Annual Report 2011-2012 - The Joint Graduate School of Energy ...

Contents 

Executive Summary 5 

1. Introduction 7 

2. Administration 11 

2.1 Organization 12 

2.2 Objectives 15 

2.3 Vision 15 

2.4 Mission 15 

3. Important Achievements 17 

3.1 Higher Education 18 

3.2 Research 23 

3.3 Knowledge Dissemination 28 

3.4 International Development 30 

3.5 Human Capacity, Laboratories and Services 33 

4. Some Challenges 35 

4.1 Long-term Sustainability 36 

4.2 JGSEE’s Offices at KMUTT 36 

4.3 International Students Admissions 36 

4.4 Laboratory Facilities and Equipments 36 

5. Action Plan 37 

5.1 Organisational Structure of JGSEE 38 

5.2 Research Laboratory Development 38 

5.3 Cooperation with Consortium Universities 38 

5.4 Cooperation between Centers of Excellence 39 

6. Revenues and Expenses 41 

6.1 Report of Revenues for the Fiscal Year 2011 42 

6.2 Report of Expenses for the Fiscal Year 2011 43 

Appendices 45 

A. List of Publications 46 

B. List of Laboratory Instruments/Equipments 55 

C. Users of Laboratory Services 57 

THE JOINT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 

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4 AnnualReport 2011-2012

Executive Summary 

In the fiscal year 2011, 54 students enrolled in the international program offered by JGSEE, including, 

13 PhDs and 41 Masters out of which 14 are international students. In that same year, 26 students 

graduated including 8 PhDs and 18 Masters. 

With regards to research publications, 54 articles were published in international journals, 11 articles 

in national journals and 28 papers in proceedings of international conferences. 

For research activities, JGSEE lecturers received external funding to support 25 projects, totaling 

51.5 Million Baht. These research projects aim ultimately at bringing societal benefits to the country. 

Key studies include: (1) “Planning Science, Technology and Innovation: Natural Resources, Environment 

and Climate Change Plan” which was proposed to the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 

Office (STI), (2) “Assessment and Planning of Renewable Energy Research Plan under the 15-year 

Alternative Energy Development Plan” (AEDP: 2008-2022) proposed to the Department of Alternative 

Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), (3) “Planning Energy Cooperation Strategy under 

BIMSTEC” proposed to the Ministry of Energy, (4) “Planning Thailand Energy Conservation Research 

Plan” proposed to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO). 

In terms of academic services, JGSEE provided several consulting as well as laboratory testing/ 

analysis services which contributed to generate 20.3 Million Baht of revenue. JGSEE was also 

invovlved in activies related to technology transfer, training and conferences organisation. 

Besides the above achievements, several lecturers at JGSEE have been promoted and have received 

awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contribution to society. 

The overall achievements for the fiscal year 2011 are reported below. The information includes what was 

planned and what was achieved in 2011, as well as the accumulated achievements since the initiation of 

the activities at JGSEE (since year 1999). 


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Achievements 

Year 2011 

1. Publications and patents 

1.1 International journal papers 

1.2 National journal papers 

1.3 International conference proceedings 

papers 

1.4 patents/intellectual property 

2. Academic Services 

2.1 Co-research with the industry and 

government 

2.2 Consutling and laboratory analysis/testing 

services 

2.3 Technology transfer, training and 

conferences 

3. Higher Education Development (Persons) 

Enrolment 

3.1 PhDs 

3.2 Masters 

3.3 Post-docs 

Graduates 

3.4 PhDs 

3.5 Masters 

Planned 

(2011) 

45 

15 

50 

*5 

10 

25 

9 

25 

35 

2 

18 

28 

Achieved 


54 

11 

28 

1 

25 

64 

13 

13 

41 

2 

13 

33 

Accumulated 

(since 1999) 

405 

114 

629 

**8 

109 

539 

101 

229 

302 

4 

91 

156 

Note: 

*Overall target for the period 2010-2014 

**1 grant and 7 published applications of patents 

Some key performance indiactors are shown below regarding paper publications. These are shown on 

per lecturer basis as well as per Master and PhD thesis respectively. 

Performance Indicators 2009 2010 2011 

JSEEE Staff 

International Journal Publications/JGSEE 

2.28 1.51 2.05 

lecturer 

Equivalent Publications/JGSEE Staff 2.41 1.93 2.52 

PhD 

International Journal Publications/PhD thesis 2.00 1.375 2.64 

Equivalent Publications/PhD thesis 2.82 2.50 3.51 

Master 

International Journal Publications/Master 

0.13 0.61 0.19 

thesis 

Equivalent Publications/Master thesis 0.38 0.88 0.47 

Note : Equivalent : International Journal = 1 

National Journal = 0.5 

International Conference = 0.25 

National Conference = 0.125 


1. Introduction 


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1. Introduction 

The Joint Graduate of Energy and Environment - Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and 

Environment (CEE) is one of the 9 Centers of Excellence supported by the Postgraduate Education 

and Research Development Office (PERDO) of the Commision on Higher Education (CHE) and 

co-funded by the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO). The School operates as a consortium 

involving 5 universities as follows: 

• King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT, the lead institute) 

• King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) 

• Chiang Mai University (CMU) 

• Prince of Songkla University (PSU) 

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology at Thammasat University 

(SIIT-TU) 

The objectives of the consortium are to implement Postgraduate Education and Research in areas 

related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, fossil fuel and energy management, and environmental 

aspects related to energy conversion and use. These activities are to be performed both at the level 

of technology and policy, and in collaboration with partner universities, the industrial sector and government 

organizations/agencies so as to provide skillful graduates and research outputs enabling to meet 

national demand and contribute to societal development. 

To meet the above objectives, JGSEE has developed an independent organization, and academic and 

research management system, and offers international programs including 6 Research-based programs 

(at Master and PhD level) and 2 Professional-oriented programs (at Master level) as well 

as 18 programs with the consortium partners. Since its establishement, JGSEE-CEE has enrolled 

531 students (302 Masters and 229 PhDs) including 75 international students and produced 247 

graduates (156 Masters and 91 PhDs) out of which 22 are international students. About two thirds of the 

PhD graduates work as lecturers/researchers in graduate schools and half of the Master graduates 

are employed in the industrial sector. 

For research, students and lecturers (including academic staff and affiliated staff from the consortium) 

have contributed to produce 1,198 research articles out of which 405 are published in international 

journals. These research achievements are the result of academic knowledge dissemination and 

implementation of research activities from the 10 theme-focused research laboratories that were 

initially established at JGSEE, as listed below: 

• Fuel and Combustion 

• Biofuel 

• Micro Hydropower 

• Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 

• Energy Management in Buildings and Thermal Technology 

• Energy and Environmental Policy 

• Atmospheric Science and Modeling 

• Climate Change and Carbon Cycle 

• Environmental Impact Management and Treatment Technology 

• Strategic Environmental Assessment 


JGSEE-CEE is now entering into phase III which will span over the period 2012-2016. To prepare to this 

new phase, in 2011 the new director of JGSEE, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, has been 

reviewing the overall structure and management of the school. This is to ensure the school is in line 

with the requirements of PERDO which require a more pronounced and focused research orientation 

to enhance the production of skillful researchers. As a result, the 10 initial research laboratories have 

been re-arranged into 6 main laboratories to provide inputs into 3 main research directions that 

are (1) Energy Technology, (2) Environmental and Climate Sciences and (3) Energy and Environmental 

policy. The 6 research laboratories are: 

• Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Laboratory 

• Energy and Environmental Policy Laboratory 

• Advanced Fuel Processing Laboratory 

• Building Energy Science and Technology Laboratory 

• Tropical Climate System Modeling Laboratory 

• Advanced Greenhouse Gas and Aerosol Research Laboratory 

Each of those laboratories are to be designed to address various research themes and activities which 

should aim at producing through research projects, a pool of skilled researchers (graduate students) 

that can contribute to the country’s strategic development. This will be a major focus of the activities to be 

performed by JGSEE-CEE during phase III under its new management and organisational structure. 

In this report, focus is on providing information relating to JGSEE’s past years of activities and 

achievements in 2011 as well as preparation for entering into phase III. 


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2. Administration 


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2. Administration 

2.1 Organization 

JGSEE is an autonomous graduate school instituted under the jurisdicion of the Council of the King 

Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi with an almost independent management. There are 

3 boards overviewing JGSEE activities, as follows: 

(1) Board of Trustees 

The Board of Trustees oversees the overall operation of the school at the policy level, and is directly 

accountable to/authorized from the Council of KMUTT in setting rules for personal administration, 

financial administration and academic administration. Its members and positions in the Board are 

presented below. 

Board of Trustees 

Senior Advisory 

Assoc Prof Paibul Hangsapruek (Ex-President of KMUTT) 

Chairman 

Assoc Prof Dr Sakarindr Bhumiratana (Chancellor, KMUTT) 

Members Representing Relevant Government Agencies 

1. Assoc Prof Dr Piniti Ratananukul (Deputy Secretary-General, Office of the Higher 

Education Commission,Thailand) 

2. Mr Narong Keowsawetabhan (Senior Expert on Loan Project, Ministry of Finance) 

3. Mr Natie Tabmanie (Deputy Director-General, Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of 

Energy) 

Members Representing the Consortium Partners 

1. Prof Dr Chongrak Polprasert (Director, SIIT-TU) 

2. Assoc Prof Dr Chusak Limsakul (Dean, Faculty of Engineering, PSU) 

3. Assoc Prof Dr Surasak Watanesk (Dean, Grauate School, CMU) 

4. Assoc Prof Dr Viboon Chunkag (Dean, Faculty of Engineering, KMUTNB) 

5. Dr Pattana Rakkwamsuk (Dean, SEEM, KMUTT) 

Distinguished Members 

1. Prof Dr Naksitte Coovattanachai (Former Director, Royal Golden Jubilee PhD Program, 

Thailand Research Fund) 

2. Prof Dr Yongyuth Yuththawong (former Minister of Science and Technology) 

3. Mr Chaya Jivacate (Ex-executive, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) 

Secretary 

1. Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon (Director, JGSEE) 


(2) Professorial Board 

The Professorial Board is responsible for overseeing academic and research standards. This includes for 

instance, the appointment of JGSEE lecturers and consortium lecturers, the appointment of thesis advisory 

committee members, screening for graduation of students, etc. The list of members of the Professorial 

Board is presented below. 

Professorial Board 

Chairman 

Prof Dr Naksitte Coovattanachai ( Former Director, Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D 

Program, Thailand Research Fund) 

Vice Chairman 

Prof Dr Chongrak Polprasert (Director, SIIT-TU) 

Members 

1. Prof Dr Somchart Soponronnarit (SEEM, KMUTT) 

2. Prof Dr Ratana Jiraratananon (Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT) 

3. Prof Dr Tanongkiat Kiatsiriroat (Faculty of Engineering, CMU) 

4. Prof Dr Morakot Tanticharoen ( Executive Vice President Research Management, 

NSTDA) 

5. Porf Dr Nipon Tangtham (Department of Conservation, Faculty of Forestry, KU) 

Secretary 

Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon (Director, JGSEE) 

(3) Executive Committee 

The executive committee serves as an advisory committee to the Director on matters related to the 

administration of the school and screening the matters to be proposed to the Professorial Board. Aside 

from the chairman, there are 4 Executive Committee members as shown below. 

Executive Committee 

Chairman 

Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon (Director) 

Members 

1. Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong (Deputy Director) 

2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Navadol Laosiripojana (Assistant Director) 

3. Asst Prof Dr Suneerat Fukuda (Head of Energy Division) 

4. Assoc Prof Dr Savitri Garivait (Acting Head of Environmental Division) 

With regards to the academic administration, it is separated into 2 divisions, the Energy Division and the 

Environment Division. The head of each division is responsible for managing lecturers, academic 

activities, laboratory administration, and research plan within the division. The central office is divided 

into the academic services and technical support, finance and budget, and general administration 

including procurement and personnel. Besides, certified public accountants are hired to check financial 

documents and summarise yearly budgets, which JGSEE must also report to the KMUTT council each 

half of fiscal year. 


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JGSEE’s Organizational Structure 

JGSEE Structure 

Board of Trustee 

External Audit 

Director 

Professorial Board 

Executive Board 

Assistant to Director Deputy Director Acting Chief Executive 

Research Development 

Research Affairs 

Partnership Relations and 

Outreach 

Research 

Assistant 

ship 

Coordination/ 

Information 

General 

Admin. 

Curriculum Registration 

Lab 

Finance 

Industrial 

Outreach 

Public 

Services 

Publication 

Chairperson 

Energy Division 

Chairperson 

Environment 

School Secretary 

Administrative Department 

Finance / Accounting Personnel Procurement 

General 

Administration 


2.2 Objectives 

The objectives of the school are to: 

1. Develop higher education and establish research in the areas of energy and environment which 

answer to national needs and strategic plans. 

2. Transfer, disseminate and apply knowledge and technology for more concrete economic, social 

and environmental benefits. 

3. Promote JGSEE as a Center of Exellence to strengthen its position and role at the national level 

with regards to strategic planning and handling of emerging issues. 

4. To educate advanced level engineers and scientists equipped with a mix of fundamental knowledge 

in energy technology and environment as well as management, analytical skills and communication 

skills in English, and a professional orientation 

5. To nurture future energy and environmental engineers and scientists with a sound appreciation of 

the potential impacts on the environment due to energy conversion and use. 

6. To contribute to the body of knowledge and solutions of challenging energy related environmental 

problems in industry or at governmental level. 

2.3 Vision 

JGSEE’s vision is to be an internationally recognized premier centre in graduate education and 

research in the fields of energy technology and environment. 

2.4 Mission 

The mission of JGSEE is to provide high quality graduate education and training, conduct high quality 

research and provide technical services, with a view to meeting societal needs for the development 

and deployment of efficient, economical and sustainable energy systems and services while protecting 

the environment. 


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3. Important Achievements 


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3. Important Achievements 

JGSEE achievements are grouped into 5 main categories, as follows: 

• Higher Education 

• Research 

• Knowledge Dissemination 

• International Development 

• Human Capacity, Laboratories and Services 

3.1 Higher Education 

(1) Program Development 

JGSEE offers new international programs. There are 6 Research-based programs and 2 Professional-oriented 

programs. 

Research-based programs 

- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of Energy Technology 

- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of Environmental Technology 

- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the field of Energy Technology 

- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the field of Environmental Technology 

- Master of Science (MSc) in the field of Energy Technology 

- Master of Science (MSc) in the field of Environmental Technology 

Professional-oriented programs 

- Master of Engineering (MEng) or Master of Science (MSc) in the field of 

Energy Technology and Management 

- Master of Engineering (MEng) or Master of Science (MSc) in the field of 

Environmental Technology and Management 

Besides, JGSEE also accredits selected research-based programs at partner universities of the consortium. 

JGSEE students transferring to a partner university can choose among 18 programs relating to their 

research topics in the fields of energy and environment under the recommendation of their advisors. 


Chiang Mai University 

- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 

- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 

- Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 

- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering 

- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering 

Prince of Songkla University 

- Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 

- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 

- Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 

- Master of Science in Biotechnology (International Program) 

- Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 

- Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology (International Program) 

- Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology 


- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering 

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok 


- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering 

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University 

- Master of Science in Engineering or Technology 

- Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering or Technology 

Admission of Students 

In the fiscal year 2011, 54 students (including 14 international students) were admitted at JGSEE, 

including, 13 PhDs and 41 Masters. Since the formation of JGSEE until 2011, 531 students (including 

75 international students) have been admitted to JGSEE, including 229 PhDs and 302 Masters as 

per the details shown below. 

Program PhD MPhil MSc MEng Total 

Energy Technology 86 40 43 - 169 

Energy Technology & Management - - 10 85 95 

Environmental Technology 143 44 50 - 237 

Environmental Technology & Management - - 13 17 30 

Total 229 84 116 102 531 

As of 30 September 2011, 196 students were in the process of performing their studies (109 PhDs 

and 87 Masters) and 76 students had resigned from JGSEE (40 PhDs and 36 Masters). 


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(2) Number of Graduates 

In 2011, 46 students graduated (including 2 international students) out of which 13 PhDs and 33 Masters. 

Since the establishment of JGSEE until 2011, 247 students have gaduated as per the details shown 

below. 

Program PhD MPhil MSc MEng Total 

Energy Technology 32 26 29 - 87 

Energy Technology & Management - - 5 32 37 

Environmental Technology 59 28 28 - 115 

Environmental Technology & Management - - 4 4 8 

Total 91 54 66 36 247 

(3) Professional Occupation of Graduates 

The professional occupation of some JGSEE graduates is shown below. 

Name of Student 

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University 

Base 

Establishment 

1. Dr Surachai Sathitkunarat JGSEE 

National Science Technology and Innovation 

Policy Office (STI) 

2. Dr Paweena 

Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management 

SIIT-TU 

Panichayapichet 

Organization (TGO) 

3. Mr Watthana 

Engineer, Provincial Electricity Authority 

CMU 

Limpananwadi 

Bangkhen 

4. Mr Prasan Sangwaldach JGSEE Thai Meteorological Department 

5. Dr Pitaksa Suvarnakuta KMUTNB 

Engineer, Electricity Generating Authority of 

Thaialnd 

6. Dr Amphol Aworn KMUTT National Innovation Agency (NIA) 

7. Ms Nisa Kaewkamthong SIIT-TU The Thailand Research Fund 

8. Dr Nirawan Sanbhodi JGSEE Lecturer, Thammasart University 

9. Dr Somanat Somprasert CMU Researcher, Chiang Mai Unversity 

10. Dr Pisit 

Lecturer, King Mongkut's University of 

JGSEE 

Yongyingsakthavorn 

Technology North Bangkok 

11. Dr Elieser Tarigan PSU Lecturer, University of Surabaya 

12. Dr Natthawud Dussadee CMU Lecturer, Maejo University 

13. Dr Thu Lan T. Nguyen JGSEE Post-doc, Aarhus University 

14. Dr Oyeshola F. 

Post-doc on Life Cycle Assessment at 

JGSEE 

Kofowarala 

University of Toronto 

Post-doc Research Fellow on Energy Policy, 

15. Dr Nuki Agya Utama JGSEE Global Center of Excellence Program, Kyoto 

University 

16. Mr San Vibol JGSEE Lecturer, Royal University of Phnom Penh 

17. Dr Taro Sonobe JGSEE 

18. Dr Somporn Pleanjai JGSEE 

19. Dr Komsilp Wangyao JGSEE 

20. Dr Ali Hahanbeigi JGSEE 

21. Ms Budsarin 

Osataworanun 

22. Mr Butchaiah Gadde 

KMUTT 

JGSEE 

Assistant Professor, Global Center of 

Excellence, Kyoto University 

Lecturer, Rajamangala University of 

Technology Thanyaburi 

Research Associate, the Joint Graduate 

School of Energy and Environment 

Researcher, Energy Efficiency Program, 

Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory 

Analyst, National Science and Technology 

Development Agency 

Program Officer, UNDP Energy and Climate 

Change Program, Bangkok 

23. Mr Kritana Prueksakorn JGSEE SCG Chemical Co., Ltd. 

24. Dr Auttapol Golaka JGSEE 

Siam Cement Public Company Limited 

(Renewable Energy Office) 

25. Ms Siriporn Engineer, Andaman Environmental

19. Dr Komsilp Wangyao JGSEE 

Research Associate, the Joint Graduate School 

of Energy and Environment 

20. Dr Ali Hahanbeigi JGSEE 

Researcher, Energy Efficiency Program, 

Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory 

21. Ms Budsarin 

Analyst, National Science and Technology 

KMUTT 

Osataworanun 

Development Agency 

22. Mr Butchaiah Gadde 

Program Officer, UNDP Energy and Climate 

JGSEE 

Change Program, Bangkok 

23. Mr Kritana Prueksakorn JGSEE SCG Chemical Co., Ltd. 

24. Dr Auttapol Golaka JGSEE 

Siam Cement Public Company Limited 

(Renewable Energy Office) 

25. Ms Siriporn 

Engineer, Andaman Environmental Consultant 

JGSEE 

Wiriyatangsakul 

Co., Ltd. 

26. Ms Alisaluk 

Product Planning Manager, Super Central Gas 

JGSEE 

Charoenlimkul 

Co., Ltd. 

27. Mr Krittayot 

R & D Manager, Kovic Kate International 

KMUTT 

ChaowanaPreecha 

(Thailand) 

28. Mr Anuwat Luxsanayotin JGSEE 

Engineer, Electricity Generating Authority of 

Thailand 

29. Mr Chanapan Kongnam CMU 

Electrical Engineer, Electricity Generating 

Authority of Thailand 

30. Ms Wonlee Nounmusig JGSEE 

Lecturer, International Maritime Collage, 

Kasetsart University 

Business Development Manager, Department 

31. Ms Wantana 

JGSEE of Power Plants, Wartsitlla Singapore Private 

Somcharoenwattana 

Limited 

Mechanical Technician, Department of 

32. Mr Sommas Kaewluan JGSEE Mechanical Engineering, Srinakharinwirot 

33. Ms Maneewan Suwansaard 

PSU 

34. Mr Wirachat Chaiyasat JGSEE 

35. Ms Sugunyanee 

Yavinchan 

36. Ms Pornpan 

Panichnumsin 

JGSEE 

KMUTT 

37. Mr Anusorn Boonpoke JGSEE 

38. Mr Rajesh Shivanahalli 

Kempegowda 

39. Ms Onchuda 

Lohakitsathain 

40. Ms Narumon Ladawan na 

Ayudhaya 

JGSEE 

JGSEE 

JGSEE 

University 

Post-doc, Department of Biological Sciences, 

Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA 

Engineer, Siam City Cement Public Company 

Limited 

Meteorologist, Thai Meteorological Department 

Researcher, National Center for Genetic 

Engineering and Biotechnology 

Lecturer, School of Energy and Environment, 

University of Phayao 

Post-doc, Norwegian University of Science and 

Technology 

Analyst, Provincial Waterworks Authority 

Engineer, Department of Agricultural Extension 

Note: No. 28-40 have graduated in 2011 


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About 1 out of 3 students graduating from JGSEE occupies a position as lecturer in an academic 

organisation which takes part in the promotion of academic personel development. Another 1 out 

of 3 graduates pursues a career in the industry. 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

PhD graduates 

50 

45 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

MPhil graduates 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

MSc graduates 

50 

45 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

MEng graduates 


3.2 Research 

(1) Directions, Themes and Laboratories 

Research and Development at JGSEE focus on aspects related to energy technology with particular 

emphasis on energy conversion, efficiency and use, as well as related implications from an environmental 

perspective. On the energy side, the development and utilization of renewable energy are of particular 

interest. On the environmental side, focus is on the protection and control of pollution from energy 

conversion and use with some emphasis on climate change issues. 

Ten research laboratories have been developed at JGSEE to work on the above issues. In 2011, 

those laboratories have been reorganised. There are now a total of 6 revisited research laboratories 

which have been structured to comply with the requirements of PERDO for phase III. These laboratories 

are to perform research into 3 main directions, based on relevant expertise, that are: (1) Energy Technology, 

(2) Environmental and Climate Sciences and (3) Energy and Environmental Policy. Details of the 6 new 

research laboratories at JGSEE are presented below. 

Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Laboratory (LCSAL) 

Target : The focus of the lab is to develop tools and conduct sustainability assessment of 

various energy technologies, conventional as well as alternative, in a life cycle perspective. The results 

of such research will provide support to decision makers in Thailand vis-à-vis the sustainability implications 

of energy conversion and use. 

Research in LCSAL focuses on 2 main areas which are (1) Sustainability assessment of energy systems 

and (2) Energy and environmental policy support tools. 

Activities and Research Programs: 

• Food, fuel and climate change - LCA and policy research 

• Water footprint of biofuels 

• FOOD Footprint calculator to enhance carbon footprint measurement and management in 

Thai food industry to promote low-carbon economy for climate change mitigation 

• Global assessments and guidelines for sustainable liquid biofuels production in developing 

countries (Thailand component) 

• Water footprint of agricultural products 

• Testing of sustainability indicators for biofuels 

Energy and Environmental Policy Laboratory (EEPL) 

Target : To conduct policy relevant studies and develop tools to support public agencies and corporations 

in decision-making and formulating strategies and plans, for the development and deployment of 

energy and environmental technology options and measures, which would lead to sustainable economic 

growth and development. 


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• Energy efficiency, renewable energy and low carbon technology: Technology assessment and 

policy analysis and design for effective development and deployment of energy efficiency technologies 

and measures, renewable energy 

• Energy systems and low-carbon scenario analysis: Scenario studies for future energy supply and 

demand, and pathways towards a secure and low-carbon energy system, as well as a low-carbon 

society 

• Energy security, energy and environmental economics: Studies on energy-security related issues, 

energy pricing, cost of low carbon energy and GHG-mitigation options and measures 

• Regional energy and climate policy: Policy studies relevant to the formulation of 

policy and strategies for national and regional cooperation in energy, environment 

and climate change issues 

Advanced Fuel Processing Laboratory (AFPL) 

Target: The main focus of the Advanced Fuel Processing Laboratory is the research and development 

of fuel processing technology to serve the needs for the country’s energy security and environmental 

protection. A broad range of topics related to coal, biomass, biogas upgrading and waste processing 

from fundamental research to practical approach are parts of the research activities of AFPL. 

Activities and Research Program: 

• Biomass gasification and pyrolysis for heat, power and transport fuel production 

• Effective combustion of lignite and co-firing of coal and biomass 

• Integrative conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol and industrial value-added 

chemicals 

• Upgrading of biomass by torrefaction and pelletization process 

• Biogas upgrading and utilization 

• Production of high-grade carbonaceous materials/fuels from lignite and biomass by degradative 

solvent extraction 

Building Energy Science and Technology Laboratory (BEST) 

Target: The objective of this laboratory is to facilitate conduct of research and undertaking of 

professional assignments on energy science and energy technology of buildings as well as to conduct 

research on low energy buildings that will support implementation of energy conservation programs 

for buildings in Thailand and countries in the region. 

Energy efficient building systems and components: Thermal performance and cost-effectiveness of 

building facade and envelope, efficient electric lighting, and efficient conventional air-conditioning 



• Shading of windows and daylighting: Comparative performance and cost effectiveness of external 

shading, shading between two glass panes, and internal shading, daylighting through various 

light pipe configurations, etc. 

• Development of energy code and labeling scheme: Upgrade of building energycode and building 

energy labeling program 

• Radiant cooling and solar cooling and dehumidification: Application of radiant cooling solar cooling 

and solar dehumidification in residential and commercial buildings 

Tropical Climate System Modeling Laboratory (TCSM) 

Target: The objective of this laboratory is to perform the regional climate modeling and analysis, regional 

and air quality modeling and analysis, hydrological/oceanic/coastal modeling and analysis, climate-related 

energy modeling and analysis. All the above topics focus on tropical Southeast Asia at both regional 

and local scales. 


• Regional climate modeling for Thailand under multiple future scenarios 

• Photochemical modeling for Chonburi city 

• Air pollutant dispersion modeling over industrial areas 

• Wind resource modeling for Thailand and Bangkok 

• ENSO-related ascepts through modeling and analysis 

• Coastal modeling over Gulf of Thailnad 

• Extended renewable energy resource modeling 

• Transboundary air pollutant modeling 

• Coupled climate and air quality/hydrological modeling 

• Toxic air modeling over cities or areas 

• Coupled atmospheric and oceanic modeling 

Advanced Greenhouse Gas and Aerosol Research Laboratory (AGAR) 

Target: The main focus of the Aerosols and Greenhouse gases (GHGs) Projection and Mitigation 

Laboratory is to conduct and implement research and decision support tools (1) in emission inventory; 

(2) in monitoring the atmospheric concentration over Thailand of trace atmospheric compounds, e.g. 

methane, nitrous oxides, carbon dioxide and carbonaceous aerosols including black carbon and organic 

carbon, which are recognized to be short live climate forcing agents; (3) in projection of the emissions 

of these compounds for medium and long term; and (4) defining appropriate mitigation options both for 

energy and non-energy related sectors. 


• Aerosols from biomass burning to the atmosphere 

• GHG monitoring 

• GHG emission projection and mitigation 

• Development of standard methods for GHG measurement in non-energy sectors 


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(2) Publications 

In 2011 alone, 93 scientific articles were published by lecturers and students including 54 articles 

in international journals 11 articles in national journals and 28 articles in international conference 

proceedings. Since the start of JGSEE, a total 1,198 articles has been published out of which 405 

articles in international journals and 114 articles in national journals, 629 articles in international conferences 

and 50 in national journals. A breakdown of annual publications during 1999 - 2011 is shown below and 

details of papers published in 2011 are reported in appendix A. 

Number of papers published over the period 1999 – 2011 

Note: IJ: International Journal; NJ: National Journal; IC: International Conference; 

NC: National Conference 


(3) Intellectual Property 

The consortium staffs have registered a total of 8 patents since the year 1999 as detailed below. 

No. Patent Title Researcher(s) Remarks 

1. High efficiency cooking 

stove 

Prof Dr Sumrerng Jugjai Patent no. 8948 

1999 

2. Size and concentration 

measurement process of 

particles at any position 

with light scattering 

technique by deconvoluton 

Assoc Prof 

Dr Bundit Fungtammasan 

Asst Prof Dr Pumvos Vallikul 

Dr Christophe Dumouchel 

Dr Pisit Yongyingsakthavorn 

Under the 

consideration of 

Office of the 

Interlectual 

Propertry 

with maximum entropy 

3. A two power piston stirling 

engine 

Prof Dr Somchai Wongwises Mr. 

Bancha Kongtragool 

In the process of 

registering a patent 

4. A twin power-piston stirling 

engine 

Prof Dr Somchai Wongwises 

Mr Bancha Kongtragool 



5. A four power-piston stirling 

engine 





6. A solar-powered stirling Prof Dr Somchai Wongwises In the process of 

engine system 

7. Calorimeter for measuring 

solar radiation intensity 

from solar collector 

8. Acid-washing impurities 

technique for quality 

improvement of Coal fly ash 




Assoc Prof Dr Navadol 

Laosiripojana 

Mr Thepparat Klamrassamee 

Assoc Prof Dr Prasert Pavasant 






(4) External Research Funds 

In the fiscal year 2011, JGSEE received research funds from many national and international sources 

covering 25 projects and worth a total of 51.5 Million Baht. Since its beginning, 109 research projects 

have been funded from external sources totaling 157.4 Million Baht of revenue (not including external 

research funds obtained by consortium staffs from their own universities). Also in the fiscal year 2011, 3 

Royal Golden Jubilee PhD scholarships from the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) were granted to suitably 

qualified JGSEE students representing 4.5 Million Baht worth of fund and 1 scholarship was granted by 

the National Science and Technology Development Agency worth 540,000 Baht. 

(5) Applied Research 

In 2011, JGSEE conducted several research projects for government and private organizations for 

specific applications. Examples are provided in the table below. 


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Project 

1. A study for Planning Policy on Science, Technology 

and Innovation: Natural Resources, Environment 

and Climate Change 

2. Assessment and Planning of Thailand 15-year 

Renewable Energy Development Plan (2008-2022) 

3. A Study of Energy Strategy of Thailand for 

BIMSTEC Cooperation 

4. Development of Biogas Quality Improvement 

Division with Membrane Contractor Technology 

5. Modernized Knowledge and Understanding of Ban 

Pred Village Project: Energy Utilization and 

Coefficient of Greenhouse Gas Emission from Fuel 

Used in Energy Production of Thaialnd 

Sponsor 

Technology and Innovation 

Policy Office 

(2.6 Million Baht) 

Department of Alternative 

Energy Development and 

Efficiency 


Ministry of Energy 


PTT Public Company Limited 


Department of Alternative 

Energy Development and 

Efficiency 

(3 Million Baht) 

(6) Recognition by Society 

JGSEE’s achievements have been acknowledged at the national level. Outstanding achievements include 

that of Assoc Prof Dr Bundit Fungtammasan, former director of JGSEE, who recieved the 2011 PTIT 

Fellow Award from the Petroleum Institute of Thailand for his outstanding research achievements in the 

field of energy which are recognised both in the academic and industrial sector of Thailand. Another 

example is that of Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon and Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong who were 

awarded by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) in August 

2011 as Thai Scientist on Climate Change part of the IPCC Nobel Peace Prize 2007. 

3.3 Knowledge Dissemination 

(1) Conferences, Seminars and Trainings 

JGSEE has been involved in organizing bi-annual international conferences on themes related 

to sustainable energy and environment. Since its establishment, a total of 6 conferences have been 

organized by JGSEE as summarized below. The latest of those events was the 4th International 

Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2011) – A Paradigm Shift to Low 

Carbon Society which was initilally scheduled to be held during 23-25 November 2011 but had to be 

postponed to 27-29 February 2012 as a result of exceptional floods in Thailand. 


International Conferences Organised by JGSEE 

• 1 st Regional Conference on Energy Technology towards a Clean Environment 

(RCETCE), Chiang Mai, 2-4 Dec, 2000 

• 2 nd Regional Conference on Energy Technology towards a Clean Environment, 

(2 nd RCETCE), Phuket, 12-14 Feb, 2003 

• 1 st JGSEE-Kyoto University Joint International Conference on Sustainable Energy and 

Environment (SEE), Hua Hin,1-3 Dec 2004 

• 2 nd JGSEE-Kyoto University Joint International Conference on Sustainable Energy 

and Environment: Technology and Policy Innovations (SEE 2006), Bangkok, 21-23 

Nov 2006 

• World Renewable Energy Congress 2009 - Asia, incorporating the 3 rd International 

Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2009), Bangkok, 19-22 

May 2009 

• 4 th JGSEE-Kyoto University Joint International Conference on Sustainable Energy and 

Environment (SEE 2011) – A Paradigm Shift to Low Carbon Society, Bangkok, 27-29 

February 2012 

In order to further enhance its visibility to the public, JGSEE regularly organises national and international 

conferences, seminars, trainings and lectures. In 2011, 13 events were organised and since its 

establsihent a total 101 events have been held. 

Conference/Seminar/Lecture/Training 

• Forum on Determining the Potential for Carbon Capture 

Storage in Southeast Asia (13 Jan. 2011, Bangkok, 

organized by JGSEE) 

• Forum on Draft of 20-year energy conservation plan 

(organised by JGSEE/EPPO) 

1 st forum in Chiangmai (31 Mar. 2011), 

2 nd forum in Songkla (4 Apr. 2011), 

3 rd forum in Nakorn Rachaseema (7 Apr. 2011), 

4 th forum in Chonburi (8 Apr. 2011), 

5 th forum in Bangkok (11 Apr. 2011), 

• Methodologies for Environmental Impact Assessment of 

Solid Waste Management in Asia (on 22 Apr. 2011, 

Bangkok, organised by JGSEE) 

• Thai-German Workshop on Energetic Biomass Utilization 

and on Bioenergy Project Development (30-31 May 2011, 

Bangkok, organised by JGSEE/GIZ) 

• Renewable Energy: Energy Security in the 21st Century in 

conjunction with Sustainable Bio-energy Symposium (1-2 

Jun. 2011, Bangkok, organised by JGSEE/UBM/FAO) 

• APN Expert Meeting on State-of-the-Art of Rice Cultivation 

Practices in South-East Asia (2-3 Jun. 2011, Bangkok, 

organised by JGSEE) 

• Determining the Potential for Carbon Capture Storage in 

Southeast Asia: Inception Workshop (on 28 Jun. 2011, 

Bangkok, organised by JGSEE/ADB) 

• Measuring and orthographic drawing for releasing 

greenhouse gas emission of energy sector of Thailand and 

case study of Japan (25 Aug. 2011, Bangkok, organised 

by JGSEE/TGO) 

• Research and Implementation: Day lighting and Building 

Envelope (6 Sep. 2011, Bangkok, organised by 

JGSEE/NRU/NSTDA) 

Type of event 

Seminar 

Seminar 

Panel 

Workshop 

Seminar 

Seminar 

Seminar 

Panel 

Seminar/Training 


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(2) Research Publications 

JGSEE is running a peer reviewed International Journal called “Journal of Sustainable Energy and 

Environment” were research works in the fields of energy and environment are published for dissimination 

to the scientific community. Four issues are produced per year and in 2011 29 papers were published. 

Since 2010, 2 volumes have been produced totalling 56 papers publication. 

3.4 International Development 

(1) International Programs 

JGSEE has developed Research-based programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc), 

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the fields of energy Technology and 

environmental Technology. Also, Professional-orentied programs leading to the degrees of Master of 

Engineering or Master of Science in the fields of Energy Technology and Management and Environmental 

Technology and Management have been created. The Professional-oriented programs provide the 

option for a research thesis or internship in the industry. 

(2) International Students 

Since its beginning, JGSEE has admitted 75 international students (about 14% of all students) from 21 

countries including: USA, New Zealand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Phillipines, Brunei, 

Nepal, India, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Iran, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka 

and Germany. 

In 2011, 14 international students were admitted (out of which 8 students from Sriwijaya University in 

Indonesia). Also 15 exchange students from the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the US joined JGSEE 

for a 6-month study during which they attended classes and performed a Capstone Project. 

16 

14 

12 

10 

8 

Ph.D 

Master 

6 

4 

2 

0 

2009 2010 2011 

Admission of international students 

Admission of international students 


(3) International Lecturers 

There are 3 international lecturers and 1 international researcher. Also, international experts are invited 

as Visiting Professors to support classes and research activities ot the school. 

(4) International Collobarative Research Activities 

Collaborative research activities between JGSEE and organisations outside Thailand are listed below. 

Organisation 

1. Kyoto University (21 COE on 

Sustainable Energy, Graduate School 

of Energy Science, Institute of Advance 

Energy, Graduate School of 

Engineering), Japan 

2. Institute of Atmospheric Physics, 

Chinese Academy of Science, China 

3. Combustion Laboratory, University of 

Maryland, USA 

4. University of Applied Science 

Trier,Germany 

5. Interprofessional Research 

Complexeson Aero-thermochemistry 

(CORIA), University of Rouen, France 

6. The University of North Carolina at 

Chapel Hill, USA 

7. National Advanced Institute for 

Industrial Science and Technology 

(AIST), Japan 

8. National Institute for Agro- 

Environmental Sciences (NIAES), 

Japan 

9. Gesellschaft für Internationale 

Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany 

10. Institut Universitaire des Sciences de la 

Thermique Industrielle (IUSTI), 

University of Provence, France 

Field 

• Clean-coal technology 

• Research on policy 

• Organising international conferences 

(biennial) 

• 

• Amospheric numerical modeling, air quality 

modeling and climate modeling 

• Combusion and gasification 

• Energy engineering, energy policy 

• Combustion technology (under Duo-France 

Program) 

• Air pollution 

• Student exchange 

• Life cycle assessment and sustainability 

assessment 

• Agricultural GHG emissions 

• Biomass Development 

• Modeling of combustion processes of solid 

biomass in forest fires 


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(5) International Cooperation under Memorandum of Understanding 

JGSEE has signed MoUs for academic cooperation with several organisations as reported below. 

Organisation 

1. Institute of Atmospheric Physics, 

Chinese Academy of Science, China 

2. Combustion Laboratory University of 

Maryland, USA 

3. 21 st COE on Sustainable Energy 

System, Kyoto University, Japan 

4. University of Applied Science Trier, 

Germany 

5. Interprofessional Research Complexes 

on Aero-thermochemistry (CORIA), 

University of Rouen, France 

6. The University of North Carolina at 

Chapel Hill, USA 

7. Institute for Renewable Energy Systems 

(IRES), Fachhochschule Stralsund – 

University of Applied Sciences, 

Stralsund, 

Germany 

8. Sriwijaya University, Indonesia 

Field 

• Amospheric numerical modeling, air quality 

modeling and climate modeling 

• Combusion and gasification 

• Renewable energy techno logy and 

environment 

• Energy engineering 

• Combusion technology (under Duo-France 

Program) 

• Exchange of lecturers and students 

• Renewable energy and exchange of 

lecturers and students 

• Exchange of lecturers and students 

(6) International Conferences 

As mentioned in an earlier section, JGSEE is involved in organizing a biannual international conference 

on Sustainable Energy and Environment. Since 2004, such events have been organized in collaboration 

with Kyoto University, Japan. 

Besides, JGSEE is co-organizer each year of the Renewable Energy-Asia Conference (RE-Asia) in 

collaboration with UBM Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. In 2011, the 7th RE-Asia was organized which aimed 

at the sharing of experiences on the development and utilization of renewable energy with particular 

emphasis on policy and investments. 

(7) International Recognitions 

Several JGSEE lecturers have achieved international recognitions as a result of the expertise they 

have developed. For instance, some lecturers have been invited to be involved in UNFCCC activities, 

including, as lead author of IPCC reports and as committee member of a specific Task Force. Some 

others have been invited to join activities of reputed international organizations including FAO, UNEP, 

UNESCO or IEA to deliver keynote presentations, special lectures or contribute to writing of reports/ 

papers. Some JGSEE lecturers have also been invited to be on the editorial board of academic journals 

as a result of their recognised academic achievements. A professor has also been invited to occupy a 

position as Adjunct Professor at the University of North Carolina in the US. 


3.5 Human Capacity, Laboratories and Services 

(1) Human Capacity 

There are 17 academic staffs at JGSEE and 120 affiliated staffs from the consortium. JGSEE has been 

providing support to lecturers to go abroad for capacity development, about 85 person-time cumulatively 

since the initiation of JGSEE. 

(2) Laboratories 

JGSEE laboratories are located both at the JGSEE headquarter and its consortium universities as 

detailed below. 

Laboratory Supported Under the Project 

Field 

University 

1. Fuels and Combustion • JGSEE 

• KMUTT (Mechanical Engineering) 

• SIIT-TU (Mechanical Engineering) 

• KMITNB (Mechanical Engineering) 

2. Biodiesel Production and Utilization • PSU (Mechanical Engineering) 

• KMITNB (Mechanical Engineering) 

3. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell • JGSEE 


4. Thermal Process • CMU (Mechanical Engineering) 


5. Microhydro • KMITNB (Mechanical Engineering) 

6. Biogas Production • JGSEE 

• KMUTT (Bioresources and Technology) 

7. Energy Analysis • JGSEE 

• SIIT-TU 

8. Atmospheric Physics for Solar Energy • JGSEE 

9. Chemical Analysis for Environmental • JGSEE 

Samples 

10. Elemental Analysis • JGSEE 

11. Air Quality Analysis and High • JGSEE 

Performance Computing 

12. Biotechnology for Energy and 

• JGSEE 

Environment (Microbiology) 

• PSU (Biotechnology) 

13. Soil Analysis for Carbon Capture • JGSEE 


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(3) Services 

In terms of laboratory services, in addition to provide up-to-date instruments/equipments to students for 

their research work, these instruments/equipments are also used to provide laboratory analysis and 

testing services to government organisations and the private sector. Details of the instruments/equipments 

used and customers are provided in appendices B and C. In the fiscal year 2011, the laboratory services 

enabled to generate a revenue of 0.6 Million Baht. 

In the fiscal year 2011, JGSEE provided consulting services to several organizations as part of 6 main 

projects as listed below. These consulting services generated a revenue of 6.4 Million Baht. 

• Renewable Energy Conference 2010 

• Determining the Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage in Southeast Asia 

• Collection of Data and Literature Concerning Energy, Environment and Co-benefit in the Regions 

of Thailand 

• Renewable Energy Conference: Energy Security in the 21st Century in conjunction with Sustainable 

Bio-energy Symposium 

• A Study of Energy Strategy of Thailand for BIMSTEC Cooperation 

• Assessment and planning of Thailand 15-year Renewable Energy Development 

Plan (2008-2022) 


4. Some Challenges 


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4. Some Challenges 

4.1 Long-term Sustainability 

JGSEE receives funding through the Postgraduate Education and Research Development Office (PERDO), 

Office of the Higher Education Commisson (OHEC) and the Energy Conservation Promotion Fund of 

the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO). The funds come under separate phases each of which 

last for 4 to 5 years. The budget allocated for operating JGSEE is considered over several steps 

each requiring cabinet approval. On 3 May 2011, the cabinet voted to provide support for 9 Centers of 

Excellence following the proposal of the Center of Excellence Development Project Phase III (2012-2016). 

However, the amount of support is still unknown. 

4.2 JGSEE’s Offices at KMUTT 

The number of staff/lecturers and students at JGSEE is gradually increasing. To cope with such 

increase and due to limited office space available at the KMUTT site, JGSEE is planning to move its 

laboratory facilities to Bang Khun Tien Campus. 

4.3 International Students Admissions 

There has been a gradual increase in the number of international students applying to study at JGSEE 

but also requiring financial support. However, there is a limitation of scholarship availability leading to a 

reduced intake of students from oversea. To support Thailand’s development and that of countries in the 

region, aside from Thai students, priority for scholarhsip is given to suitably qualified candidates from 

the ASEAN region. 

4.4 Laboratory Facilities and Equipments 

An important factor which contributed to strengthen and produce high quality research at JGSEE is 

the investment received during phase I. A large part of this budget was allocated to the development 

of laboratory facilities and purchase of equipments at JGSEE. However, some of the instruments that 

were acquired during that time have now either expired or become out-of-date. Hence, replacement is 

needed to continue supporting the production of high quality research in the future. This requires finding 

and allocating sufficient fund for this purpose, an important challenge for JGSEE in the future. 


5. Action Plan 


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5. Action Plan 

JGSEE has set a plan of action for phase III matching with its mission and the requirements of 

PERDO. The following 5 main aspects are considered: (1) Organisational Structure (2) 

Research Laboratory Development (3) Research Management (4) Cooperation with Consortium 

Universities (5) Cooperation between Centers of Excellence. 

5.1 Organisational Structure of JGSEE 

For a more efficient management of its research activities and enhanced visibility, JGSEE has proposed to 

incorporate two new units to its structure: 

1. Research affairs – its role are (a) to oversee the management of research activities, so that it is more 

efficient and in line with national strategies, (b) to support research project management, (c) to 

strengthen cooperation with consortium partners 

2. Partnership Relations & Outreach (PRO) – its roles are to provide support (a) to develop cooperation 

with the industry, (b) to provide knowledge and services both for the government and private sector, 

(c) to advertise activities and disseminate achievements of the center and its consortium partners 

both at the national and international level, (d) to organize conferences, workshop and tranining 

events. 

5.2 Research Laboratory Development 

As reported in section 3.2, 6 new research laboratories are being developed at JGSEE which are expected 

to achieve excellence in their respective areas of expertise. Their research activities should be in line 

with national needs and contribute to strategic development. Those Research Laboratories are therefore 

expected to contribute strengthening the school’s position as center of excellence. 

Each research Laboratory is composed of a head, members (lecturers and researchers both from JGSEE 

and consortium universities), post-docs, permanent researchers, temporary researchers and research 

assistants (Master and Doctoral students). The head of each research laboratory is a scientific leader 

in charge of establishing a roadmap for the laboratory and coordinating the research activities to be 

performed under that roadmap. The research budget of a laboratory depends on the research projects 

performed. It includes students’ thesis budget (Master and Doctoral students are considered as 

research assistants) and budget from external sources. A research fund (salary fund) is to be set for 

each laboratory to ensure flexibility and sustainability of operation. 

5.3 Cooperation with Consortium Universities 

In the plan of action for phase III is included supporting the development of research activities with 

consortium partners as part of the research laboratories established at JGSEE. The cooperation includes 

providing support to lecturers/researchers of the consortium to operate research projects under the 

roadmap established in each laboratory. It also concerns providing support to the new generation of 

lecturers from the partner universities to become affiliated staffs and contribute to the activities of JGSEE. 


5.4 Cooperation between Centers of Excellence 

For phase III of operation of the 7+2 centers of excellence, achievements are expected that are in line 

with the strategic plans set out for all fields of excellence concerned. JGSEE as Centre of Excellence 

in Energy Technology and Environment has set a plan for academic integration between the centers, 

including: 

• Establishing Research Programs under the initiation of the Post graduate Education and 

Research Development Office (PERDO) to promote collaborative research with other centers, 

i.e. bilateral collaboration 

• Organizing conferences with other centers for example with the National Center of Excellence for 

Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Advanced Materials (PPAM), Center of Excellence for Innovation in 

Chemistry (PERCH-CIC) and Center of Excellence on Agricultural Biotechnology (AG-BIO/PERDO-CHE) 

on integrated and topical subjects/themses, e.g. green industry, energy saving and green economy, 

etc. 


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6. Revenues and Expenses 


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6. Revenues and Expenses 

6.1 Report of Revenues for the Fiscal Year 2011 

Revenues 

1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 

Unit: Thai Baht 

Revenues 

Amount 

Revenues from the Bureau of Budget 32,620,400.00 

Revenues from the Energy Policy and Planning Office 25,000,000.00 

Tuition Fees 16,914,400.00 

Research and Intellectual Property 27,521,050.53 

Academic Services 755,068.10 

Other Revenues 7,684,465.47 

Research Grant 1,019,505.67 

Total 111,514,889.77 

Note: 

Total revenues are the difference between the revenues minus expenses as of 30/09/11 (1st closing) 

and amount to 111,514,889.77 Baht 

140 

Revenues during 2006-2011 

120 

Amount (million baht) 

100 

80 

60 

40 

Bureau of Budget 

EPPO 

Others 

20 

0 

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 

Fiscal Year 


6.2 Report of Expenses for the Fiscal Year 2011 

Expenses 

1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 

Unit: Thai Baht 

Expenses 

Amount 

Personel Expenses 29,286,008.07 

Training Expenses 241,265.00 

Material Expenses and Allowances 6,730,166.06 

Travel Expenses 900,048.86 

Public Utilities 1,455,446.68 

Depreciation and Amortization 7,075,794.81 

Grant-in-aid Expenses 45,937,636.17 

Others 6,514,455.09 

Library Books 113,250.10 

Durable Articles 1,699,475.15 

Total 99,953,545.99 

Note: 

Total expenses are the difference between revenues and expenses (Sent to KMUTT on 30/09/11) and 

amount to 98,140,820.74 Baht 

The difference amounting to 1,812,725.25 Baht corresponds to library books, that is: 113,250.10 baht 

and durable articles, that is: 1,699,475.15 Baht 

Because the financial statement sent to KMUTT corresponds to the revenues minus expenses, it does 

not include the library books and durable articles as shown in the balance sheet. 


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Appendices 


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Appendix A 

List of Publications 

International Journal Papers 


1. Ali Hasanbeigi, Christoph Menke, and Apichit Therdyothin (2011). Technical and cost assessment 

of energy efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas emission reduction potentials in Thai 

cement industry. Energy Efficiency 4(1): pp. 93-113 

2. Awassada Phongphiphat, Changkook Ryu, Karen N. Finney, Vida N. Sharifi, and Jim Swithenbank 

(2011). Ash deposit characterisation in a large-scale municipal waste-to-energy incineration 

plant. Journal of Hazardous Materials 186(1): pp. 218-226 

3. Chumnong Sorapipatana and Suthamma Yoosin (2011). Life cycle cost of ethanol production 

from cassava in Thailand. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15(2): pp. 1343-1349 

4. D. R. Bell, T. Silalertruksa, S. H. Gheewala, and R. Kamens (2011). The net cost of biofuels in 

Thailand-An economic analysis. Energy Policy 39(2): pp. 834-843 

5. I. Choedkiatsakul, S. Charojrochkul, W. Kiatkittipong, W. Wiyaratn, A. Soottitantawat, A. Arpornwichanop, 

N. Laosiripojana, and S. Assabumrungrat (2011). Performance improvement of bioethanol-fuelled 

solid oxide fuel cell system by using pervaporation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 

36(8): pp. 5067-5075 

6. J. Kaew-On, K. Sakamatapan, and S. Wongwises (2011). Flow boiling heat transfer of R134a in 

the multiport minichannel heat exchangers. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 35(2): pp. 

364-374 

7. Janewit Wannapeera, Bundit Fungtammasan, and Nakorn Worasuwannarak (2011). Effects of 

temperature and holding time during torrefaction on the pyrolysis behaviors of woody biomass. 

Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 92(1): pp. 99-105 

8. M. Yuttitham, S. H. Gheewala, and A. Chidthaisong (2011). Carbon footprint of sugar produced 

from sugarcane in eastern Thailand. Journal of Cleaner Production 19(17-18): pp. 2119-2127 

9. Maneerat Khemkhao, Boonyarit Nuntakumjorn, Somkiet Techkarnjanaruk, and Chantaraporn 

Phalakornkule (2011). Effect of chitosan on UASB treating POME during a transition from mesophilic 

to thermophilic conditions. Bioresource Technology 102(7): pp. 4674-4681 

10. Marisa Raita, Thanaporn Laothanachareon, Verawat Champreda, and Navadol Laosiripojana 

(2011). Biocatalytic esterification of palm oil fatty acids for biodiesel production using glycine-based 

cross-linked protein coated microcrystalline lipase. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic 

73(1-4): pp. 74-79 

11. Mega Octaviani and Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon (2011). Performance of Regional Climate Model 

RegCM3 over Thailand Climate Research 47(3): pp. 171-186 


12. Mitra Kami Delivand, Mirko Barz, and Shabbir H. Gheewala (2011). Logistics cost analysis of rice 

straw for biomass power generation in Thailand. Energy 36(3): pp. 1435-1441 

13. Mitra Kami Delivand, Mirko Barz, Shabbir H. Gheewala, and Boonrod Sajjakulnukit (2011). Economic 

feasibility assessment of rice straw utilization for electricity generating through combustion in 

Thailand. Applied Energy 88(11): pp. 3651-3658 

14. N Laosiripojana, W Sutthisripok, S Charojrochkul, and S Assabumrungrat (2011). Steam reforming 

of LPG over Ni and Rh supported on Gd-CeO2 and Al2O3: Effect of support and feed composition. 

Fuel 90(1): pp. 136-141 

15. N. Aschariyaphotha, P. Wongwises, U. W. Humphries, and S. Wongwises (2011). Study of storm 

surge due to Typhoon Linda (1997) in the Gulf of Thailand using a three dimensional ocean 

model. Applied Mathematics and Computation 217(21): pp. 8640-8654 

16. N. Laosiripojana and S. Assabumrungrat (2011). Conversion of poisonous methanethiol 

to hydrogen-rich gas by chemisorption/reforming over nano-scale CeO2: The use of CeO2 as 

catalyst coating material. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 102(1-2): pp. 267-275 

17. N. Wongyao, A. Therdthianwong, and S. Therdthianwong (2011). Performance of direct alcohol 

fuel cells fed with mixed methanol/ethanol solutions. Energy Conversion and Management 52(7): 

pp. 2676-2681 

18. Nattasut Mantananont, Savitri Garivait, and Suthum Patumsawad (2011). Emission factors of 

particulate matter emitted from co-combustion of Thai lignite and agricutural residues Journal of 

Environmental Science and Engineering 5(7): pp. 890-899 

19. Nattasut Mantananont, Savitri Garivait, and Suthum Patumsawad (2011). Time series of 

combustion characteristics and particulate emission during combustion of Thai Lignite in a 

Fixed Bed. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering 5(8): pp. 971-979 

20. Navadol Laosiripojana, Worapon Kiatkittipong, and Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2011). Partial oxidation 

of palm fatty acids over Ce-ZrO2: Roles of catalyst surface area, lattice oxygen capacity and mobility. 

AIChE Journal 57(10): pp. 2861–2869 

21. P. Kim-Lohsoontorn, N. Laosiripojana, and J. Bae (2011). Performance of solid oxide electrolysis 

cell having bi-layered electrolyte during steam electrolysis and carbon dioxide electrolysis. 

Current Applied Physics 11(1 Supplement 1 ): pp. S223-S228 

22. Pattaraporn Kim-Lohsoontorn, Yu-Mi Kim, Navadol Laosiripojana, and Joongmyeon Bae (2011). 

Gadolinium doped ceria-impregnated nickel-yttria stabilised zirconia cathode for solid oxide 

electrolysis cell. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36(16): pp. 9420-9427 

23. Pornlada Daorattanachai, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Nawin Viriya-empikul, Navadol Laosiripojana, 

and Kajornsak Faungnawakij (2011). The Effect of Catalyst Types and Starting Materials on Furan 

Production in Hot Compressed Water. Energy Procedia 9(0): pp. 515-521 

24. Pummarin Klankaw, Chamorn Chawengkijwanich, Nurak Grisdanurak, and Siriluk Chiarakorn 

(2011). Ex-S-situ and In-situ TiO2-MCM-41 Thin Film Applied for Photocatalytic Degradation of 

BTEX. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology 4(4): pp. 1-6 


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25. Pummarin Klankaw, Chamorn Chawengkijwanich, Nurak Grisdanurak, and Siriluk Chiarokorn 

(2011). TiO2-MCM-41 Thin Film Photocatalyst Prepared from Rice Husk Silica under Room 

Temperature. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A & B 1(4A): pp. 488-495 

26. Russamee Sitthikhankaew, Somrudee Predapitakkun, Ratanawan Kiattikomol, Sudhibhumi Pumhiran, 

Suttichai Assabumrungrat, and Navadol Laosiripojana (2011). Comparative Study of Hydrogen Sulfide 

Adsorption by using Alkaline Impregnated Activated Carbons for Hot Fuel Gas Purification. Energy 

Procedia 9(0): pp. 15-24 

27. S. Pavasupree, N. Laosiripojana, S. Chuangchote, and T. Sagawa (2011). Fabrication and 

Utilization of Titania Nanofibers from Natural Leucoxene Mineral in Photovoltaic Applications. 

Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 50(1): pp. 01BJ16 (4 pages) 

28. S. Boributh, S. Assabumrungrat, N. Laosiripojana, and R. Jiraratananon (2011). Effect of membrane 

module arrangement of gas-liquid membrane contacting process on CO2 absorption performance: 

A modeling study. Journal of Membrane Science 372(1-2): pp. 75-86 

29. S. Chingulpitak and S. Wongwises (2011). A comparison of flow characteristics of refrigerants 

flowing through adiabatic straight and helical capillary tubes. International Communications in 

Heat and Mass Transfer 38(3): pp. 398-404 

30. S. Jaiarree, A. Chidthaisong, N. Tangtham, C. Polprasert, E. Sarobol, and S. C. Tyler (2011). Soil 

Organic Carbon Loss and Turnover Resulting from Forest Conversion to Maize Fields in Eastern 

Thailand. Pedosphere 21(5): pp. 581-590 

31. S. Laohalertdecha and S. Wongwises (2011). Condensation heat transfer and flow characteristics 

of R-134a flowing through corrugated tubes. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 54(11-12): 

pp. 2673-2682 

32. Siam Samuhatananon, Surapong Chirarattananon, and P Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). An Experimental 

and Analytical Study of Transmission of Daylight Through Circular Light Pipes. LEUKOS: The Journal 

of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North American 7(4): pp. 197-199. 

33. Sommas Kaewluan and Suneerat Pipatmanomai (2011). Potential of synthesis gas production 

from rubber wood chip gasification in a bubbling fluidised bed gasifier Energy Conversion and 

Management 52(1): pp. 75-84 

34. Sommas Kaewluan and Suneerat Pipatmanomai (2011). Gasification of high moisture rubber 

woodchip with rubber waste in a bubbling fluidized bed. Fuel Processing Technology 92(3): pp. 

671-677 

35. Somnuk Boributh, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Navadol Laosiripojana, and Ratana Jiraratananon 

(2011). A modeling study on the effects of membrane characteristics and operating parameters 

on physical absorption of CO2 by hollow fiber membrane contactor. Journal of Membrane Science 

380(1-2): pp. 21-33 15 

36. Sorawit Siangjaeo, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Kittinun Unnanon, and Amnat Chidthaisong (2011). 

Implications of land use change on the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from palm 

biodiesel production in Thailand. Energy for Sustainable Development 15(1): pp. 1-7 


37. Sugunyanee Yavinchan, Robert H. G Exell, and Dusadee Sukawat (2011). Convective 

parameterization in a model for the prediction of heavy rain in Southern Thailand. 

Journal of the Meteorological Society of Japan 89(A): pp. 201-224 

38. Supatchaya Konsomboon, Suneerat Pipatmanomai, Thanid Madhiyanon, and Suvit Tia (2011). 

Effect of kaolin addition on ash characteristics of palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) upon combustion. 

Applied Energy 88(1): pp. 298-305 

39. Surachai Jansri, Sukritthira B. Ratanawilai, Michael L. Allen, and Gumpon Prateepchaikul (2011). 

Kinetics of methyl ester production from mixed crude palm oil by using acid-alkali catalyst. Fuel 

Processing Technology 92(8): pp. 1543-1548 

40. Surachai Jansri, Sukritthira B. Ratanawilai, Michael L. Allen, and Gumpon Prateepchaikul (2011). 

Kinetics of methyl ester production from mixed crude palm oil by using acid-alkali catalyst. Fuel 

Processing Technology 92(8): pp. 1543-1548 

41. Surapong Chiraratananon and Vu Duc Hien (2011). Thermal performance and cost effectiveness 

of massive walls under thai climate. Energy and Buildings 43(7): pp. 1655-1662 

42. Suriyan Laohalertdecha and Somchai Wongwises (2011). An experimental study into the evaporation 

heat transfer and flow characteristics of R-134a refrigerant flowing through corrugated tubes. 

International Journal of Refrigeration 34(1): pp. 280-291 

43. Thapat Silalertruksa and Shabbir H. Gheewala (2011). Long-Term Bioethanol System and Its 

Implications on GHG Emissions: A Case Study of Thailand. Environmental Science & Technology 

45(11): pp. 4920–4928 

44. Thapat Silalertruksa and Shabbir H. Gheewala (2011). Security of feedstocks supply for future 

bio-ethanol production in Thailand. Energy Policy 38(11): pp. 7476-7486 

45. U. Makmool, S. Jugjai, S. Tia, Y. Laoonual, P. Vallikul, and B. Fungtammasan (2011). Laser-based 

investigations of flow fields and OH distributions in impinging flames of domestic cooker-top 

burners. Fuel 90(3): pp. 1024-1035 

46. Vilasinee Thitakamol, Apichai Therdthianwong, and Supaporn Therdthianwong (2011). Mid-baffle 

interdigitated flow fields for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen 

Energy 36(5): pp. 3614-3622 

47. W Dedsuksophon, K Faungnawakij, V Champreda, and N Laosiripojana (2011). Reactivity of Pd/ 

WO3-ZrO2 toward integrative hydrolysis/dehydration/ aldol-condensation/hydrogenation of 

lignocellulosic biomass and biomass-derived carbohydrate. Bioresource Technology 102(2): pp. 

2040-2046 

48. W Wannatong, U.M Humphries, P Wongwises, and S Vongvisessomjai (2011). Three Steps of 

One-way Nested Grid for Energy Balance Equations by Wave Model. International Journal of 

Computational and Mathematical Sciences 5(1): pp. 23-30 

49. W Wannatong, U.M Humphries, P Wongwises, S Vongvisessomjai, and W Lueangaram (2011). 

Mathematical Modeling of Storm Surge in Three Dimensional Primitive Equations. International 

Journal of Computational and Mathematical Sciences 5(1): pp. 44-53 


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50. W. Dedsuksophon, K. Faungnawakij, V. Champreda, and N. Laosiripojana (2011). Hydrolysis/ 

dehydration/aldol-condensation/hydrogenation of lignocellulosic biomass and biomass-derived 

carbohydrates in the presence of Pd/WO3-ZrO2 in a single reactor. Bioresource Technology 

102(2): pp. 2040-2046 

51. W. Khaodee, S. Wongsakulphasatch, W. Kiatkittipong, A. Arpornwichanop, N. Laosiripojana, and 

S. Assabumrungrat (2011). Selection of appropriate primary fuel for hydrogen production for 

different fuel cell types: Comparison between decomposition and steam reforming. International 

Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36(13): pp. 7696-7706 

52. Wantana Somcharoenwattana, Christoph Menke, Darunporn Kamolpus, and Dusan Gvozdenac 

(2011). Study of Operational Parameters Improvement of Natural-Gas Cogeneration Plant in 

Public Buildings in Thailand. Energy and Buildings 43(4): pp. 925-934 

53. Wiboon Riansa-ngawong and Poonsuk Prasertsan (2011). Optimization of furfural production 

from hemicellulose extracted from delignified palm pressed fiber using a two-stage process. 

Carbohydrate Research 346(1): pp. 103-110 

54. Worapon Kiatkittipong, Suwimol Wongsakulphasatch, Nattapon Tintan, Navadol Laosiripojana, 

Piyasan Praserthdam, and Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2011). Gasoline upgrading by self-etherification 

with ethanol on modified beta-zeolite. Fuel Processing Technology 92(10): pp. 1999-2004 


National Journal Papers 


1. Anusorn Boonpoke, Siriluk Chiarakorn, Navadol Laosiripojana, Sirintornthep Towprayoon, and Amnat 

Chidthaisong (2011). Synthesis of Activated Carbon and MCM-41 from Bagasse and Rice Husk 

and Their Carbon Dioxide Adsorption Capacity. Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(2): 

pp. Apr - Jun 2011. Low Carbon Energy Technology 

2. Bundit Fungtammasan (2011). Green Energy Technology: Thailand’s Priorities and Opportunities 

for Innovation in Chemical Engineering. Kasetsart Engineering Journal 75(24): pp. 1-12. Jan - Mar 

2011 

3. Fatima Priyakorn, Navadol Laosiripojana, and Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2011). Modeling of Solid 

Oxide Fuel Cell with Internal Reforming Operation Fueled by Natural Gas. Journal of Sustainable 

Energy & Environment 2(4): pp. 187-194. Oct - Dec. 2011 

4. Jakarach Kunakemakorn, Porntip Wongsuchoto, Prasert Pavasant, and Navadol Laosiripojana 

(2011). Greenhouse Gas Emission of European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) Nuclear Power Plant 

Technology: A Life Cycle Approach. Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(2): pp. 45-50. 

Apr - Jun 2011. Energy and Environmental Policy 

5. N.A. Utama, K.N. Ishihara, T. Tezuka, S.H. Gheewala, and Q. Zhang (2011). Indonesian Building 

Codes and Its Influence on Future Electricity Demand. Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment 

2(1): pp. 21-25. January - March 2011 

6. P Peerakiatkhajohn, W Onreabroy, C Chawengkijwanich, and Siriluk Chiarakorn (2011). Preparation 

of Visible-Light-Responsive TiO2 Doped Ag Thin Film on PET Plastic for BTEX Treatment. Journal 

of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(3): pp. 121-125. Jul.-Sep. 2011 

7. P. Krittayakasem, S. Patumsawad, and S. Garivait (2011). Emission Inventory of Electricity 

Generation in Thailand Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(2): pp. 65-69. April-June 2011 

8. Prapaporn Wongsaming and Robert H.B. Exell (2011). Criteria for Forecasting Cold Surges 

Associated with Strong High Pressure Areas over Thailand during the Winter Monsoon. Journal 

of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(4): pp. 145-156. Oct. - Dec. 2011. 

9. Surachai Jansri and Gumpon Prateepchaikul (2011). Comparison of Biodiesel Production from 

High Free Fatty Acid, Crude Coconut Oil via Saponification followed by Transesterification or a 

Two-Stage Process. The Kasetsart Journal (Natural Science) 45(1): pp. 110-119. Jan-FEb 2011 

10. Surachai Jansri and Gumpon Prateepchaikul (2011). Enhancement of the Two-Stage Process for 

Producing Biodiesel from High Fatty Acid Mixed Crude Palm Oil. The Kasetsart Journal (Natural 

Science) 45(6): pp. 1094-1104. Nov - Dec 2011 

11. U Puetpaiboon and J Chotwattanasak (2011). Full Scale Anaerobic Digester Treating Palm Oil 

Mill Wastewater. Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment 2(3): pp. 133-136. Jul.-Sep. 2011 


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International Conference Papers 


1. Anusorn Boonpoke, Siriluk Chiarakorn, Navadol Laosiripojana, Sirintornthep Towprayoon, and 

Amnat Chidthaisong (2011). MCM-41 Synthesis from Rice Husk and Its Modification to Enhance 

CO2 Adsorption. The 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development 

of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (3rd STGMS), The 2nd International Conference on Applied Science 

(2nd ICAS) Luang Prabang, LAO Pleple’s Democratic Republic, 24-25 March 2011 

2. C Nutphuang, S Chirarattananon, and V.D Hien (2011). Application of CFD for Air Flow Analysis 

underneath Natural Ventilation with Forced Convection in Roof Attic. WASET 2011 Bangkok, Thailand, 

29-31 March 2011 

3. Chusai, C., Manomaiphiboon, K., Saiyasitpanich, S. (2011) Evaluation of AERMOD Dispersion 

Model for Map Ta Phut Industrial Area, Rayong Province. Thailand. 9th Eco-Energy and Materials 

Science and Engineering Symposium, 25-28 May 2011, Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai, Thailand 

4. Chusai, C., Manomaiphiboon, K., Saiyasitpanich, S., Leungsakul, S., Exell, R. H. B., Thepanondh, 

S. (2011) Performance Assessment of AERMOD Dispersion Modeling System to Map Ta Phut 

Industrial Area, Rayong Province. Thailand. 1st EnvironmentAsia International Conference, 22-25 

March, 2011, Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 

5. Jintaluk Kidhen, Surapong Chirarattananon, and Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). Development of 

Energy Conservation Programs for Residential and Small Commercial Building in Thailand. 

2011 IEEE First Conference on Clean Energy & Technology (CET), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-29 

June 2011 

6. Kantawan Sarasuk and Bonrod Sujjakulnikit (2011). Design of a Lab-Scale Two-Stage Rice Husk 

Gasifier. The 9th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering Symphosium (EMSES 2011), 

Chiang Rai, 25-28 May 2011 

7. Karun Pantong, Surapong Chirarattananon, and Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). Development of 

Energy Conservation Programs for Commercial Buildings based on Assessed Energy Saving 

Potentials. 9th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering Symposium (9th EMSES 2011) 

Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 

8. Kittichai Praropkul and Boonrod Sajjakulnukit (2011). Simulation of Rubber Wood Gasification in 

a Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Reactor Using ASPEN PLUS. The 9th Eco-Energy and Material Science 

and Engineering Symposium 2011 (EMSES 2011), Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 

9. Kritsana Sommart and Suneerat Pipatmanomai (2011). Assessment and Improvement of Energy 

Utilization in Crude Palm Oil Mill. 2011International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Process 

(IPCBEE2011), Bangkok, Thailand, 28-29 May 2011 

10. Litthanoulok Laspho and Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). Assessment and Modeling of the Daylight 

Efficacy in Thailand. 2011 IEEE First Confernce on Clean Energy & Technology (CET), Kuala Lumpur, 

Malaysia, 27-29 June 2011 


11. Mwema Felix and Shabbie H Gheewala (2011). A Review of Biomass Energy Dependency in 

Tanzania. The 9th Eco-Energy and Material Science and Engineering Symposium 2011 (EMSES 2011), 

Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 

12. Narumon Ladawan Na Ayudhaya and Savitri Garivait (2011). Potential of Jatropha Curcas 

Derived for Rice Farmers in Thailand. The 9th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering 

Symposium 2011 (EMSES2011) Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 


particulate matter emitted from co-combustion of Thai lignite and agricutural residues in fixed 

bed combustor. The 1st Environment Asia International Conference on “Environmental Supporting in 

Food and Energy Security: Crisis and Opportunity, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-25 March 2011 


particulate matter emitted from co-combustion of Thai lignite and agricutural residues in fixed 

bed combustor. 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 

2011), Singapore, 26-28 February 2011 

15. Onarin Khumsak, Weerapong Wattananoi, and Nakorn Worasuwannarak (2011). Effect of Torrefaction 

Condition on The Bio-oil Production. The 9th Eco-Energy and Material Science and Engineering 

Symposium 2011 (EMSES 2011), Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 

16. Onchuda Lohakitsathain and N Pisutpisal (2011). Bio-Hydrogen Production from Waste Lipids. 

The 1st Environment Asia International conference on “Environmental Supporting in Food and Energy 

Securit: Crisis and Opportunity”, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-25 March 2011 

17. Paton, C. P., Manomaiphiboon, K. (2011) Enhanced Urban Wind Mapping for Bangkok City 

Using 1 km Mesoscale Modeling. 2011 International Conference on Alternative Energy in Developing 

Countries and Emerging Economies, 25-26 May, 2011, J.B. Hotel, Songkhla, Thailand 

18. Paton, C. P., Manomaiphiboon, K. (2011) Technical and Developable Wind Energy Potential 

over Bangkok. The International Conference & Utility Exhibition 2011 on Power and Energy Systems: 

Issues and Prospects for Asia, 28-30 September 2011, Amari Orchid Pattaya Hotel, Chon Buri, Thailand 

19. Pooriwat Sertsungnern and Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). Development of Scheme to 

Rate Energy Performance of Air-Conditioning System for Buildings: A Case of Thailand. 9th 

Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering Symposium (9th EMSES 2011), 25-28 May 2011, 

Chiang Rai, Thailand 

20. Pornpan Panichnumsin, Birgitte Ahring, Annop Nopharatana, and Pawinee Chaiprasert (2011). 

Microbial Community Structure and Performance of an Anaerobic Reactor Digesting Cassava 

Pulp and Pig Manure. The 8th International Symposium on Waste Management Problems in Agro-Industries, 

Cesme, Turkey, 22-24 June 2011 

21. Prabamroong, T., Manomaiphiboon, K., Limpaseni, W., Sukhapan, J., Bonnet, S. (2011) Study of 

Surface O3 Formation due to NOx and VOC Emissions Using a Photochemical Box Model for 

Chon Buri Province, Thailand. 1st EnvironmentAsia International Conference, 22-25 March, 2011, 

Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 


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22. Rajesh S Kempegowda, Navadol Laosiripojana, and Suneerat Assabumrungrat (2011). Technical 

Analysis of Biomass Gassification Fuelled Hybrid SOFC System Congfigurations for Thailand 

Rice Husk. 2011 International Conference on Future Environment & Energy (ICFEE 2011), Sanya, 

China, 25-27 March 2011 

23. Supatcharawadee Pornkrisadanuphan and Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul (2011). A Genetic Algorithm-Based 

Approach Design for Energy-Efficient Building in Thailand. 2011 International Conference on 

Environmental Science and Engineering (ICESE 2011), Bali Island, Indonesia, 1-3 April, 2011 

24. Suriyan Laohalertdecha and Somchai Wongwises (2011). The Effects of Pitch and Depth on the 

Condensation Heat Transfer of R-134a Flowing Inside Through Corrugated Tubes. ASME/JSME 

2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference AJTECH2011, Hawaii, USA, 13-17 March 2011 

25. Thapat Silalertruksa and Shabbir H Gheewala (2011). The Environmental and socio-economic 

impacts of bio-ethanol production in Thailand. 9th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and 

Engineering Symposium (9th EMSES 2011) Chiang Rai, Thailand, May 25-28, 2011 

26. Torsri, K., Octaviani, M, Manomaiphiboon, K., Towprayoon, S. (2011) Evaluation of RegCM3 

Simulated Temperature and Precipitation and Their Extremes over the Years 1961-2000 for 

Thailand. 9th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering Symposium, 25-28 May, 2011, 

Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai, Thailand 

27. Trairat Muangthong-On and Chalermraj Wantanin (2011). Evaluation of N2O Production from 

Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation (Anammox) at differnt Influent Ammonia to Nitrite Ratios. The 

9th Eco-Energy and Material Science and Engineering Symposium 2011 (EMSES 2011), Chiang Rai, 

Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 

28. Weerapong Wattananoi, Onarin Khumsak, and Nakorn Worasuwannarak (2011). Torrefaction and 

Pelletization for Biomass Upgrading. The 9th Eco-Energy and Material Science and Engineering 

Symposium 2011 (EMSES 2011), Chiang Rai, Thailand, 25-28 May 2011 


Appendix B 

List of Laboratory Instruments/Equipments 

Energy Laboratory: 

(1) Fuels, Combustion and Emission Control Laboratory 

TGA (Thermogravimetric Analyzer) Bomb calorimeter 

DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) GC-MS (Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer) 

Tensiometer 

Viscometer 

Distillation Measurement 

Cloud Point and Pour Point Tester 

Oxidation Stability Test 

Karl Fischer Titrator 

Micro GC (Micro Gas Chromatograph) FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) 

Automatic Surface Area Analyzer 

Thin Layer Chromatograph 

MS (Mass Spectrometer) 

PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) 

Droplet Analyzer (Laser Diffraction) Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier 

ELPI (Electrical Low Pressure Impactor) Automotive Emission Analyzer 

Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustor CEM (Continuous Emission Monitoring System) 

Coulometric Karl Fischer 

GC for Biodiesel (FID, TCD, FPD) 

Gel Permeation-RI Detector 

Droplet Evaporation Monitoring by Image Analysis 

ANSYS CFD Solution Software 

Titrator for Analysis of FFA and Iodine Value 

(2) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Laboratory 

Impedance Analyzer 

Water Syringe Pump 

Fuel Cell Test Station 

GC (Gas Chromatograph) 

Online-GC, TCD 

(3) Hydropower Laboratory 

Hydroturbine Test Rig 

Bulb Turbine Test Rig 

(4) Atmospheric Physics for Solar Energy Laboratory 

Sky Radiometer 

Weather Station 

Wind Monitor 

(5) Energy Management Laboratory 

Hot Wire Anemometer 

Multichannel Thermometer 

Optical Pyrometer (High Temperature) 

Portable Thermometer/Hygrometer 

Vane Type Anemometer 

Energy Modeling Software (MARKEL) 

Light Meter 

Non Contact IR Thermometer 

Portable Watt Meter 

Data Logger 

Thermoflex Simulation Model 


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Environmental Laboratory: 

(1) Chemical Laboratory 

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 

Ion Chromatography (IC) 

Gas Chromatography - Electron Captured Detector (ECD) 

Gas Chromatography - Flame Ionized Detector (FID) 

Gas Chromatography -Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) 

Ultrasonic Bath* 

High Temperature Furnace 

Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU) 

(2) Elemental Laboratory 

Inductive Couple Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) 

Organic Elemental Analysis (OEA Analyzer) 

Microwave digestion 

(3) Biological Laboratory 

DNA Sequencing Machine 

Fermentor 

Kodak Gel Imaging 

Nanodrop 

Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE Set) 

Hybridization Oven 

Microscope 

Thermalcycler-Interchange 

(4) Air Laboratory 

Aethalometer 

Electrical Low Pressure Impacter Accessories 

Dust Detector (Analogue with Alarm) 

Portable Air Sampler (2 Units) 

Indoor Air Quality Meter 

CO2 Analyser 

Datalogger 

(5) Soil Laboratory 

Soil Moisture (2 units) 

Soil Sampler 

Oxido-Reduction Potential Sensor 

Soil Respiration 

Soil Sampler 


Appendix C 

Users of Laboratory Services 

Private sector: 

1. RauchE3 Agro-project Ministry of Energy 

2. JICA Study Team for The Master Plan study on Rural Electrification by Renewable 

3. Energy in the Kingdom of Cambodia 

4. Gulf Yala Green Company Limited 

5. Beer Thai (1991) Plc. 

6. South Pacific Products Co., Ltd. 

7. Saraff Energy Co., Ltd. 

8. Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. 

9. SCG Chemical Co., Ltd. 

10. Nakornphet Sugar Ltd. 

11. Hydrozone Co., Ltd. 

12. Panya Consultants Co., Ltd. 

13. P.C.Takashima (Thailand)., Ltd 

14. บริษัท เกื้อกูลตะวันออก จำกัด 

15. STFE Co., Ltd. 

16. K.Y. Intertrade Co., Ltd. 

17. L K Boiler Industry Company Limited 

18. Vithai Biormass Co., Ltd. 

19. TPK Ethanol Company Limeted 

20. Siam Cement Public Company Limited 

Governmental Sector: 

1. Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment 

2. Environmental Research and Training Center, Department of Environmental quality 

Promotion 

3. Department of natural parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation 

4. Land Development Department 

5. Central laboratory Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 

(BIOTEC) 

Academic Sector: 

1. King Monkut’s University of Technology Thonburi 

2. King Monkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok 

3. Asian Institue of Technology 

4. Silpakorn University 

5. Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi 

6. Ubon Ratchathani University 

7. Mahanakorn University of Technology 

8. Chulalongkorn University 


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