia) Pty Limited, and Defense Technology Institute
(Public Organization) visited SIIT to introduce their companies, offer job opportunities to fourth-year students who will
graduate in academic year 2013, and recruit third-year students for technical internships.
Trip for Basic Thai Language Course
Every semester, SIIT arranges basic Thai language courses (listening and speaking) for new SIIT international students
to help foreign students know basic Thai language for daily life. At the end of the course, a one-day study trip is organized.
In semester 1/2013, the International Affairs and
Corporate Relations Division arranged a study trip to
Chon Buri province on September 29, 2013.
International students had a chance to practice the
market conversation that they learned in the classroom
at the Pattaya floating market. Furthermore, they
visited an art museum named “Art in Paradise” and
enjoyed taking photos with 3D illusion painting. There
were different kinds of painting, such as underwater
world, dinosaur world, waterfall, Egypt, and historical
places in Thailand.
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Orientation for New Exchange Students
The International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division held an orientation for new international students who enrolled
in courses at SIIT in semester 2/2013 on November 6, 2013, at SIIT (Rangsit Campus). There were 69 new
international students, including exchange students from SIIT’s partner universities and graduate students who received
SIIT graduate scholarships in various
scholarship programs. The orientation
was intended to provide information
about academic life, regulations, visa
issue, and campus life, and Thai culture
to new students.
In conjunction with this orientation
e ve n t , S I I T s t u d e n t s f r o m t h e
International Club also held a campus
tour on November 7, 2013 in order to
introduce the facilities around the
campus to new international students.
Orientation for Graduate Scholarship Recipients
(Semester 2/2013)
The Scholarship Orientation and Agreement Signing for
the “EFS and AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship programs” was
organized on November 6, 2013, at SIIT (Rangsit Campus)
by the Student Affairs and Alumni Relations Division.
There were twenty-four foreign students qualified for the
EFS (Excellent Foreign Students) and AUN/SEED-Net
(ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering
Education Development Network) scholarship programs
in semester 2/2013. The scholarship recipients were
informed about the scholarship details, including
scholarship policies, privileges, service obligations, and
payment guidelines.
The EFS scholarship program is fully supported by the Sirindhorn Technology
Scholarship Fund. The AUN/SEED-Net is mainly supported by the Japanese
Government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and
partially supported by the ASEAN Foundation with matching funds from SIIT.
Both scholarship programs provide full tuition and education support fees, living
allowance, and other benefits
for excellent foreign students
from reputable universities to
p u r s u e a m a s t e r ’s o r
doctoral degree at SIIT.
AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship Recipients
EFS Scholarship Recipients
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Thai Study Day
The International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division held a “Thai Study Day” on November 8, 2013, at SIIT
(Rangsit Campus). This event was organized for foreign exchange students who enrolled in courses at SIIT in semester
2/2013. Students learned Basic Thai language and culture, such as, greeting in Thai, Thai currency and shopping, Thai
food, directions and transportation, tourism and sightseeing, and significant traditions. At the end of the event, students
learned to sing and dance a Loy Krathong song
Design and Decorate My Krathong 2013
On November 15, 2013, the Student Affairs and Alumni Relations Division of SIIT organized an activity called “Design
and Decorate My Krathong 2013” at the Rangsit and Bangkadi campuses. The purpose of this activity was to encourage
Thai and international students to share their ideas in designing and decorating hand-made krathongs. More than 300
Thai and international students, together with faculty and staff members, participated in this activity. Most of the
krathongs were taken to float at the “TU Loy Krathong Festival 2013” at Thammasat University, Rangsit Center.
In addition, the Student Committee of SIIT also organized the “SIIT
Krathong Contest” to unite SIIT students in each Baan. There were
2 themes for the contest: Theme A - Beautiful Krathong and Theme
B - Creative Krathong. The most beautiful Krathong by a group of
“Baan 3” students and the most creative Krathong by a group of
“Baan 11” students won prizes.
Theme A: The most beautiful Krathong by a group of “Baan 3” students
Theme B: The most creative Krathong by a group of “Baan 11” students
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Welcoming Activities for New Students – Semester 2/2013
On November 21, 2013, two activities, namely, “First Meeting” and “SIIT-TU Campus Tour,” to welcome new
undergraduate students of semester 2/2013, were organized by a group of second-year students under supervision of
Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeris Ammarapala (Assistant Director for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations) and the SIIT Student
Committee. The “First Meeting” activity was intended to provide freshmen an opportunity to meet each other, and to join
recreational activities in order to establish unity among students. The “SIIT-TU Campus Tour” activity was intended to
provide useful information regarding the learning facilities, buildings, and sport complexes at the Rangsit Campus to
freshmen.
Cultural trip
The International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division arranged a cultural trip for international students and Thai
students (from the International Club) on December 1, 2013. The students visited the Damnoen Saduak floating market
and Siam Cultural Park in Ratchaburi province, and visited Bang Kung Temple in Samut Songkhram province. The
cultural trip was intended to let foreign students learn Thai culture and traditional lifestyle with Thai students (from the
Buddy System Program).
SIIT Alumni Special Seminar
Khun Paminee Kusolpoon, an SIIT
alumnus - batch 6, gave a special lecture
to SIIT students on December 17, 2013,
at Sirindhorn International Institute of
Technology (SIIT), Rangsit Campus, on
t h e t o p i c e n t i t l e d “ T i p s fo r J o b
Applications.” She presently serves as a
Technical Performance Manager at BG
Thailand, a leading international energy
business company. She was proud to
share her working life with more than 13
years of experience in leadership,
management, and technical operations
in top international organizations. The students received useful tips in selecting good employers, including knowledge
that can be applied to their own future. Khun Paminee met SIIT faculty members, students, and staff for increasing
better working relationships.
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14th Chemical Engineering Sports Activity
During October 23-25, 2013, the School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology (BCET) participated in the 14th
Chemical Engineering Sports Activity, known as “Sritrang Game.” This event has been held annually to enhance
relationships among chemical engineering students from different universities across Thailand. Hosting of the sports
activity has also been alternated. This year, the sports activity was organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University (PSU). Students from the School of BCET, SIIT, won the second
runner-up prize in the men’s basketball activity.
Building Camp at Baan Ta-Ko-Bhee School, Tak Province
On October 21-31, 2013, more than 50 students from the Volunteer Club of SIIT and the Issara Sanfun Group of
Thammasat University jointly constructed a library building at Baan Ta-Koh-Bhee School, Tambon Mae Song, Amphoe Tha
Song Yang, Tak province. The students devoted their effort to construct a 6 m x 4 m building. The structure of this new
library building is made of steel which is much better than the previous one that was made of wood. The building will
be used as a public library, not only for students, but also for villagers. In addition, the students helped to install a new
permanent flag pole at the school. This volunteer activity benefits the education of children and strengthens the local
community.
English Camp at Wat Khai School
The Volunteer Club of SIIT and the Issara Sanfan Group of Thammasat University jointly
organized a one-day voluntary activity at Bang Pahan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.
On December 22, 2013, a group of 64 students, under supervision of Dr. Itthisek Nilkhamhang
(club advisor), went to Wat Khai School to organize an English camp, games, and other
recreational activities for its students. The purpose of this trip was to teach basic English for
daily life and to provide a chance for the students to speak English with foreigners (i.e.,
exchange students from Germany and Japan). In addition, cash and supplies were also
donated to the school and its students.
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TU Cheer Song Contest 2013
The SIIT Student Committee, in conjunction with the SIIT Music and Chorus Club, participated in the “TU Cheer Song
Contest 2013” on December 23, 2013 at Gymnasium 5, Thammasat University (TU), Rangsit Center. The “TU Cheer Song
Contest” is a traditional annual chorus singing competition in which students from the faculties in TU compete in teams.
This year, an SIIT team of 50 students participated in the competition and won the first runner-up prize for The Royal
Trophy graciously given by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess
Bajrakitiyabha.
New Inbound Exchange Students in Semester 2/2013
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences,
Finland
There are five exchange students from Helsinki Metropolia University of
Applied Sciences, Finland. Among them, two students (from left), Mr.
Joonas Petteri Kahiluoto and Mr. Jukka Verneri Ruotsila, are enrolled in
the Management Technology (MT) program. The other three students
(from right): Mr. Oskari Raimonpoika Kruth, Mr. Joonas Kristeri Rintala,
and Mr. Mika Lalevi Latvala are enrolled in the Civil Engineering (CE)
program.
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, Germany
There are nine exchange students from
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten University of
Applied Sciences, Germany. Among them, eight
students (from left) are enrolled in the MT
program. They are: Mr. Christoph Weiß, Mr.
Andreas Moosmann, Mr. Elias Jakob Deuringer,
Mr. Christoph Peter Ledermann, Mr. Daniel
Türkis, Ms. Franziska Benz, Mr. Tim Marek, and
Mr. Stephan Mauricio Wigh De Alencar. Mr. Leo
Palma (the student at the far right) is enrolled in
the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program.
Technische Universität Damstadt,
Germany
There are seven exchange students from
Technische Universität Damstadt, Germany.
Among them, Mr. Martin Ritz (the first student
from left) is enrolled in the CE program; Mr.
Oliver Gieringer, Mr. Georg Alexander Staudter,
Mr. Julian Christopher Schwietert, Mr. Jonas
Nieschlag, and Mr. Simon Matthias Lößl (five
students in the center) are enrolled in ME program; and Mr. Markus Pingsmann (the student at the far right) is enrolled
in the Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) program.
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Technische Universität München, Germany
There are eleven exchange students from Technische Universität München, Germany. Among them, Mr. Fabian Selim Hirt
(the second student from left) is enrolled in the EC program; Mr. Iurie Tap (the third student from left) is enrolled in the
Computer Science (CS) program; Mr. Maximilian Steinbacher and Mr. Philipp Strobach (the fourth and fifth students from
left) are enrolled in the ME program; Ms. Anja Riccarda Lutter (the sixth student from the left) is enrolled in the Chemical
Engineering (ChE) program; Mr. Steffen Rudolf Hage, Ms. Kathryn Eira Morgan Clark, and Mr. Timm Josua Bauer (the
seventh to ninth students from left) are enrolled in the MT program; Mr. Michael Klaus Toni (the first student from left),
Mr. Lorenz Maximilian Hutterer, and Mr. Stephan Nikolaus Weissl (the tenth and eleventh students from left) are enrolled
in the Industrial Engineering (IE) program.
Munich University of
Applied Sciences,
Germany
Kochi University of
Technology, Japan
Mr. Rikiya Kamidate from Kochi
University of Technology, Japan, is
enrolled in the ChE program.
Mr. Stefan Pfaffinger from Munich
University of Applied Sciences,
Germany, is enrolled in the MT
program.
SIIT Outbound Exchange Students
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Ms. Pawena Limpiteeprakan, a Ph.D. student from the School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and
Technology (BCET), under supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sandhya Babel, received JASSO and MEXT
scholarships for the Student Exchange Program in Urban Environment and Health in Asia (UEHAS)
to conduct research on “Potential leaching of nanosilver from commercial products and lab-prepared
f a b r i c s u s i n g To x i c i t y C h a r a c t e r i s t i c L e a c h i n g P r o c e d u r e ( T C L P ) t e s t a n d
simulation of sequential washing” at the Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of
Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan, during October 1, 2013 – December 21, 2013.
UEHAS is an interdisciplinary program by the Department of Urban Engineering and School of
International Health of the University of Tokyo, along with six partner universities in Thailand and Indonesia. This program
implements a student exchange program with mutual transfer of credits.
University of Porto, Portugal
Mr. Ponkris Klaywittaphat (a Ph.D.
student from the School of
Manufacturing Systems and
Mechanical Engineering (MSME) in the
area of Nuclear Fusion Energy)
received a scholarship from Erasmus
Mundus Action 2 (Lotus II) Project for
a Student Exchange Program to
conduct research in nuclear fusion at
the Department of Engineering
Physics, Faculty of Engineering,
University of Porto, Portugal, during September 2013 – July
2014. The project is financed by the European Commission.
Institut Superieur d’Electronique de Paris
(ISEP), France
Ms. Thanyathorn Vaikierti, a
student from the School of
In fo r m a t i o n , C o m p u t e r a n d
Communication Technology (ICT),
is enrolled in courses at ISEP,
France, during September 2013 January 2014 under the bilateral
exchange agreement between SIIT
and ISEP.
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Hochschule Ravensberg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (HRW), Germany
Ten SIIT students are enrolled in courses at the HRW, Germany, under the
bilateral exchange agreement between SIIT and HRW. Among them, four
students from the School of Management Technology (MT) are enrolled in
courses during October 2013 - July 2014. The other two students from the same
school and four students from the School of ICT are enrolled in courses during
October 2013 - March 2014.
Front row (sitting), Mr. Natanop Pimonsathian (MT), Ms. Chanakanta Jantaratim (MT), and
Ms. Pimnapa Pongsayaporn (MT)
Second row (standing), Mr. Warot Adivanthanakul (ICT), Mr. Woraphat Wesdaphan (MT), Mr. Anusit
Treewicha (ICT), Mr. Naphat Chiranakorn (ICT), Mr. Tanupat Janvanichyanont (ICT),
Ms. Rapheeporn Vatvitthayaklang (MT), and Ms. Nalin Tangkaravakun (MT)
Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany
Six students from the School of MT and seven students from the School of ICT are enrolled
in courses at TUM, Germany, during October 2013 - March 2014. Among them,
Ms. Ponthong Rijana (MT) received a scholarship from TUM to attend a student exchange
program during the above period.
Students from the School of MT (from left, Ms. Nitcha Watthanasiripakdee and Ms. Chawanrath Poochaiwatananon)
Students from the School of MT (from left, Mr. Sethapong Jarusombathi,
Mr. Rueangroot Hotrawaisaya, Ms. Pancheewa Benjamasutin, and Ms. Ponthong
Rijana)
Students from the School of ICT (from left, Ms. Ornrampa
Sibpadsentong, Ms. Chompassorn Pholthanasak, Mr. Taweechai
Dechpokasup, Ms. Pichada Tunjard, Ms. Wipawee Amornwat,
Mr. Pornpong Soponsakulrat, and Mr. Raveekiat Singhaphandu)
The Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Ms. Oranas Panichpol and Mr. Abhinut Srimasorn, two students from the School
of ICT, received scholarships from the Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO)
to attend the Young Scientist Exchange Program (YSEP) at the Tokyo Institute of
Technology, Japan, during September 2013 – August 2014, under the academic
exchange agreement between the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Thammasat
University.
University of California, Irvine, USA
Mr. Chakrit Prasatwattana, a student from the School of ICT, is enrolled in courses at the University of California, Irvine,
USA, during August 2013 - July 2014, under the bilateral exchange agreement between Thammasat University and the
University of California.
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