SIIT Annual Report, Academic Year 2006 - Sirindhorn International ...

Board of Trustees 2006 

Thammasat University (TU) 

1. Professor Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot 

Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

Rector of TU. 

2. Associate Professor Dr. Taweep Chaisomphob 

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of TU. 

3. Associate Professor Anchalee Pipatanasern 

Vice Rector for Finance of TU. 

4. Associate Professor Dr. Bhanupong Nidhiprabha 

Faculty of Economics, TU. 

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) 

5. Mr. Santi Vilassakdanont 

Chairman of FTI. 

President of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Co., Ltd. 

6. Professor Dr. Pakorn Adulbhan 

Director and Advisor to the Chairman of FTI. 

Fellow of the Royal Institute. 

7. Mr. Bodin Asavanich 

Director and Senior Vice Chairman of FTI. 

Managing Director of Cementhai Legal Counsel Limited. 

Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) 

8. Mr. Uichiro Niwa 

Chairman of Japan-Thailand Trade and Economic Committee, 

Nippon Keidanren, Japan. 

Chairman of ITOCHU Corporation. 

9. Mr. Mitsuhiro Sonoda 

President of Japanese Chamber of Commerce 

(JCC), Bangkok. 

President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. 

10. Mr. Keiichi Nagamatsu 

Managing Director of Nippon Keidanren, Japan. 

Scholars Nominated by Thammasat University 

11. Ms. Kobkarn Wattanawrangkul 

Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd. 

12. Professor Dr. Yongyuth Yuthavong 

Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand. 

Senior Researcher of National Science and Technology 

Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand 

13. Professor Dr. Naksitte Coovattanachai 

Director of Royal Golden Jubilee Program, 

Thailand Research Fund (TRF), Thailand. 

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology 

14. Professor Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana 

Trustee and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. 

Director of SIIT. 

Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute. 

Academic Review Committee 2006 

1. Professor Dr. Naksitte Coovattanachai 

Chairman of Committee. 

Director of Royal Golden Jubilee Program, 

Thailand Research Fund (TRF), Thailand. 

2. Professor Dr. Pakorn Adulbhan 

Director and Advisor to the Chairman of FTI. 


3. Professor Dr. Chongrak Polprasert 

Environmental Engineering, School of Environment, 

Resources & Development, Asian Institute of Technology. 

4. Professor Dr. Wanlop Surakampontorn 

Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, 

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology 

Ladkrabang (KMITL). 

5. Professor Dr. Somchai Chucheepsakul 

Civil Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT. 

6. Professor Dr. Uthai Tanlamai 

Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce and 

Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University. 

7. Professor Dr. Pramuan Tangboriboonrat 

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, 

Mahidol University. 

8. Professor Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana 

Director of SIIT. 

9. Professor Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul 

Secretary of the Committee. 

Deputy Director of SIIT. 

Advisors and Auditors 2006 

Advisor to the Chairman of SIIT Board of Trustees 

Professor Dr. Prida Wibulswas 

President, Shinawatra University. 


Professor Emeritus of Energy Technology, KMUTT. 

Advisor to the FTI Trustees in the SIIT Board of Trustees 

Mr. Payungsak Chartsutipol 

Director and Vice Chairman of FTI. 

Advisor of the SIIT Academic Review Committee 

Associate Professor Dr. Taweep Chaisomphob 

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of TU. 

Legal Advisor 

Dr. Eakaboon Wongsawatgul 

Faculty of Law, TU. 

TU Vice Rector for Operations Management, Rangsit Center 

Associate Professor Dr. Siriporn Khampalikit 

External Auditor 

Assistant Professor Raweewan Peyayophanakul 

Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, TU. 

Internal Processes Auditor 

Mr. Nuttapol Sribunruangrit 

Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, TU.

SIIT Annual Report 

Academic Year 2006 


Thammasat University 

VISION 

To be a leading international institute of technology 

for both teaching/learning and research. 

MISSION 

1. Primarily to produce high-quality bachelor’s degree engineers, and 

related technologists who are able to handle advanced industrial 

technologies and use English as a working language. 

2. To conduct research and development in engineering and related 

technologies relevant to teaching and modern industries. 

Brief Historical Development 

1992 Agreement of Cooperation between Thammasat University and the Federation of Thai 

Industries and Keidanren to set up bachelor's degree programs in engineering 

1992 Admission of the first batch of students to bachelor's degree programs in civil, electrical 

and industrial engineering 

1993 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously laid the cornerstone of the 

Institute's main building 

1994 Issuance of regulations on the formation and operation of the International Institute of 

Technology as a non-government and autonomous institute by Thammasat University 

Council 

1996 His Majesty the King graciously granted the name "Sirindhorn International Institute of 

Technology” 

1996 His Majesty the King graciously accepted the first Honorary Doctoral Degree in Information 

Technology (IT) from SIIT, which was humbly presented by Thammasat University Council 

1996 Graduation of the first batch of students 

1996 Master's degree programs in science and technology were approved by Thammasat 

University Council 

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1996 The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of an Advanced Laboratory Building was presided over 

by His Excellency Anand Panyarachun 

1997 PhD programs in engineering and science were approved by Thammasat University 

Council; the first PhD student and first MS student were admitted 

1997 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the 

inauguration of the Institute's new name "Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology" 

1998 The Federation of Thai Industries and Keidanren jointly dedicated the Advanced Laboratory 

Building to SIIT on October 6, 1998 

1999 Inauguration of the SIIT Advanced Laboratory Building was presided over by Mr. Paron 

Israsena, Former Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries 

1999 The Federation of Thai Industries signed an agreement with Bangkadi Industrial Park to 

provide approximately 6 rai of land and a building for SIIT expansion 

2000 The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of the new SIIT Building at Bangkadi, Pathumthani, was 

presided over by Thanpuying Niramol Suriyasat 

2002 Opening Ceremony of Thanpuying Niramon Suriyasat Building and IT & MT Building at 

Bangkadi was presided over by His Excellency Anand Panyarachun 

2002 Graduation of the first batch of doctoral students (3 PhD graduates) 

2003 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously accepted the Honorary 

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Technology from SIIT, which was humbly presented by 

Thammasat University Council 

2004 Construction of the Sirindhralai Building at Bangkadi was completed in November 

2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the 

inauguration of the Sirindhralai Building of SIIT at Bangkadi on June 28, 2006. 

2006 Graduation of the 12 th batch of bachelor’s degree students 

Degree 

Numbers of SIIT Graduates 

Academic Years 1995 - 2006 

Bachelor’s Degree 2,843 

Master’s Degree 70 

Doctor of Philosophy 34 

Total 2,947 

As of June 2007 

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Annual Report 


ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REPORT 



Academic Years 2005-2006 

(Academic Year starts on 1 June and ends on 31 May) 

2005 2006 

Graduates : 

Total Bachelor's Degrees : 369 299 

Building Facilities Engineering 5 1 

Civil Engineering 42 22 

Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications 48 39 

Electrical Power Engineering 19 12 

Industrial Engineering 79 48 

Mechanical Engineering 60 51 

Environmental Technology 9 1 

Information Technology 54 45 

Management Technology 51 80 

Master's Degrees 6 7 

Doctoral Degrees 6 11 

Graduate Destinations (Surveyed at the Graduation Ceremony), % : 

Employed 53.7 62.7 

Further Studies 33.2 21.0 

Unemployed Graduates 13.1 16.3 

Graduates' Income (Surveyed at the Graduation Ceremony), Baht / Month : 

Maximum 70,000 85,000 

Minimum 9,500 9,250 

Average Income, Baht / Month 18,670 20,740 

Doctoral Thesis Publications : 

Journals in International Databases 10 22 

International Journals (not in international databases) 5 4 

National Journals 2 1 

International Conferences 18 31 

Total Equivalent International Journal Publications (1) 20.7 35.8 

No. of International Journal Publications / Doctoral Thesis 2.50 2.36 

No. of Equivalent Int. Journal Publications (1) / Doctoral Thesis 3.45 3.26 

Master Thesis Publications : 

Journals in International Databases 2 - 

International Journals (not in international databases) - 2 

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National Journals 6 3 

International Conferences 5 18 

Total Equivalent International Journal Publications (1) 6.65 8.94 

No. of International Journal Publications / Master Thesis 0.33 0.29 

No. of Equivalent Int. Journal Publications (1) / Master Thesis 1.11 1.28 

Students' Responses to Teaching Quality (Out of 5.0) : 

Maximum Grade Point 5.0 5.0 

Minimum Grade Point 1.8 1.7 

GPA of All Subjects 4.1 4.0 

Laboratory, Training, Seminar Courses / Total Courses, % 23.9 20.8 

Laboratory, Training, Seminar Credits / Total Credits, % 13.7 11.1 

Number of Students (averaged over two semesters) : 

1 st year Common Studies 656 689 

2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th years 

School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 75 124.5 

School of Civil Engineering and Technology 140 103.5 

School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control 160.5 118.5 

School of Information and Computer Technology 212.5 237.5 

School of Management Technology 299 382 

School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 412 344.5 

Total Undergraduate Students 1,955 1,999.5 

MS and PhD Students 70.5 73.5 

Total Undergraduate Students, % 96.52 96.45 

MS and PhD Students, % 3.48 3.55 

Non-Thai Students, % 2.5 5.2 

Total Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES) 2,017 2,123 

Members of Teaching Staff : 

Faculty Members (with doctoral degrees) 52.25 52 

Department of Common and Graduate Studies 5.5 6.0 

School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 4 5 

School of Civil Engineering and Technology 7 7 

School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control 9 6 


School of Management Technology 5.5 8.0 

School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 13 11 

Professor & Associate Professor / Faculty Members, % 42.1 44.2 

Instructors (with master's degrees) 7.5 7 

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Teaching Assistants (with bachelor's degrees) 5.25 2 

Non-Thai Members of Teaching Staff, % 26.9 24.6 

Faculty Members with doctoral degrees / Members of Teaching Staff, % 80.4 85.2 

Professor & Associate Professor / Members of Teaching Staff, % 33.8 37.7 

FTES / Faculty Member 38.6 40.8 

FTES / Member of Teaching Staff 31.0 34.8 

Members of Non-Teaching Staff : 

Technical Staff Members including Librarians 26 25 

Administrative Personnel 79 83 

FTES / Member of Technical Staff 77.6 84.9 

FTES / Member of Administrative Staff 25.5 25.6 

Computer Facility Expenditures : 

No. of Personal Computers for Students 556 642 

No. of Workstations 10 8 

Total Expenditure, Million Baht 7.942 7.986 

Total Computer Facility Expenditure / FTES, Baht 3,937 3,763 

FTES / Personal Computer for Students 3.6 3.3 

Library & Information Services Expenditures : 

Books and Journals Expenditures, Million Baht 3.135 3.151 

Total Library & Information Services Expenditures, Million Baht 14.365 14.795 

Books and Journals Expenditures / FTES, Baht 1,554 1,485 

Total Library & Information Services Expenditures / FTES, Baht 7,122 6,969 

Total Library & Information Services Expenditures / Total Expenses, % 7.0 6.7 

No. of Faculty Members Serving on External Committees, etc. / Members of Teaching Staff, % 49.8 73.1 

Scholarships : 

Amount of Scholarships, Million Baht 11.766 14.881 

No. of Scholarship Recipients 217 231 

Amount of Scholarships / Total Expenses, % 5.7 6.7 

Research Support, Million Baht : 

External Research Support 

Department of Common and Graduate Studies - - 

School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 0.409 - 

School of Civil Engineering and Technology 2.307 1.567 

School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control 15.892 6.955 

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School of Management Technology 0.400 0.362 

School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 1.117 2.652 

Internal Research Support 2.484 3.185 

Total Research Support 24.329 20.668 

External Research Support / Faculty Member 0.418 0.336 

External Research Support / Member of Teaching Staff 0.336 0.287 

Internal Research Support / Faculty Member 0.048 0.061 

Internal Research Support / Member of Teaching Staff 0.038 0.052 

Total Research Support / Faculty Member 0.466 0.397 

Total Research Support / Member of Teaching Staff 0.374 0.339 

Research Publications (published during the calendar year) : (2) 

Journals in International Databases 25.49 27.38 

International Journals (not in international databases) 8.74 6.78 

National Journals 11.33 4.00 

International Conferences 70.38 84.35 

National Conferences 11.55 6.00 

No. of Equivalent Int. Journal Publications (1) / Faculty Member 1.17 1.20 

No. of Equivalent Int. J. Publications (1) / Member of Teaching Staff 0.94 1.02 

No. of International Journal Publications / Faculty Member 0.655 0.657 

International Journal Impact Factors / Faculty Member 0.388 0.423 

Monetary Management : (3) 

Total Expenses, Million Baht 206.37 221.68 

Total Expenses / FTES, Million Baht 0.102 0.104 

Depreciation, Million Baht 29.37 30.82 

Depreciation / Total Expenses, % 14.23 13.90 

Total Salaries / Total Expenses, % 43.39 46.20 

Salaries of Administrative Staff / Total Expenses, % 11.2 11.8 

Institute Funds, Million Baht : (3) 

Sirindhorn Technology Scholarship Fund 166.23 177.37 

Building and Equipment Fund 156.63 175.96 

Keidanren Scholarship Fund 23.19 23.72 

Research and Library Fund 31.83 43.87 

Welfare Fund 42.30 56.27 

Savings Fund 126.69 164.78 

Total 546.87 641.97 

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Assets : (3) 

Total Fixed Assets, Million Baht 265.12 253.58 

Equipment and Facilities, % 15.8 16.4 

Buildings and Land, % 82.4 81.6 

Books and Library Facilities, % 1.9 2.1 

Total Fixed Assets / FTES, Million Baht 0.13 0.12 

Total Current Asset and Investment in Bond, Million Baht 546.87 641.97 

Total Current Asset and Investment in Bond / Total Expenses 2.65 2.90 

(1) 

(2) 

Journals in International Databases x 1.0, International Journal x 0.75, National Journal x 0.5, 

International Conference x 0.33, National Conference x 0.17 

Author weighted: the number of paper published is calculated considering the number of co-authors 

and their affiliations 

(3) 

As of 31 May 2006 and 31 May 2007, extracted from Auditor's Report 

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SIIT Management Structure 

Thammasat University Council 

Board of Trustees 

Academic Review 

Committee 

Advisors 

Auditors 

SIIT Director 

Executive Committee 

Exec. Asst. 

Director, BKD 

Exec. Asst. 

Director, Rangsit 

Asst. Director 

Admission and 

Public Relations 

Deputy 

Director 


Student Affairs 


Special Affairs 

Head 

Library & ISC 

Central Coordinating 

Division 

Finance Division 

Ground & Properties 

Division 

Accounting Division 

Central Coordinating 

Division 

Ground & Properties 

Division 

Admissions 

Division 

Academic 

Services 

Division 

Computer 

Center 

Registration 

Division 

Academic 

Schools 

and 

Department 


Division 

International 

Office 

Training & 

Industrial Relation 

Office 

Library 

at Rangsit 

Library 

at Bangkadi 

Information 

Services 

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SIIT Organization Chart 

Academic Review 

Committee 

Board of Trustees 

SIIT Director 

Advisors 

Auditors 

Executive Committee 

Campus 

Management 

Exec. Asst. Director 

for Rangsit Campus 

Campus 

Management 

Exec. Asst. Director 

for Bangkadi Campus 

Deputy 

Director 

Asst. Director for 



Special Affairs 


Admission and 

Public Relations 

Head 

Library & ISC 

School of BCET 

(Head) 

School of CET 

(Head) 

School of MSME 

(Head) 

School of CIC 

(Head) 

School of ICT 

(Head) 

School of MT 

(Head) 

Department of Common & 

Graduate Studies (Head) 

ChE Curriculum 

CE Curriculum 

IE Curriculum 

TC Curriculum 

CS Curriculum 

EM Curriculum 

ETU 

EV Curriculum 

ME Curriculum 

IT Curriculum 

MT Curriculum 

Undergraduate Common 

Courses 

Graduate Common 

Courses 

Abbreviations for Schools 

Abbreviations for Curricula and Unit 

1. BCET = Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 1. CE = Civil Engineering 7. IE = Industrial Engineering 

2. CET = Civil Engineering and Technology 2. ChE = Chemical Engineering 8. IT = Information Technology 

3. CIC = Communications, Instrumentations and Control 3. CS = Computer Science 9. ME = Mechanical Engineering 

4. ICT = Information and Computer Technology 4. EM = Engineering Management 10. MT = Management Technology 

5. MT = Management Technology 5. ETU = English Training Unit 11. TC = Communications 

6. MSME = Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 6. EV = Environmental Technology 

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Executive Committee 2006 

1. Prof. Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana Director of SIIT 

2. Prof. Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul Deputy Director 

3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supachart Chungpaibulpatana Executive Assistant Director for Rangsit Campus 

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banlue Srisuchinwong Executive Assistant Director for Bangkadi Campus 

5. Asst. Prof. Dr. Junalux Chalidabhongse Assistant Director for Special Affairs 

6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruengsak Kaewtummachai Assistant Director for Student Affairs 

7. Asst. Prof. Dr. Alice Sharp Head, Department of Common and Graduate Studies 

8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwanchai Nitisoravut Head, School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 

9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pruettha Nanakorn Head, School of Civil Engineering and Technology 

10. Asst. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut Head, School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control 

11. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaruk Theeramunkong Head, School of Information and Computer Technology 

12. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somrote Komolavanij Head, School of Management Technology 

13. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Navee Chiadamrong Head, School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 

14. Ms. On-Anong Suraniranat Head of Library & Information Services Center; 

Member and Secretary of the Executive Committee 

Internal Committees 2006 

Committee 

Admission and Public Relations Committee 

Bangkadi Development Committee 

Computer Committee 

Employee Welfare Committee 

Energy Conservation Committee 

English Quality Assurance Committee 

Female Students Counseling Committee 

Industrial Training Committee 

Internal Audit & Quality Assurance Committee 

International Relations Committee 

Library Advisory and Research Committee 

Provident Funds Committee 

SIIT Scholarships Committee 

Chairperson 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Navee Chiadamrong 

Director, Prof. Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana 

System Manager of Computer Center, 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Komwut Wipusitwarakun 

Deputy Director, Prof. Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pruettha Nanakorn 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Alice Sharp 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pisal Yenradee 

Executive Assistant Director for Bangkadi Campus, 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banlue Srisuchinwong 

Deputy Director, Prof. Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suebsak Nanthavanij 

Director, Prof. Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana 

Assistant Director for Student Affairs, 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Junalux Chalidabhongse 

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SIIT Faculty Members 2006 

School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and 

Technology (BCET) 

Pisanu Toochinda, Lecturer 

PhD & MSc in Chemical Engineering, The University of 

Akron, Ohio, USA 

BSc in Chemistry, Mahidol University, Thailand 

Rapeepong Suwanwarangkul, Lecturer 

(Joined SIIT in October 2006) 

PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 

Waterloo, Canada 

MEng in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering 

Practice School, King Mongkut’s University of 

Technology Thonburi, Thailand 

BEng (Honors) in Chemical Engineering, Kasetsart 

University, Thailand 

Sandhya Babel, Associate Professor 

DTech Sc & MSc in Environmental Technology and 

Management, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), 

Thailand 

MSc in Biochemistry, University of Indore, India 

BSc in Biology/Chemistry, University of Indore, India 

Suwanchai Nitisoravut, Associate Professor 

PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering, North Carolina 

State University, USA 

MS in Biosystem Engineering, University of Hawaii at 

Manoa, Hawaii, USA 

BS in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

Thammajun Leungsakul, Lecturer 

(With SIIT during 22 May 2006 - 31 May 2007) 

PhD & MS in Chemical Engineering, University of 

Connecticut, USA 

BEng in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

School of Civil Engineering and 

Technology (CET) 

Amorn Pimanmas, Associate Professor 

PhD & MEng in Civil Engineering, The University of 

Tokyo, Japan 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Civil Engineering, 

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand 

Krishna Murari Neaupane, Associate Professor 

DEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Saitama University, 

Japan 

MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Asian Institute of 

Technology (AIT), Thailand 

BEng in Mining Engineering, Bengal Engineering College, 

The University of Calcutta, India 

Mongkut Piantanakulchai, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Transportation, Tohoku University, Japan 

MEng in Transportation, Asian Institute of Technology 

(AIT), Thailand 

BEng in Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

Pruettha Nanakorn, Associate Professor 

DEng in Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan 

MEng in Structural Engineering, Asian Institute of 




Somnuk Tangtermsirikul, Professor 

DEng & MEng in Civil Engineering, The University of 

Tokyo, Japan 

BEng (Honors) in Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn 


Taweep Chaisomphob, Associate Professor 

DEng & MEng in Civil Engineering, The University of 

Tokyo, Japan 



Winyu Rattanapitikon, Associate Professor 

DEng in Civil Engineering, Yokohama National University, 

Yokohama, Japan 

MEng in Water Resources Development, Asian Institute of 


BEng in Agricultural Engineering, Khon Kaen University, 

Thailand 

School of Communications, 

Instrumentations & Control (CIC) 

Banlue Srisuchinwong, Associate Professor 

PhD & MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of 

Manchester Institute of Science and Technology 

(UMIST), UK 

BEng (Honors) in Electrical Engineering, King Mongkut's 

Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand 

Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut, Assistant Professor 

PhD & MS in Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania 

State University, University Park, PA, USA 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Electrical Engineering 


Duangrat Eungdamrong, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin- 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 

MS & BS in Electrical Engineering, University of 

Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, USA 

Issarachai Ngamroo, Associate Professor 

(Until 31 October 2006) 

PhD & MEng in Electrical Engineering, Osaka University, 

Japan 

BEng in Electrical Engineering, KMITL, Thailand. 

Pichai Jintakosonwit, Lecturer 


PhD in Electrical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of 

Technology, Japan 

MEng in Electrical Engineering, Okayama University, 

Japan 

BE in Electrical Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of 

Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand 

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Kondo Toshiaki, Lecturer 

PhD in Image Processing, National University of 

Singapore, Singapore 

MEng in Image Processing, The University of Sydney, 

Australia 

MEng in Information Processing, Tokyo Institute of 


BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of 


Sawasd Tantaratana, Professor 

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Princeton University, USA 

MSEE Stanford University, USA. 

BEE with high distinction, University of Minnesota, USA 

Waree Kongprawechnon, Associate Professor 

PhD in Mathematical Engineering and Information 

Physics, The University of Tokyo, Japan 

MEng in Control Engineering, Osaka University, Japan 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Electrical Engineering, 


School of Information and 

Computer Technology (ICT) 

Bunyarit Uyyanonvara, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Image Processing, King’s College, London, UK 

BSc (1 st Class Honors) in Science, Prince of Songkhla 


Cholwich Nattee, Lecturer 

DEng & MEng in Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of 


BEng in Computer Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

Ekawit Nantajeewarawat, Associate Professor 

DEng & MEng in Computer Science, Asian Institute of 



Thailand 

Komwut Wipusitwarakun, Assistant Professor 

PhD & MS in Communication Engineering, 

Osaka University, Japan 

BEng (2 nd Class Honors) in Electrical Engineering, 


Mud-Armeen Munlin, Assistant Professor 


PhD in Computer Science, School of Computer Studies, 

The University of Leeds, UK 

BSc in Physics, Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand 

Pakinee Suwannajan, Lecturer 

PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado at 

Boulder, USA 

MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado at 

Boulder, USA 

BS in Mathematics (Cum laude with distinction), minor in 

Computer Science. University of Delaware, USA 

Philippe Meunier, Lecturer 

(Joined SIIT in August 2006) 

PhD in Computer Science, Northeastern University, USA 

MS in Computer Science, Rice University, USA 

BEng in Computer Science, Ecole Nationale Superieure 

des Telecommunications (ENST), France 

Stanislav Makhanov, Associate Professor 

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Center of the 

Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia 

M Appl Mathematics, Moscow State University, 

Faculty of Computational Mathematics & Cybernetics, 

Moscow, Russia 

Steven Gordon, Assistant Professor 


PhD in Telecommunications, University of South Australia, 

Australia 

BEng in Computer Systems Engineering, University of 

South Australia, Australia 

Thanaruk Theeramunkong, Associate Professor 

DEng & MEng in Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of 


BEng in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Tokyo 

Institute of Technology, Japan 

School of Management Technology (MT) 

Chawalit Jeenanunta, Lecturer 

PhD & MS in Computer Science, University of Maryland, 

College Park, MD, USA 

BSc in Computer Science, Thammasat University, 

Thailand 

Jittima Tongurai, Lecturer 

(Joined SIIT in June 2006) 

PhD in Commerce, Osaka City University, Japan 

MEcon in International Finance, Oita University, Japan 

BEcon in Monetary Economics, Ramkhamhaeng 


BBA in International Business Management, Assumption 


Junalux Chalidabhongse, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Engineering-Economic Systems & Operations 

Research, Stanford University, USA 

MS in Engineering-Economic Systems, Stanford 

University, USA 

MS in Management Science, California State University 

at Fullerton, USA 


Thailand 

Pisit Chanvarasuth, Lecturer 

(Joined SIIT in November 2006) 

PhD in Management Information Systems, Rensselaer 

Polytechnic Institute, New York, USA 

MS in Management Information Systems, Rensselaer 

Polytechnic Institute, New York, USA 

MBA in Finance, Loyola University, Chicago, USA 

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 

Bangkok, Thailand 

Pornpimol Chongphaisal, Lecturer 

PhD in Management, Ritsumeikan University, Japan 

MA in Comparative Management, Ritsumeikan University, 

Japan 

BBA in Marketing, Assumption University, Thailand 

Somrote Komolavanij, Associate Professor 

PhD & MS in Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at 

Arlington, USA 


Thailand 

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Suebsak Nanthavanij, Associate Professor 

PhD & MS in Industrial Engineering, University of Texas 

at Arlington, USA 

BS in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

Veeris Ammarapala, Lecturer 

PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rutgers 

University, The State University of New Jersey, USA 

MSc in Operations Research, Columbia University, USA 

BEng in Industrial Engineering, Sirindhorn International 

Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand 

School of Manufacturing Systems and 

Mechanical Engineering (MSME) 

Bundit Limmeechokchai, Associate Professor 

DEng in Energy Management, Asian Institute of 


MEng in Rational Use of Energy, AIT, Thailand 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Mechanical Engineering, 

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok, 

Thailand 

Chakguy Prakasvudhisarn, Assistant Professor 

(Until 31 May 2007) 

PhD in Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma, OK, 

USA 

MS in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, OK, 

USA 


Thailand 

Jirachai Buddhakulsomsiri, Assistant Professor 

(Joined SIIT in June 2006) 

PhD in Industrial Engineering, Oregon State University, 

USA 

MS in Statistics, Oregon State University, USA 

MS in Industrial Engineering, Oregon State University, 

USA 


Thailand 

Lalita Tantimuratha, Assistant Professor 

PhD & MSc in Process Integration, University of 

Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK 

BEng (Honors) in Chemical Engineering, Kasetsart 


Navee Chiadamrong, Associate Professor 

PhD in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations 

Management, University of Nottingham, UK 

MSc in Engineering Business Management, University of 

Warwick, UK 

BEng in Industrial Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 

Thailand 

Pisal Yenradee, Associate Professor 

DEng & MEng in Industrial Engineering and Management, 

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Production Engineering, 

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok, 

Thailand 

Ruengsak Kawtummachai, Associate Professor 

PhD in Production System, Okayama University, Japan 

MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Okayama University, 

Japan 

BEng (1 st Class Honors) in Industrial Engineering, 

Chiang Mai University, Thailand 

Satha Aphornratana, Associate Professor 

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Sheffield, 

England 

MEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of 

Technology, Sydney, Australia 

BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Prince of Songkhla 


Supachart Chungpaibulpatana, Associate Professor 

DEng & MEng in Energy Technology, AIT, Thailand 

BSc (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering, Prince of 

Songkhla University, Songkhla, Thailand 

Thananchai Leephakpreeda, Associate Professor, 

PhD & MS in Mechanical Engineering, The University of 

Akron, Ohio, USA 

BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn 


Vladimir I. Kuprianov, Associate Professor 

DEng in Steam Boilers & Steam Generators, Moscow 

Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), Russia 

Honors Diploma of Engineer (Equiv. to BEng & MEng) in 

Mechanical Engineering, MPEI, Russia 

Department of Common and Graduate 

Studies (CGS) 

Alice Sharp, Assistant Professor 

PhD & MSc in Natural Resource Management, Hiroshima 

University, Japan 

MSc in Environmental Risk Assessment, Chiang Mai 


BSc in Biology, Chiang Mai University, Thailand 

Jeffrey Frank Webb, Assistant Professor 


PhD in Physics, University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK 

BSc (Honors) in Applied Physics, Portsmouth University, 

England, UK 

Luckhana Lawtrakul, Assistant Professor 

Dr.rer.nat. in Theoretical Biochemistry, University of 

Vienna, Austria 

MSc in Physical Chemistry, Kasetsart University, Thailand 

BSc in Chemistry, Kasetsart University, Thailand 

Pakorn Opaprakasit, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, 

The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA 

MS in Polymer, The Pennsylvania State University, 

Pennsylvania, USA 

BSc (1 st Class Honors) in Chemistry, Chiang Mai 


Ruben Nelson Mera, Assistant Professor 

PhD in Mathematics, Auburn University, Alabama, USA 

DEA in Probability, University of Paris VI, France 

MSc in Mathematical Statistics, CIENES, Santiago, Chile 

BA in Mathematics, University of the Republic, 

Montevideo, Uruguay 

Thawatchai Onjun, Assistant Professor 

MS & PhD in Physics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, 

Pennsylvania, USA 

BS in Physics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New 

York, USA 

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Instructors 

English Instructors 

Clement A Trahan, English Instructor 

BSc in Secondary Education, Old Dominion University, 

Norfolk, Verginia, USA 

BC in Business, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, 

Canada 

TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Frankfurt, 

Germany. 

Egill H Bragason, English Instructor 

BA in Psychology, University of Iceland, Iceland 

MS in Work and Organizational Psychology, Institute of 

Psychology, University of Aarhus, Denmark 

PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (Specializing 

in Industrial Psychology), Institute of Psychology, 

University of Aarhus, Denmark 

Paul V Neilson, English Instructor 

BS in Chemistry, California Polytechnic State University, 

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA 

MS in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology 

(CALTECH), USA 

Certificate TEFL, by Internet. 

Terrance J Downey, English Instructor 

BA in Humanities, Harvard University, Cambridge, 

MA, USA 

MA in Humanities, San Francisco State University, 

San Francisco, CA, USA 

Thana na Nagara, English Instructor 

BA in History and Political Science, University of Otago, 

Dunedin, New Zealand 

MA in History, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand 

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching of English as a Second 

Language (TESL), Victoria University of Wellington, 

New Zealand 

Engineering and Technology 

School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and 

Technology 

Dominica Del Mundo Dacera (Half-time) 

(Contract Period: December 1, 2003 - October 31, 2007) 

BSc in Chemical Engineering, Mindanao State University, 

Marawi City, Philippines 

MEng in Environmental Engineering, Asian Institute of 


School of Civil Engineering and Technology 

Krittiya Kaewmanee (Half-time) 

(Contract Period: June 1, 2004 - March 31, 2007) 

BEng in Civil Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute 

of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, Thailand 

MEng in Civil Engineering, Kochi University, Japan 

School of Manufacturing Systems and 

Mechanical Engineering 

Lalith Niroshana Wickramarathna 

(Contract Period: June 6, 2005 – March 31, 2007) 

BEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 

Sri Lanka 

MEng in Energy Technology, Asian Institute of 

Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand. 

William David Booth, English Instructor 

BA inHistory, The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, 

USA 

MA in Liberal Studies/History, The State University of 

New York, Plattsburgh, New York, USA 

AA in Accounting, The Chippewa Valley Technical College, 

Wisconsin, USA 

Certified through the U.S. Peace Corps as a TEFL 

Instructor 

Course Work through Chaing Mai University, Thailand in 

Teaching English through Drama. 

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Director Office 

Ms. Ajarathorn Indasorn 

Ms. Aroonkamol Imsanguan 

Ms. Wasinee Meekul 

Chiefs of Divisions and Sections 

SIIT at Rangsit 

SIIT-Tel: +66 (0) 2986 9009, 2564 3221~29; SIIT-Fax: +66 (0) 2986 9112~3 

Secretary for Executive Affairs 

Secretary 

SIIT Internal Auditor 

Academic Services Division 

Ms. Gulnapa Sarigkaganond 

Mr. Sumrit Sriboonthieng 

Accounting Division 

Ms. Areerat Boonboot 

Ms. Doungdow Asawalertsak 

Ms. Woraluk Pettaeh 

Admissions Division 

Ms. Wanna Boonkokuae 

Central Coordinating Division 

Ms. Pornkamol Srisuchinwong 

Ms. Boontiwa Kittiya 

Mr. Manite Narkthong 

Ms. Orapin Khaewtham 

Ms. Rapeepan Narkruksa 

Computer Center 



Ms. Yowvapa Yodngean 

Ms. Yaowaluk Laothoh 

Ground and Properties Division 

Mr. Kitipol Sutayasaranakom 

Mr. Teerasak Ngogsakda 

International Office 

Ms. Peechalika Khattiya 

Library and Information Services Center 

Ms. On-Anong Suraniranat 

Ms. Chotika Praphrutthikul 

Ms. Mo Mo Tin 

Registration Division 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Bunyarit Uyyanonvara 

Ms. Naree Moolsawas 

Student Affairs Division 

Ms. Waraporn Thongthua 

Training and Industrial Relation Office 

Ms. Janjira Boonruangsak 

Chief of Academic Services Division 

Chief of Academic Services Section (Rangsit) 

Chief of Accounting Division 

Chief of Accounting Section (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Financial Accounting Section 

Chief of Admissions Division 

Chief of Central Coordinating Division (Rangsit) 

Chief of Personnel Section 

Chief of Materials and Supplies Section (Rangsit) 

Chief of Administrative Section 

General Documentation Coordinator 

System Manager of Computer Center 

Chief of Finance Division 

Chief of Finance & Budget Section (Rangsit) 

Chief of Ground and Properties Division (Rangsit) 

Chief of Ground and Properties Section (Rangsit) 

Secretary 

Head of Library and Information Services Center 

Chief Librarian 

Chief Information Scientist 

Chief of Registration Division 

Assistant Chief of Registration Division 

Chief of Student Affairs Division 

Coordinator of Training and Industrial Relation Office 

Director Office 

Ms. Prapasiri Kajorncheeppunngam 

Ms. Pattaraporn Boonyingyong 

Chiefs of Divisions and Sections 

SIIT at Bangkadi 

SIIT-Tel: +66 (0) 2501 3505-20; SIIT-Fax: +66 (0) 2501 3524 

Executive Secretary 

Secretary to Executive Assistant Director for Bangkadi Campus 

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Academic Services Division 

Ms. Gulnapa Sarigkaganond 

Ms. Jiraporn Choengkeeree 

Central Coordinating Division 

Ms. Nata Tubtimcharoon 

Ms. Sukannika Maitreepan 

Ms. Chotip Nuamdee 

Computer Center 



Ms. Yowvapa Yodngean 

Ms. Tippharat Pangsang 

Ground and Properties Division 

Mr. Seangjan Kwang-Khwang 

Mr. Jedsada Sangnak 

Mr. Kanokchat Choungcham 

Library and Information Services Center 

Ms. On-Anong Suraniranat 

Student Affairs Division 

Ms. Waraporn Thongthua 

Chief of Academic Services Division 

Chief of Academic Services Section (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Central Coordinating Division (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Administrative Section (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Materials and Supplies Section (Bangkadi) 

System Manager of Computer Center 

Chief of Finance Division 

Acting Chief of Finance Section (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Ground and Properties Division (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Ground and Properties Section (Bangkadi) 

Chief of Transportations and Gardening Section 

Head of Library and Information Services Center 

Chief of Student Affairs Division 

School Secretaries 

SIIT at Rangsit 

SIIT-Tel: +66 (0) 2986 9009, 2564 3221~29; SIIT-Fax: +66 (0) 2986 9112~3 

Ms. Phanarat Kanthawong 

Ms. Pattanun Manachitrungrueng 

Ms. Pitchayapa Yuenyaw 

Ms. Pareena Thaibumrungwiwat 

Ms. Mayuree Phan-on 

Ms. Wanna Teerapokin 

Ms. Chanpen Huabnarin 

Ms. Sirinart Sirijorn 

Ms. Suwanna Punyadee 

Secretary, School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology (BCET) 

Secretary, School of Civil Engineering and Technology (CET) 

Secretary, School of Civil Engineering and Technology (CET) 

Secretary, School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering 

(MSME) 


(MSME) 


(MSME) 

Secretary, Department of Common and Graduate Studies (CGS) 



School Secretaries 

SIIT at Bangkadi 

SIIT-Tel: +66 (0) 2501 3505-20; SIIT-Fax: +66 (0) 2501 3524 

Ms. Chiranat Puakanokhiran 

Ms. Cholthicha Praditkwan 

Ms. Kotchakon Puapuntuma 

Mr. Passakorn Puangpaiboon 

Ms. Prapaiporn Tunyuvardhana 

Ms. Usanee Koedlapmeesuk 

Secretary, School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control (CIC) 

Secretary, School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control (CIC) 

Secretary, School of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) 

Secretary, School of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) 

Secretary, School of Management Technology (MT) 

Secretary, School of Management Technology (MT) 

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Access to SIIT at Bangkadi 

Siam Commercial 

Bank 

Villa California 

Bangkadi Subdistrict 

Admin. Organization 

Toshiba Semiconductor 

(Thailand) Co., Ltd. 

Thanpuying Niramol 

Suriyasat Building 

IT & MT Building 

Sirindhralai Building 

Traffic light 

SIIT Training 

Building 

Sony Semiconductor 

(Thailand) Co., Ltd. 

SIIT, Bangkadi Industrial Park 

Tivanond Road, T. Bangkadi, A. Mueang, 

Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand 

AIT 

Saraburi 

Thai Market 

Tivanond Rd. 

Entrance 

Pak Kret 

Intersection 

Rangsit Canal 

Jompol Rd. 

Changwattana Rd. 

Bangkadi 

Industrial 

Park 


Rangsit Campus 

Chiengrak Railway Station 

Bangkok 

University 

Pathum Thani 

Rangsit Market 

Rangsit University 

Carrefour 

Dept. Store 

Paholyothin Rd. 

Outer Ring Rd. 

to Bang-Na 

Future 

Park 

Rangsit 

 

Rangsit Nakhon Nayok Rd. 

Zeer Dept. Store 

 

Lam Luk ka, Pathum Thani 

Expressway 

Vibhavadi 

Rangsit Rd. 

Bangkok 

Paholyothin Road 

Donmuang Airport 

Donmuang Airport to Bangkadi Industrial Park 

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) at Bangkadi 


131 Moo 5, Tivanond Road, Bangkadi, A. Mueang, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand 

Tel. +66 (0) 2501 3505-20. Fax. +66 (0) 2501 3524 

http://www.siit.tu.ac.th

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