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October 27–29, 2023 — The Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Kasem Choocharukul, Associate Dean for Administration, and Ms. Sanguan Purahong, Administrative Director, along with Ms. Siriluck Sanglaor, Head of the Volunteer Spirit Project, and a team of 26 volunteers, conducted an educational project titled ” Witsawa Sueksa Project: Volunteer Spirit for Creativity and Development ” from October 27 to 29, 2023. The initiative aimed to foster relationships with local communities through educational activities in rural areas. . The project took place at Ban Kog Maeng Ngao School, the Sosath Foundation, and Ban Don Du School in Mueang District, Nong Khai Province. Faculty members actively participated by painting sports fields, coloring playgrounds, preparing meals for students, and providing essential learning materials. Additionally, the team contributed a scholarship fund of 5,000 Baht to each school. . This endeavor reflects the Faculty of Engineering’s commitment to community engagement and its dedication to contributing to the holistic development of local communities.

Bangkok, October 16, 2023 – Prof. Dr. Natt Leelawat, Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs, and Prof. Dr. David Banjerdpongchai, Deputy Director of Innovation for Education and Research (ISE), represented Chula Engineering at the Higher Education (HE) Transnational Education (TNE) Mission held at Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park hotel on October 16, 2023. The mission provided a unique platform for Chula Engineering to engage with top universities from the United Kingdom, fostering connections and exploring avenues for collaboration. Prof. Dr. Natt and Prof. Dr. David took the opportunity to showcase the innovative programs and research initiatives of Chula Engineering to their esteemed counterparts from the UK. The event served as a significant step in opening dialogue about potential collaborations and partnerships between Chula Engineering and leading universities in the UK. Discussions centered around mutual areas of interest, joint research projects, and exchange programs that could benefit students and faculty members from both institutions. Chula Engineering looks forward to building on the connections made during the HE Transnational Education Mission and further developing partnerships with top universities in the UK. The exchange of knowledge, ideas, and resources is poised to elevate the academic and research profile of Chula Engineering on

Call for application! ‘ the 2024 CCU/CoE International Internship Program from College of Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan ‘ The program is open for junior bachelor, master, and doctoral students in the engineering field. Individual mentors may have a different definition of intern period. Please refer to each research topic for precise definitions. Program Eligibility : – Graduate school students (master & PhD students) – University junior students (or above). **Those who already complete PhD degree are NOT eligible to apply. **Passport holders of People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, or Macau are NOT eligible to apply. **Current degree-seeking students, exchange, and visiting students in Taiwanese educational institutions are NOT eligible to apply. Intern Period : The College of Engineering (CoE) would provide opportunities for internships for international students for at least 8 weeks * between March 1 and December 31, 2024. * Individual mentors may have a different definition of intern period. Please refer to each research topic for precise definitions. Application Period : October 13, 2023 until November 19, 2023. How to apply : https://sites.google.com/view/ccu-coe-internship/application 

‘2023 NSTC International Internship Pilot Program in Taiwan’ The National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan has launched a new program to invite excellent students (both undergraduate and postgraduate(Master and Ph.D.)) to Taiwan for a short-term visit (3 months). Host Unit – Interns will do their internship in Academic and Research Institutions in Taiwan. Applicant – Bachelors, masters and PhD students with foreign nationality who are studying in foreign colleges and universities and whose specialty meet the core strategic industries can apply. Subsidy – Interns will receive 30,000 NTD subsidy monthly, 3 months at most. Duration – The internship will start from July, 2023 to January, 2024, no later than 2024.03.30. The matching platform will launch in May, 2023. *For those overseas students from the Southern Hemisphere, please feel free to start your internship program from July 2023 to January, 2024. Please visit https://iipp.tw/ for more information.

On September 25, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs) welcomed Dr. Nurhayati, S.T., M.T. (Head of Civil Engineering Master Program, Universitas Tanjungpura) and delegates from the Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia, at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 2, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction, there was a discussion on a general topic between Universitas Tanjungpura and Chula Engineering.  

📢 Announcement!!! Chula Engineering⚙️ will participate in ‘China Education Expo 2023’ at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China 📍 At Booth B03-2 ⏰Date & time : Saturday October 21, 2023, 10:00-13:00 Sunday October 22, 2023, 13:00-16:00 ✨See you then!

APSS 2023 provides an opportunity for researchers and engineers in the field of industrial safety, occupational health and environmental protection to present their research results, have discussions with persons involved in related research fields, and above all to promote friendships with each other. Recently, more than 150 papers from Asia Pacific countries registered for the symposium. Example of the conference themes: Explosion and Fire, Risk Assessment, Process Safety, Occupational Safety, Material Safety, Human Body Protection, Electrical Safety, Construction Safety, Emergency Response, Chemical Safety, Safety Education, Food Safety, Best Practice in Industry, Other Register: https://apss2023.innosoft.kmutt.ac.th

A unique scholarship to pursue a PhD in Science and Engineering in Singapore. The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) provides the opportunity for you to sharpen research knowledge and learn from a diverse pool of researchers and industry experts. Through the collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Autonomous Universities – Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU), and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), candidates can earn a PhD degree and conduct research at A*STAR and/or the universities. Research areas PhD programs broadly fall under four categories:  – Computing and Information Science – Biomedical Science – Physical Science – Engineering-related disciplines and Technology Benefits Of the Award Research Areas PhD programs broadly fall under four categories: – Funding support (for up to four years of PhD studies) – Current BSc/MSc (students & graduates can apply) – Supervision by outstanding researchers (at A*STAR and the universities) – English PhD Training (in labs with world-class infrastructure) Eligibility Criteria for apply: – Open to all international BSc/MSc graduates – Strong passion for research and excellent academic performance – Proficient in written and spoken English – Strong academic references Successful

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment, and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s research entities. Students who are pursuing an undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree in Computing and Information Science Biomedical Science Physical Science Engineering-related disciplines and Technology can apply for attachments of two to six months in duration. Eligibility Criteria for apply: Open to Bachelor’s students in their 3rd and 4th year of studies and Master’s students  Passion in research and excellent academic results  Proficient in written and spoken English Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of S$2,000 during the attachment in Singapore Deadline: October 15, 2023 For attachments from March onwards (the following year) Apply & more information: https://form.gov.sg/6348f5e30fc4030012e2f461?utm_source=QR&utm_campaign=AGAoutreach-sipga-apply&utm_medium=print      

The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan, organized a Global Awareness for Technology Implementation (GATI) collaborative course. This course aims to create a space for sharing attitudes, culture, and social values and engaging activities together between students from the two countries under this year’s theme of Gamification for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On August 29, 2023, Professor Supot Teachavorasinskun, D.Eng. (Dean of Chula Engineering), together with Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs and Instructor of GATI), and Jing Tang, D.Eng. Lecturer of the International School of Engineering and Instructor of GATI) welcomed Prof. Rie Murakami, Ms. Yayoi Katori and students from Tokyo Tech warmly. There was an opening ceremony at True Lab @ Chula Engineering: 5G & Innovative Solution Center. They also attended a lecture by Assoc. Prof. Gridsada Phanomchoeng (Department of Mechanical Engineering) to learn Metaverse Topics. The students from both universities also visited the Autonomous Shuttle Pod. Assoc. Prof. Angkee Sripakagorn shared knowledge about innovation and technology in mechanical engineering. Moreover, students participated in the site visit, including TrueMoney Wallet by Mr. Tod Master (Head of International Technology of Ascend Money) and Ms. Saowakhon Fungkhachorn (Graduate Recruitment