AerCap ESG Challenge 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the winning project of the AerCap ESG Challenge 2023 is the "Improving Efficiency of Turnaround Time in Airport Ground Operation" project by Jamorn Wacharasing and Natchaphol Prakobphol This outstanding project aims to streamline airport ground operations, minimizing turnaround time between flights and increasing overall efficiency. By optimizing processes and implementing innovative technologies, the work will contribute to reducing environmental impact and enhancing the overall performance of the aviation industry. On 19th May, Chulalongkorn University hosted the AerCap ESG Challenge, sponsored by AerCap, the global leader in aviation leasing and the largest owner of commercial aircraft in the world. During the event, Aerospace Engineering students showcased their innovative ideas and solutions to tackle environmental, social, and governance challenges in the aviation industry. The projects entered in this year's competition were truly remarkable, covering a wide range of areas in aviation from designing electric aircraft to reduce carbon emissions, to utilizing 3D printing technology to create lightweight and sustainable structures. This year’s participants exemplify the future of aviation, driving sustainable practices and addressing crucial challenges in the industry. Their passion and ingenuity are paving the way for a greener and more responsible aviation sector. Let's celebrate their incredible achievements and commend AerCap for their dedication in promoting ESG initiatives in the aviation field.
AerCap visited ISE Aerospace Engineering students
Gillian Culhane, Vice President Corporate Communications of AerCap, and Joe Millar, Head of Technical Asia Pacific at AerCap visited ISE Aerospace Engineering students at the Faculty of Engineering on 18 April 2023. The students were introduced to Captain AER, AerCap’s ESG Mascot (top left), at a special talk where Gillian presented the company's recent successful rebranding project and the ESG efforts to commit to operating its aircraft leasing business responsibly and sustainably. They were given a warm welcome by scholarship students (bottom right). In 2021, AerCap launched a 4-year scholarship programme providing 10 scholarships to ISE aerospace engineering students. In addition to the scholarships, AerCap provides a range of tailored supports to students including guest lectures, workshops, support with research projects, summer internships and sponsorship to CUHAR students’ club.
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AUN/SEED-Net Monitoring Visit of Fiscal Year 2019 at Chula Engineering
On Tuesday 24, September 2019, AUN/SEED-Net organized the monitoring session for AUN/SEED-Net scholarship students of Fiscal Year 2019. Chula Engineering currently has 44 scholarship graduate students studying in 5 major fields, namely, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. These students are from Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Lao, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Participants of the monitoring session were more than 25 people and consisted of associate dean of administration, department heads, deputy director of ISE, student's advisers, ISE staff, and scholarship students. The main purpose of the monitoring session was to evaluate the study progress of AUN/SEED-Net scholarship students, and update the financial regulations of collaborative research projects. In addition, there was information related to the opportunities for AUN/SEED-Net alumni and available resources for the networking and career enhancement after graduation.
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UNITED Erasmus+ Project Training Program on Electric Vehicle Powertrain and Automotive IT Connectivity
UNITED Erasmus+ Project Training Program on Electric Vehicle Powertrain and Automotive IT Connectivity The first training program of the UNITED Erasmus+ project on electric vehicle powertrain and automotive IT connectivity was held at Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia on September 17-20, 2019. The project goals are to enhance student employability and to foster university-industry collaboration in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Chulalongkorn University was represented by Dr. Prabhath De Silva from International School of Engineering and Dr. Nuksit Noomwongs and Dr. Angkee Sripakagorn from Mechanical Engineering Department. Details of the project can be found at https://united-erasmus.usu.ac.id/.
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Suankularb Wittayalai School
It was a privilege for the International School of Engineering (ISE), Chulalongkorn University, to welcome a group of teachers and students from Suankularb Wittayalai School on 24th September 2019. Asst. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, the Director of ISE, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattee Niparnan, ISE Robotics and AI curriculum committee member, courteously greeted and introduced them to the Robotics and AI program at ISE.
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ISE Community Service and Cultural trip of AY 1/2019
On September 14-15, 2019, International Affairs of Engineering Student Committee organized an ISE exchange program activity “Community Service and Cultural trip” for Inbound Exchange Student Academic year 1/2019 in Kanchanaburi Province We began the trip with the community service activity. Both foreign and Thai students made colorful vocabulary books as English learning materials for elementary students at Ban Sao Hong School. Additionally, the exchange students taught local children using simple English words and played fun games with them at the playground. There were lots of laughter and good time with them. In the evening, there were ice breaking games and culture exchange activities. The participating exchange students came from several counties including France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, China and Philippines. On September 15, 2019, we visited “Mallika City” where exchange students learned Thai lifestyle during King Rama IV-V’s era and enjoyed peaceful nature. It was a very memorable and meaningful experience for exchange students and they all had made new friends with Thai buddies.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat,
Congratulations to Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, faculty member of Bachelor of Engineering Program in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering at International School of Engineering, for receiving The 2019 People of the Year of Chulalongkorn University Award
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Exchange First Meet
Exchange First Meet Wednesday, August 21, 2019 First Meet Activity for Inbound Exchange Student AY1-2019