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On March 1, 2023, Prof. Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, D.Eng. (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs), Prof. Varong Pavarajarn, Ph.D., and Assoc. Prof. Pattaraporn Kim, Ph.D. welcomed Prof. Nyan-Hwa Daniel Tai (Provost/Senior Vice President) and Prof. Ruey-An Doong (Dean of Tsing Hua International College) from the National Tsing Hua University and representatives from National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 1, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on the possibility of collaboration in environmental research, Carbon neutrality, net zero emission, and student exchange opportunities between National Tsing Hua University and the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University. Representatives from National Tsing Hua University and National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) also visited Center of Excellent in Catalytic Reaction Engineering and Center of Excellent in Particle Technology.

On February 6, 2023, Prof. Supot Teachavorasinskun, D.Eng (Dean of Chula Engineering) and Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs) welcomed representatives from Yoshida Survey Design Co. Ltd. at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 1, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on the possibility of collaboration in internship between Yoshida Survey Design Co. Ltd. and the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University.

On February 2, 2023, Prof. Supot Teachavorasinskun, D.Eng. (Dean of Chula Engineering), Prof. Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, D.Eng. (Associate Dean of Academic Affairs), Asst. Prof. Channarong Banmongkol, Ph.D. (Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs)  and Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs) welcomed President and executives from Lunghwa University of Science and Technology at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 2, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on the possibility of collaboration in double degree and workshop between Lunghwa University of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University.

The 2023 CCU/CoE International Internship Program is open to apply. The application deadline is 1 March 2023. This project-based program is open for junior bachelor, master, and doctoral students in the engineering field. It allows students to do research in the laboratory under the guidance of the project mentor. During the internship period, the students will acquire new competence, communicate with team members, and experience a different culture. The intern period is at least 8 weeks, mainly between May and December. The students need to start the internships no later than the end of December. In some cases, the internship may last until next February. Attached please find the brochure of the “2023 CCU/CoE International Internship Program.” The file contains the research topics and application information, including eligibility, intern period, scholarship, application materials, and the online application link. More information may be found on the application website https://sites.google.com/view/ccu-coe-internship or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1do7_9scIXXj-4GHbT7Qlp5qt19I9FmBx/view?usp=share_link  

Call for applications for the ASEAN DSE ambassador. A selected ambassador will be hired by the ASEAN Foundation and provided with remuneration. ASEAN Foundation is an organisation from and for the people of ASEAN. Through various projects under the thematic areas of Arts and Culture, Community Building, Education and Media, the ASEAN Foundation empowers the people of ASEAN to contribute to the building of the ASEAN Community.   Click for more details: https://www.aseanfoundation.org/

On 17 January 2023, the team from James Dyson Foundation organized a James Dyson Award (JDA) info session and prototyping workshop in Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University for 200 engineering students. The workshop challenges students to think like engineers – and to turn their ideas into working prototypes through Dyson design process. The outcome of this workshop aims to give budding inventors the opportunity to develop their problem-solving, creativity and communication skills. In the session, students were also introduced to the James Dyson Award (JDA) , an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It is open to current and recent design engineering students. Find out how you can take part here (การประกวดการออกแบบระดับนานาชาติ | รางวัล James Dyson Award)    

On Thursday, 19 January 2023, during 9.00-11.00 am, the 9th Steering Committee Meeting of the SATREPS Area-BCM (DREAM) Project was held in a hybrid manner at the Faculty Committee Room, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. The purpose of this meeting was to report the overall progress and plan of activities. For this Steering Committee, the meeting was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ruttiya Bhula-or. Prof. Dr. Supot Teachavorasinskun, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University as a Project Director, started with welcome remarks to all 31 participants, both 21 participants onsite and 10 participants online: professors, researchers, and students from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and Japan. Also, it is a pleasure to welcome the participants from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Thailand). The Project Director pointed out the good collaboration with cordial coordination among all sectors: governmental agencies, collaborative entities, and the private sector for the project. For now, it is good to learn that situation of global pandemic has significantly declined. Thus, for now on we will continue and empower our works. Prof. Dr. Chakkaphan Sutthirat, Vice President, also as a

“Sensor for All” Thailand Air Quality Monitoring and Forecast The reliable Thailand’s air quality information platform developed by Chula Engineering displays countrywide monitoring data from Thailand Pollution Control Department and validated sensors of Chula Engineering and partners. This App features: – Real-time, historical information, and forecast of PM2.5, PM10, and AQI of user’s nearest location – 3-day forecast of PM2.5 (showed in AQI format) predicted by in-house AI model – Air quality from our active sensors and partners’ sensors on Thailand map – List of favorite sensors or provinces customized by users – AQI in US and THAI standard – English and Thai language Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensorforall.app2          

On January 20, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs) Assoc. Prof. Soorathep Kheawhom, Ph.D. (Head of Department of Chemical Engineering) Prof.David Banjerdpongchai, Ph.D. (Deputy Director of Innovation for Education and Research, International School of Engineering) and Assoc. Prof. Setha Pan-ngum, Ph.D. (Representative from Department of Computer Engineering) welcomed representatives from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), including Prof. Inge Holsbeeks, Programme Director of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Mr. Wim Polet, Director of Campus International Office and Ms. Kantima Thongkhao, KU Leuven Liaison Officer Thailand at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 2, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on the possibility of collaboration between Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) and the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University. Representatives from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) also visited Chemical Engineering Laboratory “Energy Storage” at Engineering Centennial Memorial Building, 9th floor, and Chemical Engineering Laboratory “Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering” at Engineering 5 Building, 5th floor. After that they visited to International School of Engineering Laboratory at Chula Phat 14 Building, 8th floor.

On January 19, 2023, Prof. Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, D.Eng. (Associate Dean of Academic Affairs) and Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs) and Assoc. Prof. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit , D.Eng. (Director of ISE) welcomed representatives from ECAM) LaSalle, including  Mr. Cedric BELLOC (Head of ECAM Engineering Program, ECAM LaSalle Lyon, FRANCE), Dr. Sarot SRANG (Head of ECAM LaSalle Cambodia Program,CAMBODIA), Ms. Sukanya Uerchuchai (ECAM laSalle Executive Senior Advisor, (Former FTCC’s Director)) and Mr. Yosawat Iamjaroenchai at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 2, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on the possibility of collaboration in double degree and workshop between ECAM LaSalle and the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University.