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The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) published the Universities’ Preparedness and Response Towards Multi-Hazards: COVID-19, Natural, and Human-Induced Hazards, which is the case studies report prepared by Associate Professor Takako Izumi (Tohoku University, Japan), Professor Rajib Shaw (Keio University, Japan), and Vice Director Hui Zhang (Tsinghua University, China). The case study of “Thailand: Chulalongkorn University” prepared by Professor Supot Teachavorasinskun, D.Eng. (Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University) and Assistant Professor Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University) is also included in this publication Teachavorasinskun, S. & Leelawat, N. (2021). THAILAND: Chulalongkorn University. In T. Izumi, R. Shaw, & H. Zhang (Eds.) Universities’ Preparedness and Response Towards Multi-Hazards: COVID-19, Natural, and Human-Induced Hazards (pp. 48-50). Miyagi: Tohoku University. The case studies publication is available to download from https://apru.org/resource/universities-preparedness-and-response-towards-multi-hazards-covid-19-natural-and-human-induced-hazards/

Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University together with Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi are pround to host the 17th CDIO International Conference in the main theme Re-imagining Engineering Education for the New Normal..The 17th CDIO International Conference21-23 June 2021Online Conference.For more information please contactE-mail: cdio2021@chula.ac.th Tel.: (+66)02–218-7812www.cdio2021.chula.ac.th#CDIO2021

A project to encourage Chula Engineering faculty members to be a part of activities following the concept of “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” through the steps of LEARN, DO, and SHARE. #ChulaEngineering #InnovationTowardSustainability

On Mach 4, 2021, Assistant Professor Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, was invited by the Japan Cabinet Office to give a talk in S-Booster x MGA Collaboration Webinar – Space Applications in Motion “Smarter City: Data Driving Smarter Decisions”. Asst. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., gave a talk on “SNS x GNSS = Smart & Sustainable Tourism Business” which is one of his current research project “COVID-19 Data Analysis Using Mobile Services Data and Satellite Geospatial Data Towards Sustainable Tourism Business” supported by the JICA for AUN/SEED-Net Special Program for Research Against COVID-19 (SPRAC).

Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University to resume normal business hours starting from March 1, 2021.Please follow the precautions of our Faculty

An opportunity for Chula Engineering students to make friends with student from Hokkaido University and exchange experience and idea thought discussion topics. DATE & TIME: Wednesday 3 March 2021, from 11.50 to 13.00 (Thai time)VENUE: Zoom meeting ACTIVITIES: Introduction of both universities and group discussion APPLY VIA: https://forms.gle/bJ7uWFbDwRjYyhuu9DEADLINE: February 28, 2021 If you have any further question, please contact Ms. Chanita (Chula Engineering international affairs officer) via E-mail: international.affairs.eng@gmail.com | Phone no.: 084 001 4468

Chula Engineering congratulates the Staplect Team of Chulalongkorn University who won the Winner Award from the SCG Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin. The Staplect Team consists of Mr. Krit Uthaisang (Undergraduate student of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program, International School of Engineering, Chula Engineering), Mr. Chavaroj Thongpoch (Undergraduate student of Chulalongkorn Business School), Mr. Thanapat Pornsirianant (Undergraduate student of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program, Chula Engineering), and Ms. Napassorn Triwiratchakul (Undergraduate student of Chulalongkorn Business School); with the team advisor, Dr. Jing Tang (Lecturer of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program, International School of Engineering, Chula Engineering). The SCG Bangkok Business Challenge was organized by Sasin School of Management and SCG. It is Asia’s longest-running global student startup competition. The 2021 competition was organized during February 19-20, 2021. Its theme was “Growing Beyond Profit with Sustainable Innovation 2021”. There were 58 teams from 8 academic institutes across the country that joined this year’s competition. As being the winner, the Staplect team will receive the USD 3,000 prize and will secure the place to join the global competition.

Experiences and guides sharing from some of our students who traveled to Thailand during COVID-19 situation by OIA Chula Engineering. #InnovationTowardSustainability

A great opportunity to meet friends, develop a network with students from Japan and learn more information about Tokyo Tech and MEXT scholarship. DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24 February and Thursday 25 February 2021, from 13.00 to 15.00 (Thai time)VENUE: Zoom meeting** Applicants must participate in both days ** ACTIVITIES:Wednesday 24 February >> Campus tour & Introduction of both universitiesThursday 25 February >> Group discussion with Tokyo Tech students about university life and career plan & Introduction of MEXT scholarship for studying at Tokyo Tech BONUS:Participants can also join an introduction session of Georgia Institute of Technologyand Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Arts et Metiers (ENSAM). APPLY VIA: https://forms.gle/W4S1ncsykjMvBPKV7DEADLINE: January 22, 2021 If you have any further question, please contact Ms. Chanita (Chula Engineering international affairs officer) via E-mail: international.affairs.eng@gmail.com | Phone no.: 084 001 4468

We would like to make an announcement on “AGU CSE Short Term Internship Program 2021” organized by College of Science and Engineering of Aoyama Gakuin University. The program provides participants an opportunity to conduct hands-on research project under the guidance of a faculty member at their assigned research laboratory.The period of the program is 8 weeks between June 1 to July 31, 2021. Those who complete the program will receive a certificate. Application:Post graduate or final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Up to 16 students will be selected. The application form and detail of the program can be downloaded from the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HLqfvfw7I5sXoJQ29mbusSBnS8Ga2Ofc?usp=sharingPlease submit your application via email to international.affairs.eng@gmail.com before Sunday 25th January 2021. The announcement of selected candidates will be notified within February. Additional Info:Selected candidates are required to purchase their air-tickets to/from Japan at their own expense and be responsible for their own daily expense. For the accommodation, AGU will provide the dormitory nearby the university campus. !!! Kindly be informed that the program may have to be shortened, postponed, or totally cancelled due to the unpredictable spread of COVID-19 !!! For further information, please contact the Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering Tel.