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Leaders NetworkNurturing the future leaders of technical innovation in Thailand

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Tokyo Tech introduces the“Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network”

Tokyo Tech, in marking its 130th anniversary, began active promotion of the “Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network”, a project aimed at building an information network through exchanges between companies and universities in Thailand and Japan. Companies interested in Thailand’s science and technology development and in nurturing the future leaders of technical innovation in Thailand are invited to join the network.

Tokyo Tech's approach to nurturing Thailand's future Science & Technology leaders

Tokyo Tech, in collaboration with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and leading Thai universities, established the Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (TAIST)-Tokyo Tech graduate program in 2007. The program is intended to nurture highly-skilled researchers, engineers and R&D personnel who will lead the future of technical innovation in Thailand.

At present, TAIST-Tokyo Tech has more than 200 students in its three programs of Automotive Engineering, Information & Communication Technology for Embedded Systems, and Advanced & Sustainable Environmental Engineering. By the 2013 academic year, TAIST-Tokyo Tech produced more than 100 master’s degree graduates, some of whom proceeded to earn doctoral degrees as well. Held in high regard by Japanese and Thai industries, TAIST-Tokyo Tech contributes to developing the future leaders of technical innovation through its strong collaborations with Thai educational institutions.

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MissionTAIST-Tokyo Tech aims to unite advanced technology with the environment, foster human resource development, and enhance research for global sustainable development in order to create solutions to various problems derived from rapid industrialization in Thailand.

ProgramsIn concert with Tokyo Tech's specialties, TAIST-Tokyo Tech is operating three programs based on industry needs in Thailand. - Automotive Engineering (AE): Launched in June 2007 - Information & Communication Technology for Embedded Systems (ICTES): Launched in June 2008 - Advanced & Sustainable Environmental Engineering (EnvE): Launched in June 2012

Career PathsTAIST-Tokyo Tech graduates have obtained positions not only at Japanese and Thai enterprises, but also at universities and research institutions in Thailand. Others have entered doctoral courses in Japan and western countries to develop their academic careers. In one case, a Vietnamese graduate of TAIST-Tokyo Tech was hired as a faculty member at a Vietnamese university. TAIST-Tokyo Tech graduates are expected to contribute actively to the strengthening of networks between industry and academia in Japan and Thailand as well as in neighboring Asian countries.

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*Dispatches professors*Provides remote lectures*Provides academic advice to students*Grants scholarships

Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network is operated in collaboration between NSTDA, Tokyo Tech and Thailand’s top universities

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*Dispatch professors as co-advisors*Manage student registration and 　　　　　grant academic degrees *Provide academic advice to students

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*Provides space and facilities for 　　　　　　　education & research*Grants scholarships*Provides academic advice to students

Valuing the long friendship between Japan and Thailand and endeavoring to build a deep and broad network in Asia, this is TAIST-Tokyo Tech.

BackgroundFollowing a request by the Thai government, TAIST-Tokyo Tech was established to become a hub for human resource development in science and technology.

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Overview of the“Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network”

Tokyo Tech, placing high priority on TAIST-Tokyo Tech as one of its international collaboration activities, supports the Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network, which seeks to build a seamless and effective network for human resource development in Japan and Thailand.

The network, which has received strong support from Japanese and Thai industries, functions as a platform for intellectual exchange in industry-academia cooperation and supports the development of future leaders in technical innovation.

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Participating as a supporting companyWith the support of company sponsors, this program to nurture future leaders can be further enhanced, and companies can recruit talented personnel

exchangeactivities

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Graduates take what they have learned back to their homecountries to develop science and technology in local society

High-level support for education and research

Strong partnerships

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Chula Engineering, TNI, PTT R&T Institute Information exchanges and

interactions with students

Thai student network,newsletters, Job fairs

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Education & research

Research collaboration　-Internships 　-Summer school TAIST-Tokyo Tech

TAIST-Tokyo Tech Partner UniversitiesSIIT, KMITL, KMUTT, KU

-Automotive Engineering-Information & Communication Technology for Embedded Systems-Advanced & Sustainable Environmental Engineering

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Benefits of supporting the Japan-Thailand Science & Technology Leaders Network

Public Relations Opportunities

- Participation in international conferences related to TAISTSupporting companies are invited to participate in international conferences hosted by AE, ICTES, and EnvE courses. Researchers from Japan, Thailand, and other regions gather at these conferences, and TAIST students introduce their research.

- Participation in workshops hosted by NSTDA/TAISTSupporting companies are invited to participate in training workshops hosted by NSTDA/TAIST.

- Host workshops, internships and factory toursSupporting companies are invited to host events, such as seminars and lectures on the theme of technology development, for TAIST students and NSTDA researchers. Companies may also organize internships for TAIST students and host local factory tours. Through such activities, supporting companies gain increased recognition and prominence.

- Job fairSupporting companies receive preferential opportunities to host booths and make presentations at job fairs. The job fairs take place twice-annually at NSTDA and target talented students who are receiving NSTDA scholarships. The fairs attract students who have great potential to work domestically and globally.

Information Services

- Assistance for research exchange and research collaborationSupporting companies can receive assistance in arranging research exchanges and research collaborations. They can also receive introductions to research conducted by universities and NSTDA in accordance with companies’ research interests.

- NewsletterSupporting companies receive the TAIST Newsletter, which includes articles on research conducted by students and researchers and columns on the economy written by specialists in Thai intellectual property.

- Information on Japan and ThailandUpon request, supporting companies can obtain information through Tokyo Tech’s broad networks.Resources: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Leading universities in Thailand, Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan), Japan-Thailand Economic Cooperation Society, The Thai Automotive Industry Association, Thai Students’ Association in Japan, the Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Kuramae Kogyokai Thailand Branch, Leading companies in Thailand (e.g. Siam Cement Group, PTT Group etc.)

Joining the networkContributions via Tokyo Tech : Companies participating in the network as TAIST supporters are asked to contribute JPY300,000 per year, in principle for five consecutive years.<Tax incentive can be applied> Contributions to this program can be fully counted as deductible expenses.Contributions via NSTDA : Companies participating in the network as TAIST supporters are asked to contribute THB100,000 per year, in principle for five consecutive years.

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