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THE JOINT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
The Joint Graduate School of Energy and EnvironmentKMUTT KMUTNB
PSU CMU SIIT-TU
JGSEE Newsletter Vol. 22, May - August 2015
C e n t e r o f E x c e l l e n c e o n E n e r g y T e c h n o
l o g y a n d E n v i r o n m e n t
Dr Supachita KrerkkaiwanWelcome new comers
View from OverseasProf Richard Kamens
Contribution to International Forum
Expert Meeting on Application of 2006 IPCC Guidelines to Other
Areas
3rd MECON Project Meeting in CambodiaVisit of Dr Leire Iriarte,
Research Fellow from IINAS
Capacity Building Workshop on Remote Sensing for Mapping
Tropical Forest
Contribution to Research Arena
Visit of Japanese Delegation from MEXT and JST
Contribution to ASEAN Community2nd ASEAN Bioenergy Workshop held
at STI
Seminar Workshop: Adaptation of Solid Waste Management to
Frequent Floods in Vulnerable Mid-scale Asian Cities
JGSEE-CEE signs Letter of Collaboration with the National
University of Malaysia
Contribution to Society
Renewable Energy Asia 2014: Smart Energy for Smart ASEAN
Contribution to Knowledge Platform
Recognitions
JGSEE Environmental Science and Energy Scholars Rank High on
Thailand Top 100 List of Published Authors
Contribution to International Forum
Contribution to Research Arena
Contribution to ASEAN Community
Contribution to Industry
Contribution to Society
Renewable Energy Asia 2015: ASEAN Renewable Energy Market
Development under Energy Price Volatility
Center of Excellence on Energy Technology & Environment
Supported by
Visit of French Senators at KMUTT in Bangkuntien
Series of Seminar Workshops between JGSEE-CEE and Consortium
Partners
Final ANEGER Meeting
Kick-o� Meeting of the Bio-Energy System Analysis Project
Japan-Thailand SATREPS Project: DTF and TGA Training in
Japan
SMOU Signing Ceremony - JGSEE, Phitsanulok Municipality and
Seoul University
Visit of DG of MOECAF, Myanmar
Second Symposium of Asian Regional Branch of International Waste
Working Group in China
Dr Sebastien Bonnet contributes to the Biomass Resources for
ASEAN+6 Forum organised by UN-APCT-ESCAP, TISTR, NSTDA and MOST
Professor Shabbir Gheewala contributes to the Asia Paci�c
Regional Workshop on Biomass Energy Resource Assessment
Business Direction on Biomass Pellet for Thailand and
Gasi�cation Technology in the Industrial sector
Seminar on Livable Nakhon Phanom to Low-carbon City
Workshop on Flood Waste Management in SEA Mid-scale Cities
Special Lectures by Professors Sugawara and Murakami from Akita
University, JapanVisit of Professor Lawrence Band from University
of North Carolina, USA
Best Paper Award from 2015 AEDCEEBest Paper Award from EMSES
2015
Awards
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Contribution to International Forum
Recognitions
JGSEE Environmental Science and Energy Scholars Rank High on
Thailand Top 100 List of Published Authors
JGSEE is proud to have 10 of the top 100 authors in Thailand
ranked by publications produced in the �elds of Environmental
Science and Energy from 2010 to 2014, according to Scopus, a
leading bibliographic database owned by Elsevier. Prof Shabbir H
Gheewala of LCSAL with 42 publications in Environmental Science and
29 publications in Energy, and an h-index of 25, is in the top 5 in
both �elds in Thailand. He is JGSEE’s most cited author in both
�elds with 311 and 300 citations, respectively. Two of his lab
members, Dr Thapat Silalertruksa and Dr Sébastien Bonnet are also
part of the top hundred academics publishing in the �eld of
Environmental Science. Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon of the AGAR
group is also among the top 100 authors publishing in Environmental
Science. In the �eld of Energy, Dr Navadol Laosiripojana of AFPL
with 26 publications and an h-index of 24 is in the top 10 of that
�eld. Dr Bundit Fungtammasan, Dr Boonrod Sajjakulnukit and Dr
Chumnong Sorapipatana of the EEP lab, and Prof Surapong
Chirarattananon and Dr Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul of the BEST lab are
also among the top 100 authors of Thailand publishing in
Energy.
Renewable Energy Asia 2015: ASEAN Renewable Energy Market
Development under Energy Price Volatility
UBM Asia and JGSEE-CEE successfully organized the Renewable
Energy Asia 2015: ASEAN Renewable Energy Market Development under
Energy Price Volatility on 3 June 2015 at BITEC in Bangkok. The
event aimed at providing a forum for participants to update and
share their knowledge and experiences with regards to policy
formulation, and technology and market developments. RE-Asia 2015
featured both plenary and parallel sessions with local and
international speakers delivering talks on the following key
topics, 1) Green Buildings: Integration of Architecture and
Engineering; 2) PV Power and Grid integration; 3) Wind Power and
Smart Energy Systems; and 4) Sustainable Bio-economy. RE-Asia 2015
was very successful with over 150 participants, from Thailand,
neighboring countries and beyond joining the event.
Visit of French Senators at KMUTT in Bangkuntien
On 21 April 2015, French senators and Embassy o�cers visited
KMUTT at Bangkuntien to learn about the activities on climate
change mitigation/adaptation performed at KMUTT, including,
JGSEE-CEE. To start the event, Assoc Prof Dr Bundit Fungtammasan,
the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation of KMUTT
delivered some Welcome Remarks. Mr Gerard Miquel, the senator of
Lot, introduced the French delegation of senators and purpose of
the visit. Following this, an overview of KMUTT’s research
strategies in the context of national energy and climate change
policies was presented by Dr Bundit. A presentation was then
delivered by Assoc Prof Dr Savitri Garivait (Chairperson of the
Environment Department at JGSEE-CEE) to provide an overview of
the
climate change related activities performed at KMUTT. Finally,
Dr Patrick Rousset, a senior researcher of CIRAD at JGSEE, talked
about Franco-Thai collaborative research activities to combat
climate change, also addressing challenges and ways forward.
These presentations were very well received by the French
delegation of senators. Following these discussions, the delegation
was invited to join a laboratory tour to visit some of the
facilities established at Bangkuntien, including, an ethanol pilot
plant and a biogas (EcoWaste) pilot plant. During this tour,
additional discussions on the possibility of Franco-Thai
collaborative actions for COP21 were also engaged.
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Contribution to Research Arena
Series of Seminar Workshops between JGSEE-CEE and Consortium
Partners JGSEE-CEE organized a series of seminar workshops on the
research program between JGSEE-CEE and consortiums universities.
The objectives of these seminar workshops were to discuss about the
action plans of phase III regarding the development of co-research
programs between consortium universities and to specify the outputs
and impacts of the co-research projects and programs identi�ed.
Summarized information about the programs and discussions held are
provided below.
(1) Green Fuel Technology (GFT)On 7 May 2015, JGSEE sta�,
including, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr
Suneerat Fukada, Assoc Prof Dr Nakorn Worasuwannarak, Dr Komsilp
Wangyao, Dr Awassada Pongpipat and Dr Supachita Krerkkaiwan, and
members of the consortium partners, including, Assoc Prof Dr Nakorn
Tippayawong from CMU, Assoc Prof Dr Suthum Patumsawad from KMUTNB
and Asst Prof Dr Warinthorn Songkasiri from KMUTT, visited PSU to
discuss, identify and develop joint research projects under the
Green Fuel Technology research programme. GFT is designed to
support the Alternative Energy Policy of Thailand. It aims at
investigating and developing new fuels as well production
procedures, including, the supply of energy feedstock, especially,
biomass.
(2) Energy and Environmental Technology for Sustainable Urban
Development (SUD)On 14 May 2015, JGSEE sta�, including, Assoc Prof
Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong, Dr
Thapat Silalertraksa, Dr Surawut Chongchote, Dr Awassada Pongpipat
and Dr Penwadee Cheewaphongphan, as well as members of the
consortium partners, including, Asst Prof Dr Kua-anan Techato from
PSU and Assoc Prof Dr Taweep Chaisomphob from SIIT visited CMU to
discuss about the SUD research program. The focus of SUD activities
is on technology and policy design in the context of urban
environment. A number of areas are concerned, including, (1) Energy
Conservation in Buildings, (2) Transpor-tation Planning and
Logistics, and (3) Waste Management. The program aims at
contributing to the development of the concept of low-carbon city.
The SUD program is divided in to 2 research groups, (1) Green
Building and (2) Smart Urban Science. For the ‘Green Building’
group, the focus of the research is mainly on the development of
sustainable building for Thailand including environmentally
friendly technology design, economy, quality of life, and comfort.
For the ‘Smart Urban Science’ group, the focus of the research is
on environmental management and conservation in cities, which is a
pathway towards low-carbon cities. There are 3 dimensions covered
in this research group: (1) Urban Scale Climate; (2) Low Carbon
Development; and (3) Sustainable Waste Management.
(3) Value added product from biomass conversion (VAP)On 28 May
2015, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat
Chidthaisong, Assoc Prof Dr Navadol Laosiripojana, Assoc Prof Dr
Savitri Garivait, Asst Prof Dr Nakorn Worasuwannarak, Dr Thapat
Silalertraksa, and Dr Pornlada Daorattanachai, as well as
consortium partners members, including, Dr Boonya Channok from PSU
visited KMUTNB to discuss about the VAP research program.
Activities of VAP are focused on biofuels and chemicals production
from agricultural feedstock in Thailand. Production based on a
biore�nery concept is of central interest in collaboration with the
industry. During the seminar, a brainstorming session was held to
identify, projects and related activities which each consortium
partners could contribute including expected outputs.
(4) Climate Technology and Innovation (CTI)On 11 June 2015,
members of the consortium partners, including, Asst Prof Dr Sudarat
Tripetchkul and Assoc Prof Dr Usa Humphries from KMUTT, and Dr
Chakrit Chotamornsak fom CMU visited JGSEE to participate to the
workshop under the research program “Climate Technology and
Innovation (CTI)”. On JGSEE side, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep
Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong, Assoc Prof Dr
Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon, Dr Dusadee Sukawat, Dr Komsilp Wangyao,
and Dr Awassada Pongpipat as well as sta�s from the Earth Systems
Science (ESS) of KMUTT, including, Ms Kanlayanee Fusuwankaya and Ms
Supattra Simawan, contributed to the discussions. Following the
meeting, it was agreed that the CTI program should be divided into
4 research projects, with already pre-de�ned objectives, planned
activities, and expected outputs. The 4 research projects are:
Project 1 Development of High Resolution-Grid Data on Climate
Change in Thailand Project 2 Decision Supporting System for Crop
Risk Management to Enhance Adaptation to Climate Extremes Project 3
Development of the Pollutant Dispersion Forecasts for Risk
management Project 4 Impact of Climate Extremes on Water and Forest
Resources
CEE Workshop Phase III Activity Research ProgramOn 15 June 2015,
an in-house workshop involving academic sta� from JGSEE was
organised to identify the strength of the projects which can
respond to the strategy of Thailand, including, the projects
activities over the next 3 to 5 years. There were also discussions
on the collaborations between consortium partners and JGSEE
laboratories, expected outputs from projects and impacts for the
country.
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Final ANEGER MeetingThe Final Meeting of the ASEAN Network of
Excellence in Green Energy Research (ANEGER) was held during 25-26
May 2015 at Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket,
Thailand. This meeting was held back-to-back with the ASEAN
Committee on Science and Technology (COST) meeting and its relevant
sub-committee. The event was supported by the Regional EU-ASEAN
Dialogue Instrument (READI). The meeting gathered Network members
and external experts from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
and Europe. They joined the event to review the activities under
the Network framework and discuss future collaborative actions. The
welcome remarks were delivered by Assoc Prof Dr Bundit
Fungtammasan, Head of ANEGER and Dr Stefan Hell, Team Leader of
READI.
Kick-o� Meeting of the Bio-Energy System Analysis Project
On 4 June 2015, the kick-o� meeting of the project entitled
“Bio-Energy System Analysis” (BESA) was held at JGSEE. The BESA
project involves collaboration between partners from Germany,
including, the Institute for Industrial Production and the
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and JGSEE-CEE at KMUTT. Other
partners of the project from Germany, include, the Clausthal
Institute of Environmental Technology, the Institute of
Environmental Technology and Energy Economics of the Technical
University of Hamburg-Harburg, and the Trier University of Applied
Sciences.
The objectives of BESA are to: (1) establish a network for
systems analysis of renewable raw materials and energies; (2)
identify sustainably usable biomass potentials for designated
regions in Thailand and develop techno-economic utilization
strategies; (3) consider the integration into the energy system and
consequences in terms of energy market design involving all
stakeholders; and (4) re�ect how the political targets can be
achieved leading to decision support for science, industry and
politics.
BESA is a 2 years research project with an integrated approach
for the evaluation and optimization of biomass supply chains and
the integration of their products into existing and new markets
with 6 working packages. At the occasion of the kick-o� meeting,
which was chaired by Assoc Prof Dr Bundit Fungtammasan, a
brainstorming session was held aiming at identifying activities and
timeframe of activities for each of the project working packages to
which AFPL, AGGAR and LCSAL of JGSEE could contribute to over the
next 2 years. Regular updates on the progress of this work will be
provided in the next issues of the newsletter.
At the occasion of the event, Assoc Prof Dr Suneerat Fukuda
informed of the latest achievements obtained under the Network
framework. Dr Stefan Hell, and Mr Alexander Degelsegger (a READI
S&T key expert) provided updates on the READI’s activities and
future prospects. Other highlights of the event included talks from
Prof Christine Mounaïm-Rousselle, University of Orléans, France, on
“RD&D for Clean and E�cient Engine Combustion” and Prof Martin
Mittelbach, University of Graz, Austria, on “Past, Present and
Future Development of Biodiesel”. Mr Simon Grimley, the Regional
Representative of EURAXESS Links ASEAN, also delivered a talk on
“Funding/mobility schemes“ and Dr Kanchana Wanichakorn,
Representative from STI delivered a talk on “ASEAN Talent Mobility“
program. Knowledge sharing sessions were also held involving
contributions from ANEGER members, and enabling discussions among
participants of the event. The Network activities will be continued
to ensure further collaborative work on research topics of common
interests as well as an expansion of the Network to a larger number
of member states.
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Contribution to Knowledge Platform
Japan-Thailand SATREPS Project: DTF and TGA Training in
JapanDuring 14-27 June 2015, Dr Supachita Krerkkaiwan and Ms
Sasithorn Buranatrevedhya, who are both researchers under the
Japan-Thailand SATREPES project, attended a training course on
“Study of Pyrolysis and Gasi�cation of Low Rank Coals and Biomass
using a Drop Tube Furnace (DTF) and Thermo-gravimetric Analyzer
(TGA)” at the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
(CRIEPI) and Kyoto University in Japan.
The principles and operation of DTF for combustion and
gasi�cation of low rank fuels were studied under the guidance of Mr
Satoshi Umemoto and his team at CRIEPI. Also, training on TGA
equipped steam injection to investigate the kinetic for steam
gasi�cation of coal/biomass was performed under the supervision of
Prof Kouichi Miura at the Institute of Advanced Energy at Kyoto
University. This training course was very useful, providing the
skills required for the operation of a similar type of DTF rector
which is planned to be installed at JGSEE end of 2015.
SMOU Signing Ceremony - JGSEE, Phitsanulok Municipality and
Seoul UniversityOn 10 July 2015, Dr Sujin Jinahyon, President of
Naresuan University, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintomthep Towprayoon,
Director of JGSEE-CEE at KMUTT, Mr Boonsong Tanthani, Mayor of the
Phitsanulok Municipality, and Prof Dr Dong-Hoon Lee, Director of
the Eco-energy Research Center, University of Seoul, signed the
Speci�c Memorandum of Understanding (SMOU) for Joint Project on
“Research and System Development related to Solid Waste Treatment”.
The collaboration under this project will focus
Visit of DG of MOECAF, Myanmar
Contribution to ASEAN Community
To strengthen the inter-institutional research collaboration
between JGSEE-CEE and the Ministry of Environmental Conservation
and Forestry (MOECAF) of Myanmar, a delegation led by Mr Nay Aye,
the Director General of MOECAF, visited JGSEE on 18 May 2015. At
the occasion of this visit, Mr Nay had a meeting with Dr
Sirintornthep Towprayoon (Director of JGSEE), Mr Uday Pimple
(Researcher at JGSEE) and two PhD students from Myanmar at JGSEE,
namely, Mr San Win and Mrs Kyu Kyu Sien. Mr Nay also visited the
JGSEE’s research facilities at Bangkhuntien campus. The visit
provided an opportunity to review ongoing activities concerning the
project on “Forest Carbon Change”, and to explore new prospects for
further research collaborations as well as capacity building
activities in areas of common interest between JGSEE and
MOECAF.
Second Symposium of Asian Regional Branch of International Waste
Working Group in China
Assoc Prof Sirintornthep Towprayoon and Dr Awassada Phongphiphat
attended the 2nd Symposium of Asian Regional Branch of
International Waste Working Group (iwwg-ARB 2015) organised during
12-15 April 2015 at the Tongji University in Shanghai, China. The
purpose of iwwg-ARB is to explore and strengthen networking among
Asian researchers dealing with solid waste management, and raise
awareness over waste production and management in the region. The
work presented by the JGSEE team at the symposium was extracted
from a project entitled “Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Potential of Solid Waste Management at Municipality Level of
Thailand”. This project is supported by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas
Management Organization (TGO). Two papers co-written by Dr
Sirintornthep, Dr Awassada and Dr Penwadee Cheewaphongphan were
presented. The �rst one was on “Forecasting MSW Generation and
Energy Potential from all Municipalities in Thailand to 2030” and
the second one on “Future Planning for Sustainable Energy and GHG
Mitigation Options of MSW in the Fast Growing Province: A Case
Study of Chumporn Province”. The conference ended with a technical
tour, including a visit of the Laogang land�ll & incineration
facility, the largest of its kind in Asia.
on the promotion and development of scienti�c research on solid
waste management in Thailand. JGSEE will lead the implementation of
the project as well as provide academic support and advice.
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Contribution to Industry
Dr Sebastien Bonnet contributes to the Biomass Resources for
ASEAN+6 Forum organised by UN-APCT-ESCAP, TISTR, NSTDA and MOST
During 9-10 July 2015, a biomass open research forum on “Biomass
Resources Assessment for ASEAN+6 Countries” was jointly organised
by the Asian Paci�c Center for Transfer of Technology (APCT) of the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Paci�c (ESCAP) in partnership with the Thailand Institute of
Scienti�c and Technological Research (TISTR), National Science and
Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand and the Ministry
of Science and Technology (MOST) of Thailand. The forum aimed at
providing a platform for ASEAN+6 countries to share experiences,
successes, challenges and best practices on biomass resource
assessment in the region. It also aimed at brainstorming on the
possibilities of setting up an “ASEAN Network on Biomass Open
Research” (ANBOR) in order to enhance cross border collaboration on
biomass research and knowledge sharing.
Professor Shabbir Gheewala contributes to the Asia Paci�c
Regional Workshop on Biomass Energy Resource Assessment
The Asia Paci�c Regional Workshop on “Biomass Energy Resource
Assessment” was jointly organized by the Asia and Paci�c Centre for
the Transfer of Technology (APCTT of the UNESCAP), the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) along with the
Ministry of Science and Technology of the Royal Thai Government in
Bangkok, Thailand during 6-8 July 2015. The event brought together
experts from internationally renowned renewable energy related
organizations as well as key stakeholders from countries across the
region.
Professor Shabbir Gheewala was invited by IRENA to share his
experiences on biomass energy assessment, in particular related to
feedstock availability, greenhouse gas emissions and water
resources. Several countries including Japan, New Zealand,
Australia, China, Indonesia, Nepal, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Pakistan,
Iran, Sri Lanka and Fiji shared their experiences along with
experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO), UN-APCTT-ESCAP and IRENA. The last day of the
program was dedicated to a hands-on training conducted by FAO on
“Tools & Databases on Biomass Resource Assessment”.
Business Direction on Biomass Pellet for Thailand and
Gasi�cation Technology in the Industrial sectorJGSEE-CEE, the
Vietnam-Japan International Institute for Science of Technology
(VJIIST) and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)
under the support from the National Science Technology and
Innovation Policy O�ce (STI) of Thailand, organised a meeting with
biomass companies in Vietnam during 11-12 June 2015. The meeting
was held as part of the ASEAN Biomass Project (Phase II) in which
JGSEE and VJIIST are collaborating. The �rst day of the meeting was
held at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology the second
day at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology in
Vietnam.
At the occasion of the meetings, Dr Suneerat Fukuda of JGSEE, Dr
Suthum Patumsawad of KMUTNB and Mr Weerachai Limpornchaijaroen of
Power Pellet Co., Ltd., shared their experiences with companies on
biomass technology and trading in Thailand. The meeting was a
success with great inputs to the discussions from biomass companies
in Vietnam. This meeting is expected to contribute widening
opportunities for further collaboration between Thailand and
Vietnam on this subject in the near future.
As part of this forum, Dr Sebastien Bonnet of JGSEE-CEE was
invited to deliver a presentation on “Thailand Perspectives on
Biomass Resource Assessment and Open Research Network”.
Presentations on a related topic were also delivered by
representatives from other member countries of the region,
including, Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao
PDR, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The event
ended on 10 July with a technical tour of the TISTR biomass pilot
plant and algal production pilot plant at Technopolis in
Pathumthani.
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Contribution to Society
JGSEE-CEE organized a series of seminar workshops on the
research program between JGSEE-CEE and consortiums universities.
The objectives of these seminar workshops were to discuss about the
action plans of phase III regarding the development of co-research
programs between consortium universities and to specify the outputs
and impacts of the co-research projects and programs identi�ed.
Summarized information about the programs and discussions held are
provided below.
(1) Green Fuel Technology (GFT)On 7 May 2015, JGSEE sta�,
including, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr
Suneerat Fukada, Assoc Prof Dr Nakorn Worasuwannarak, Dr Komsilp
Wangyao, Dr Awassada Pongpipat and Dr Supachita Krerkkaiwan, and
members of the consortium partners, including, Assoc Prof Dr Nakorn
Tippayawong from CMU, Assoc Prof Dr Suthum Patumsawad from KMUTNB
and Asst Prof Dr Warinthorn Songkasiri from KMUTT, visited PSU to
discuss, identify and develop joint research projects under the
Green Fuel Technology research programme. GFT is designed to
support the Alternative Energy Policy of Thailand. It aims at
investigating and developing new fuels as well production
procedures, including, the supply of energy feedstock, especially,
biomass.
(2) Energy and Environmental Technology for Sustainable Urban
Development (SUD)On 14 May 2015, JGSEE sta�, including, Assoc Prof
Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong, Dr
Thapat Silalertraksa, Dr Surawut Chongchote, Dr Awassada Pongpipat
and Dr Penwadee Cheewaphongphan, as well as members of the
consortium partners, including, Asst Prof Dr Kua-anan Techato from
PSU and Assoc Prof Dr Taweep Chaisomphob from SIIT visited CMU to
discuss about the SUD research program. The focus of SUD activities
is on technology and policy design in the context of urban
environment. A number of areas are concerned, including, (1) Energy
Conservation in Buildings, (2) Transpor-tation Planning and
Logistics, and (3) Waste Management. The program aims at
contributing to the development of the concept of low-carbon city.
The SUD program is divided in to 2 research groups, (1) Green
Building and (2) Smart Urban Science. For the ‘Green Building’
group, the focus of the research is mainly on the development of
sustainable building for Thailand including environmentally
friendly technology design, economy, quality of life, and comfort.
For the ‘Smart Urban Science’ group, the focus of the research is
on environmental management and conservation in cities, which is a
pathway towards low-carbon cities. There are 3 dimensions covered
in this research group: (1) Urban Scale Climate; (2) Low Carbon
Development; and (3) Sustainable Waste Management.
(3) Value added product from biomass conversion (VAP)On 28 May
2015, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat
Chidthaisong, Assoc Prof Dr Navadol Laosiripojana, Assoc Prof Dr
Savitri Garivait, Asst Prof Dr Nakorn Worasuwannarak, Dr Thapat
Silalertraksa, and Dr Pornlada Daorattanachai, as well as
consortium partners members, including, Dr Boonya Channok from PSU
visited KMUTNB to discuss about the VAP research program.
Activities of VAP are focused on biofuels and chemicals production
from agricultural feedstock in Thailand. Production based on a
biore�nery concept is of central interest in collaboration with the
industry. During the seminar, a brainstorming session was held to
identify, projects and related activities which each consortium
partners could contribute including expected outputs.
(4) Climate Technology and Innovation (CTI)On 11 June 2015,
members of the consortium partners, including, Asst Prof Dr Sudarat
Tripetchkul and Assoc Prof Dr Usa Humphries from KMUTT, and Dr
Chakrit Chotamornsak fom CMU visited JGSEE to participate to the
workshop under the research program “Climate Technology and
Innovation (CTI)”. On JGSEE side, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep
Towprayoon, Assoc Prof Dr Amnat Chidthaisong, Assoc Prof Dr
Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon, Dr Dusadee Sukawat, Dr Komsilp Wangyao,
and Dr Awassada Pongpipat as well as sta�s from the Earth Systems
Science (ESS) of KMUTT, including, Ms Kanlayanee Fusuwankaya and Ms
Supattra Simawan, contributed to the discussions. Following the
meeting, it was agreed that the CTI program should be divided into
4 research projects, with already pre-de�ned objectives, planned
activities, and expected outputs. The 4 research projects are:
Project 1 Development of High Resolution-Grid Data on Climate
Change in Thailand Project 2 Decision Supporting System for Crop
Risk Management to Enhance Adaptation to Climate Extremes Project 3
Development of the Pollutant Dispersion Forecasts for Risk
management Project 4 Impact of Climate Extremes on Water and Forest
Resources
CEE Workshop Phase III Activity Research ProgramOn 15 June 2015,
an in-house workshop involving academic sta� from JGSEE was
organised to identify the strength of the projects which can
respond to the strategy of Thailand, including, the projects
activities over the next 3 to 5 years. There were also discussions
on the collaborations between consortium partners and JGSEE
laboratories, expected outputs from projects and impacts for the
country.
Workshop on Flood Waste Management in SEA Mid-scale CitiesThe
Collaborative Research Laboratory in Thailand (CRL), involving the
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) in Japan, and
Kasetsart University and JGSEE-CEE in Thailand, successfully
organized a seminar titled “Capacity Development Workshop for Flood
Waste Management in SEA Mid-scale Cities” during 17-18 June 2015 at
Rama Gardens Hotel and Resort Bangkok. This seminar workshop is
part of an APN funded project on “Adaptation of Solid Waste
Management to Frequent Floods in Vulnerable Mid-scale Asian
Cities”. During the workshop, participants learned about the basics
of �ood waste management, evaluated the vulnerability of their
locality and identi�ed possible preparedness actions to overcome
this vulnerability. The workshop was divided into 2 days. The �rst
day involved BMA o�cers and Bangkok district o�cers. The second day
involved Ayutthaya PAO o�cers and municipal o�cers from
Ayutthaya.
Special Lectures by Professors Sugawara and Murakami from Akita
University, Japan
On 15 June 2015, JGSEE-CEE was pleased to welcome two Japanese
experts from Akita University to deliver special talks at KMUTT.
Prof Katsuyasu Sugawara presented on the topic of “Selective
Recovery of Rare and Precious Metals from Secondary Resources” and
Prof Kenji Murakami on the topic of “Thermochemical Conversion of
Biomass to Gas and Liquid Fuel”. These special lectures were mostly
attended by participants from KMUTT.
Prof Sugawara and Prof Murakami are both from the Chemical
Engineering Division of Akita University and specialized in
Advanced Energy & Chemical Engineering, and Advanced Surface
Chemistry, respectively. Their talks were held under the
international collaboration project between Thailand and Japan
called “Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable
Development (SATREPS)” and funded by JST and JICA. This project
involves a collaboration between Thai partners, including,
JGSEE-CEE at KMUTT and PTT, and Japanese partners, including, Kyoto
University, Akita University, CRIEPI and Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Visit of Professor Lawrence Band from University of North
Carolina, USAOn 22 June 2015, Prof Lawrence E Band, the Director of
the Institute for the Environment, University of North Carolina
(UNC), USA, visited KMUTT. During this visit Prof Band met with
KMUTT & JGSEE Executives and Academics to discuss the MOU
between UNC and KMUTT and review the UNC-JGSEE Study Abroad
Program, as well as to discuss future steps, including, potential
research collaborations.
Following this meeting, on 23 June 2015, Prof Band delivered a
talk on "Green Infrastructure, Groundwater and the Sustainable
City" at the O�ce of the President building, KMUTT. This talk was
attended by over 30 participants mainly from KMUTT. Assoc Prof Dr
Savitri Garivait, the Director of the UNC-JGSEE
Study Abroad Program, chaired the presentation and also
facilitated discussions between Prof Band and senior academic sta�
of KMUTT for potential future research collaboration in areas of
common interest. The talk was also attended by Prof Richard Kamens,
the coordinator of the UNC Study Abroad Program on the UNC side,
and a batch of about 15 UNC students who are about to complete a
semester of study at JGSEE under this particular program.
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Contact and InformationThe Joint Graduate School of Energy and
EnvironmentKing Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, 126
Prachauthit Rd. Bangmod, Tungkru, Bangkok, Thailand 10140 Tel.
(662) 470 8309-10 Ext 4130, Fax. (662) 470 8355E-mail :
[email protected]
Advisors:Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep TowprayoonAssoc Prof Dr
Bundit FungtammasanAssoc Prof Dr Savitri Garivait
Editor:Asst Prof Dr Sebastien Bonnet
Assistant to Editor:Ms Siriya Seneewongse Na Ayudthaya
www.jgsee.kmutt.ac.th
Awards
Best Paper Award from 2015 AEDCEEJGSEE is pleased to
congratulate Ms Thanyalak Taengchum, PhD student in Energy
Technology, for her best paper award regarding the study on “Solar
Energy: Resource Assessment, Photovoltaic and Thermal Application”
that she presented at the 2015 International Conference on
Alternative Energy in Developing Countries and Emerging Economies
(2015 AEDCEE) . The event was held during 28-29 May 2015 at the
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok.
Seminar on Livable Nakhon Phanom to Low-carbon CityJGSEE-CEE in
collaboration with the Nakhon Phanom Provincial O�ce and the
Faculty of Science of Nakhon Phanom University successfully
organized a seminar on “Liveable Nakhon Phanom to Low-carbon City”
during 24-25 June 2015 at Nakhon Phanom University. This seminar
aimed at sharing knowledge and experiences on approaches to low
carbon city. The seminar gathered over 40 participants including
o�cials from the local municipality and academics.
In the seminar, Assoc Prof Dr Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Asst
Prof Dr Pipat Chaiwiwatworakul, Dr Komsilp Wangyao, and Dr Awassada
Phongphiphat, shared their knowledge on topics related to: (1)
Low-carbon City and Guidelines for Sustainable Development, (2)
Greenhouse Gas Reduction, and (3) Suitable Energy Management
Technology for Local Movement.
Best Paper Award from EMSES 2015The technical paper on
“Comparing Di�erent Wind Resource Maps of Thailand” that was
presented at the 12th Eco-Energy and Material Science and
Engineering Symposium 2015 (EMSES 2015) held during 11-14 June 2015
in Krabi (Thailand), received the Best Paper Award under the Energy
Technology Session. The paper was written by Assoc Prof Dr Kasemsan
Manomaiphiboon (JGSEE lecturer), Ms Carina Paton (JGSEE MPhil
graduate) and Mr Nosha Assareh (JGSEE PhD student).
EMSES 2015 was co-organized by the Rajamangala University of
Technology Thanyaburi and Kyoto University (Japan) in collaboration
with the Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan). The event aimed at
providing a platform for Thai and foreign researchers to present,
discuss, and stimulate their research works in energy and materials
science and engineering.
During the event, a card technique activity was carried out for
participants to investigate how to develop Nakhon Phanom into a
low-carbon city, including, choices, problems and obstacles, and
acceptance and participation of communities. Success stories on
management and transformation of waste to energy and value added
products were also shared. Participants were then invited to visit
the MSW land�ll of Nakhon Phanom Municipality.
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