AerCap Executives Strengthen Partnership with Chula Engineering and Inspire Aerospace Engineering Students
AerCap Executives Strengthen Partnership with Chula Engineering and Inspire Aerospace Engineering Students On 14 November 2024, we were honoured to welcome Mr. John Burke, Chief Technical Officer of AerCap, and Mr. Prakash Thirunavakarasu, Vice President Technical, APAC, to Chulalongkorn University. Their visit highlighted the strong partnership between AerCap and our Faculty of Engineering. The session began with a strategic meeting between AerCap executives and the Faculty’s Dean, joined by ISE management and the Aerospace Engineering faculty members. Key discussions focused on the impact of the AerCap Scholarship Program, potential Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and opportunities for further industry-academic collaboration. We are grateful to AerCap for their commitment to supporting and inspiring our students. Following the formal session, AerCap executives joined an informal meet-and-greet with AerCap scholarship recipients and other aerospace engineering students. This open exchange allowed students to hear firsthand from industry leaders about career paths, industry trends, and the skills needed to thrive in the aviation sector. Our sincere thanks to AerCap for their continued dedication to student development. We look forward to more impactful collaborations in the future.
Charting the Future of Aviation: Chula Engineering Students Engage with AerCap Leaders in Exclusive Workshop
Charting the Future of Aviation: Chula Engineering Students Engage with AerCap Leaders in Exclusive Workshop The afternoon of 5 September 2024 was a landmark occasion for Chula Engineering students as they participated in an insightful Aviation Workshop led by esteemed AerCap executive, Mr Joe Millar. The workshop featured an expert presentation by Mr Millar, Vice President and Head of Technical Asia Pacific at AerCap. Nico Stevenson, Engineering and Technical Operations Associate at AerCap and a proud ISE alumnus, shared her insights and experiences. The workshop provided students with unparalleled insights into the latest trends and challenges in the aviation leasing industry. Mr Millar shared his extensive knowledge and experience which spans over 30 years in the aviation industry, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the sector, including the evolution of aviation leasing aircraft and engine design, as well as ESG related topics and industry innovations. Former Aerospace Engineering graduate and recipient of the 2021 AerCap Scholarship, Ms Stevenson, shared insights into her journey from academia to transitioning to the working environment. Students were particularly enthused by the project discussions, which allowed them to explore real-world scenarios and innovative solutions in aerospace engineering. Since the beginning of the partnership in 2021, AerCap has been instrumental in enhancing the educational experience at Chula Engineering. This workshop further solidified the bond between AerCap and Chula, offering students the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders who are shaping the future of aviation. Quote from a Student: "The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to learn directly from professionals who are at the forefront of the aviation industry. It has motivated me to continue pushing my boundaries and explore new ideas in my studies." – Fourth-year Aerospace Engineering Student With over 50 students in attendance, the workshop was a resounding success, leaving participants motivated and eager to apply their newfound knowledge. Chula Engineering extends its deepest gratitude to AerCap for their ongoing support and looks forward to continuing this fruitful partnership for many years to come.
Chula Engineering Celebrates AerCap Scholarship Awards 2024
Chula Engineering Celebrates AerCap Scholarship Awards 2024 Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering proudly hosted the prestigious AerCap Scholarship Awards Ceremony on 5 September 2024. The event recognized ten outstanding aerospace engineering students for their academic excellence and promising futures in the aerospace industry. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Joe Millar, Vice President and Head of Technical Asia Pacific at AerCap, alongside distinguished faculty members. Mr. Millar presented the scholarship certificates, a testament to AerCap’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in aviation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of Chula Engineering, expressed profound gratitude to AerCap, highlighting the long-standing partnership that began in 2021. He emphasized how this collaboration has significantly enriched the academic and professional trajectories of Chula’s students. The scholarship recipients also shared heartfelt thanks, emphasizing the life-changing impact of AerCap’s support. The AerCap Scholarship is fully funded, covering all tuition and program fees until graduation. It also offers the students the opportunity to participate in an internship and research projects with AerCap. The AerCap Scholarship continues to play an instrumental role in empowering Chula Engineering students, enabling them to excel in their academic pursuits and contribute meaningfully to the aerospace industry. Quote from the Dean: "We are deeply grateful to AerCap for their continued partnership and unwavering support since 2021. Their commitment to our students' success has been invaluable, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration." – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of Chula Engineering
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Apipon Methachittipan, Ph.D.
Profile Summary Teaching chemical engineering-related courses in the multidisciplinary Nano Engineering undergraduate program. Supervising undergraduate senior projects and conducting research in collaboration with Thai and overseas institutions. Education 2011–2016 Ph.D. Material Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, UK 2009–2010 M.Sc. (Hons), The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK 2005–2009 B.Eng. Nano Engineering, International School of Engineering (Chulalongkorn University), Thailand Research & Work Experience Conference & Publications: 2013: Solvothermal-Derived Nanocrystalline TiO2 Supported Co Catalysts in the Hydrogenation of Carbonmonoxide 2016 Influence of MWCNT additive in thermal phase transition of Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) (Pending) 2016: Influence of MWCNT additive in thermal phase transition of Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) (Pending)
3 November 2016
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Aung Pyae, Ph.D.
Education 2014 - 2020 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Technology University of Turku, Finland Thesis Title: The Use of Digital Games for Elderly People’s Physical Activity: A Case of Finland 2008 - 2012 Master of Information Systems Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Dissertation Title: Designing a Digital Social Activity Space for Older People in Singapore 2006 - 2007 Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis National University of Singapore 2001 - 2005 Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar Work Experiences Dec 2020 - Present Lecturer, International School of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University Oct 2017 - Aug 2020 Lecturer Level B (Assistant Professor), Swinburne Business School Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 Research Associate (Data Scientist) Office of Education Research (OER), National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 Research Assistant, Turku Game Lab, and Department of Future Technologies Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 University of Turku & Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 Research Engineer, Health Innovation Technology Lab, and School of Digital Media, and Infocomm Technology Nov 2014 - Aug 2015 Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 IT-Manager,Estate Buzz Pte Ltd., Singapore Mar 2008 - Jan 2010 Research Project Officer, Division of Information Studies, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Teaching Experience Aug - Dec 2020 Guest Lecturer, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand 2017 - 2020 Full-time Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2016 - 2017 Guest Lecturer, Department of Future Technologies, University of Turku, Finland 2012 - 2015 Guest Lecturer, School of Digital Media and IT, Singapore Polytechnic 2010 Guest Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Academic Visits Visiting Researcher, University of Information Technology, Yangon, Myanmar (2018) Research Student, School of ICT, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (2016) Visiting Researcher, Department of Future Technologies, University of Turku, Finland (2015) Visiting Researcher, Turku Game Lab, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2014) Scholarships 2017- 2019 Research Travel Grant, University of Turku, Finland 2015 Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Turku, Finland 2015 Graduate Research Scholarship, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia 2014 Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Turku, Finland Research Grant 2019 Research Publications Grant, Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University of Technology 2018 Early Career Research Grant, Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University of Technology Invited Talks 2018 “Gamification for Active Ageing”, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia 2017 “The Use of Digital Games for Older Adults in Finland”, Singapore Management University 2016 - 2017 “Introduction to Gamification”, Gamification Course, Summer School at the University of Turku, Finland 2012 - 2014 “Introduction to Interaction Design”, DMIT, Singapore Polytechnic Selected Publications Pyae, A. (2018). Understanding the role of culture and cultural attributes in digital game localization. Entertainment Computing, 26, pp.105-116. (Q1 Scopus/ A*) Nakia, A., Pyae, A., Luimula, M., Hongo, S., Vuola, and Smed. J. (2015). Investigating the effects of motion-based Kinect game system on user cognition. J Multimodal User Interfaces. DOI 10.1007/s12193-015-0197-0 (Q1 Scopus/ A*) Theng, Y. L., & Pyae, A. (2012). Investigating effects of avatars on primary school children’s affective responses to learning. Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 5(1), 45-52 (Q1 Scopus/ A*) A-ranked Conferences Pyae, A. & Scifleet, P. (2019). Investigating the Role of User’s English Language Proficiency in Using a Voice User Interface: A Case of Goolge Home Smart Speaker. SIGCHI 2019, Glasgow, UK. Pyae, A. & Joelsson, T. N. (2018). Investigating the Usability and User Experiences of Voice User Interface: A Case of Google Home Smart Speaker. 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI). Pyae, A. (2018). The Use of Digital Games for Older Adults’ Physical Activity: A Case of Finland. CHIPLAY 2018, Melbourne, Australia. Pyae, A., Luimula, M., & Smed, J. (2017b). Investigating Players' Engagement, Immersion, and Experiences in Playing Pokemon Go. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Creativity and Cognition, Singapore, Singapore Professional Certifications 2018 Information Visualization (Interaction-Design Org) 2018 Usability Testing (Interaction-Design Org) 2017 Designing Gamification (Udemy) 2017 Introduction to User Experience Design (Georgia Institute of Technology) International Collaboration Ghent University, Belgium Sendai-Finland Wellbeing Center, Japan Technology Research Center, Finland Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia University of Information Technology, Yangon, Myanmar Research Profile Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=jc6OXLAAAAAJ&hl=en) Citation Count - 309 (as of 01/2021) h-index 11 i10-index 14 Research Gate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aung_Pyae)
1 February 2021
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Assoc.Prof.Charusluk Viphavakit, Ph.D.
Profile Summary Dr. Charusluk Viphavakit currently joined the International school of engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand as a lecturer in August 2018. Her research interests include the design, development and characterisation of integrated optics nanowire waveguides, the study of surface plasmon properties on nanowire waveguides including their sensing applications, the fabrication of semiconductor and polymer sub-micron nanowire waveguieds, and optical fibre sensor for medical/biomedical applications. Education August 2012 – June 2015 Ph.D in Electrical Engineering major in optics and photonics (The European Union's ERASMUS MUNDUS funded), Electrical Engineering Department, Frederick University, Cyprus August 2010 – May 2012 M.Eng in Nanotechnology (AIT fellowship) Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, School of Engineering, Asian Institute of technology, Pathumthani, Thailand August 2006 – May 2010 B.Eng in Nano Engineering (Nano-electronics) International School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Careers February 2016 – June 2018 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (Irish Research Council funded) Optical Fibre Sensors Research Centre (OFSRC), University of Limerick, Ireland Research area: Optical fiber sensor for biomedical applications Professional Qualifications June 2016 – June 2017 Harvard Medical School, Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program (GCSRT) 2016-2017 Harvard Medical School Scholarships and University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School funded Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA Course Taught Mathematics for Nano-Engineering Numerical Methodology for Electromagnetics Material Characterisation Biomedical Optics Biomedical Instrumentation Book Chapter G. Souvik, T.Dar, C. Viphavakit, C. Pan, N. Kejalakshmy, and B. M. A. Rahman. (2019). "Compact Photonic SOI Sensors." In Computational Photonic Sensors, pp. 343-383. Springer, Cham. Selected Journal Publications C. Viphavakit, S. O’Keeffee, S. Andersson-Angels, and E. Lewis. (2018). “Gold enhanced hemoglobin interaction in Fabry-Pérot based optical fiber sensor for measuring oxygen level in hypoxic tumor”, Journal of Lightwave Technology 36(4), pp 1118-1124. C. Viphavakit, W. Patchoo, S. Boonruang, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, W. S. Mohammed and B. M. A. Rahman.(2017). “Demonstration of polarization-independent surface plasmon resonance polymer waveguide for refractive index sensing," Journal of Lightwave Technology 35(14), pp 3012-3019. H. Yuan, S. Poeggel, T. Newe, E. Lewis E, C. Viphavakit, and G. Leen. (2017). “An Experimental Study of the Effects of External Physiological Parameters on the Photoplethysmography Signals in the Context of Local Blood Pressure (Hydrostatic Pressure Changes),” Sensors, 17(3), pp 556. C. Viphavakit, S. Boonruang, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, W. S. Mohammed and B. M. A. Rahman.(2016). “Surface plasmon resonance-enhanced light interaction in an integrated ormocomp nanowire," Optical and Quantum Electronics 48(5), pp 1-15. C. Viphavakit, M. Komodromos, C. Themistos, W. S. Mohammed, K. Kalli, and B. Azizur Rahman. (2015). "Optimization of a horizontal slot waveguide biosensor to detect DNA hybridization," Applied Optics 54, pp 4881-4888. C. Viphavakit, N. Atthi, S. Boonruang, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, W. S. Mohammed, B. M.A. Rahman. (October, 2014). Realization of a polymer nanowire optical transducer by using the nanoimprint technique, Applied Optics, Vol. 53, No. 30. C. Viphavakit, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, N. Atthi, W. Mohammed, S. Boonruang, J. Dutta. (November, 2013). Development of Integrated Microfluidic Device for Optical Floe Rate Sensing, Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers (JCSC) special issue, Vol 22. No. 9. Selected Conference Publications W. Kam, C. Viphavakit, M. O’Keeffe, K. O’Sullivan, S. O’Keeffe, W. S. Mohammed, E. Lewis. (2018). Evaluation of an all plastic 3-D printed POF sensor for monitoring spine bending in biomedical applications, (26th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors, OFS-26, Lausanne, Switzerland) C. Viphavakit, S. O’Keeffee, S. Andersson-Angels, and E. Lewis, Gold-coated Fabry-Pérot based optical fiber sensor for monitoring hypoxic state of the tumor from the change of refractive index in red blood cells. (IEEE sensors 2017) C. Viphavakit, D. Duraibabu, S. O’Keeffee, and E. Lewis. (2017). Fabry-Pérot based refractive index optical fiber sensor for measurement of oxygen concentration levels in hypoxic tumors during radiotherapy treatment, (25th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors, OFS-25, Jeju, Korea). C. Viphavakit, S. Boonruang, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, W. S. Mohammed, and B. M. A. Rahman. (2015). Effect of surface plasmon resonance on the attenuation coefficient of an Ormocomp nanowire, in OWTNM London 2015, (XXIII International Workshop on Optical Wave and Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, 2015), 76. C. Viphavakit, N. Atthi, S. Boonruang, C. Themistos, W. S. Mohammed, K. Kalli, B. M.A. Rahman, M. Komodromos. (2014). Characterization of polymer nanowires fabricated using the nanoimprint method, in SPIE Photonics Europe, (International Society for Optics and Photonics, 2014), 912632-912632-912610. C. Viphavakit, C. Themistos, M. Komodromos, W. S. Mohammed and B.M.A. Rahman. (2012). Effect of Different Modal Excitation in Dielectric Nano-wire on the Sensitivity of Integrated Optical Transducer, (EECON35, Bangkok, Thailand) N. Shrestha, M. Sohail, C. Viphavakit, P. Saengudomlert, W. S. Mohammed. (2010). Demonstration of Visible Light Communications Using RGB LEDs in an Indoor Environment, (ECTI-CON 2010, Chiang Mai, Thailand)
12 December 2018
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Jing Tang, D. Eng.
Education Oct 2010 - Sep 2013 D.Eng. in Industrial Engineering and Management, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan Oct 2009 - Sep 2010 M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering and Management, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan Aug 2004 – Sep 2009 Master Study in Applied Economics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China B.Mgmt. in Industrial Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China B.Eng. in Computer Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Work Experience Jul 2017 - Jul 2019 Lecturer at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand Oct 2013 - Jun 2017 Enterprise System Transformation Consultant in Tokyo, Japan Area of Interest Data Science and Data Analysis BI & AI Business Process Re-engineering and Re-design Business Process Outsourcing Simulation and Modeling Selected Publications Tang, J., Chotochanapibal, M., Liangsupong, K., Fachrizal, M., Laosunthara, A., & Leelawat, N. (2019). Influencing factors of Japanese visitors and non-visitors in visiting Thailand: A segmentation analysis. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8(1C2), pp. 864-870. https://www.ijrte.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/v8i1C2/A11480581C219.pdf (Scopus). Ratanawaraha, Y., Kaewkitipong, T., Nardviriyakul, S., & Tang, J. (2019). How weather factors affect electricity consumption in the different time range: A study in the Bangkok Metropolitan region of Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 10(8), pp. 252-256. doi: 10.18178/ijesd.2019.10.8.1182 (Scopus). Ohashi, T., Laosunthara, A. Washio, T., Yun, A., Punwaree, J., Tang, J., Leelawat, N., & Saijo, M. (2019, May 20-24). Diffusion of IoRT innovation in dairy farming: Fieldwork experiences in Thailand. The 2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2019) "Advances and Challenges on the Development, Testing and Assessment of Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT): Experiences from Engineering and Human Science Research" Workshop, Montréal, Canada. Treeranurat, W., Saengtubtim, K., Wisittiwong, N., Tang, J., Leelawat, N., Suppasri, A., Pakaksung, K., Imamura, F., Takahashi, N., & Charvet, I. (2019, March 15-17). Building damage analysis from the 2011 Great East Japan tsunami. In Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Engineering and Natural Science-Bangkok (ICENS Bangkok 2019), pp. 33-39, Bangkok, Thailand. Fachrizal, M., Tang, J., Chaysiri, R., Jeenanunta, C., Buddhakulsomsiri, J., Pannakkong, W., & Parthanadee, P. (2018). Geo-demographic segmentation of residential solar photovoltaic users and non-users in Thailand. In Proceedings of the 23rd Asia-Pacific Decision Science Institute International Conference (APDSI 2018), 16-20 July 2018, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 198-207. Maitreesorasunte, C., Tang, J.; Chaysiri, R., Jeenanunta, C., Pannakkong, W., Vitharana, H., & Parthanadee, P. (2018). Forecasting self-consumption solar power capacity of industry and business sector in Thailand: a system dynamic model. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Innovation (ICEI 2018), 5-6 July 2018, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 111-116. Tang, J., Pee, L.G., & Iijima, J. (2013). Investigating the effect of business process orientation on organizational innovation performance. Information & Management, 50(8), pp. 650-660. doi: 10.1016/j.im.2013.07.002 (ISI/Scopus).
19 June 2019