King Mongkut`s University of Technology North Bangkok
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King Mongkut`s University of Technology North Bangkok
King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Progressing towards Internationalization KMUTNB General Information Bulletin 2013-2014 Contents 1 Philosophy, Vision, and Mission 11 Bangkok Campus 28 KMUTNB Awards 2 KMUTNB Symbolism 12 Prachinburi Campus 31 KMUTNB Robot Achievements 3 History 13 Rayong Campus (Under construction) 32 Robot Achievements in 2013 4 Historical Royal and German Visits 14 Faculties of KMUTNB 34 Special Activities at KMUTNB 5 KMUTNB Administrative Chart 20 Academic Programs 36 International Co-operation 6 KMUTNB Council 23 Research and Development 38 International Co-operation Activities 8 KMUTNB Administration 24 Academic Services 46 General Information KMUTNB Organization Chart 26 Administration and Academic Services 10 Philosophy, Vision, and Mission King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok The Philosophy To encourage innovation in Science and Technology through the development of people Commitments The development of human resources in science and technology through a balance of knowledge, morality, as well as the capacity to innovate so as to contribute to the economic, social and environmental development Identity Graduates with Creativity and Workability Uniqueness KMUTNB : University of Creative Invention to Innovation Vision To guide KMUTNB towards professionalism regarding science and technology Mission To supply qualified graduates to the society To encourage research and academic work To support public academic services To maintain national arts and culture KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 1 KMUTNB Symbolism KMUTNB Symbolism KMUTNB’s Emblem The emblem of the Great Crown (Maha Mongkut), the royal seal of King Rama IV, was kindly granted to the University by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. KMUTNB’s Color Vermilion, a vivid reddish-orange color, was the color of Siam’s King Rama IV; and thus it has been adopted as KMUTNB’s color. The Tree of KMUTNB ‘Red Pradoo’, a strong vascular plant in Thailand growing to about 80 feet high and yielding a bright yellowred to dark-brick red color, is the symbolic tree of the University. The orange-vermilion flowers are annually in full bloom in February, commemorating the period of KMUTNB’s establishment on the 19th of February. 2 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 History History North Bangkok Technical School, (Thai-German) 1959 (Thai-German Technical School, 1959) 1959 KMUTNB was established from the cooperation between Thai Government and the Federal Republic of Germany. It was known as the “North Bangkok Technical School” but generally called “Thai-German Technical School.” 1964 The School was upgraded to “North Bangkok Technical College.” 1971 Three technical colleges: North Bangkok Technical College, Thonburi Technical College, and Telecommunication College Nonthaburi were merged and given a new name “King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology” which comprised three campuses: North Bangkok, Thonburi, and Ladkrabang. 1974 The establishment of the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Technical Education and Science 1981 The establishment of the College of Industrial Technol o gy and I nsti tute fo r T echni c al Educational Development 1986 King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology was separated into three autonomous universities namely: -King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok - King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang - King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Thonburi 1988 - The establishment of Faculty of Applied Science - The establishment of the Central Library 1991 The establishment of Institute of Technological Development for Industry 1993 The establishment of Thai-French Innovation Centre (currently called Thai-French Innovation Institute) 1995 KMUTNB extended its educational obligations to the rural areas, leading to the creation of the Prachinburi campus in Prachinburi province 1996 The establishment of Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management in Prachinburi and Institute of Computer and Information Technology in Bangkok 2001 The establishment of Faculty of Information Technology in Bangkok campus 2002 The establishment of Faculty of Applied Arts in Bangkok campus 2003 The establishment of Faculty of Agro-Industry in Prachinburi campus 2005 The establishment of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) in Bangkok campus 2007 King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok was renamed “King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok” and became an autonomous state university. 2010 The establishment of Faculty of Architecture and Design in Bangkok campus 2011 The establishment of KMUTNB’s new campus, located at the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Zone, Rayong, entitled “King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Rayong campus).” 2012 The establishment of Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) in Bangkok Campus King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok nowadays KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 3 Historical Royal and German Visits Historical Royal and German Visits 7th February 1962, Pioneer Principals of Thai-German Technical School, Dipl.-Ing. Karl Stutzle and Prof. Dr. Boonyasak Jaijongkit jointly welcomed H.M. King Bhumipol. 22nd November 1962, Dr. Heinrich Luebke became the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany to visit KMUTNB. 1st March 1984, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karl Carstens with his wife came for the commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of KMUTNB. Dr. Helmut Kohl, the Chancellor of Germany paid a visit to KMUTNB on the 2nd of May 1986. He was awarded a KMUTNB honorary Ph.D. in Technical Education. 25th June 2002, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Johannes Rau was the third German President who visited KMUTNB since its establishment. 30th November 2011, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Srindhorn graciously presided over the Grand Opening Ceremony of the TGGS Building and The Exhibition Celebrating the 53rd anniversary of Thai-German Relations. 4 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 KMUTNB Administrative Chart KMUTNB Administrative Chart The University Council (Chairman) The University Council Office Policy and Planning Committee The Academic Senate KMUTNB (President) Faculty Senate Finance and Assets Committee Faculty/College (Dean) Faculty / College Committee Personnel Admin. Committee Department (Head of Dept.) Office of the President (Head of Office) Division (Director) Institute (Director) Office of the Director (Head of Office) Institute (Committee) KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 5 KMUTNB Council KMUTNB Council 1 2 Prof. Dr. Kasem Suwannagul Dr. Siritach Rojanaphruk Chairman 3 7 Vice-Chairman and Distinguished Member 4 8 12 5 9 13 6 10 14 11 15 Distinguished Member 6 3.Mr. Pinij Jarusombat 4.Prof. Dr. Suchart Upatham 5.Dr. Surin Tohtubtiang 6.Mr. Thaweesak Woraphiwut 7.Mr. Opas Khiewwichai 8.Mr. Wuthichai Singhamanee 9.Dr. Promsawat Tipkongka KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 10.Dr. Preeda Attavinijtrakarn 11.Dr. Nipon Surapongrukchareon 12.Mr. Nakorn Silapaacha 13.Mrs. Poranee Leenutaphong 14.Mr. Sangchai Chotchuangchutchaval 15.Dr. Somyos Keratichewanun KMUTNB Council 16 Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon KMUTNB President 17 Mr. Santi Athaphaisal Asst. Prof. Somchai Vetchakam President of the Faculty Senate Vice President and Administrative Representative 20 19 Assoc. Prof. Somnoek Wisuttipat Administrative Representative 21 Asst. Prof. Preecha Ong-aree Asst. Prof. Wanchai Chantawong Administrative Representative Academic Representative 23 18 24 22 Asst. Prof. Wiset Saksiri Academic Representative 25 Mr. Winai Sansuwan Mr. Tharee Wareesangad Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanasak Baitiang President, KMUTNB Alumni Affairs Supporting Staff Representative Vice President and Secretary of KMUTNB Council KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 7 KMUTNB Administration KMUTNB Administration Advisory Members A B Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchob Chaiyavej C Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banleng Sornil Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wimolyut Wanasawang 1.Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon President 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 7 12 2.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanasak Baitiang Vice President for Academic Affairs 8.Asst. Prof. Somchai Vetchakam Vice President for Student Affairs 3.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunchai Inthapichai Vice President for University Development and Promotion Vice President for International Affairs 4.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchart Siengchin Vice President for Research and Academic Enhancement 9.Ms. Sikan Kulchonchan 10.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamolwan Lueprasert Assistant to the President for Quality Assurance 5.Asst. Prof. Worawit Chaturapanich 11.Assoc. Prof. Anan Wetwatana Vice President for Administration Assistant to the President for Special Affairs 6.Asst. Prof. Preerasak Sarekul 12.Asst. Prof. Dr. Phongsak Keeratiwintakorn Vice President for Prachinburi Campus Assistant to the President for Research and Technology Development 7.Asst. Prof. Achara Sungsuwan Vice President for Finance 8 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 KMUTNB Administration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 13.Asst. Prof. Janya Thongdee Assistant to the President for Art & Cultural Promotion and General Affairs 14.Asst. Prof. Khuntarose Sanwong Assistant to the President for Personnel Administration 15.Dr. Malinee Yupho Assistant to the President for Student Affairs, Rayong Campus 16.Prof. Dr. Prayoot Akkaraethalin Dean, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) 17.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viboon Chunkag Dean, Faculty of Engineering 18.Asst. Prof. Dr. Panarit Sethakul Dean, Faculty of Technical Education 19. Assoc. Prof. Surin Laosooksathit Dean, Faculty of Applied Science 20.Asst. Prof. Dr. Anirach Mingkhwan Dean, Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management 21.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phayung Meesad Dean, Faculty of Information Technology 22.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tongdee Cheevapruk Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts 23.Dr. Sunee Eardmusic Dean, Faculty of Agro-Industry 24.Mr. Suthep Junton Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design 25.Dr. Mongkol Wangsathitwong Dean, Graduate College 26.Asst. Prof. Preecha Ong-aree Dean, College of Industrial Technology 27.Assoc. Prof. Udom Jeenpradab Director, Central Library 28.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanit Chaloeyjanya Director, Institute for Technical Education Development 29.Assoc. Prof. Somnoek Wisuttipat Director, Institute of Technological Development for Industry 30.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wittaya Wipawiwat Director, Science and Technology Research Institute 31.Asst. Prof. Chanchai Kusoljittakorn Director, Institute of Computer& Information Technology 32.Asst. Prof. Dr. Phichet Sriyanyong Acting Director, Thai–French Innovation Institute 33.Asst. Prof. Dr. Phongsak Keeratiwintakorn Acting Director, Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 9 KMUTNB Organization Chart KMUTNB Organization Chart King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok Bangkok Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Technical Education Faculty of Applied Science Prachinburi Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management Faculty of Agro-Industry Faculty of Information Technology Institute of Computer and Information Technology Faculty of Applied Arts Office of the President Faculty of Architecture and Design Central Library College of Industrial Technology Faculty of Engineering The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) Graduate College Office of the President Faculty of Applied Science Central Library College of Industrial Technology Institute of Computer and Information Technology Office of the President Science and Technology Research Institute Faculty of Engineering and Technology Institute for Technical Education Development Faculty of Science Energy and Environment Institute of Technology Development for Industry Faculty of Business and Education Thai-French Innovation Institute Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) 10 Rayong KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Administrative and Academic Services assigned by Bangkok Campus Bangkok Campus Bangkok Campus King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok is located at 1518 Pracharat 1 Road, Wongsawang, Bangsue, Bangkok 10800. The total area of 34.32 acres comprises 19 academic buildings, 7 workshops and a list of facilities. 7 23 6 6.2 18 20 4.1 22 4.2 25 4 4 4 7 5 3 24 5.1 11 4 KLONG BANGK 9 8 19 10 ENMAI 13 4 6.3 6.1 7 7 7 12 6 7 7.1 2 14 16 2 1 21 17 15 D ROA T ARA CH PRA 1 SAI 1.Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) 13.Sports Field 2.President Office Building 14.Navamindra Rajini Building 3.Entertainment Building 15.Buddhist Shrine 4.Faculty of Engineering 16.King Mongkut’s Monument 5.Faculty of Technical Education 17.Building and Vehicle Division, Document Section 5.1 Multi-Laboratory Building 18.Thai–German Dual Education and e–Learning 6.Faculty of Applied Science Development Institute (TGDE) 7.College of Industrial Technology 19.Science and Technology Research Institute (STRI) 8.Civil Engineering Building 20.Official Residence 9.Thai-French Innovation Institute 21.Substation 10.Faculty of Applied Arts 22.Student Dormitories 11.Institute for Technology Education Development 23.Gymnasium Building 12.KMUTNB Staff Club, KMUTNB Health Center 24.Faculty of Architecture and Design 25.Agro-Industrial and Technology Building KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 11 Prachinburi Campus Prachinburi Campus Suwannason – Noenthom (3077) Rd. King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Prachinburi is located at 129 Moo 6, Tumbon Noenhom, Amphur Muang, Prachinburi 25230. The total area is 715.28 acres encompassing 2 academic buildings, 6 workshops, 3 student dormitories, 4 staff dormitories, 2 gymnasiums, Villa Vichalai Hotel and various facilities. 1.Administrative Building A. Solid Waste Disposal Area 2.Anek-Prasong Building B. Academic Services Zone 3.Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management C. Sport and Recreation Zone 4.Staff Dormitories D. Water Reservoir and Reservation Zone 5.Student Dormitories E. The Engineering Experimental Zone 6.Sirindhorn Building (Central Library) F. The Agro-Industry Experimental Zone 7.Faculty of Agro-Industry G. The Agricultural Experimental Zone 8.Engineering Building H. The Public Pool 9.Agricultural Machinery Technology Building I.Substation 10.Gymnasium Building I 11.Industrial Management Building (Villa Vichalai Hotel) 12.Gymnasium Building II 12 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Main Entrance Rayong Campus (under construction) Rayong Campus (under construction) King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Rayong is located at Tambon Nonglalok, Amphur Bankhai, Rayong 21120. The total area of 38.97 acres contains academic buildings, halls, and a list of facilities (Under Construction) 1.Administration Building 15.68m X 105m Football Stadium 2.Engineering Laboratory Building 16.Sepak Takraw Court 3.Lecture Hall 17.Basketball Court 4.Energy and Environment Laboratory Building 18.Building and Facility Management Division 5.Central Library and Information Center 19.Green Area 6.Central Instrumentation Building 20.Administration Building 7.Research and Specific Laboratory Building G. Surveillance Booth 8.Specific Laboratory Building K. Campus Name Board 9.Fundamental Laboratory Building L. Reservoir Pavilion 10.Main Auditorium M. King Rama IV Monument 11.Main Canteen and Gymnasium N. Traditional Activity Promoting Area 12.Male Residence Hall O. Statue 13.Female Residence Hall U. Sanitary Landfill 14.Faculty/ Staff Housing Z. Power Substation KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 13 Faculties of KMUTNB Faculties of KMUTNB Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering takes charge of the Engineering field in education, research and academic services. The main purpose is to distribute competent engineering workforces to support our country development and also to the competitive world. The Faculty of Engineering has substantial number of ongoing cooperative projects with industrial, academic and government sectors. For instance, the collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) enhances telecommunications research. The Faculty has also ongoing research projects in collaboration with many international universities and institutes worldwide. Furthermore, to prepare for coming Asian Economic Community (AEC), the Faculty has launched bilingual and English engineering programs. The faculty also foster students to create and develop innovation and invention, and participate in various competitions. As the result, in 2013, the sixth championship of World Rescue Robot championship was achieved by KMUTNB team. The Faculty of Engineering comprises 9 academic departments taking charge of a wide variety of subjects covering 17 undergraduate programs, 12 masters and 7 doctoral degree categories. Faculty of Technical Education Faculty of Technical Education was established on July 12, 1969 with the name of Thai-German Technical Teacher College (TGTTC), producing technical teachers with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The program started to accept undergraduate students in 1969. The graduates receive B.S. Tech Ed. In 1971, Thai-German Technical Teacher College was granted the name “King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok” which had been under Ministry of Education and then transferred to Ministry of University Affairs since 1974. The former name of this unit was the Faculty of Technical Education and Science. In 1988, the Faculty’s name was changed to “Faculty of Technical Education” because the Science department was separated to “the Faculty of Applied Science.” At present the Faculty of Technical Education provides 21 degree programs in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. 14 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Faculties of KMUTNB The Faculty has announced the launch of a 2 new doctoral programs for the academic year 2014, i.e. Doctor of Business Administration (Industrial Business Administration) and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Electrical and Energy Engineering (English Program-Dual Degree) in order to prepare graduates for the potential opportunities and challenges coming with the regional integration of Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2015. The Faculty of Applied Science The Faculty of Applied Science takes responsibility for producing qualified science and technology graduates with a degree ranging from undergraduate to master’s and doctorate college degrees. The Faculty consists of 7 departments: Agro-Industrial, Food and Environmental Technology, Applied Statistics, Computer and Information Science, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Physics and Medical Instrumentation, Mathematics, and Biotechnology. A wide range of academic services are offered, including the delivery of mathematics and science courses for students inside and outside the Faculty, conduction of research projects on industrial and engineering, and promotion of activities for national art and culture preservation. A number of joint cooperative projects have been carried out with organizations overseas such as University of Applied Sciences Landshut (Germany), Fern University (Korea), Institute of Food Technology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (Austria), and Dankook University (Korea). The Faculty of Applied Science has been offering 14 undergraduate programs, together with 8 master’s and 2 doctoral level programs. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 15 Faculties of KMUTNB Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management The Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management is located at Prachinbui. It was founded with the goal of encouraging teaching and learning that produce graduates with competency in computer technology in construction management--from the design process to business project management. The Faculty provides ample educational opportunities for people in remote areas, offering services covering undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, it maintains intercollegiate graduate programs with several institutions such as KMUTNB Bangkok campus, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, and Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany. The collaborative projects with a considerable number of organizations place particular emphasis on teaching, performing research work and developing technology. The Faculty jointly works with the Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry in training New SMEs (Small Business Enterprises). This Faculty’s 5 departments offer 10 undergraduate programs and one master’s program. A strong research network among departments have been consolidated, resulting in effective multidiscipline research projects. The researches continue through the contracts of various supporters featuring Nation Research Council of Thailand, The Thailand Research Fund, Office of Higher Education Commission, and Ministry of Science and Technology. Faculty of Information Technology The Faculty of Information Technology originally offered a special form of collaborative educational opportunities through international degree programs with Monash University, Australia. In 1996, the Faculty was situated in KMUTNB Prachinburi. It was relocated 3 years later to the Bangkok campus, offering a wide variety of Thai and international programs in many disciplines at graduate levels to produce competent graduates who demonstrate a spectrum of IT proficiency. 16 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Faculties of KMUTNB Faculty of Information Technology primarily aims at producing graduates with a qualification that meet the needs of the wider community and industries in Thailand, in addition to the encouragement of research projects in computer science and related fields supportive of software/ hardware development. Above all, a policy of the Faculty of Information Technology is to ensure students get appropriate challenging educational experiences with a qualified education system. Advanced teaching and learning solutions including online live lectures, knowledge management systems (KMS) and state–of–the–art computer and networking laboratory equipment are being used. Lecturers, staff and students are claimed research active and being committed to using skills and information technology to help people in local communities. Faculty of Applied Arts The Faculty of Applied Arts offers graduate degrees in Applied Linguistics, Social Science and Humanities. Currently the three departments offer 4 master’s programs and 2 doctoral degree programs. Instruction focuses on human resources and efficient use of language in communication. Courses in languages, humanities and social sciences are offered to all university students. The Faculty has a cooperative project with the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Fern University in Hagen for the master’s and doctoral degrees Programs in Business Administration and Human Resource Development. Faculty of Agro-Industry Faculty of Agro-industry was established in 2003, located at Prachinburi. The mission of the faculty is committed to the distribution of educational opportunities to the people in the eastern region of Thailand. Instructions and learning encompass various fields of Agro-industry that are in demand locally. There was an urgent need to develop personnel specifically trained in agro-industry and the research and development of agro-industrial products. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 17 Faculties of KMUTNB The programs specialize in a range of areas including Food Science and Technology, Management and Administration of Agricultural Business, Food Processing, Food Analysis, Food Quality Assurance and Product Development. The faculty emphasizes specific development for food innovation in order to provide new food choices for consumers, decrease cost of production, prolong the shelf-life and value added improvement of agricultural products. Additionally, staffs and students work on useful researches especially the research on value added issues of by-product from agricultural processing. Faculty of Architecture and Design The Faculty of Architecture and Design is a new Faculty established in 2010 as to respond to the demands of manpower within arts commercial sectors, and also to encourage the creation of public and private designing enterprises. In compliance with “learning and doing” policy, the students have opportunities to participate in various exhibitions and workshops such as “Line Color Design” exhibition and workshop RAKUZA. Interior Architecture and Industrial Arts are some of research focal points. The Faculty of Architecture and Design currently comprises 3 departments: Department of Industrial Art Technology, Department of Architecture, and Department of Office Automation Design and Business Management. The Faculty provides programs in Ceramic Design, Applied Art and Product Design, Interior Design, Architecture Design as well as Office Automation Design and Business Management. 18 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Faculties of KMUTNB College of Industrial Technology College of Industrial Technology (CIT) is deemed equivalent to the faculty at large on KMUTNB campus. In 1980 the “Department of Industrial Technology” was separated from the Engineering Faculty and became the “College of Industrial Technology”. The College aims to produce graduates with both academic excellence and professional expertise. It offers a variety of programs on different educational levels ranging from Pre-Engineering (a Vocational Certificate level), to Master’s degree. Overall programs offered by the College are intended to provide students with distinct vocational practice so they can apply knowledge and expertise for their future career. The College strengthens academic cooperation with a range of institutions overseas. Consequently, a number of memorandums of understanding have been signed with national/ international academic institutions. The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), as a Faculty status aims at research and development-oriented education specifically in the field of business development, technology innovation and engineering covering the master’s and doctoral degree levels. TGGS is a joint institution established by a cooperation between RWTH Aachen and KMUTNB, with a primary intention to transfer RWTH Aachen Model of Graduate Industry-oriented Engineering Education, Technology Innovation and Business Development into South East Asia. Currently TGGS offers 8 international Master’s degree programs and 2 Doctorate program based on the RWTH Aachen Model. Since the academic year 2013, TGGS has released 4 new international Master’s Degree programs in Engineering as a response to contemporary industry requirements. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 19 Academic Programs Academic Programs Master 56 (37.09%) Doctoral 25 (16.55%) 151 Bachelor 70 (46.36%) Programs Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Bachelor of Industrial Technology (Continuing Program) (B.Ind.Tech.) Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Thai Program - English Program Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Thai Program 20 Fields of Study Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Handling Engineering, Materials Engineering, Instrumentation System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Robotics Engineering and Automation System (Bilingual Program), Industrial Electrical and Energy Engineering Materials Handling Technology, Production Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management Engineering, Construction Management, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - English Program Production Engineering Faculty of Technical Education Bachelor of Science in Technical Education (B.S.Tech.Ed.) Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Technology Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) 5 years Civil Engineering and Education Master of Science in Technical Education (M.S.Tech.Ed.) Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Technical Education Technology, Vocational and Technical Education Management, Computer Technology Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) Industrial Business Administration Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Education, Technical Education Technology, Electrical Engineering Education, Technical Pedagogic Research and Development, Vocational and Technical Education Management, Information and Communications Technology for Education, Civil Engineering and Education KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Academic Programs Programs Faculty of Applied Science Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Master of Science (M.Sc.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Thai Program - English Program Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management Bachelor of Industrial Technology (B.Ind.Tech.) Fields of Study Industrial Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Business Statistics and Insurance, Industrial Physics and Medical Instrumentation, Agro-Industrial Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Technology, Mathematics with Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering Physics (Bilingual Program) Industrial Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Computer Science, Medical Instrumentation, Bioindustrial Technology, Environmental Technology, Applied Physics Industrial Chemistry, Applied Statistics, Bioindustrial Technology, Computer Science Applied Mathematics Industrial Management, Agricultural Machinery Technology Bachelor of Industrial Technology (B.Ind.Tech.) (Continuing Program) Industrial Management, Information Technology, Agricultural Machinery Technology Bachelor of Business Adminitstration (B.B.A.) Tourism and Hotel Industrial Management Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Information Technology Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer-aided Design and Construction Management Master of Industrial Technology (M.Ind.Tech.) Industrial Management Master of Science Program (M.Sc.) Applied Information Science Faculty of Information Technology Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Thai Program Information Technology, Management Information Systems - International Program Information Technology, Management Information Systems Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Thai Program Information Technology - International Program Information Technology Faculty of Agro-Industry Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Agro-industry Technology and Management, Agro-industry Product Development, Food Science and Nutrition Faculty of Applied Arts Master of Arts (M.A.) - Thai Program Industrial and Organization Psychology, Translation for Education and Business - English Program English for Business and Industry Communication KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 21 Academic Programs Programs Fields of Study Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Industrial Business and Human Resource Development Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Industrial Business and Human Resource Development Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial and Organizational Psychology Faculty of Architecture and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Interior Design, Ceramics Design, Applied Art and Product Design Bachelor of Business Administration Program (B.B.A.) Office Automation Design and Business Management Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Architecture The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) Master of Science (M.Sc.) (International Program) Automotive Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electrical Power and Energy Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Simulation and Design, Software Systems Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) (International Program) Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Electrical and Information Engineering, Materials and Production Engineering Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) (International Program) Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Software Systems College of Industrial Technology Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Polymer Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Power Electronics Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering and Technology, Tools and Dies Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology Bachelor of Industrial Technology (B.Ind. Tech.) (Continuing Program) Mechanical Technology, Power Electronics Technology, Power Technology, Electronic Technology, Welding Technology, Mechatronics Technology Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Information and Production Technology Management Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Construction Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology Management, Automotive and Energy Engineering Technology, Energy Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Applied Electronics Engineering Technology Master of Science (M.Sc.) (Multidisciplinary Program) Innovation Management for Business and Industry Associate Institution Golden Jubilee Royal Goldsmith College Programs Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) 22 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Fields of Study Royal Goldsmith Research and Development Research and Development Science and Technology Research Institute (STRI) The Science and Technology Research Institute operates as a center of research, cooperating with institutions and organizations inside and outside the university. STRI supports, promotes, and publishes the university’s research studies, as well as administers the university’s intellectual properties and application of the research results for commercial purposes. It is KMUTNB’s intention that STRI functions as the university’s policy- and strategy-encouraging office in research study. The objective is not only to drive and develop the university to demonstrate expertise in research study, but also to be a leading university in the World University Rankings, which are ranked by the Times Higher Education Ranking (THE) and the QS World University Rankings (QS). Unit organizations are as follows: 1. The Office of the Director, including three divisions. 2. The Research and Innovation Promotion Department, including three divisions and one center: Research Funds and Evaluation Division, Research Information and Educational Quality Assurance Division, Academic Journal Division, and Center of Innovation and Intellectual Property Management. 3. The Research Development and Industrial Relations Department, including one division and two centers: Public Relations and Exhibition Division, Center of Research in Specific Fields, and Business Incubator Center. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 23 Academic Services Academic Services Thai-French Innovation Institute (TFII) Thai-French innovation institute (TFII) represents as a supportive Administration Unit for KMUTNB. The main objective highlights the development of technology in manufacturing processes and the improvement of human resources, the distribution of innovative technology to academic institutions and industries in developing countries. Until now, three academic cooperation agreements have been endorsed by the representatives from the Thai and French governments. Since its creation, TFII has implemented numerous initiatives in both academic and industrial sectors. A collection of specific projects are characterized by the integration between R&D, education & training and industrial business development that emerges from the collaboration between Thai groups and French companies, some of which include Institut de Soudure Industrie, Grenoble Institute of Technology; Innovation Nanotechnology Strategy (INS), Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’ Arts et Métiers (ENSAM), CETIM and French National Institute of Technology of Lorraine. Recently TFII has strengthened its academic and technological cooperation with neighboring countries within the Great Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) by setting-up regional research and educational networks and bring together research and development industries. Institute of Technological Development for Industry (ITDI) The Institute of Technological Development for Industry (ITDI) is a department under KMUTNB which acts as a center of academic services for the government and the private sector in business and industry. ITDI was established in 1991. It comprises a Director’s Office and 6 sub-centers: Plastic Technology Center, Instrumentation and Control Center, Automation Center, Welding and Inspection Center, Training Department, and Industrial Park. The ITDI provides training services and consultation for technicians and engineers in various areas, such as productivity management, process quality management, machine technology, and automated systems. Plastic testing 24 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Academic Services ITDI is also a center for product safety testing in accordance with industry standards, some of which include: 1. Testing of electric appliances, such as rice-cookers, washing machines, tumbler dryers, water heaters, electric thermo pots, electric fans, and electric fryers 2. Testing of plastic products 3. Testing of welding and material 4. Inspecting NGV installation 5. Inspecting OTOP (One Tumbon One Product) products Research Corn Sheep Machine Institute for Technical Educational Development (ITED) Institute for Technical Education Development (ITED) offers academic services in vocational and technical education, science, and technology. ITED’s expertise in design and development of instruction aids, academic research service, as well as training is widely recognized. Since March 1st, 2006 ITED has been certified with ISO 9001: 2000 by TÜV CERT of Germany. The ISO standard involves design, development and production of teaching aids research and training for technical education. ITED also designs and develops teaching aids in vocational and technical education, science, and technology. Training materials in mechanical, electrical, construction, and computer trades developed by ITED has been distributed both in Thai and English. Research relating to educational management in vocational and technical education, science and technology and other related fields are also conducted. Training and seminars are the main duties in human resources development. ITED training serves several fields such as technical, education and related industrial areas. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 25 Administration and Academic Services Administration and Academic Services Office of the President Office of the President is a part of Administration of KMUTNB that deals with formalities, academic services, as well as Thai culture and art conservation. The Office of the President is subdivided into the following sections: 1. Finance Division 2. Academic Service Division 3. Human Resource Management Division 4. Planning Division 5. Inventories Division 6. Student Affairs Division 7. Building and Vehicle Division 8. General Division 9. Legal Affairs Division 10.Central Affairs Division, Prachinburi Campus 11.Educational Quality Assurance Center 12.KMUTNB Textbook Publishing Center 13.Technology Service Central, Prachinburi Campus 14.Internal Audit Section 15.Center of Welfare Promotion and Incentives 16.International Cooperation Centre Graduate College The Graduate College, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok is responsible for overall supervision and administration of all graduate programs offered by King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok. The Graduate Dean is the chief administrative officer of The Graduate College, taking general responsibility for the development, improvement, and administration of all graduate programs at the University. The Dean of The Graduate College also serves as an admissions officer who is responsible for administering all admissions to programs and all services provided to graduate students. All matters of policy, procedures, and graduate curricula are developed, approved, and implemented by the Dean in consultation with the Graduate Studies and Programs Committees. 26 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Administration and Academic Services Central Library Founded 1988, KMUTNB Central library is currently located at Navamindra Rajini Building, Bangkok campus. The other 2 branches are situated at Prachinburi and Rayong Campus. The library supplies a broad range of educational resources, generally within the realms of science and technology. A variety of services are offered, tailoring to the individual library’s needs. Common service categories include periodical archives, audio-visual media, E-Tutor, online database together with the service modes of interlibrary loan and direct borrowing. Further information can be accessed at: URL: library.kmutnb.ac.th (or) http://www.facebook.com/LibraryKmutnb. Institute of Computer and Information Technology (ICIT) Institute of Computer and Information Technology (ICIT) was established on the 7th of August 1996. ICIT is a support division assisting academic and research issues related to information technology and provides services for King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Prachinburi and Rayong campus. Generally, ICIT is responsible for the development, installation, improvement and offering IT services to the University. Besides, ICIT takes charge of the arrangement of meetings/ seminars, supporting diverse units including the Wireless Services room, Computer Laboratory, Seminar and Training room, together with other departmental units. According to the University governance, ICIT contains 5 departments, i.e. Director Office, Academic Service and Research Department, Information System Development Department, Network System Engineering Department, and Information Technology Department at Prachinburi campus. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 27 KMUTNB Awards KMUTNB Awards Prime Minister’s Award 2001 for the Best Academic Management and Development Category among Thai Universities On the 29th of April 2002, it was with great pride that KMUTNB President, Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon received the 2001 Award for the best academic Administrator with regard to management and development among Thai universities. The award was given by H.E. Mr. Pongpol Adireksarn, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. This annual award was introduced in 1998 by the then Thai government as part of a reform program to increase public sector competitiveness and commitment to community and national welfare. He received the same award once again on the 24th of September 2003. The Golden Garuda for the Outstanding University President of Thailand 2001-2002 June 2003, Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon received the Golden Garuda for the outstanding University President of Thailand 2001-2002. This award is granted by the Civil Servants Association of Thailand to honor the outstanding official administrator serving as a good role model for Thai civil servants. Similar awards were allocated to 5 other categories: Permanent Secretary, Director-General, Governor, Rector of a University, and Ambassador categorization. 28 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 KMUTNB Awards KMUTNB President received L’ Ordre National du Mérite Award French Government awarded the Ordre National du Mérite (National Order of Merit) to Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon who established TFII with objectives to promote the transfer of French technology, R&D between the public and private sectors of France and Thailand in 1990. H.E. Mr. Laurent Aublin, French Ambassador to Thailand decorated Ordre National du Mérite medal to Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon on 8 July 2003. H.M. the King Award 2007 for the Best Organization in Science and Technology in Thailand In the year 2007, KMUTNB was privileged to receive the award for the best national organization in science and technology granted by His Majesty the King. According to the Ministry Council, the award was an acknowledgement of the university’s distinguished personnel, organization, and programs benefitting society as well as the nation. This honorable award strengthened the university’s commitment to excellence in academic achievement, research, innovation, and creativity in science and technology. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Siridhorn gave this award to Asst. Prof. Preecha Org-aree at Sala Dusitdalai-Suanchitlada on 30 November 2007. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 29 KMUTNB Awards KMUTNB President received Officier de Légion d’Honneur Award Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, who was one of the founders of TFII in 1990, and current President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok received the Officier de la Légion d’Honneur award from France. H.E. Mr. Gildas le Lidec, the French Ambassador to Thailand, on behalf of President Nicolas SARKOZY of France presented a medal to Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon on 15 October 2010. The Légion d’Honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honor), is the highest decoration rank in France which honors those with eminent performance. KMUTNB President received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany On the 2nd October 2012, the Thai-German Conference on Dual Education and Dual Studies was organized at KMUTNB on the occasion of 150th anniversary of Thai-German Diplomatic Relations and 53rd anniversary of KMUTNBGerman educational cooperation. The President of KMUTNB, Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon was awarded with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Dr.h.c. Cornelia Pieper, Minister of State, Federal Foreign Office presented Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon the prestigious medal. 30 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 KMUTNB Robot Achievements KMUTNB Robot Achievements HISTORY OF WORLD ROBOCUP RESCUE Independent Robot Team Independent World Championship 2006 Independent Robot Team Independent World Championship 2007 iRAP_PRO Robot Team iRAP_PRO World Championship 2009 iRAP_PRO Robot Team iRAP_PRO World Championship 2010 iRAP Judy Robot Team iRAP Judy World Championship 2011 iRAP_Furious Robot Team iRAP_Furious World Championship 2013 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 31 Robot Achievements in 2013 Robot Achievements in 2013 iRAP_Furious grasps the 7th triumph to Thailand at the World RoboCup 2013 iRAP_Furious, the robotics team from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) has secured another RoboCup championship alongside a special award for “Best in Class Mobility” in World RoboCup Rescue 2013, the annual international robotics competition held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands between 26-30 June 2013. On top of this, “iTANK” of iRAP_Furious team was entitled the first and sole robot through the course of World RoboCup history being granted the distinguished “NIST” in terms of its highest performance in speed and physical strength. The evaluation on the autonomous robot functioning was carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a competent and reliable U.S. federal agency responsible for the measurement accuracy, precision and standardization. 32 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Robot Achievements in 2013 iRAP_New Born Wins First Prize at TPA ROBOT Contest Thailand Championship 2013 iRAP_New Born team of KMUTNB students, Faculty of Engineering secured the first position in the national-level competition “TPA Robot Contest Thailand Championship 2013” established under the theme “The Green Planet.” The regional tournament was held between 18-19 May 2013 by The Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) at MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi. The Winner Team of National Robotic Design Contest 2013 Mr.Jittarapon Sri-ard, student from Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering joined the robotics team “Klong Toei Pier” that ended up winning the 6th Robot Design Contest (RDC 2013). This event, which encourages young local talents in mechanical design and automation technology was launched on May 23, 2013 at Pantip Plaza Pratunam, Bangkok. iRAP_285 Robot Team Received Honorable Mention Award for CRU Robot 2012 iRAP_285 Robot team formed up by students from Faculty of Enginnering secured an honorary mention from CRU Robot 2012, a robotics competition set up between 25-28 October 2012 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Bangna. The activity upholding talent and innovation under the theme “Bomb Rescue Robot” was organized by Ministry of Science and Technology in association with Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 33 Special Activities at KMUTNB Special Activities at KMUTNB Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) Setup Project King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok established the project of “Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE).” The collaborative mission ensued the endorsement of an academic MOU between Thai Ministry of Education and the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany, in addition to Bangkok Protocol signed between KMUTNB and German representative on the similar occasion. Both agreements had been carried out in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Thai-German Diplomatic Relations and 53 years of academic cooperation between KMUTNB and Germany. The mutual accords place emphasis upon Thai-German industry collaboration, provision of German experts for consultant services, as well as concerted coordination among universities/ enterprises in both countries. Preliminary support in response to Thai, German, EU and ASEAN community requirements features both cash assistance and in-kind contributions from a great number of KMUTNB’s partner organizations incorporating Festo, Lucas-Nülle, Bitwise, Danieli, TOT Public Company, Thai-German Chamber of Commerce, Industry Ministry’s Department of Industrial Works, the German Universities of Applied Sciences, and the Technical and Research University from Germany. TGDE aims primarily to collaborate with Thai-German industries to promote the paradigm of “Dual System and Cooperative Education” in combination with the development of enriched e-learning materials. The undertakings provide great opportunities for academic personnel, students, skilled workforce, technicians, technologists, engineers and professional management so they can keep abreast of dynamic technology trends in the era of globalization. Furthermore, partnership initiatives will contribute to cooperative knowledge transfer and training in favor of caliber academic staff and improved qualification standards of technical instructors, technologists and practical engineers in ASEAN countries. Last but not least, extensive provision of academic consulting and educational services to public and private sectors, locally and internationally will be fostered. A variety of services predominantly lay emphasis on information technology issues in support of industrial business and education sectors, such as e-commerce, e-procurement, e-manufacturing, e-supply chain and e-training. The collaborative endeavor was initiated in pursuit of the 150th year of Thai-German diplomacy relations and the 53 anniversary of academic relationship between Germany and KMUTNB, formerly called Thai-German Technical School founded under an academic cooperation between KMUTNB and Germany in 1959. To mark this particular occasion, KMUTNB hosted “Thai–German Conference on Dual Education & Dual Studies” on 1-2 October 2012 with immense success. rd 34 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Special Activities at KMUTNB TGDE Inauguration The inauguration of Thai-German Dual Education and e-Learning Development Institute (TGDE) on 22 May 2013 was impressively held at KMUTNB. The official opening was presided over by H.E. Rolf Schulze, German Ambassador to Thailand accompanied by Dignitaries and Co-Chairs on the stage, including Mr. Karl-Heinz Heckhausen, President of German-Thai Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Carolin Mülverstedt, Director of Information Center DAAD Bangkok; H.E. Dr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, former Minister of Industry, former Minister of Science and Technology and former Minister of Transport; H.E. Pinit Jarusombat, former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Industry; Dr. Siritaj Rojanapruk, Vice Chairman and member committee of KMUTNB Council; Dr. Nattapon Nattasomboon, Deputy Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Industry; and Professor Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, KMUTNB President. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 35 International Co-operation International Co-operation France The International Cooperation Centre, KMUTNB is a unit organization that provides greater opportunities for faculty/ students and staff to be well prepared for the rapidly growing international arena. Over the years, collaboration and mutual assistance in academic cooperation has been established, strengthening global partnership and collaborative advantages. The cooperation will affect not only education sector but also cultural and individual lifestyle. National and international partnership organizations which encourage such activities as exchange of faculty, students and staff; joint research activities alongside course development programs are as follows: - Aperon - Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Arts et Métiers - Innovation Nanotechnology Strategy Co., Ltd. - Institut de Soudure - Grenoble Institute of Technology - Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse - Schneider Electric (Thailand) - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris - The French Institute for Advanced Mechanics (IFMA) - TOTAL - Université de Lorraine - Valeo Compressor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. United Kingdom (UK) - University of Birmingham - University of Manchester United States of America (U.S.A.) - Lawrence Technological University - Oklahoma State University - Oregon State University - University of Maryland Germany - Bochum University of Applied Sciences - Brandenburg University of Technology - Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences - Chemnitz University of Technology - Coburg University of Applied Sciences - Gesellschaft fur Internationale Susammenarbeit (GIZ) - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) - Dresden University of Technology - Esslingen University of Applied Sciences - Fern University in Hagen - Goethe- Institut, Bangkok - Hochschule Aalen - Konstanz University of Applied Sciences - Landshut University of Applied Sciences - Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences - Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences - RWTH Aachen University - South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Soest Campus - The Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany 36 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 International Co-operation China - East China Institute of Technology (ECIT) - Qingdao University of Science and Technology - Rubber Valley Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Second Polytechnic University (SSPU) - The United Nation University Macao - Yunnan Nationalities University Belgium - Group T- International University College Leuven South Korea - Dankook University - Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Hankyong National University - Halla University - Kangwon National University - Keimyung University - Konkuk University Poland - University of Arts in Poznań - University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz Japan Austria - Institute of Technologists - Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - Kyushu Institute of Technology - Nagoya University - National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology University, Weseda University - Okinawa National College of Technology - Osaka University - Tokyo Institute of Technology - University of Vienna Italy - Danieli Far East Co., Ltd. KMUTNB Taiwan - Kun Shan University - National University of Tainan Philippines Malaysia - Cavite State University - Universiti Malaysia Perlis - Universiti Sains of Malaysia - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahma Vietnam - Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology - Hanoi National University of Education Indonesia - Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta Australia - Edith Cowan University - eWater Ltd. - Queensland University of Technology KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 37 International Co-operation Activities International Co-operation Activities MOU Signing Ceremony to Set Up TGDE May 2013 : Five remarkable firms from Germany, Italy and Thailand including Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.KG, Lucas-Nülle GmbH, Bitwise (Thailand) Co., Ltd., TOT Public Company Limited and Danieli Co., Ltd. signed MOU for TGDE project development. TGDE’s Building MOU with Okinawa National College of Technology, Japan January 2013 : Sitting row from left to right Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, (2 nd) President of KMUTNB welcomed and signed MOU with Prof. Dr. Itoh Shigeru, (3rd) President of Okinawa National College of Technology. Both institutes will develop further academic and research collaborations and student exchange programs. September 2013 : 7 Representatives of the 9 National Colleges Technology in Kyushu and Okinawa, Kagoshima National College of Technology visited KMUTNB and discussed the details of cooperation projects. MOU with University of Birmingham, UK June 2013 : sitting row and from l-r, Asst. Prof. Preecha Ong-aree, Dean of College of Industrial Technology, the representative of KMUTNB signed MOU with Prof. Michael C. Sheppard, Provost and Vice Principle of the University of Birmingham, UK. The cooperation highlights the 2+2 Bachelor’s Degree Program in Automotive Engineering Technology to be carried out between CIT and school of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham. 38 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 International Co-operation Activities MOU with Qingdao University of Science and Technology & Rubber Valley Co., LTD, China May 2013 : Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, (center of the front row), President of KMUTNB signed MOU with Qingdao University of Science and Technology and Rubber Valley Co., LTD. to promote cooperation on technology and R&D in Science and Technology, especially in the field of Rubber. July 2013 : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchart Siengchin (3rd from left), Vice President for Research and Academic Enhancement, KMUTNB led an academic and research team to visit and discuss with the research team of Qingdao University of Science and Technology and Rubber Valley Co., Ltd. MOU with University of Arts in Poznan, Poland January 2013 : Prof. Wojciech Hora (3 rd from left) from University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszez, Poland and Prof. Karolina Komasa, (4th from left) from University of Arts in Poland visited KMUTNB and made a discussion on academic cooperation in the field of Arts with the Faculty of Architecture and Design, KMUTNB. KMUTNB signed MOU with 2 Universities of Poland in July 2013. KMUTNB Students Workshop at Poland’s Universities. After the MOU signing with University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszez and University of Arts, Poland, 3 lecturers and 6 students from KMUTNB Faculty of Architecture and Design participated in workshops held by both universities during 14-26 July 2013. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 39 International Co-operation Activities MOU with Oregon State University, USA and PTT Public Company Limited April 2013 : KMUTNB hosted MOU signing ceremony between 3 institutes : PTT Public Company Limited, Oregon State University and KMUTNB. Representatives from 3 parties (from l-r) were Prof. Sunil Khanna, Associate Provost for International Programs from Oregon State University, Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon (center), President of KMUTNB and Mr. Vijit Tongnoi, Executive Vice President of PTT Research and Technology Institute, PTT. KMUTNB’s Anniversary Celebration On 19 February 2013, a grand celebration was organized for KMUTNB 54th Anniversary. The event was honorably attended by distinguished foreign representatives. Ms. Annette Severy, Counsellor for Press and Cultural Affairs, a representative of German Ambassador to Thailand is delivering a congratulating speech. German Professors: Prof. Dr.-Ing Michael Modigell, one of RWTH Aachen Professors attends the event. French Professors: Prof. Dr. Bernard Davat (center) from Université de Lorraine, France who is one of KMUTNB’s honor guests present awards to Outstanding KMUTNB staff. 40 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 International Co-operation Activities Kyushu Institute of Technology’s activities 27 February 2013, International Cooperation Centre (ICC), KMUTNB organized a traditional farewell wishes on the retirement of Prof. Dr. Keiichi Kimura, Vice President for International Affairs, Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan. Professor Kimura has contributed to the cooperation between Kyushu Institute of Technology and KMUTNB. February 2013 : (front row from l-r ) Prof. Dr. Keiichi Kimura, Vice President for International Affairs, (centre), alongside his colleagues, Asst. Prof. Dr. Panart Khajornrungruang (2nd) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masaki Fuchiwaki (3rd) held a meeting with Assoc. Prof. Viboon Chunkag, (5 th) Dean of Faculty of Engineering for 2013 projects and activities. August-September 2013: Assoc. Prof. Viboon Chunkag (center), Dean of Faculty of Engineering gave a warm welcome to 6 students from Kyushu Institute of Technology on the occasion of their internship at Faculty of Engineering, KMUTNB. March 2013 : a KIT student joined the Cultural Exchange program with KMUTNB. She participated in ICC English Camp during 25-29 March with KMUTNB students. The Camp was held outside Bangkok. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 41 International Co-operation Activities Esslingen University of Applied Sciences , Germany March to May 2013 : 2 students from College of Industrial Technology took an internship at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. October 2013 to February 2014 : 7 students from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences took an internship at College of Industrial Technology and Western Digital. Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, Germany May 2013 : Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonchai Watjatrakul, a lecturer and researcher participated with the research team from HS- Bremerhaven on the topic “Observation - Class Remotely Operated Vehicle”. July to September 2013 : 2 students from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences took an internship program at Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prachinburi Campus. Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany May 2013 : 12 students of Information and Production Technology Management Department, College of Industrial Technology participated in the workshop “Embedded Programming and Digital System” at Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science, Chemnitz University of Technology. 42 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 International Co-operation Activities South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Soest, Germany October 2012 to April 2013 : 2 students from Electrical and Computer Department, Faculty of Engineering were undergraduate interns at the laboratories of South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Soest. Halla University, Korea In 2013, International Cooperation Centre (ICC) organized two sessions of Cross Cultural and English Training programs for students from Halla University. The first session took place on 27 January to 18 February 2013. Konstanz University of Applied Science, Germany January 2013 : Prof. Dr. Paul Gümpel (5th from l-r), Konstanz University of Applied Science, Germany joined Master’s thesis defense committee, Faculty of Engineering. The second session was held on 21 July to 14 October 2013. Rosenheim University of Applied Science, Germany July 2013 : Prof. Werner Braatz (1st from l-r) CEO of International Office, Rosenheim University of Applied Science paid a visit and held a meeting with KMUTNB Administrative team. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 43 International Co-operation Activities German Academic Exchange Service/ DAAD February 2013 : Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, (5th from l-r) President of KMUTNB and Dr. Carolin Mulverstedt (4 th from l-r) Director of DAAD Information Center, Bangkok held a discussion of TGDE establishment. Farewell wishes : On May 2013, Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, President of KMUTNB presented a special token to Dr. Carolin Mulverstedt owing to the fulfillment of her term in Thailand. Dresden University of Technology, Germany May 2013 : Prof. Dr. paed. Habil Hanno Hortsch (front row, 3rd from l-r) Dresden University of Technology, Germany held a meeting with KMUTNB administrative team to make a conclusion of previous projects and make plans for future initiatives. Seimens Company’s Visit 27 June 2013 : Mr. Anthony Chay, President & CEO and delegation from Siemens paid a visit to KMUTNB. Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, President of KMUTNB and Administration team gave them a warm welcome. Minister Advisor for Vocational Education and Further Education, Baden-Württemberg September 2013 : Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon (4th from l-r) President of KMUTNB gave a warm welcome to Mr. Hartmut Mattes (3 rd from l-r), Minister Advisor for Vocational Education and Further Education, Baden-Württemberg and Ms. Elisabeth Moser (5th from l-r), Director and Member of the Board of State Academy who visited TGDE and joined a discussion on prospective cooperation. 44 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 International Co-operation Activities TGGS Days @ RWTH Aachen, Germany July 8-9, 2013 : Prof. Dr. Prayoot Akkaraekthalin, Dean of TGGS and his TGGS team went to RWTH Aachen University to promote TGGS and its programs. Guests of honors comprise Dr. Manfred Nettekoven, Chancellor of RWTH Aachen University, Ms. Nongnuth Phetcharatana, Thailand’s Ambassador to Germany and Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Haberstroh, RWTH Delegate to TGGS. The event was organized by the RWTH Aachen International Office. Thai-Myanmese Human Resource Development May to June 2013, Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KMUTNB organized 2 short-term training sessions for the development of Myanmar Human Resource. May 2013 : Faculty of Information Technology organized the “Project Monitoring and Evaluation” session for 10 Myanmese Professors. June 2013 : TGGS organized the Workshop on “Power Factor Correction” for 10 Myanmese Professors. Taiwanese Universities Cooperation September 2013 : Representatives from National University of Tainan and National Ilan University, Taiwan visited KMUTNB and held a discussion on academic cooperation with College of Industrial Technology and Faculty of Engineering. KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 45 General Information General Information New Students, Academic Year 2013* Unit : Person Bachelor 5,761 (77.33%) 7,450 Master 998 (13.40%) Doctoral 147 (1.97%) Certificate 544 (7.30%) Total Enrolment of Students, Academic Year 2013* Unit : Person Bachelor 19,126 (80.39%) 23,790 Master 2,447 (10.29%) Doctoral 677 (2.85%) Certificate 1,540 (6.47%) Number of Graduates, Academic Year 2012** Unit : Person Master 912 (16.44%) Bachelor 4,082 (73.58%) 5,548 Doctoral 65 (1.17%) Certificate 489 (8.81%) Note 46 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 * Data : August 30, 2013 ** Data : October 15, 2013 General Information Personnel Categorization in the Fiscal Year 2013, by Lines of Duty* Unit : Person Non-academic Staff 720 (31.05%) Special Staff 513 (22.12%) 2,319 Government Employees 29 (1.25%) Academic Staff 915 (39.46%) Permanent Employees 62 (2.67%) Temporary Employees 80 (3.45%) Academic Staff by Academic Positions* Unit : Person Assistant Professors 224 (24.48%) Lecturers 575 (62.84%) 915 Associate Professors 114 (12.46%) Professors 2 (0.22%) Academic Staff by Educational Qualifications* Unit : Person Doctorate 369 (40.33%) 915 Bachelor 42 (4.59%) Master 504 (55.08%) Note * Data : September 30, 2013 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 47 General Information Total Budget Snapshots for the Fiscal Year 2013 Unit : Baht Personnel 951,688,139 (50.33%) 1,890,994,200 Operation 353,665,920 (18.70%) Subsidies 371,721,930 (19.66%) Investments 213,715,411 (11.30%) Others 202,800 (0.01%) Government Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013 by Work Plan Unit : Baht Education Management 573,382,714 (39.45%) Education Administration 832,733,286 (57.30%) 1,453,342,500 Academic Service to Public 28,849,700 (1.99%) Research 17,626,800 (1.21%) Cultural Heritage Preservation 750,000 (0.05%) University Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013 by Work Plan Unit : Baht Education Administration 243,820,810 (55.71%) 437,651,700 Education Management 158,174,750 (36.14%) Cultural Heritage Preservation 1,663,450 (0.38%) Research 28,327,690 (6.47%) 48 KMUTNB GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013-2014 Academic Service to Public 5,665,000 (1.29%) University of Creative Invention to Innovation “Graduates with Creativity and Workability” Robocup 2013 Robocup 2011 Robocup 2010 Robocup 2009 King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok 1518 Pracharat 1 Road, Wongsawang, Bang Sue, Bangkok 10800, Thailand Tel : (662)-0-2-555-2000, Fax : (662)-0-2-587-4350 www.kmutnb.ac.th Robocup 2007 Robocup 2006