Newsletter - titech.ac.jp · TAIST-Tokyo Tech Annual Report 2014 2014年度年間報告 Newsletter July 2015 Vol.10. TAIST-TOKYO TECH ANNUAL REPORT 2014 NEWSLETTER Vol.10 Forward/はじめに

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

TAIST Steering Committee, Thai Side

Graduation Ceremony 2014 年 9 月修了式の様子

TAIST-Tokyo Tech Annual Report 20142014 年度年間報告

TAIST-Tokyo Tech Annual Report 20142014 年度年間報告

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　NewsletterJuly 2015 Vol.10

TAIST-TOKYO TECH ANNUAL REPORT 2014NEWSLETTER

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Forward/はじめに

The Annual Report of the Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and

Tokyo Institute of Technology (TAIST-Tokyo Tech) includes information on events and

activities throughout the 2014 calendar year.

A key feature this year has been the augmentation of a strong and confident TAIST program.

TAIST-Tokyo Tech has taken the opportunity to contribute to human resource development

and progress in education and research while actively seeking more diverse ways to

contribute to the collaboration and cooperation with supporters, especially in the industrial

sector. Correspondingly, TAIST-Tokyo Tech has focused on enhancing human resources to

foster engineers and high-level development researchers. This objective has been achieved

through co-advising by Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) professors, the excellent

research staff of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA),and

highly experienced faculty at the Thai universities. With this, TAIST-Tokyo Tech has also put

emphasis on working towards sustainable educational, research, and social development in

Asia, and working more closely with supporting companies and organizations so as to

become more active and successful.

This is the first time that an annual report is published, with target audiences being the

supporting members, the TAIST Steering Committee on both the Thai and Tokyo Tech sides,

and related organizations.

As a continuation from preceding years, Newsletter Volume 10 - Annual Report 2014

aims to inform the public about the work and activities of TAIST-Tokyo Tech and serves as a

vehicle for assessing and evaluating the work and activities of the organization throughout the

2014 calendar year. This Newsletter can be accessed from the website of TAIST-Tokyo Tech

at: http://www.nstda.or.th/taist_tokyo_tech and the website of Tokyo Tech at:

http://www.ttot.ipo.titech.ac.jp/english.

2014 年度は、TAIST をより力強い自信に満ちたプログラムとするため、支援者の

皆様、特に産業界と関係機関の皆様との連携促進に努めつつ、人材育成および教

育・研究の発展に貢献してきました。技術者やハイレベルな研究開発者の育成につ

いては、東工大教員、NSTDA 研究者、タイ大学教員の連携により達成されつつあり

ますが、これに加え、継続的な教育・研究、アジアにおける社会的発展およびご支

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援頂いている企業や関係機関の皆様とのより緊密な関係の構築にも力を入れてきま

した。

本ニュースレター 10 号では、2014 年度の年間活動報告をいたします。活動内容に

ついて知っていただくとともに、その評価にもご活用ください。なおこのニュース

レターは、NSTDA の TAIST ウェブサイト（http://www.nstda.or.th/taist_tokyo_tech）お

よび東工大タイオフィスウェブサイト内 TAIST 紹介ページ

（http://www.ttot.ipo.titech.ac.jp/english/taist/detail_83.html）でもご覧頂けます。

Soontharee Namliwal, Ms.Technical Officer

TAIST-Tokyo TechGraduate and Professional Development Division

National Science and Technology Development Agency

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Contents/目次

Vice President’s Welcome / NSTDA Omjai 副長官よりご挨拶 5

Overview /TAIST の概要

1. Introduction and history/歴史 8

2. Objective of TAIST-Tokyo Tech/目的 8

3. Structure of TAIST-Tokyo Tech/構成 9

4. TAIST-Tokyo Tech's three engineering programs /開講プログラム　　　10

Automotive Engineering (AE) Information and Communication for Embedded Systems (ICTES) Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering (EnvE)

5. TAIST-Tokyo Tech Supporting Members /賛助会員の皆様 11

Activity Report/活動報告

6. Opening Day and Orientation Ceremony 2014 /開講式・オリエンテーション

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　12

7. Site/Company Visit Program /企業訪問 14

8. Sports Day/スポーツデー 17

9. Extracurricular Activities /課外活動 19

10. The Sixth Graduation Ceremony 2014 /修了式 22

11. Impressive Messages from graduates to TAIST-Tokyo Tech /修了生のメッセージ　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　32

12. Graduates' News/修了生の進路 41

Appendix

Address and Contact Telephone Numbers/連絡先 45

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Vice President’s Welcome/NSTDA Omjai 副長官よりご挨拶

Reflecting upon TAIST-Tokyo Tech's achievements

over the past year, and its ambitious plans for the future, I am struck

by the many ways in which the National Science and Technology

Development Agency (NSTDA) in collaboration with Tokyo

Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) in Japan and four leading Thai

universities, namely King Mongkut's Institute of Technology

Ladkrabang (KMITL), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT),

Thammasat University by Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), and

Kasetsart University (KU) contribute to our educational, research, and activity support

mission. As the main objective of TAIST-Tokyo Tech is human resource development to

foster and support world-class researchers and high-level engineers, the TAIST-Tokyo Tech

collegiate contribution to educational, research and activity support is significant and set to

grow.

今日までの TAIST の功績および未来に向けた意欲的な企画を振り返り、NSTDA・

東工大・4 つのタイ一流大学（キングモンクット工科大学ラカバン校（KMITL）、

キングモンクット工科大学トンブリ校（KMUTT）、タマサート大学シリントーン国

際工学部（SIIT）、カセサート大学（KU））が果たしてきた教育、研究への貢献に

感銘を受けています。TAIST の主な目的は、世界で通用する研究者やハイレベルな

技術者の育成・サポートです。教育研究活動への TAIST の貢献は意義深く、今後ま

すます大きくなるでしょう。

From my point of view, the single most important foundation stone of sustainable

social development at both national and international levels is the quality of education. Since

2007, NSTDA has put its educational resources, researchers, experts, and professors at the

disposal of TAIST-Tokyo Tech. Our students, professors, and staff benefit from TAIST-Tokyo

Tech’s resources. Program Committee members on both the Thai side and Tokyo Tech side

provide intensive, basic, and advanced courses on a master’s degree level through three

programs― Automotive Engineering (AE), Information and Communication for Embedded

Systems (ICTES), and Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering (EnvE) ― and

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seek to enhance pedagogical courses further to ensure professional development and

international compatibility.

私の見解では、国内外問わず、持続可能な社会の発展における最も重要な礎石は

教育の質です。2007 年より、NSTDA は教育資源、研究者、専門家、教員を TAIST

に配してきましたが、学生、教員、スタッフらは TAISTから恩恵も受けています。

TAIST では、修士課程レベルの集中・基礎・上級コースを自動車工学（AE）、組込

情報システム（ICTES）、環境工学（EnvE）の 3 つのプログラムで開講しています。

専門性の向上および国際的な適合性を目指し、コースの強化に努めています。

In September 2014 TAIST-Tokyo Tech hosted its annual graduation ceremony, attended by

our 30 graduate students of the academic year 2013 and 200 guests including professors,

researchers, alumni, supporters, and graduate students' parents and relatives. Generously

funded by our supporters for the past five years and, vigorously supported by our team, this

program has been phenomenally successful, with a total of 131 graduate students as of

December 2014. Amongst them, 34 students are attending further education in doctoral

programs. Others work in educational and research institutes, universities, governmental

organizations, and in the industrial sector.

2014 年 9 月には修了式を開催し、2013 年度の修了生 30名および教員、研究者、

同窓生、支援者の皆様、そして修了生の家族など総勢 200名が出席しました。賛助

会員の皆様からのご支援および TAIST 関係者の精力的な支援により、TAIST は 2014

年 12 月時点で 131名の修了生を輩出し、大きな成功を収めています。このうち 34

名は博士課程へ進学し、その他の学生は教育研究機関、大学、政府機関、産業界で

活躍しています。

NSTDA actively funds the program. NSTDA educates the leaders of the future, and to

fulfil their potential, these students also need to be good global citizens. This review provides

an insight into students’ experiences in studying, researching, carrying out internships, and

enjoying extracurricular activities in Thailand and overseas.

　NSTDA は TAIST の支援を積極的に行っています。将来のリーダーの育成に加え、

受講生が優れたグローバル人材となるよう、教育しています。本ニュースレターで

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は、この 1 年間に取り組んだ学習、研究、インターンシップ、タイや海外での課外

活動等についてご紹介します。

Alongside the academic dimension we have created TAIST-Tokyo Tech's Industries

Partnership to enable the industrial sector to be part of TAIST-Tokyo Tech and contribute

their kindness and support in the form of scholarships and donations to educational, research

and activity support. Their contribution to TAIST-Tokyo Tech projects is important.

ここまでは学術面での連携についてお話してきましたが、産業界の皆様について

は、奨学金や教育研究活動へのご寄付という形で、TAIST に参加していただくこと

もできます。皆様からのご支援は大きな力となっております。厚いご支援に心より

感謝申し上げます。

NSTDA’s researchers also make an invaluable contribution towards TAIST-Tokyo

Tech by working as mentors. They help students translate theory into practice and guide them

through the knowledge and the processes needed to complete high-quality thesis and research

work. The outstanding quality and importance of NSTDA researchers is also apparent in the

graduate students' research topics section in this newsletter.

NSTDA の研究者は、学生の指導者として、理論の実践への落とし込みやレベルの

高い論文・研究に必要な知識・手法について、多大な支援をしています。研究者の

レベルの高さや重要性は、学生の研究トピックにも表れています。

The achievements and activities over the past year provide a fitting basis on which to

express hope that this annual review, enhanced once again by the inclusion of memorable

pictures as well as text, provides you with an inspiring insight into TAIST-Tokyo Tech

extraordinary contribution to society, country, and the global community.

最後になりますが、このニュースレターを通じて、TAIST が果たしている社会、

国、そして国際社会への貢献について、皆様にお伝えできれば幸いです。

Omjai Saimek, Ph.D.

Acting Director of TAIST-Tokyo Tech (Thai side)

Vice President, Science and Technology for Society

National Science and Technology Development Agency

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Overview /TAIST の概要

1. Introduction and history/歴史

TAIST (Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a concept based

on collaboration between NSTDA, partner universities in Thailand, and a foreign institution

to develop Thai human resources. The plan was to have TAIST serve as a virtual institution

and focal point, while NSTDA would provide researchers to act as adjunct professors and

research projects and scholarships for graduate students. The foreign institution or university

would provide a world-class background, expertise and experience, academic instruction and

research advice. Thai universities would provide an academic frame work, academic staff to

oversee and guide students, and degrees to successful candidates. In 2007 the viability of the

idea was clearly demonstrated by the creation of the first TAIST, entitled Thailand

Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Tokyo Institute of Technology

(TAIST-Tokyo Tech), with the cooperation of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech),

King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Sirindhorn International

Institute of Technology (SIIT), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

(KMUTT) and Kasetsart University (KU). It was expected that several similar collaborations

would be established in the future.

TAIST では、タイにおける人材育成を目的に、NSTDA、タイの大学、海外組織が

連携しています。NSTDAからは、副指導教員として研究者が協力する他、研究プロ

ジェクトや奨学金が提供されます。海外組織からは、世界にも通用する基礎知識、

専門知識、経験、学術指導および研究に関するアドバイスが提供されます。タイの

大学からは、学術的な枠組みや学生を指導する優秀なスタッフ、単位が提供されま

す。この構想は、2007 年に東工大、KMITL、SIIT、KMUTT、KU の協力により

TAIST が誕生したことで実証されましたが、同様の連携が他にも実現されることが

期待されています。

2. Objective of TAIST-Tokyo Tech/目的

The main objective of TAIST-Tokyo Tech is to establish an institution for human

resource development which fosters and supports world-class researchers and high-level

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engineers through a combination of advice from Tokyo Tech professors, excellent facilities

and research staff at NSTDA, and highly experienced faculty and other established resources

at Thai universities. At present, the participating universities are KMITL, SIIT, KMUTT, and

KU. More universities from Japan and Thailand are expected to join in the near future.

TAIST-Tokyo Tech works toward sustainable development in the Asia region through

educational, research, and collaborative academic enhancement. The program provides a

great advantage in promoting human resource development not only for universities and

laboratories, but also for supporting companies and organizations in a competitive business

world.

TAIST の主な目的は、東工大教員からの助言、NSTDA の優れた設備や研究スタッ

フ、タイ大学の経験豊富な教員を通じて、世界レベルの研究者や高度な技術者を育

成・支援する枠組みを確立することです。現在の参加大学は、

KMITL、SIIT、KMUTT、KU ですが、日本とタイからのより多くの大学の参加が期

待されています。TAIST は、東工大の教員、NSTDA の研究者、タイ大学の教員が連

携して運営しており、教育、研究、学術交流を通じて、アジアでの持続可能な発展

に貢献できるよう努めています。TAIST は、大学や研究所だけでなく、賛助会企業

や関連機関の皆様にとっても、人材開発の面で大きな利点があるプログラムです。

3. Structure of TAIST-Tokyo Tech/ 構成

TAIST lecture courses are taught by a team consisting of a Tokyo Tech professor as

the main lecturer and Thai professors from four leading universities ― KMITL, SIIT,

KMUTT, and KU ― as co-lecturers who supplement the course and carry out exercises.

Some courses are taught as one-week intensive face-to-face lectures given by Tokyo Tech

professors who travel to Thailand. Other courses are either a combination of face-to-face and

distance lectures or completely delivered from Tokyo Tech’s Ookayama Campus in Tokyo or

Suzukakedai Campus in Yokohama.

TAIST の講義は、主に東工大の教員が担当し、4 つのタイ大学の教員が協力教員

として補佐や実習を行っています。いくつかの講義科目は 1週間の集中講義タイプ

で、東工大の教員から現地で直接指導を受けることができます。その他の講義科目

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は、現地での集中講義と東工大の大岡山またはすずかけ台キャンパスからの遠隔講

義の組み合わせ、もしくは遠隔講義のみで行われています。

The structure of TAIST-Tokyo Tech

4. TAIST-Tokyo Tech's three international and exceptional

engineering programs /開講プログラム

TAIST- Tokyo Tech aims to deliver international and exceptional education, to carry

out world-leading research, and to make significant contributions to society ― locally,

nationally, and internationally. Master’s degrees are provided through the three following

programs:

TAIST では、国際的な優れた教育を行うこと、世界をリードする研究を行うこと、

地域・国・国際レベルで社会に貢献することを目的として、以下の 3 つの修士課程

プログラムを展開しています。

Automotive Engineering (AE)

自動車工学 Information and Communication for Embedded Systems (ICTES)

組込情報システム Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering (EnvE)

環境工学

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The number of NSTDA researchers and professors from universities joiningTAIST- Tokyo Tech program(as of 30 August 2014)

TAIST に参加している NSTDA 研究者・大学教員数（2014 年 8 月 30 日現在）

Program Number of Researchers of NSTDA Research Center Number of Professors of University

MTEC NECTEC BIOTEC NANOTEC Total ThaiUniversity

Total Tokyo Tech

AE 23 2 - - 25 KMITL: 17KMUTT: 8

25 20

ICTES - 23 - - 23 SIIT: 19KU: 25

44 28

EnvE 6 1 6 2 15 KU: 23SIIT: 8

31 21

Total 29 26 6 2 63 Total 100 69

5. TAIST-Tokyo Tech Supporting Members (as of 31 December 2014) /賛助会員の皆様（2014 年 12 月 31 日現在）

Thai Side/ タイ側Supporting Companies/賛助会企業の皆様

・Nissan Technical Center South East Asia(NTCSEA) (www.nissan-global.com/EN/)・Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. ( http://www.toyota.co.th/index.php )

Tokyo Tech Side / 東工大側Supporting Companies/賛助会企業の皆様

・Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. ( www.akebono-brake.com )・Hitachi, Ltd. ( www.hitachi.com )・Taikisha Ltd. (http://www.taikisha.co.jp/)・Polyplastics Co., Ltd.( http://www.polyplastics.com/jp/ )・SOMAR Corporation (http://www.somar.co.jp/index.html)・Fuji Electric Co., Ltd (http://www.fujielectric.co.jp/index.html)・Hino Motors, Ltd (http://www.hino.co.jp/)

Individual Supporter/個人でご支援いただいている皆様・Mr. Hisao Taki (Founder and Chairman of Gurunavi, Inc., Tokyo Tech alumnus )・Mr. Eizo Suyama (Tokyo Tech alumnus)

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http://www.hino.co.jp/

http://www.fujielectric.co.jp/index.html

http://www.somar.co.jp/index.html

http://www.taikisha.co.jp/

http://www.hitachi.com/

http://www.akebono-brake.com/

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Activity Report /活動報告

Today’s TAIST- Tokyo Tech students, whether Thai or not, also enjoy access to a

range of international experiences while studying here at TAIST-Tokyo Tech located in

NSTDA, Thailand. These include exceptional academic courses, site visits, internships,

courses with extracurricular activities both at NSTDA and abroad, and substantial support

from NSTDA for high-quality and professional research.

TAIST の学生は、講義、企業訪問、インターンシップ、NSTDA や海外での課外コ

ースなど多様な国際経験を積むことができ、ハイレベルで専門的な研究について

NSTDAから多大な支援を得ることができます。

6. Opening Day and Orientation Ceremony 2014/開講式・オリエンテーション

Opening Day is not an ordinary orientation program, rather it is a direct reflection of

TAIST-Tokyo Tech as a whole. The orientation ceremony offers an introduction to various

aspects of campus life to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence to succeed at

TAIST-Tokyo Tech in NSTDA. Fully welcoming and acclimating new students to our

community requires introducing them to the academics and resources here.

開講式では一般的なオリエンテーションに加え、TAIST の活動全体についても説

明を行います。キャンパスライフについても様々な角度から紹介し、TAIST での成

功の自信をもたせます。新入生は関係者にも紹介され、大いに歓迎されます。

TAIST-Tokyo Tech organized the opening and orientation ceremony 2014 on 16th

July, 2014 in the Bussakorn Room, NSTDA in order to welcome 52 new students including

12 students of the AE program, 18 students of the ICTES program and 22 students of the

EnvE program. Dr. Omjai Saimek, Acting Director of TAIST-Tokyo Tech (Thai side) and

Vice President NSTDA, and Prof. Dr. Akinori Nishihara, Chairman of the Steering

Committee, Tokyo Tech, Japan, gave opening speeches and welcoming remarks to the

students. During the ceremony three Program Directors, namely Prof. Dr. Thanaruk

Theeramunkong, ICTES Program Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongchai Srinophakun, EnvE

Program Director and Dr. Preechar Karin, AE Program Director kindly introduced overviews

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of the programs. Meanwhile, the representatives from two Research Centers, Dr. China

Benyajati, Head of Automotive Laboratory, National Metal and Materials Technology

(MTEC), and Dr. Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Researcher of National Electronic and Computer

Technology Center (NECTEC) gave new students information on the research laboratory and

samples of potential research areas with warm hospitality.　

2014 年度の開講式は 7 月 16 日に開催され、自動車工学 12名、組込情報システム

18名、環境工学 22名の計 52名が入学しました。NSTDA の Omjai 副長官、TAIST 運

営委員長の西原教授が開会の挨拶を行い、新入生を歓迎しました。また組込情報シ

ステムのプログラム長 Thanaruk 教授および環境工学のプログラム長 Thongchai准教

授そして自動車工学のプログラム長 Preechar博士が、各プログラムの概要を紹介し

ました。NSTDA の研究所である National Metal and Materials Technology (MTEC)の所

長 China博士および National Electronic and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) の

所長 Kajornsak博士からは、研究所や研究分野の例について紹介がありました。

Dr. Omjai Saimek Executives and TAIST-Tokyo Tech professors

Acting Director of TAIST-Tokyo Tech (Thai side)

Vice President, Science and Technology for Society

NSTDA

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Executives and TAIST-Tokyo Tech professors with new students

Seniors of the three programs meeting with newcomers after the Ceremony

7. Site/Company Visit Program /企業訪問

TAIST-Tokyo Tech broadens students' horizons with visits to a wide variety of

organizations and companies. The Site Visit Program provides a fun and interactive way to

learn about careers with insider views into the work and culture of different organizations and

industries. Students tour an industrial site or company, meet with professionals from a variety

of departments and learn what they do from day to day. All Site Visits also have a

networking component through which students, professors and TAIST-Tokyo Tech staff meet

with HR personnel, staff members, and/or alumni working at the organization. Each semester,

TAIST-Tokyo Tech targets several industries, which allows students to explore a diversity of

opportunities. Sample past site/company visits are the following:

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　TAIST の学生は、幅広い分野の企業等への訪問により、見識を広めることができ

ます。企業訪問は、業務内容や企業文化について知ることができる、魅力的なプロ

グラムです。訪問を通じて、学生は様々な領域の専門家と出会い、その取り組みに

ついて学ぶことができます。また学生、教員、スタッフは、訪問先のスタッフやそ

こで働く同窓生と知り合うことで、ネットワークを築くことができます。以下に

2014 年に実施した企業訪問のご報告をします。

Western Digital (Thailand) Company Limited

On 6th June 2014, representative of the three programs, including Prof. Dr.Thanaruk

Theeramunkong, ICTES Program Director (SIIT); Prof. Dr. Pakorn Opaprakasit, professor of

EnvE program (SIIT); Dr. Preechar Karin, AE Program Director (KMITL); Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Mitti Ruchanurucks, professor of the ICTES Program (KU); Ms. Chantira Mongkolwai,

Director of the Graduate and Professional Development Division at NSTDA, and Ms. Sutisa

Apisiridej, Analyst from the Graduate and Professional Development Division at NSTDA,

visited Western Digital (Thailand) Company Limited, a hard disk drive maker, and met with

Senior Manager Mr. Theerasak Sanguanmanasak to introduce WD to the TAIST Tokyo Tech

program and to discuss possible thesis topics for students. In this regard, students from

ICTES and the AE program also visited the factory. Mr. Phat Jotikabukkana, ICTES student,

has been doing research related to the work of the company.

　2014 年 6 月 6 日、ICTES プログラム長の Thanaruk 教授(SIIT)、EnvE 教員の Pakorn

教授(SIIT)、AE プログラム長の Preechar博士(KMITL)、ICTES 教員の Mitti准教授

(KU)、NSTDA の Chantira氏および Sutisa氏が 3 つのプログラムを代表して、ハード

ディスクドライブメーカーの Western Digital (Thailand) Company Limited を訪問し、

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TAIST の紹介および学生の研究テーマについて議論しました。また組込情報システ

ムと自動車工学の学生は同社の工場を訪問しました。

Seagate Technology (Thailand) Company Limited

On 1st July 2014, Dr. Preechar

Karin, AE Program Director

(KMITL) and Ms. Sutisa Apisiridej,

Analyst from the Graduate and

Professional Development Division at

NSTDA, visited Seagate Technology

(Thailand) Company Limited, a hard

disk drive maker, to discuss

Automation research topics with

representatives of Seagate, including

Mr. Roong Sivaratana,

Senior Research and Development Director; Mr. Sanchai Thongjantra, Senior Engineering

Director; Mr. Veerasak Phana-ngam, Test Engineering Manager; Ms. Supannee Harnchansiri,

Senior Research and Development Coordinator, and Mr. Patsawat Tachamaneekorn, Senior

Engineering Manager. Mr. Basan Bembinov, a Russian student, Mr.Hamad Sultan, an Indian

student, and Mr.Kowit Tuayharn, aThai student, were interested in Seagate’s research topics.

　2014 年 7 月 1 日、AE プログラム長の Preechar博士(KMITL) 、NSTDA の Sutisa氏、

学生数名がハードディスクドライブメーカーの Seagate を訪問し、同社の代表とオー

トメーションに関する研究トピックについて議論しました。学生は、同社の研究ト

ピックに興味を示していました。

Poly p lastics Company Limited

On the 4th , 20th and 28th November 2014, first year students of the AE and EnvE

programs, accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongchai Srinophakun, EnvE Program Director

(KU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakorn Opaprakasit of the EnvE program (SIIT) and Dr. Preechar

Karin, AE Program Director (KMITL), visited Polyplastics Company Limited.

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2014 年 11 月 4 日、20 日、28 日に自動車工学と環境工学の修士 1 年生が EnvE プロ

グラム長の Thongchai 准教授(KU)、EnvE 教員の Pakorn 教授(SIIT) 、AE プログラム

長の Preechar 博士(KMITL)の引率のもと、Polyplastics Company Limited を訪問しまし

た。

Visit to Polyplastics Company Limited in November 2014

8. Sports Day/スポーツデー

This was a day designed to build friendships among students and teachers as well as

to keep young people active during the academic year. The session took place on 30th June

2014 at the Sports Hall, Sirindhorn Science Home, Thailand Science Park, NSTDA, and 112

TAIST-Tokyo Tech students participated. Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Morimura, Director of the Tokyo-

Tech (Thailand) office and Ms. Chantira Mongkolwai, Director of the Graduate and

Professional Development Division, NSTDA, together with Thai and Japanese professors,

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stretches before working out at the gym, then it was time to cool down in the pool before

lunch. Although this activity day was sports-based, alternate activities, such as music, were

offered for those less inclined towards sports.

スポーツデーは、1 年を通じて学生が活発であることはもちろん、学生と教員が

親睦を深めるために開催されるイベントです。2014 年 6 月 30 日に TSP 内 SSH にあ

るスポーツホールにて開催され、112名の TAIST 受講生が参加しました。東工大の

森村タイ拠点長と NSTDA の Chantira氏も参加しました。ジムでのワークアウト前に

はフロアエクササイズやストレッチを行い、ランチ前にはプールでクールダウンし

ました。

　Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Morimura Ms. Chantira Mongkolwai Director, Tokyo-Tech (Thailand) Office 　　　Director, Graduate and Professional

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9. Extracurricular Activities/課外活動

NSTDA Activities for NSTDA scholarship students (Social Program): NSTDA, led by

the Graduate Professional Development Division (GPD), emphasized that scholars should

have strong communication skills when they graduate from universities. In 2014, many

social programs were therefore arranged to enhance students' communication and

professional skills.

　NSTDA は、NSTDA の奨学生が修了時に十分なコミュニケーション能力を有する

よう、多くのソーシャルプログラムを 2014 年に実施しました。

English Communication Course / 英会話コース

NSTDA provided English Communication Courses for NSTDA scholarship students in

Academic Writing and Academic Presentations. The English Communication course was

taught by lecturers from the Language Institute of Thammasat University at Sirindhorn

Science Home, NSTDA from 9th August to 27th September 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Si

xteen students from TAIST-Tokyo Tech joined these courses. The schedule of each course

was as follows:

2014 年 8 月 9 日～9 月 27 日、タマサート大学の教員を講師に迎え、英語のラ

イティングスキル・プレゼンテーションスキルを磨く授業が NSTDA の SSH で行

われ、TAISTからは 16名の学生が参加しました。

1. Academic Writing Course was organized on 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th August 2014.

This course was taught by Mr. Benjamin Moore, Language Institute of Thammasart

University.

2. Academic Presentation was organized on 6th, 13th and 27th September 2014. This

course was taught by instructors from Thammasat University.

Lecturers for the English Communication Courses

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Special trip to South Korea for “Electronics and Sensor Device” / 韓国出張

Five students from the TAIST-Tokyo Tech program were accepted to join the trip to

South Korea under a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and

NSTDA for “Electronic Devices” on 27th July - 2nd August 2014. Of the six students selected

out of the pool of 19 candidates for the trip, five were able to participate. Additionally,

professors from three Universities — namely Prince of Songkla University, Mahidol

University, and Suranaree University of Technology — in addition to researchers from the

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) and the National

Metal and Materials Technology (MTEC), and coordinators of NSTDA, as well as

representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs joined this trip. The group visited and

learned advanced technology from several universities and private companies related to

sensor technology.

　　2014 年 7 月 27 日～8 月 2 日、電子機器に関するタイ外務省と NSTDA の連携に

より、TAIST の学生 5名が韓国を訪問しました。プリンスオブソンクラー大学、マ

ヒドン大学、スラナリー工科大学の教員や NSTDA の研究所 National Center for

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) 、 National Metal and Materials

Technology (MTEC)の研究者、NSTDA のコーディネーター、タイ外務省の代表も同

行しました。センサー関連技術に関わる大学や企業を訪問し先端技術を学びました。

Delegation of five organizations joining the special trip to South Korea

held on 27 July – 2 August 2014

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Five students from the TAIST - Tokyo Tech Program:

1. Ms. Pornrawee Thonapalin, sixth AE class, KMUTT

2. Mr. Veeraphol Sae-Wang, seventh AE class, KMUTT

3. Ms. Pikul Vejjanugraha, fifth ICTES class, SIIT

4. Mr. Wittawat Boonleelakul, fifth ICTES class, KU

5. Mr. Nutcha Cota, sixth ICTES class, KU

Visit Sites :

1. Korea University

- Intelligent BioMEMS (Jeongrueng Campus)

2. Department of Material Science-Engineering (Anam Campus)

3. Seoul National University

4. MELAB (Medical Electronics Laboratory) and Yongon Medical Campus

5. BINEL (Biophotonics and Nanoengineering Lab)

6. Gwanak Main

7. NanoEnTek Inc.

8. PCL Inc.

9. Sungkyunkwan University

- MBTL (Micro & Bio Transport Lab)

- Micro particles, Plant mimicry, Nano imaging, and Microfluidics for disease

diagnosis

- BNTL (BioNano Technology Lab)

- BioMEMS/NEMS, Nanomedicine, Stem Cell Bioengineering, Biomaterials and

Tissue Engineering

- Carbon-nanotube based inkjet printing method

10. KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology),

- Flow Control Laboratory (Room 4120 Building N9)

- NOBEL (Nano-Oriented Bio-Electronic Lab) (Room 511 Building E19)

11. KRIBB (Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology),

12. Bionanotechnology Research Center, Biomedical Translational Research Center

- Nano-biochip, nano-biosensor, nano biomaterial: Biomarker

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10. The Sixth Graduation Ceremony 2014 ( 2013 academic year) /修了式

The TAIST-Tokyo Tech Graduation Ceremony is a highlight of the year when

professor, parents, scholarship supporters, alumni, friends — some of whom had travelled

from far and wide — come together with TAIST-Tokyo Tech staff to celebrate the

achievements of graduates on their special day.

修了式は、教員、学生の家族、賛助会員の皆様、同窓生、学友、そして TAIST の

スタッフが一同に会し、修了を祝う一大イベントです。この特別な日のため、遠方

よりご出席くださった方もいらっしゃいました。

The Sixth Graduation Ceremony 2014 was held on 1st September 2014 at 113

Auditorium, Central Building, NSTDA. In the 2013 academic year, 30 students from three

programs completed their courses and research at TAIST-Tokyo Tech successfully. These

included 5 graduates from the AE Program; 13 graduates from the ICTES Program and 12

graduates from the EnvE Program. With these 30 new additions, the total number of TAIST

graduates now stands at 131. Furthermore, TAIST-Tokyo supporters, Mr. Eizo Suyama, a

member of Tokyo Tech's alumni association and Mr. Koichi Nakazawa, Managing officer of

HINO Motors Limited, came together to celebrate the achievements of all our graduates and

their scholars, namely Mr. Jiramed Boonsakda (AE class) who was supported by Mr. Koichi

Nakazawa, Managing officer of HINO Motors Limited, and Mr. Tran Sy Bang (ICTES class),

who was supported by Mr. Eizo Suyama.

第 6回修了式は、2014 年 9 月 1 日に NSTDA 内の Central Building にて開催されま

した。2014 年（学暦 2013 年度）の修了生は、自動車工学 5名、組込情報システム

13名、環境工学 12名の計 30名で、TAIST 修了生は累計 131名となりました。式典

では 2014 年入学者への奨学金授与式も行われました。日野自動車奨学金は、同社の

中澤晃一常務より AE プログラムの Mr. Jiramed へ、須山奨学金は、東工大同窓生の

須山英三氏より ICTES プログラムの Mr. Tran へ、それぞれ授与されました。

During the ceremony, Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool, the President of NSTDA, and

Prof. Dr. Toshio Maruyama, the Executive Vice President for Education and International

Affairs of Tokyo Tech, each delivered a congratulatory speech. They were joined by Mr.

Hisao Taki, the President of Tokyo Tech Alumni Association and Founder and Chairman of

Gurunavi, Inc., who also gave a speech. Each student received a certificate of completion

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from Prof. Dr. Maruyama and a graduation gift from Dr. Thaweesak, and posed for

photographs.

式典では、NSTDA の Thaweesak 長官および東工大の丸山理事・副学長が祝辞を述

べ、東工大蔵前工業会の会長であり株式会社ぐるなびの代表取締役会長・創始者で

もある滝久雄氏からご挨拶をいただきました。修了生は丸山理事と Thaweesak 長官

から修了証書および記念品を受け取り、記念撮影を行いました。

　

Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool President of NSTDA

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Prof. Dr. Toshio MaruyamaExecutive Vice President of Tokyo Tech

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Graduating students of the 2013 academic year /2014 年修了生

AE Program : Five graduates from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

(KMITL)

自動車工学プログラム：修了生 5 名 (KMITL)

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)

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Name: Mr. Thanakorn Vichiensamuth

Class: Third AE class

Research topic: Front axle steering design

Name: Mr. Nathapol Taweewong


Research topic: Online battery estimation for electric bus /

online battery estimation for electric bus

Name: Mr. Suphakrit Koocharoenprasit


Research topic: Direct clutch system for one cylinder diesel engine /

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ICTES Program: Eight graduates from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

(SIIT) and five graduates from Kasetsart University (KU)

組込情報システムプログラム：修了生 13 名（ SIIT8 名、 KU5 名）

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)

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Name: Mr. Wisit WiphatgasemsukClass: Third AE classResearch topic: Suspension System

Name: Mr. Chayangkun SanguanwatanaClass: Second ICTES classResearch topic: Multi-camera based counting system for room utilization management / multi-camera based counting system for room utilization management

Name: Mr. Danu OnkaewClass: Second ICTES classResearch topic: Automatic vessel tortuosity measurement on retinal images

Name: Mr. Chayangkun SanguanwatanaClass: Fourth AE classResearch topic: Design of experiment procedures for the determination and evaluation of thermal properties in the lithiumion battery in the modified electric car


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Name: Mr. Nuttapong ChaiyawatanaClass: Second ICTES classResearch topic: Traffic tracker system from traffic surveillance camera / traffic tracker system from traffic surveillance camera

Name: Mr. Thun Chitmaitredejsakul

Class: Third ICTES class

Research topic: Multi-camera based missing object tracking and

Implementing on visual sensor network

Name: Mr. Theerasak Sangyam

Class: Third ICTES class

Research topic: Implementation of preceding scheme for uplink

multi-user multiple-input multi-output (MU-MIMO) system

Name: Mr. Sarun Chattunyakit

Class: Fourth ICTES class

Research topic: A development of swarm robots for gire-fighting

task

Name: Mr. Akkharawoot Takhom


Research topic: Ontology-Enhanced Life Cycle Analysis (O-LCA)


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Kasetsart University (KU)

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Name: Ms. Pikul Vejjanugraha

Class: Fifth ICTES class

Research topic: An automated retinal image analysis for

glaucoma detection

Name: Mr. Ponlapak Phuhinkong


Research topic: Flood inundation monitoring in SAR data using

multialgorithm ensembles and region-based level sets

Name: Mr. Pakapoj Tulsuk


Research topic: Multiple sensors calibration for survey vehicle

Name: Ms. Thanida Siritan


Research topic: Improvement of ultrasound beam forming on field

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EnvE Program: Twelve graduates from Kasetsart University (KU)

環境工学プログラム：修了生 12 名（ KU ）

Kasetsart University (KU)

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Name: Ms. Sudarat Saelee

Class: First EnvE class

Research topic: Environmental and economic assessment of

biomass fuel boiler in Thailand: study of biomass types and

recycled biomass boiler

Name: Mr. Saran Suwannachatkul


Research topic: Rice phenology estimation using Normalized

Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from the Moderate

Resolution Imaging Spectoradiometer (MODIS) time-series data

Name: Mr. Saran Jarudamrongsak


Research topic: Automatic roller walker for the

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Name: Ms. Lalada Poonsit


Research topic: Fabrication of PEO/PLLA composite nanofibrous

membranes by electrospinning for membrane filtration application

Name: Ms. Chompunut Wongwai


Research topic: Comparison of organic and conventional lettuce

using life cycle assessment methodology

Name: Ms. Siraprapa Ueawiwatsakul


Research topic: Eco-efficiency of Sajor-caju mushroom

(PLEUROTUS SAJOR-CAJU) from different sizes of farms in

Thailand

Name: Mr. Thammarit Khamplod


Research topic: Preparation of graft copolymer of natural rubber

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Name: Ms. Sasikan Boonkham


Research topic: Preparation and physico-chemical properties of

hydrogels from carboxymethyl cassava starch crosslinked with

citric acid

Name: Ms. Radchadaporn Khunchit


Research topic: Acid-functionalized MWCNTs for the dehydration

of D-xylose to furfural

Name: Mr. Tosawat Laokasikarn


Research topic: The cultivation of arthrobacter AK19 from dairy

wastewater under stress condition for lipid production

Name: Ms. Phansiri Soodjit


Research topic: Synthesis of biodiesel catalyzed by rare earth

solid catalyst


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Name: Mr. Worawit Whangchenchom


Research topic: Optimal condition for nutrient removal and

microalgae biomass production in wastewater from instant noodle

factory using microalgae cultivated in photobioreactor

Name: Ms. Manida Kaewphetsuwan


Research topic: Preparation and characterization of tapioca

starch-graft-poly (2-methacryloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium

chloride) as environmentally friendly dual functional flocculants

Name: Ms. Rungtip Junlah


Research topic: Effect of salinity to coral community at Racha Yai

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11. Impressive Messages from Graduates to TAIST-Tokyo Tech

/修了生のメッセージ

Just to let you know, you have made the perfect choice for studying in TAIST! It is perfectfor everyone who desires more knowledge and experiences. This program can offer you more thanyou can think of. The only thing you have to do is to open your mind and accept the challengesbestowed upon you, whether they come in the forms of professors, researchers, laboratory equipmentor even that conference paper on deadline! Just remind yourself that if you can surpass all that stuff,you will never imagine how proud you can be. And it won’t be just you feeling proud, there will beyour parents, friends, best friends, boyfriend (s), girlfriend (s) and whoever else you can think of.

So now, if you have read this far, you might be bored of this “impressive” message I’m trying to deliver. I just want to say fight hard, and become a “Master” with your degree.

All the best,

Mr. Chayangkun SanguanwatanaFourth AE class, KMITL

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It was a great honor to participate in the TAISTScholarship Program. It strengthened my academic background,widened my collaborative network, and broadened my professionalperspectives. Most of all, I am so grateful for the hospitality andkind assistance the professors, the staff, and of course, my goodfriends have provided. Thank you.

Mr. Akkharawoot TakhomICTES, SIIT

Dear TAIST Students,

I’m one of seniors who is about to be graduated. Believe itor not, at this very moment I am still editing my thesis publication,but eventually, I will finish it. What I need you to understand is thatyou need to focus on your final objective when you set foot in theTAIST program. When you can see the goal, you will know how toget there. The most important thing here is time management, whichI am not very good at. But now I am getting better with time. Theonly thing you should know about time is that it will never comeback. Moreover, you should also know that if you can spend yourtime wisely, the outcome of your achievement will be such awonderful thing you will remember it your whole life.


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Ms. Chompunut Wongwai

First EnvE class, KU

Finally, now I have already graduated. Though I felt misery, the friendship of my friendspushed through our course work and gave solace when a thesis was failed. I saw the talent and well-intentioned support of teachers. I thought, “I’m the first batch. Finding a job with the master degreemay be hard.” I believe that I got a job because of this sentence: “I use English to communicate witha Japanese teacher.” The two years of tests taught me that the trouble makes me stronger. Work willbe valuable and useful if we respect and believe. I would like to thank for everyone for pushing methrough this fun experience. Work will be valuable and useful if we respect and believe. I would liketo thank for everyone for pushing me through this fun experience.

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Formerly, I was just an undergraduate student who didn’t wantto learn anymore. I didn’t want to study for the master’s degree.However, when TAIST-Tokyo Tech team came to organize a roadshow atmy university, it was the turning point in my life. I applied to theMaster’s degree in Advanced and Sustainable Environmental Engineering(EnvE) at TAIST-Tokyo Tech. TAIST financially supported my studiesfor two years, and I passed. I decided to learn because of that freetuition.

But I didn’t even know the life after these were many stories.On the first day of class, I learned with a Japanese teacher. English wasdifficult, but English from Japanese was more difficult. I felt that I couldnot get through it. We had exams in class, vast open-ended tests that Inever thought I could have done. And I had to do almost everything onmy own to complete my thesis.

The TAIST Tokyo-Tech program has given me many valuablethings, including using of English communication in class, studyingwith professors from reputable institutions both from Japan andThailand, doing research with NSTDA researchers, who arespecialists, especially my advisor, the guru of algae, and receiving aMaster’s Degree in Engineering from the Kasetsart University.

The intensive course led me to be alert and concentrate all thetime. Review lessons after class were needed. The exams were heldas soon as we finished a class. Japanese professors gave us insightinto the thinking and behavior of the Japanese people. Also, I had thebest opportunity to go abroad twice through this program. One wasmy first trip abroad. It was a wonderful time for me.

Finally, I cannot thank enough Associate Professor Dr. WilaiChiemchaisri, Dr. Sorawit Powtongsook, Associate Professor Dr.Thongchai Rohitatisha Srinophakun and TAIST Tokyo-Tech’s staff forgiving me the best time in my master’s degree.

Mr. Worawit Whangchenchom

First EnvE class, KU


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Throughout this program, I appreciated not only theknowledge gained but the great experiences and friendships.Firstly, thank you TAIST-Tokyo Tech for the scholarship andopportunities. Thank you to the advisors for all of yoursuggestions, and recommendations, which are always givenunconditionally. Thanks to my dearest supporters andfriends, without the great friendship this journal would bemore difficult. Graduation would not be the same if missingone of you.

Mr. Nathapol TaweewongThird AE class, KMITL

I found this program when I was a senior student. Thisprogram is what I was looking for. It contains a lot of knowledgethat I would like to learn. I spent wonderful three years with thisprogram. I learnt a lot and gained more inspiration. Thank youfor this opportunity. I would like to thank to my advisors for yoursupport and suggestion and the TAIST staff for your help in everymatter.

Mr. Sarun ChattunyakitFourth ICTES class

Best friends stick together till the end, They are like a straight line that will not bend.

They trust each other forever, No matter if you're apart you are together. They can be your hero and save the day,

They will never leave your side they are here to stay. They help you up when you fall, Your true friends are best of all.

Mr. Nuttapong ChaiyawatanaSecond ICTES class, SIIT


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Mr. Pakapoj Tulsuk

Fifth ICTES, KU

Ms. Phansiri Soodjit

First EnvE class

I would like to express my sincere thanks to people who havecontributed either directly or indirectly to my success. First, I would liketo gratefully acknowledge the scholarship from NSTDATAIST-Tokyo Techfor the opportunity. This scholarship gave me a lot of the new experiences.I have met some amazing friends here. I would like to thank AssociateProfessor Dr. Thongchai Rohitatisha Srinophakun, my program director,for the guidance throughout the course of this study.

In addition, I would like to express my appreciation to my advisor,Associate Professor Dr. Penjit Srinophakun from Kasetsart University(KU) for her helpful advice and encouragement throughout my research.My special thanks for my thesis committee Dr. Dussadee Rattanphra fromThailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) as well as Dr.Boonyawan Yoosuk from National Metal and Materials Technology Center(MTEC) for their kind help and suggestions.

I would like to thanks this program for supporting me with theeducation funding of ICTES under TAIST program. Although theprogram is quite intensive, there are effective lecturers to explain thecontents. Professors and staff sincerely and patiently answer everyconcern of students. Not only has the study this program providedhelped me, but also the connections with many industrial andtechnology organizations. We have opportunities to do somethingadvanced in various fields, and it is interesting to be involved in suchinnovation. The knowledge is not something given but it something you

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Mr. Ponlapak Phuhinkong

Fifth ICTES class

Mr. Saran Jarudamrongsak

Fifth ICTES class

Most importantly, I would like to express my sinceregratitude to my advisor, namely Dr. Chowarit Mitsantisuk, for hisconsistent support of my M.Eng. study research. Thanks for hispatience, motivation, enthusiasm, and immense knowledge.Along with his guidance, the thesis had been conducted anddeveloped with the attention and right knowledge. It is hard toimagine not having a good advisor and mentor for my M.Eng.study as I had.

Besides, I appreciated the encouragement, insightfulcomments, and in-depth questions of my thesis committees: Prof. Yasuharu Koike and Ph.D. Pished Bunnun.

Thanks to my fellow CMIT laboratory of KasetsartUniversity for the stimulating discussions, the sleeplessnights we were working together before deadlines, and forall the wonderful moments we had last year.

Last but not the least, I would like to thank TAISTand NSTDA for awarding me with scholarships to continuemy education to the end.

Born in the countryside to a family of agriculturists, PonlapakPhuhinkong, received a bachelor’s degree in Computer engineeringfrom King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)and a master’s degree in Information and Communication Technologyfor Embedded Systems program (ICTES) from Kasetsart University(KU) under the TAIST-Tokyo Tech scholarship. My researchinspirations began in my high school days when informationtechnologies contributed to my life, and I got several awards from aninternational research conference. Until now, I have written about 4international publications on disaster hazards by using information fromsatellites.

In the future, I would like to work in an engineering field withan international company collaborating between Thailand and others, bethe leader of the information and communication technology companieswhich can change the world. Inspirations and ideas obtained from theTAIST-Tokyo Tech scholarship can improve potency of economy andindustry structure in my country for near future. In conclusion, Irecognize that this research would not have been possible without thefinancial assistance of TAIST-Tokyo Tech, Geo-Informatics and SpaceTechnology Development Agency (GISTDA) and Kasetsart University(KU).


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I am grateful for the opportunity to receive a priceless scholarship from NSTDA, in the EnvEprogram of TAIST-Tokyo Tech. I am very thankful to this program for giving me valuable knowledgeand a good step to help me achieve my goals. I was provided with good friends and experiencedprofessors who have patiently educated and given me this valuable experience. A Master’s degree inthis program not only provided me the best courses to get a strong foundation in this field, but also putme into classrooms with a good mix of students of diverse backgrounds from other universities forsharing our different knowledge and ideas. This is what I consider as the ideal for studying and living.

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Mr. Saran

Suwannachatkul

Fifth ICTES class

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr. KunruedeeSangseethong and Dr. Chalida Niamnuy, my advisors, as well as therest of my committee members, for many fruitful discussions Ireceived during my research as well as the knowledge they haveimparted to me. In addition, I would like to truly thank to Assoc.Prof. Dr.Thongchai Rohitatisha Srinophakun, my program directorfor his kindness, support, and patience. Thanks to all members in theTAIST-Tokyo Tech Office, Cassava and Starch Technology andResearch Unit and my friends for an excellent learning atmosphere,facilities and their invaluable help throughout the period of my study.

Ms. Sasikan Boonkham

First EnvE class

At first, I didn’t plan to study for a master degree. I registered forthis program and didn’t expect to get the scholarship. But after a semesterstudying in this program, I started thinking that it was the right way forme. Studying with the lecturers, Tokyo Tech or Thai professors gave melot of knowledge in various fields. I have opportunities to try manytechnologies which I didn’t have any chance to try before and it is veryinteresting. In addition to knowledge, I also met a lot of great people andmade great friends. We have had many enjoyable times from manyactivities such as sports day and field trips etc. Finally after two years ofstudying in this program, I feel really good to be here and it was mypleasure to study in this program. I wish to express my gratitude to everyprofessors, officers, and friends for a great two years period in thisprogram. Thank you.

I like the TAIST-Tokyo Tech program. I’m so happy that I studiedhere. I’m impressed by the professors from Japan and Thailand, andresearchers who taught me. They’re kind and good teachers. This programhas sports day, industry and plant visits and research with industries orNSTDA. I can get and use knowlege and experience for my thesis or mywork in the future. Thank you very much.

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Mr. Theerasak SangyamThird ICTES class

First of all, I would like to say thank you to SIIT, Tokyo-Tech andNSTDA for providing us the great opportunity and the scholarship to studyin the master degree program. Our teachers from both Thailand and Japanare really nice. They tried to teach us in the best way that they could. Inaddition, the researchers at NSTDA helped us a lot, especially when westruggled with the thesis. Our staff members are very lovely and friendly aswell as my friends. Finally, I felt warmth and very happy when I washerein TAIST-Tokyo Tech.

From this course, I gained a lot of knowledge and experiences inthe automotive research field. The research topic is challenging. After Ifinished this course it made me more confident to work on an automotiveengineer. I’m very happy with this course. Lastly, I would like to thank allthe professors from Tokyo Tech, and my Thailand host university andNSTDA including all staff, and lastly my family that stand by me all thetime.

Mr. Suphakrit KoocharoenprasitThird AE class

For the two years I have been a TAIST Tokyo Tech Scholarshipstudent, many things changed me. I was provided with both knowledgeand experiences that I have not got from anywhere before. Japaneseprofessors gave me more than the lessons in books. I harvested theattitudes and perspectives of the environmental aspects which is not thesame as other environment schools in Thailand. All of these help me a lotin my work. Especially, my research skill was improved so much. I’velearned to think systematically in doing the thesis. Finally, I would like toexpress my sincere thanks to my thesis advisor Dr. Paweena Prapainainar,lecturer, Kasetsart University who is not only the advisor but also thementor that taught me everything to be a good person.

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Congratulations to the TAIST-Tokyo Tech Graduates 2013!

Your graduation marked the end of one phase of your association with TAIST-Tokyo

Tech. Upon graduation you were able to become a member of Tokyo Tech Alumni

Association Thailand Branch and the NSTDA scholar alumni, and in that sense your link to

us will continue indefinitely. We trust that you will take the time to keep in touch with us

wherever you may go or whatever you do. You may also join the NSTDA Scholars Society

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NSTDAScholarSociety?fref=nf.

12. Graduates' News/修了生の進路

Our greetings and the best wishes for you, 2013 TAIST-Tokyo Tech's graduates in this

new stage of your lives. We are really happy for you. Wishing you all the best in both your

further education in Ph.D. programs and your first jobs after graduation. Continue what you

have started and be the best person in your new job. Always strive to pursue excellence.

Congratulations!

AE program / 自動車工学

1. Mr. Thanakorn Vichiensamuth (Third AE class)

Position: Application Engineer

Organization: ISID South East Asia (Thailand) Company Limited

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Studying in the TAIST program was a good opportunity forme. I got good advice from my professors and advisors to help mefor my study life. I found kind MTEC research staff that taught meknow- how for my thesis. The TAIST-Tokyo Tech staff membershelped me a lot when I was there. I have many good friends, seniorsand juniors that give me good friendships. Finally, I have to saythank you to all of them to make me succeed today.

Mr. Thanakorn VichiensamuthThird AE class

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2. Mr. Nathapol Taweewong (Third AE class)

Position: Business owner

Organization: Family business

3. Mr. Suphakrit Koocharoenprasit (Third AE class)

Position: Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Company Limited

Organization: Engine Part Engineer

4. Mr. Wisit Wiphatgasemsuk (Third AE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Mechanical Engineer Company

5. Mr. Chayangkun Sanguanwatana (Fourth AE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Western Digital (Thailand) Company Limited

ICTES program / 組込情報システム

6. Mr. Chayangkun Sanguanwatana (Second ICTES class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Western Digital (Thailand) Company Limited

7. Mr. Danu Onkaew (Second ICTES class)

Position: Design Engineer

Organization: Transtron (Thailand) Company Limited

8. Mr. Nuttapong Chaiyawatana (Second ICTES class)

Position: IT Business Application Support

Organization: Celestica (Thailand) Limited

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9. Mr. Thun Chitmaitredejsakul (Third ICTES class)

Position: Programmer

Organization: DST Worldwide Services (Thailand) Limited

10. Mr. Theerasak Sangyam (Third ICTES class)

Position: Air Traffic Engineer

Organization: Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI)

11. Mr. Sarun Chattunyakit (Fourth ICTES class)

Current status: Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships Doctoral Student

University: Hokkaido University

12. Mr. Akkharawoot Takhom (Fourth ICTES class)

Current status: JAIST Scholarship Doctoral Student

University: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

13. Ms. Pikul Vejjanugraha (Fifth ICTES class)

Current status: JAIST Scholarship Doctoral Student

University: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

14. Ms. Thanida Siritan (Fourth ICTES class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) of Thailand

15. Mr. Ponlapak Phuhinkong (Fifth ICTES class)

Position: Consultant

Organization: Atos Thailand

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16. Mr. Pakapoj Tulsuk (Fifth ICTES class)

Position: Software Engineer

Organization: G-ABLE Company Limited

17. Mr. Saran Jarudamrongsak (Fifth ICTES class)

Position: Head Development Engineer

Organization: Celestica Thailand Limited

18. Mr. Saran Suwannachatkul (Fifth ICTES class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) GISTDA

EnvE Program / 環境工学

19. Ms. Sudarat Saelee (First EnvE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Bombardier Transportation Signal (Thailand) Limited

20. Ms. Lalada Poonsit (First EnvE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Premier Products Public Company Limited

21. Ms. Chompunut Wongwai (First EnvE class)

Position: Research and Development (R&D)

Organization: Thai Rubber Latex Corporation (Thailand) Public Company Limited

22. Ms. Siraprapa Ueawiwatsakul (First EnvE class)

Position: Assistant Safety Officer

Organization: PAE (Thailand) Public Company Limited

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23. Mr. Thammarit Khamplod (First EnvE class)

Position: Researcher

Organization: Chulalongkorn University

Current status: Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) scholar/ awaiting to pursue his Ph.D.

24. Ms. Sasikan Boonkham (First EnvE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited

25. Ms. Radchadaporn Khunchit (First EnvE class)

Position: Business owner

Organization: Fertilizer company (Family business)

26. Mr. Tosawat Laokasikarn (First EnvE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: BioNet-Asia Company Limited

27. Ms. Phansiri Soodjit (First EnvE class)

Position: Contamination Engineer

Organization: Belton Industrial (Thailand) Company Limited

28. Mr. Worawit Whangchenchom (First EnvE class)

Position: Engineer

Organization: Thailand's Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA)

29. Ms. Manida Kaewphetsuwan (First EnvE class)

Position: Motorcycle new model service engineer

Organization: Asian Honda Motor Company Limited

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30. Ms. Rungtip Junlah (First EnvE class)

Position: Junior

Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

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Appendix

連絡先 / Address and Contact Telephone Numbers

TAIST - Tokyo Tech 拠点： Offices of TAIST-Tokyo Tech

タイ国立科学技術開発庁：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. Natcha Wangsavibool: [email protected],

Phone: 66-2-564-8018, Fax: 66-2-564-8019

Ms. Soontharee Namliwal: [email protected]

Phone: 66-2-564-8017, Fax: 66-2-564-8019

Or E-mail: [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 Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani

12120, Phone: 66-2-564-8016 to 8018, Fax: 66-2-564-8019

Ms. Samanan Wattanapan: [email protected]

TAIST プログラム運営委員会構成（タイ側）： Steering Committee of TAIST-Tokyo

Tech (Thai side)

Chairman of Steering Committee for Dr. Omjai Saimek

TAIST-Tokyo Tech Vice President, Science and Technology

for Society, NSTDA

Director, AE Program Dr. Preechar Karin

Director, ICTES Program Prof. Dr.Thanaruk Theeramunkong

Director, EnvE Program Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongchai Srinophakun

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TAIST プログラム運営委員会構成（東工大側）： Steering Committee of TAIST-

Tokyo Tech (Tokyo Tech)

東京工業大学 TAIST 運営委員会委員長西原明法教授

Chairman of Steering Committee Prof. Dr. Akinori Nishihara

for TAIST-Tokyo Tech

副委員長・AE プログラム長　　　　　　　　花村克悟教授

Vice Chair/Head, AE Program Prof. Dr. Katsunori Hanamura

ICTES プログラム長　　　　　　　　　　　奥村学教授

Head, ICTES Program Prof. Dr. Manabu Okumura

EnvE プログラム長　　　　　　　　　　関口秀俊教授

Head, EnvE Program Prof. Dr. Hidetoshi Sekiguchi

ニュースレター発行責任者 : Newsletter Publisher

タイ国立科学技術開発庁：NSTDA

TAIST-Tokyo Tech Office, National Science and Technology Development Agency

E-mail: [email protected]

Editor in chief Dr. Omjai Saimek, Acting Director of TAIST-

Tokyo Tech and Vice President (Science and

Technology for Society), NSTDA

Editor Ms. Soontharee Namliwal, Technical Officer,

TAIST-Tokyo Tech, Graduate and Professional

Development Division, NSTDA

東京工業大学　国際室：International Planning Office, Tokyo Institute of Technology

E-mail: [email protected]

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 of Steering

Committee for TAIST-Tokyo Tech

スタッフ TAIST事務室　小島葵

Editor 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Ms. Aoi Kojima, TAIST Coordinator at

Tokyo Tech

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