2005 Graduate Catalog and 2004 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ...

2005 Graduate Catalog
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Thammasat University
Vision
To be a leading international institute of technology for both teaching/learning and research.
Missions
1. Primarily to produce high-quality bachelor-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.
During the 9 th Japan-Thailand Joint Trade and Economic Committee Meeting held in Kobe, Japan in 1989, the
delegates from the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren – now Nippon Keidanren) and the
Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) realized that in order to enhance industrial development of Thailand,
engineering programs, where all lecture and laboratory courses would be taught in English by highly qualified
faculty members with doctoral degrees, need to be established.
A cooperation agreement among Keidanren, FTI, and Thammasat University was reached in 1992 to establish
bachelor degree programs in engineering at Thammasat University with initial funds provided by Keidanren and
FTI. After two years of successful operation, the "International Institute of Technology (IIT)" was founded on
September 16, 1994. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the
Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of a new building at the Rangsit Center of Thammasat University, using part of the
initial fund for the construction. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand graciously granted the Institute a
new name, “Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)”, on June 28, 1996.
On October 2, 1997, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the Sirindhorn
International Institute of Technology’s Inauguration Ceremony of its name and building. In 1999, FTI provided a
parcel of land with an existing building at Bangkadi Industrial Park (BKD) for SIIT’s use for 30 years. In June 2001,
the former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun inaugurated a new building for technology programs at Bangkadi
Industrial Park.
Backgrounds of the three founding organizations of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology are briefly
described as follows.
Thammasat University
Founded in 1934, Thammasat University was originally dedicated to the teaching of humanities and social
sciences. The University has produced a large number of graduates who have greatly contributed to the
development and progress of the country.
Realizing the significant impact of science and technology on the country's economic growth, in the 1980’s and
1990’s Thammasat University initiated degree programs in engineering, technologies, physical sciences, and
medical sciences at its Rangsit Center, Pathum Thani.
The Japanese Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren)
Through the merger of several economic and industrial organizations, the Japan Federation of Economic
Organizations (Keidanren) was established in August 1946. Keidanren was a private, non-profit economic
organization representing virtually all branches of economic activities in Japan. Keidanren maintained close
contact with both public and private sectors at home and abroad, and endeavored not only to find practical
solutions to economic problems but also to contribute to the sound development of the economics of Japan and
countries around the world.
In May 2002, Keidanren merged with Nikkeiren (Japan Federation of Employer’s Associations) to become Nippon
Keidanren (The Japanese Business Federation).
Headed by internationally distinguished leaders of the Japanese business community, Nippon Keidanren plays an
active and influential role towards the achievement of harmonious economic prosperity for all mankind.
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