TAIST-Tokyo Tech Supporting Members

Newsletter
February 2013 Vol.8
賛助会員の皆様への活動状況報告
Activity Report for TAIST - Tokyo Tech Supporting Members
東京工業大学 TAIST 運営委員会
TAIST Steering Committee, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Five Important Events of TAIST-Tokyo Tech on 28 August, 2012
2012 年 8 月 28 日に 5 つの記念行事を実施
1) The Second Phase Inauguration
第 2 フェーズ開始式
His Excellency Mr. Seiji Kojima, Ambassador of Japan, Dr. Somchai Tiamboonprasert, Science
and Technology Counselor, Ministry of Science and Technology Thailand, the executives from
Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Thai partner universities joined the Second Phase
Inauguration of TAIST-Tokyo Tech held at Sirindhorn Science Home, National Science and
Technology Development Agency.
在タイ日本国大使館から小島誠二特命全権大使、タイ国科学技術省からソムチャイ・テ
ィアンブーンプラサート科学技術参事官、そして東工大及びタイのパートナー大学からの
ゲストにご参加頂き、NSTDA 内シリントン・サイエンス・ホームにて TAIST- Tokyo Tech
第 2 フェーズ開始式を開催しました。
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HE Mr.Seiji Kojima
Ambassador of Japan
Prof.Dr.Mishima & Dr.Thaweesak
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exchange MOU
VIP Guests
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2) The Launch of the new Program on “Advanced and Sustainable Environmental
Engineering”
新プログラム”Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering”（環境工学）
開設
Prof. Dr. Masaaki Suzuki,
VIP Guests
Tokyo Tech
Asst. Prof. Dr. Prompilai Buasuwan,
Kasetsart University
TAIST-Tokyo Tech completed the First Phase of five years during 2007-2011 with two interesting
programs; ―Automotive Engineering (AE)‖ and ―Information and Communication Technology for
Embedded Systems (ICTES)‖. In 2012 TAIST-Tokyo Tech launched a new program in ―Advanced
and Sustainable Environmental Engineering (EnvE)‖ as an additional part of the Second Phase.
Kasetsart University (KU), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology,Thammasat University
(SIIT) will take charge of this program.
TAIST- Tokyo Tech は、AE（自動車工学）プログラム、ICTES（組込情報システム）プ
ログラムの第 1 フェーズ（2007 年度‐2011 年度）の第 1 フェーズに続き、第 2 フェーズ
には新たなプログラムとなる EnvE（環境工学）プログラムを開設。カセサート大学、タ
マサート大学シリントーン国際工学部がこのプログラムを担当します。
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3) Graduation Ceremony 2011 Academic Year.
2011 年度修了式
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This is the fourth graduation ceremony held during the first phase of TAIST-Tokyo Tech. There
were 33 students graduating in 2012: 15 graduates from the Automotive Engineering (AE) program
and 18 graduates from the Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems
(ICTES) program. Five graduates have already completed their Ph.D.in Japan on scholarship and
two other graduates are preparing to fly to Japan.
TAIST- Tokyo Tech の第 4 年目の今年度修了式を開催しました。AE プログラムから 15 名、
ICTES プログラムから 18 名が卒業しました。この中で、既に 5 名が奨学金を得て日本で
の博士課程に進学しており、また 2 名が日本への渡航準備中です。
Prof.Dr.Mishima Y.
Tokyo Tech
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Thanaruk T.
SIIT, TU
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Anantawat K.
KMITL
Asst.Prof.Dr.Prompilai B.
KU
Representatives from each of the participating universities offered their congratulations to the
graduates and wished them success in whichever career path they chose to follow. They expressed
their commitment to the program and said how honored they were to be part of TAIST-Tokyo Tech
program and play a role in producing many talented, capable and knowledgeable graduates.
各大学は卒業生に向けの祝辞で、「どのような進路を選んでもそれぞれの道での成功、明
るい未来を掴むこと」を願いました。また、各大学とも TAIST- Tokyo Tech の一員である
ことを誇りに思い、多くの優秀な、知識に長けた卒業生を送り出していることを誇りに思
っていることを強調しています。
Junior’s performance on stage
Besides granting of certificate to all new graduates, TAIST Juniors gave a surprise performance on
stage. They sang a song titled ―To the brave dreamer‖ with musical accompaniment.
全修了生に修了証を授与したあと、TAIST の後輩たちはひそかに準備していたパフォーマ
ンスを修了生に手向けました。後輩たちは、「To the brave dreamer」という曲を楽器を弾
きながら歌い、更に代表者からは祝福のスピーチが送られました。
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4) JOB FAIR 2012
ジョブフェアー２０１２
TAIST-Tokyo Tech organized a JOB FAIR for the second year in a row. Dr. Omjai Saimek,
NSTDA Vice President presided over the event as Chairman. The JOB FAIR had the support of
five companies and was attended not only TAIST graduates but also by students from outside
NSTDA. There were more than 60 participants in the JOB Fair
今年、TAIST- Tokyo Tech は 2 回目となるジョブフェアーを開催。NSTDA 副長官であるオ
ムチャイ氏のあいさつにより幕を開けました。今年は 5 社の賛助会員企業の皆様にご参加
いただき、TAIST 修了生だけでなく、NSTDA 外からも学生が参加し、60 名以上の参加者
となりました。ご参加頂いた企業の皆様には心よりお礼申し上げます。
Companies supporting the JOB FAIR:
1. Akebono Brake Co., Ltd
2. The ISUZU Group Foundation
3. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
4. Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co. Ltd. (NMAP)
5. PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC)
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Background on new graduates will be provided to participating companies in the future.
―TAIST-Tokyo Tech still continued to provide qualified graduates
for all supporting companies.‖
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5) Advanced and Sustainable Environment Seminar
環境工学プログラム開講セミナー
This seminar marked the launch of a new program of TAIST-Tokyo Tech.
and attracted more than 70 participants. TAIST-Tokyo Tech would like to
express its sincere thanks to Asst. Prof. Jukkrit Mahujchariyawong, Prof.
Dr. Masaaki Suzuki, Dr. Kittinan Annanon, Dr. Lily Eurwilaichitr,
Dr.cSornthep Vannarat and Dr. Kajornsak Faungnawakij who participated
as key experts representing KU, Tokyo Tech, MTEC, BIOTEC, NECTEC,
NANOTEC respectively.
このセミナーは TAIST- Tokyo Tech の新たなプログラムの開講を
記念として行われました。また、環境に関する貴重な研究情報を関
連機関と共有することも目的としています。
TAIST- Tokyo Tech 環境工学プログラムの学生及び緑土に興味のある研究者など 70 名以
上が参加。セミナーで講演してくださった、皆様に感謝いたします。
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Congratulations to the 2012 Graduates !
2012 年度卒業生
祝・卒業
Automotive Engineering (AE) Program:
15 graduates: 14 graduates from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
and 1 graduate from KMUTT
自動車工学（AE）プログラム：
修了生 15 名：KMITL14 名、KMUTT1 名
Name : Mr.Chavalit Jaroenrat
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: I’m very glad to graduate from the TAIST program. I didn’t
expect to graduate within 2 years because of the challenge of studying while
continuing to work full time. . Fortunately, I received great support from my
professors (Prof. Hanamura and Assoc. Prof. Pongjet). They gave me the
guidance which allowed me to overcome many obstacles. I would like to say
thank you very much to my professors and everybody in the TAIST program.
Research topic: Transient thermal characteristics of automotive coil spring in
walking beam type heating furnace.
Name : Mr. Tiwagorn Pudpong
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Surat
Areerat, Dr. Wuttipong Rungseesuntivanon, Prof. Isao Satoh and Assoc.Prof.
Takushi Saito for their helpful guidance, suggestion, and encouragement
throughout this study. I really appreciate the TAIST program which provided me
with a full scholarship for studying in the Masters program. Furthermore, I would
like to thank CH. Radiators and CH. Industry Companies for providing financial
support for my research. Finally I would like to thank all of my teachers,
colleagues and others whose names are not mentioned here, for their help and
kindness. A special word of thanks goes to the staff at, Tokyo Tech. Thank you
very much indeed.
Research topic: Instruction media of digital Circuit Simulation by Circuit maker.
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Name : Mr. Jenwit Soparat
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: TAIST Tokyo-Tech Program provided me not only
knowledge but also experience and inspiration.
Research topic: Development of Liquid Cooling System for an Induction Motor.
Name : Mr.Wittawat Imerb
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: First of all I would like to thank those responsible for creating
this program Thailand and for the cooperation of NSTDA, Tokyo tech and
KMITL who provided a wonderful opportunity, excellent lecturers and support.
This program allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and practical experience in
automotive manufacturing from a major automotive production base, an
opportunity that would be difficult to find elsewhere.
Research topic : Cold Start Characteristics of an Ethanol Engine
Name : Mr.Winit Jaiboon
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my
advisor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarruwat Charoensuk and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seiji Okawa
who have supported me throughout my thesis. I attribute the level of my master
degree to their encouragement and effort and without their support, my thesis
would not have been completed. I really appreciate the TAIST program which
provided me with a full scholarship for studying in the Masters program.
Furthermore, I am very thankful to CH. Watanayont. Co., Ltd. and CH. Auto
Parts. Co., Ltd. for providing financial support for my research. My sincere
thanks go to all of my teachers, colleagues and others whose names are not
mentioned here, for their help and kindness. A special thanks to the staff at,
Tokyo Tech.
Research topic : Numerical Investigation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a
Louver-Fin Radiator
Name : Mr.Patin Pongkacha
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: I was extremely pleased that I graduated from the
Automotive Program of TAIST-Tokyo Tech. This program allowed me to gain
advanced knowledge, particularly about new automotive technologies being
developed in Japan which was provided by my Japanese lecturers. In addition, I
also met with very friendly staff and had great support from outstanding I feel
confident that this program will help m achieve great success in the future.
Research topic : Knock Control For Diesel Dual Fuel Engine
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Name : Mr. Khemmachat Rungsawat
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: This thesis could not be completed without the assistance of
many people to whom I would like to express my sincere appreciation. First, I
would like to sincerely thank my advisor, Dr. Subongkoj Topaiboul and Dr.
Nuwong Chollacoop, Bioenergy Laboratory at MTEC, who gave me many
helpful suggestions, useful advice and fruitful discussions during the undertaken
research. I would also like to sincerely thank Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinda
Charoenphonphanich and Dr. Preechar Karin, KMITL, for their kind advice and
assistance, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kunio Takahashi for suggestions regarding test
conditions. Moreover, I would like to express my gratitude to the National Metal
and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), especially the Bioenergy Laboratory
for providing the laboratory equipment and instruments as well as financial
support. I am grateful to NSTDA for providing me with a full scholarship for
studying this Masters program. Special thanks go to MTEC Bioenergy
Laboratory’s members and other MTEC staffs for helping me during the
experiment. Finally, I am very grateful to my family for all of their love, caring,
understanding and motivation throughout my life.
Research topic: Study of use NGV for boat vehicle
Name : Mr. Nattawut Nakkaew
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: Many people and institutions have been a great inspiration
and help to me. First, I would like to thank the professors from Tokyo-Tech and
KMITL who were so generous in sharing their extensive knowledge about the
automotive field. I would also like to thank my Japanese and Thai advisors for
guiding me through research. In addition, I would express my appreciation to the
researchers at NSTDA for not only providing a work place but also for
providing suggestions while I was studying in the Masters program.. Finally, I
extend a special thanks to the Tokyo-Tech office staff and KMITL staff for their
support.
Research topic : Performance of Heavy Duty Engine: Case Study on Control of
Starting of Fuel Delivery Timing
Name : Mr.Worawat Parasil
Class : Fourth entering AE class, KMUTT
Personal message: In my opinion, TAIST-Tokyo Tech is not only an academic
program but source of intellectual inspiration on friendship. I received a very high
quality degree while working with some wonderful colleagues.
Research topic: Influence of casting parameters and heat treatment on
microstructure and mechanical properties of THIXOCAST components.
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Name : Mr.Prasit Wattanawongsakun
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: Everyone in TAIST and NSTDA have given me great
support helpful (Professor, Adviser, Co-adviser, MTEC Laboratory’s Staff,
TAIST’s Staff and friend). This course provided the full scholarship for studying
and good work opportunities. This is a great course.
Research topic : Effects of biodiesel combustion product on engine wear
performance of lubricant
Name : Mr.Mongkon Kananont
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: Since I have studied in this program, TAIST Tokyo Tech, I
found that it is a good program that I can get more knowledge. For the staffs, they
are very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Although I sometimes had to go
to study at Ladkrabang but that was not too difficult to go there because my
friends helped me about that. For the professors, they gave me well both
suggestions and knowledge that made me feels better for studying here. For doing
research, here there are whole set of instruments and the instruments are modern
that is an advantage for doing research well. Finally, TAIST Tokyo Tech is the
program that helped me grow up and be strong in the academic field and work.
Because of that reasons, I feel appreciative and would like to show gratitude all of
people who supported this good program. Thank you very much.
Research topic : Effect of Biodiesel fuel on direct injection diesel engine
Name : Mr.Piyabootr Ornman
Class : Second entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: This program is very interesting for me. Not only the
technical knowledge but also the learning culture. It has also giving me the chance
to develop my technical practice and research skills with great encouragement,
support and kind advice from my Japanese Professors. From this program I have
learn that every problem can be solved easily and more exciting if it is
investigated in accordance with the right research methodology. That makes me
happy and leads me to pursue further information and knowledge. In my
experiences during this program, I had a great opportunity to propose my work in
Japan (JSAE conference). At that time, it’s very exciting and impressing for me.
More novel technology and excellent investigation method are very attractive and
I also had a good chance to exchange experiences.
Research topic : Experimental investigation in combustion characteristics of
Ethanol – Gasoline blends for stratified charge engine via constant volume
combustion chamber
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Name : Mr.Teerawut Reungkiattikul
Class : First entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: I am deeply indebted to Asst. Prof. Dr. Monsak Pimsarn and
Prof. Kajiwara Itsuro and I would like to give my special thanks for all teachers’
help, stimulating suggestions and encouragement enabled me to complete this
study. I am also bound to Tokyo tech staff that supports me along the way. I have
further more to thank Automotive Engineering class at King Mongkut’s Institute
of Technology Ladkrabang for valued data in field of my study. I would like to
acknowledge CH. Autopart Co.,Ltd. and all my colleague who have provided the
support and equipment I have needed to produce and complete study, moreover,
TAIST program which furnished the full scholarship to study in Master Degree. I
attribute the level of my Master Degree to all those who gave me the possibility to
complete this study together with who are not mention here. Especially thanks for
unequivocal support throughout, as always, for which my mere expression of
thanks likewise dose not suffice.
Research topic : Topology and Topography optimization of a lower control arm
Name : Mr.Ratchaphon Tangnopphapaton
Class : Second entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: I am proud to graduate from Automobile Engineering
program at TAIST-Tokyo Tech. This program is great because of the excellent
professors from Japan and Thailand and also because of the access I had to good
lab facilities. All professors were friendly and give advice to me for research.
Finally, I would like to thank NSTDA for their financial support, all professors
who helped me to succeed in my Master’s thesis and TAIST-Tokyo Tech for
providing the excellent program in Automotive Engineering.
Research topic : Absorption Refrigeration cycle
Name : Mr. Jittrabhanu Lamlerttham
Class : Third entering AE class, KMITL
Personal message: First, I would like to sincerely thank the National Science
and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) for providing me with a full
scholarship to study in the Masters program. I would also like to thank you to
TAIST Tokyo Tech for giving me the opportunity to join this program. I have
enjoyed studying and learning from this course. This program gives me many
good skills and useful knowledge. I gained a great experience from studying with
Japanese professors. I also obtained important knowledge and experience through
my research. Moreover, I appreciate the kind support from the staffs who gave
so much of their time, and I am grateful to my advisors and laboratory’s members
for their kindness and kindly suggestions. Finally I would like to thank my
seniors, juniors and dear friends for their warm friendship and understanding.
Research topic : Tungsten Injection Molding for Automotive Application
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Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems (ICTES) Program;
18 graduates students: 11 graduates from KU and 7 graduates from SIIT
組込情報システム（ICTES）プログラム：
修了生 18 名：KU11 名、SIIT７名
Name: Mr.Pairoj Kajoijilertsakul
Class: second entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: I very much appreciate that TAIST-Tokyo Tech provided me
an opportunity to participate in this program. I now have a much wider view and
have gained some excellent experience and knowledge with the support of my
Japanese professors.
Research topic: Modeling an Existing 500kv Transmission Line Based on
PSCAB/EMTDC for Numerical Fault Calculation, Detection and Classification
Name : Mr.Techaniti Chantakien
Class : Second entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: Thank you for the educational opportunities which will
ultimately benefit me and society as a whole.
Research topic : Automatic X-Y Position Controlled by Microcontroller
Name : Mr.Tossaporn Srisooksai
Class : Second entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: For me, TAIST Tokyo Tech was never about the academic
institution providing a master's degree. It was a guidance point, an experience in
my scientific research which I will use to adjust my long-term trajectory, to learn
about myself and discover what is important to me as a future researcher.
Research topic : The study of ultrasonic wave for non destructive inspection on
metal welds
Name : Mr.Panithan Ballungpattama
Class : Second entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: Finally, I have finished the Masters Degree. Thank you
everyone who has spent time with me during the last few years. To those who
have read this message, hold your goal tightly, be strong and keep going. You will
eventually reach it no matter how long it takes or how difficult it will be.
Research topic : A Consonant-only Thai Input Method for Smart phones
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Name : Mr.Suthum Keerativittayanun
Class : Second entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: Team work, friendship, sociality and many good things that I
enjoyed as part of the TAIST program. Thank you to our professors, the kindly
friends and the TAIST environment. It is one of the great moments in my life.
Research topic: 3D Scan of a color object using a color structured light pattern.
Name : Mr.Thanin Amnuaiphon
Class : Second entering ICTES class, SIIT
Research topic : Estimation of Tatal air Charge into Engine Manifold using
Artificial Neural Networks
Name : Ms.Pimolluck Jirakunkanok
Class : Second entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: I think this has been a very good experience to be able to
pursue courses from both Japanese professors and Thai professors who come from
renowned universities. I gratefully thank all my professors for sharing their
experience and knowledge. I would also like to extend my thanks to all of the
staff for their help.
Research topic : A Study on Preprocessing and Recognition Technique for Online Thai Cursive Handwriting Recognition
Name : Ms.Pimnapa Atsawintrangkul
Class : Third entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: I think it was very wonderful to me to study in this program.
I have gained huge knowledge in many fields from both Thai and Japanese
professors. Thus, I would like to express my gratitude to all professors for sharing
their knowledge and I would like to extend my thanks to all of staff for their very
kind support.
Research topic : A statistical- and rule-based method for chunking verbal units in
Thai text
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Name : Mr.Parinya Siritawawan
Class : Third entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: Research is subtle and requires an enormous effort to achieve
breakthroughs, where no one has been before. With the great support from the top
universities and research institutes, this program is a great crucible of sharpening
your knowledge and creativity. It is my pleasure of graduating this program and
having a chance to continue my professional research in Japan. If you want to
broaden your chance in professional career, this program is highly recommended.
Research topic : A Real-time Object Tracking Approach
Name : Ms.Thitiya Phanchaipetch
Class : Third entering ICTES class, SIIT
Personal message: This program is really good. We learned many things from
this program and all professors and lecturers are experts. New technologies about
embedded systems in Thailand and Japan were introduced in this program. We
also learned about Japanese culture from Japanese professors. Moreover, it’s a
good opportunity to continue on to a Ph.D. Last but not least, I would like to
thank my advisor, co-advisor, thesis committee, my seniors and my friends
(ICTES #3) for their encouragement, insightful comments and their important
support throughout the past 2 years.
Research topic : Area Attraction Recommendation System on Smart phones
Name : Mr.Phiranuphon Meksiarun
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: The past 2 years I spent in ICTES program was such a great
experience in my life. It is almost impossible to express my feelings in words
since there are too many of them. Anyway, these few words of mine may
represent how I really feel; complicated/ nervous/ panic/ stressful/ drunk/ excited/
friend/bizzarre/jolly/amazed/astonishing/helpful/supportive/compassionate/memo
rable. To anyone reading this, if you still cannot make up your mind, don’t
hesitate to grab the application form, fill it all and prepare for the experience that
you won't regret.
Research topic : The determination of glucose concentration by using Near
Infrared spectroscopy
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Name : Mr.Piti Auearunyawat
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: Two years in this program is my precious moment. I have
gained new knowledge and new friends. Thanks all advisors for a lot of good
advice.
Research topic : Nitrogen Estimation in Sugarcane Leaf Using Image Processing
Techniques
Name : Ms.Surangrak Sutiworawan
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: Thanks for everything!
Research topic : Automatic System Configuration Management System
Name : Ms.Rattikar Punviset
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: In my opinion, I am very happy in this program. ICTES
program allowed me to learn about embedded systems and provided me with new
experience.
Research topic : The positioning system by using mobile phone
Name : Mr.Garn Wungkobkiat
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: Not only new experience, new friends, new colleagues and
new gang. Everything we do together made us more than that. I have found new
family here.
Research topic : Paper-based Electrocardiogram Classification Algorithm
Name : Mr.Vichao Seanghiranwathana
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Research topic: Robust Feature-Based Video Stabilization With Panning
Movement Support
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Name : Mr.Ratchawit Sirisommai
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: Just like they say, time sure flies. Overwhelmed by many
challenges I never encountered before, two years of my study at ICTES Program
finally passed with success. Beside unquestionable quality of education offered by
this program, what I value most are those time spent with my friends here.
Through thick or thin, I find myself being able to move forward because of the
positive support from my friends and advisors. I’m pretty sure I’ll be missing fond
memories of the time I spent here for the rest of my life.
Research topic : ICT E-Dress Code System
Name : Mr.Sakharin Buachan
Class : Third entering ICTES class, KU
Personal message: That day seems like yesterday, the day I decided to join this
program. I still wonder how two years in the program has made for so many
memories. Kindness of sensei, generosity of professors, heedfulness of staffs and
friendship from students are benefits we never found from others. I would like to
thank you all for the very best experience in both the education and support. Two
years is not just the normal time like it has been before, but it is the inspiration to
use these earnings for a better future.
Research topic: Background Subtraction using an Active Contour Model.
Congratulations on your graduation!
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Automotive Engineering Program
(10 students from KMITL, 5 students from KMUTT)
自動車工学プログラム
（KMITL 所属 10 名、KMUTT 所属 5 名）
Sixth AE class
Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems Program
(11 students from KU, 13 students from SIIT, TU)
組込情報システムプログラム
（KU 所属 11 名、SIIT 所属 13 名）
Fifth ICTES class
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Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering Program
(25 students from KU)
環境工学プログラム
（KU 所属 25 名）
First EnvE class
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TAIST-Tokyo Tech laboratory visit
1) BEC laboratory visit
On 7 September 2012, EnvE students from the 1st batch visited
the Biochemical Engineering and Pilot Plant Research and
Development Unit (BEC), under the cooperative program
between the National Center for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (BIOTEC), NSTDA and King Mongkut’s
University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). The Unit serves
as a center for research and development in biochemical engineering and pilot plant design, with a
strong emphasis on applications suitable to local industrial needs.
2012 年 9 月 7 日、環境工学プログラム第 1 期生は、The Biochemical Engineering and
Pilot Plant Research and Development Unit (BEC)を訪問しました。この BEC は、NSTDA の
The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)及び KMUTT との共
同プログラムの指揮下にあります。このユニットは、様々な研究を自国産業ニーズに合わ
せた応用に強く着目し、生物化学工学やパイロットプラントデザインの研究開発の中心と
して機能しています。
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For more information, please visit the website: http://www.pdti.kmutt.ac.th/en/
The Biochemical Engineering and Pilot Plant Research and Development Unit
(BEC)
Contact person: Dr. Sunun Siriraksophon
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +662 4707 544
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2) Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit Visit
On 19 September 2012, Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit welcomed a visit of EnvE
students led by Assoc. Prof. Thongchai Srinophakun, Director of Advanced and Sustainable
Environmental Engineering Program.
2012 年 9 月 19 日、キャッサバ・スターチ技術研究ユニットに、Thongchai 准教授（環境
工学プログラム長）率いる環境工学プログラムの学生による訪問を歓迎頂きました。
Assoc. Prof. Klanarong Sriroth, Director of the Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
together with Dr. Kuakoon Piyachomkwan, Dr.Sunee Chotineeranat and Dr. Jackapon
Sunthornvarabhas explained the research work and gave a tour of Cassava and Starch Technology
Research Unit research facilities.
The Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit was established in 1995 through the cooperation
of various government agencies, including the National Center for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Kasetsart University and private sector bodies such as the Thai Tapioca
Development Institute (TTDI). The unit is located at the Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial
Product Improvement Institute (KAPI), Kasetsart University (Bangkaen)
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キャッサバ・スターチ技術研究ユニット長である Klanarong Sriroth 准教授は、Dr.
Kuakoon Piyachomkwan, Dr.Sunee Chotineeranat や Dr. Jackapon Sunthornvarabhas と共に研究
活動について説明するとともに、ユニット施設の見学ツアーを実施してくださいました。
このユニットは BIOTEC を初めとする様々な政府機関、カセサート大学や Thai Tapioca
Development Institute (TTDI)などの企業との連携を通じて設立されました。
Research Activities
The unit has four research areas categorized as follows:
1) Characterization of Cassava and Starch Properties
2) Technology Improvements in the Starch Manufacturing Process
3) Development of Starch Modification
4) Industrial Application of Cassava and Starch
In addition, The Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit is
collaborating with CIRAD (Centre de coopération internationale en
recherche agronomique pour le développement), a French research center
working with developing countries to tackle international agricultural and
development issues. Dr.Thierry TRAN, Food processing & Life Cycle
Analysis (LCA) team explained the research work and discussed with EnvE students.
また、キャッサバ・スターチ技術研究ユニットは途上国と共に国際的な農業、開発問題
に取り組むフランスの研究センターCIRAD と協力しています。Food processing & Life
Cycle Analysis (LCA)チームの Thierry TRAN 博士は研究について説明し、学生との意見交
換をしてくださいました。
This visit was intended to introduce some of BIOTEC’s research activities to the students in order
to help them select their laboratory and research topic.
For more information, please visit the website:
http://www.biotec.or.th/en/index.php/research/research-unit/28-cassava
The Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit
Contact person: Dr.Sunee Chotineeranat
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +662 9405 634
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3)Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC)
TAIST students (ICTES) visited TMEC
On 3 December 2012, TAIST students visit TMEC to learn more the research they are doing.
2012 年 12 月 3 日、TAIST の学生は TMEC（Thai Microelectronics Center）に、TMEC が行って
いる研究とは何かを勉強するため、訪問しました。
About TMEC
The Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC) was approved by the
Thai government on October 3, 1995 as an Integrated Circuit (IC)
Fabrication R&D center. At first, the project of TMEC consists of
clean room construction, IC fabrication line, and utilities. After
the infrastructure was completed, TMEC was graciously opened
by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on
April the 27th, 2004.
TMEC は、集積回路製造の研究開発センターとして 1995 年 10 月 3 日に政府により認証さ
れました。初めは、TMEC のプロジェクトはクリーンルーム建設、集積回路製造ラインや
その他の設備の準備からプログラムが成り立っていました。こうしたインフラが整うと、
シリントーン皇女殿下が寛大にも 2004 年 4 月 27 日にオープンしてくださいました。
Currently, TMEC carries out research and development to create prototypes that can be
commercialized such as, MEMS( Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensors and the integration of
MEMS and sensors with CMOS IC. It also collaborates with local universities and organizations in
microelectronic research activities. Apart from promoting Thailand’s electronic industry through
research and development in all fields of microelectronics including nanotechnology, TMEC
supports educational institutions and industries in microelectronics human resource development.
Furthermore, TMEC aims to develop local microelectronic prototypes for industrial mass
production and supports local IC designers, resulting in emerging IC design industries in Thailand.
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近年、TMEC は MEMS や MEMS センサー、CMOS IC を使用したセンサーといった商用
になりうるものの試作品制作、開発研究を実施しています。TMEC はまた、ミクロ電子工
学の研究活動において、地元の大学や機関とも協力しています。ナノテクノロジーを含む
全てのミクロ電子工学分野における研究開発を通じ、タイの電子産業を発展させることと
は別に、TMEC は教育機関やミクロ電子工学に関連する産業の人材育成にも協力していま
す。加えて、TMEC はタイにおける IC デザイン産業の向上のため、工業製品の国産ミク
ロ電子工学プロトタイプや国内 IC デザイナーの開発を目的としています。
TMEC has the capability to carry out surface-micromachining and all standard IC processing with
the minimum resolution of 0.5 m. TMEC foundry was originally designed for research and
development purposes; it is small and versatile. This means that the customers will not be limited to
pre-defined fabrication technologies and guarantees that process development is tailored for specific
design requirements. On the other hand, the facility has more than enough capacity to produce a
number of Si wafer lots annually, ensuring that TMEC will meet its customers’ small volume
manufacturing demands. Furthermore, the team at TMEC has the expertise and a wide range of
tools for measurement, testing, and analysis. This allows TMEC to conduct extensive studies on
design/process technology choices as well as to identify and to overcome technical challenges
normally encountered in device prototyping.
TMEC Research Topics
1. Semiconductor processing technologies
2. MEMS technologies
3. Sensor technologies
Contact information
Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC)
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +66(0)38 857 100-9
Website : http://tmec.nectec.or.th
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4) Seagate Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Group Photo at Seagate Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr.Wichak Phijaisanit, Senior Engineering Director, from Seagate Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(Middle) welcomed scholars from TAIST-Tokyo Tech program dated 17 October 2012.
Seagate Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd のシニア・エンジニアリング・ディレクターであ
る Mr. Wichak は、2012 年 10 月 17 日に TAIST 学生の訪問を受け入れてくださいました。
Global & Thailand Specific Operations
Founded in 1979, Seagate is the leading provider of hard drives and storage solutions. From the
videos, music and documents we share with friends and family on social networks, to servers that
form the backbone of enterprise data centers and cloud-based computing, to desktop and notebook
computers that fuel our personal productivity, Seagate products help more people store, share and
protect their valuable digital content. Seagate’s Thailand operations include over 16,000 employees,
with investments since 1989 in two locations, Teparuk and Korat. These two teams contribute to
Seagate’s vertically integrated disc drive operations model and include head gimbal and head stack
assembly, slider fabrication and drive operations. In the fiscal year which ended in June 2012,
Seagate's Thailand operations registered export sales of U.S$ 3.4 billion. For more information,
please visit www.seagate.com
This article was provided by Seagate Technology (Thailand) Ltd.
Korat plant
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TAIST-Tokyo Tech Supporting Members
(In order of membership application date)
Nissan Technical Center South East Asia Co.,
Ltd. (NTCSEA)
www.nissan-global.com
Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. (FETL)
www.fujikura-electronics.co.th
ISUZU Group Foundation
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC)
www.isuzu-tis.com
www.agc.co.jp
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd.
global.mitsubishielectric.com
www.akebono-brake.com
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
IRPC Public Co., Ltd.
www.toyota.co.th
www.irpc.co.th
PTT Global Chemical PCL.
Theppratarn Kanrae Co., Ltd.
www.pttgc.com
www.wenggroup.com
Thai Caprolactam Public Co., Ltd. (UBE)
Showa Denko K.K.
www.ube.co.th
www.sdk.co.jp
Hitachi, Ltd.
www.hitachi.com
Acknowledgement of our supporting members:
Akebono's brakes are widely used in various applications, such as
passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and
industrial machinery. Akebono Group considers safety to be the
highest priority theme in our development, which helped us to achieve
approximately 40% share of Japanese OEM disc brake market. As brake experts, we consider it as
our mission to provide safety and braking that has the right feel, no matters the circumstances are.
Akebono develops and evaluates friction materials and brake
components that meet the needs of our customers. We are
aiming at creating the ultimate next-generation brakes by
continuously conceptualizing, designing, testing and evaluating
new products and systems. We have set up R&D center in
Japan, North America and Europe, and also emphasis on
Southeast Asia.
Akebono provides international internship program. Our program
is designed to promote enhanced vocational perspectives among
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students from around the world, introduce the company to potential
new recruits to meet the demands of the company's global expansion,
and allow a hands-on learning experience in renowned Japanese
business practices. Interns participate in a variety of fields, including
manufacturing, production engineering, purchasing, R&D, sales,
corporate brand management and HR.
This article was provided by AKEBONO’Brakes.
Nissan Technical Center South East Asia (NTCSEA) established the
business as Nissan Research and Development company since 2003 by
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (Japan) and became a part of Nissan Motor Asia
Pacific Co., Ltd as R&D division in July 2011, located on Bangna-trad
Road km.22, Samutprakarn province, approximately 20 kilometers apart
from Suwannaphoom Airport.
The main role and responsibility is to develop vehicles for ASEAN
5 manufacturing countries which consisted of Thailand, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam and covering ASEAN market
over 10 countries through 4 main activities that are Part
Localization, Cost Reduction, Vehicle/Part Quality improvement
and Market requirement investigation in order to ensure that all
specifications meet local market requirements of each country and
the standard of Nissan.
With experiences and cooperated from Nissan Motor (Japan) and Nissan
Motor (Thailand), Nissan Sales and Market share in Thailand and ASEAN
are rapidly increasing both in Passenger and Commercial vehicle by the
successful of our main products that offer in Thailand and ASEAN-Nissan
Teana, Sylphy, Tiida, Almera, March, X-Trail,Navara,etc.
Contribution to the future society, future automotive industry are
one of our focusing area, we are continuously cooperating with the
government authorities and universities and keep good relationship
for further ASEAN Automotive growth.
NTCSEA committed to providing customers with high quality vehicle, and
continues to expand our engineering capability and facilities in order to
maintain and emphasize customer satisfaction in Thailand & ASEAN
Automotive industry.
This article was provided by NTCSEA.
“We will continue to introduce other supporting companies
in the following volumes of the TAIST Newsletter.
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Column
Appreciation for Thailand and Thai people
by Professor Takashi Kitahara, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Managing Director, Tokyo Tech Thailand Office
25 years of Relations with Thailand
Relation between Thailand and I started in 1987 when I wished to work abroad. Twenty five years
have passed since I was first stationed in Thailand for three years at an automotive company.
It was at the time that companies started selling pick-up trucks installed with Direct Injection Diesel
engines which had good reputation for unrivaled fuel economy and reliability / durability. The
company was very active at that time just after the full model change had been done successfully. It
was a valuable three years of experience for me to do product planning work, directly connected
with marketing and sales, and I gained experience I could not have acquired in Japan. .
Contribution to the society as a leading company
And it was at that time that I first started to consider what I could contribute to Thailand and Thai
people as an employee of one of the leading companies in the country. I was inspired to know that
perhaps the only thing I could do personally with confidence was to transfer my engineering
knowledge and experience to young Thai students or engineers. As a result my company could not
be labeled as one of those companies only interested in sending their profits back to their home
country. I made decision to contribute to Thailand and repay the people as well.
“Automotive Engineering lecture” at Thai universities
I had giving a lecture entitled ―Special Lecture:
Automotive Engineering‖ and then had continued
lecturing for as long as 12 years, even after returning to
Japan. My goal was to teach how important and
interesting it is to plan and create things for students at
the universities such as Chulalongkorn, KMITL,
Thammasat, Prince of Songkla, Chiangmai, Konkaen,
Naresuan, Suranaree, Ubonrachathani.
Joining the “TAIST-Tokyo Tech” program
When I retired in 2002, I started thinking about other things.
For a time, lecturing at universities in Japan on ―Automotive Engineering‖, Robotics‖ or public
symposium featured with ―Traffic safety—Safe driving‖ were my voluntary jobs.
From 2006, I started working again at the Tokyo Institute of Technology as a professor in charge of
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Tokyo Tech: TAIST-Tokyo Tech‖ Masters course program. This is a cooperative program with the
National Science and Technology Development Agency, Tokyo Institute of Technology and a
number of Thai universities who joined together to develop human resource capacity in the country.
I became involved because of my previous experience in Thailand including teaching at Thai
universities so I had some understanding of how to get things done effectively.
Objective is higher level human resource development
The course is planned and arranged so that students are able to be ―Industry-ready engineers‖ who
have mastered essential and fundamental qualities and more advanced concepts necessary for
planning stage and development stage as well.
The ―Automotive engineering (AE)‖ Master course started in 2007, and the ―Information,
Communication Technology and Embedded System (ICTES)‖ followed in 2008. A program on
―Environmental Engineering‖ was added in 2012 which also marked the beginning of Phase 2 for
another five years.
For the ―AE‖ course, professors who are expert on their
specialty in Tokyo Tech, Japan, visit Thailand to give
lectures in the first year, and to advise and guide students’
thesis in the second year. The lectures of the ―AE‖ course
are given in English, and students are expected to attend
full time. All the students are supported by this program
with scholarship in the first and second year, and in the
second year, they will undertake research as Research
Assistants at NSTDA laboratories that enable them to pay
tuition for the program course.
In bachelor level education on AE, ―Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology: TNI‖ and several other
universities aim for the same direction, and I expect that excellent students join in the TAIST course
after they complete their Bachelors degree.
Visiting schools for the children of Mountain People
I would now like to introduce some of what I have been doing in my own time. I am very fortunate
to have good friends in Thailand who help me enjoy and appreciate Thai culture.
Every year I have been encouraged to visit and support schools for mountain people, located deep
in the mountains of Chiang Mai province. We have visited several schools operated by Thai Border
Patrol Police. Every school is located in the mountain area where it takes 5-6 hours from Chiang
Mai city, and can be quite difficult to reach. .We have to travel along narrow and steep mountainous
roads that can only accommodate small vehicles.
Support education for children
I was convinced that educational support was one of the most effective ways to contribute to
Thailand, and to support children who have no access to compulsory education.
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I consulted with Prof. Phulporn, a friend of mine for 20 years, and she advised me that there was a
NGO called PBF (Phichani Bodharamik Foundation for Children and Old Age) which had been
organized by professors at Chulalongkorn University, led by Dr. Phichani As a result, I made my
mind up to become more involved with PBF.
Donation for educating children
There are many mountain people who have no chance to
get an education and don’t know how to earn money
even now. The Thai Government is working to give
these people Thai citizenship, and the Thai government
Border Patrol Police runs the schools for children. The
parents of these children have to pay 1000 Baht to cover
annual school expenses. I had heard that many of them
could not go to school because they were not able to
cover these expenses.
This brought back memories of my own situation 65
years ago in Japan following the war when my family
left Tokyo to avoid the bombing and moved to the
country side. Despite these hardships I still had an
opportunity to attend school. By contrast I felt the
situation for the mountain people in Thailand was most
unfair since they could not study.
PBF understood that they needed computer for administrative and educational purposes, so they
sought donations not only for computer equipment but for scholarships, teacher training and
maintenance of the vocational schools.. How reflectively and adequately arranged, I respect it!
I will never forget the faces of children who were so pleased by the scholarships, educational
material, computers and many other gifts.
I think I will continue my small contribution as far as I can.
Takashi Kitahara
Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Managing Director, Tokyo Tech Thailand Office
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情報/General Information
TAIST-Tokyo Tech 拠点/ Offices of TAIST-Tokyo Tech
タイ国科学技術開発庁：NSTDA
TAIST Tokyo Tech Office, National Science and Technology Development Agency
http://nstda.or.th/taist_tokyo_tech/
111 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120
Ms. Chayanan: [email protected] Phone: 66-2-564-8017 FAX: 66-2-564-8019
Ms. Natcha: [email protected] Phone: 66-2-564-8018 FAX: 66-2-564-8019
Or email: [email protected]
東京工業大学タイオフィス：Tokyo Tech Office (Thailand)
http://www.ttot.ipo.titech.ac.jp/index.html
P-205 Thailand Science Park, 111 Phaholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120
Phone: 66-2-564-8016 to 8018 FAX: 66-2-564-8019
Ms. Krittaya: mailto:[email protected]
Ms. Samanan: mailto:[email protected]
TAIST プログラム運営委員会構成/ Steering Committee for TAIST in Tokyo Tech
東京工業大学 TAIST 運営委員会委員長
Chairman, Steering Committee for TAIST
副委員長・AE プログラム長
Vice Chairman/Head, AE Program
ICTES プログラム長
Head, ICTES Program
EnvE プログラム長
Head, EnvE Program
BIO プログラム長
Head, BIO Program
西原明法
Prof. Dr.
花村克悟
Prof. Dr.
國枝博昭
Prof. Dr.
鈴木正昭
Prof. Dr.
三原久和
Prof. Dr.
教授
Akinori Nishihara
教授
Katsunori Hanamura
教授
Hiroaki Kunieda
教授
Masaaki Suzuki
教授
Hisakazu Mihara
ニューズレター発行責任者/Newsletter Publisher
東京工業大学国際室
E-mail: [email protected]
International Office, Tokyo Institute of Technology
編集者：
TAIST 運営委員会委員長西原明法教授
Editor in chief: Prof. Akinori Nishihara, Chairman, Steering Committee for TAIST
at Tokyo Tech
スタッフ：
TAIST 事務室
寺内亜希子
Editors:
Ms. Akiko Terauchi, TAIST Coordinator at Tokyo Tech
Ms. Chayanan Lurdjarupong, TAIST-Tokyo Tech Program Officer,
Tokyo Tech Office Thailand/NSTDA
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