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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Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, ISE Lecturer, introduced "Exoskeleton Robots for Assisting Human Locomotion" for broadcasting in Thai PBS channel.
[#ISEintheNews] Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Lecturer of ISE (Robotics-AI & ADME programs) introduced "Exoskeleton Robots for Assisting Human Locomotion" for broadcasting in Thai PBS channel. For more details, please visit this link https://youtu.be/-snHQmwzkFM รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร. รณพีร์ ชัยเชาวรัตน์ อาจารย์ประจำสำนักบริหารหลักสูตรวิศวกรรมนานาชาติ ได้ให้สัมภาษณ์และสาธิตการทำงาน "หุ่นยนต์สวมใส่บนร่างกายเพื่อการเคลื่อนไหวของมนุษย์" ในรายการวันใหม่วาไรตี้ ตอนไทยประดิษฐ์คิดเก่ง ออกอากาศเมื่อวันอังคารที่ 19 พฤศจิกายน 2567 ทางช่อง ThaiPBS สามารถรับชมรายการเต็มได้ที่ https://youtu.be/-snHQmwzkFM Source: Thai PBS
20 November 2024
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Chula Engineering faculty members and students won the Gold Medals and Special Awards from iCAN2024.
Chula Engineering faculty members and students won the Gold Medals and Special Awards from iCAN2024! On August 24, 2024, the Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS), Canada, hosted the 9th Annual Edition of the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN 2024). The event saw participation from innovators 50 countries and regions from around the world. The project titled “Thai Language Viral Marketing Content Generation using NLP and Generative AI,” by Dr. Jing Tang (Lecturer, International School of Engineering (ISE), Chula Engineering), Mr. Paranut Prasittipap, Mr. Pattadon Naksuwan, Ms. Yanisa Laovilailert, and Mr. Weinian (Undergraduate students, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program, ISE, Chula Engineering, won the Gold Medal at iCAN 2024. In addition, this innovative work received the Canadian Special Award of Excellence from the Inventors Circle. Also, the project titled “Exploring Human’s Decision Making in Tsunami Disaster Evacuation using Virtual Reality,” by Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Chula Engineering), Dr. Jing Tang (Lecturer, ISE, Chula Engineering), Mr. Kao Jongsaratis and Mr. Thachapong Chumpasiri (Undergraduate students, Department of Industrial Engineering, Chula Engineering), and Mr. Nattapon Trumikaborworn (Ph.D. student, Asian Institute of Technology), won the Gold Medal at iCAN 2024. Additionally, this innovative received the TISIAS Special Award from the Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills, and the TUMMIAD Special Award from the Turkish Inventors Association, Turkey. Dr. Jing Tang and undergraduate students from the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program won the Gold Medal and the Canadian Special Award of Excellence. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natt Leelawat (Industrial Engineering), Dr. Jing Tang, and undergraduate student of the Department of Industrial Engineering, and Ph.D. student of AIT won the Gold Medal and TISIAS Special Award, and the TUMMIAD Special Award.
4 October 2024
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Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Student Presented the paper at the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS).
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Student Presented the Paper at the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). Mr. Thanakorn Sappakit, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering student, has presented his paper entitled “Oocyte Microscopic Image Fertilization Prediction based on First Polar Body Morphology using YOLOv8” at the 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2024), in Orlando, Florida, USA, during July 15 – 19, 2024. EMBC is the annual flagship conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). This work is co-authored by Mr. Krittapat Onthuam (graduate student from Université de Toulon, France & ISE alumni), Mr. Tinapat Limsila (Robotics-AI), Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. (ISE), and Asst. Prof. Chanakarn Suebthawinkul, M.D., M.Sc. (Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University).
2 October 2024
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Congratulations to Information and Communication Engineering Students for receiving the Best Paper Award at the ISCIT 2024.
Congratulations to Information and Communication Engineering Students for receiving the Best Paper Award at the ISCIT 2024! Congratulations to Palida Yingwatchara, Pavarit Wiriyakunakorn and Thiti Srikao, Information and Communication Engineering students working under the supervision of Dr. Sirin Nitinawarat (ISE). Their research paper entitled “User-Centric Web Application for Phishing URL Detection by Machine Learning Model” was presented at the 23rd International Symposium on Communications and Information Technologies (ISCIT 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand between 23 – 25 September 2024, and their paper also received the Best Paper Award!
30 September 2024
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