Newsletter...TAIST Steering Committee, Tokyo Institute of Technology 1) The Second Phase...

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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

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。

Newsletter

February 2013 Vol.8

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

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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

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

Prof.Dr.Mishima & Dr.Thaweesak

exchange MOU

HE Mr.Seiji Kojima

Ambassador of Japan VIP Guests

VIP Guests Prof. Dr. Masaaki Suzuki,

Tokyo Tech

Asst. Prof. Dr. Prompilai Buasuwan,

Kasetsart University

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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. Assoc.Prof.Dr.Thanaruk T. Assoc.Prof.Dr.Anantawat K. Asst.Prof.Dr.Prompilai B.

Tokyo Tech SIIT, TU KMITL 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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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


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.

Congratulations to the 2012 Graduates !

2012 年度卒業生祝・卒業

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Name : Mr. Jenwit Soparat


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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Name : Mr.Teerawut Reungkiattikul


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


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


Research topic : Estimation of Tatal air Charge into Engine Manifold using

Artificial Neural Networks

Name : Ms.Pimolluck Jirakunkanok


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 On-

line 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

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Name : Mr.Parinya Siritawawan


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


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


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


Personal message: Thanks for everything!

Research topic : Automatic System Configuration Management System

Name : Ms.Rattikar Punviset


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


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


Research topic: Robust Feature-Based Video Stabilization With Panning

Movement Support

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Congratulations on your graduation!

Name : Mr.Ratchawit Sirisommai


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


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.

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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）

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

Sixth AE 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）

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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。

First EnvE class

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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)

http://www.pdti.kmutt.ac.th/en/

mailto:[email protected]

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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


Tel: +662 9405 634

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http://www.biotec.or.th/en/index.php/research/research-unit/28-cassava


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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)


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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http://www.seagate.com/

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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

www.isuzu-tis.com

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC)

www.agc.co.jp

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

global.mitsubishielectric.com

Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd.

www.akebono-brake.com

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

www.toyota.co.th

IRPC Public Co., Ltd.

www.irpc.co.th

PTT Global Chemical PCL.

www.pttgc.com

Theppratarn Kanrae Co., Ltd.

www.wenggroup.com

Thai Caprolactam Public Co., Ltd. (UBE)

www.ube.co.th

Showa Denko K.K.

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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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

enhancing an international program called ―Thai Advanced Institute of Science and Technology-

Column

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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運営委員会委員長西原明法教授

Chairman, Steering Committee for TAIST Prof. Dr. Akinori Nishihara

副委員長・AEプログラム長花村克悟教授

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

ICTES プログラム長國枝博昭教授

Head, ICTES Program Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Kunieda

EnvE プログラム長鈴木正昭教授

Head, EnvE Program Prof. Dr. Masaaki Suzuki

BIO プログラム長三原久和教授

Head, BIO Program Prof. Dr. 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


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


http://www.ttot.ipo.titech.ac.jp/index.html

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