The 12th UEC Seminar in ASEAN, fiscal 2025
Advancing UEC-ASEAN Collaboration and International Engagement
Sep. 6th (Sat), 2025, 8:30 -

Venue: 11th floor at Faculty of Informatics, Burapha University, Chonburi Campus
169 Longhadbangsaen Road Tambon Saen Suk, Amphoe Mueang Chonburi, Chang Wat Chonburi 20131

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Organizer: UEC ASEAN Research and Education Center (UAREC)
110/1 Krung Thonburi Road, Banglamphulang, Khlongsan, Bangkok, Thailand
Provider: The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)
1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, Japan
Time in Thailand (2h later than Japan time)
Shuttle bus will leave from Amari hotel at 8:15
Registration 8:30 -
Prenary Session 9:00 - Chair Prof. Koichiro Ishibashi, UEC, UAREC
5 Opening Greeting Prof. Nattapong Kitsuwan, UEC, Director of UAREC
5 Burapha University (BUU) / TH Prof. Watcharin Gasaluck, President of BUU
5 The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) / JP Dr. Shunichi Tano, President of UEC
Guest Speech (Order of years to have exchanged the first MoU) Chair Prof. Hiroki Furukawa, UEC, UAREC
3 * Embassy of Japan in Thailand Mr. Takamasa Tanimura, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
3 * King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) / TH Prof. Kanoknuch Songsuwankit, Assistant Dean for International Affairs
3 * Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) / ID Dr. I Gusti Bagus Baskara Nugraha, School of EE and Informatics
3 * King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) / TH Prof. Surapong Rattanakul, KMUTT-Japan University Coordinator
3 * The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) / TH Dr. Thepchai Supnithi, Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Group, NECTEC/NSTDA
3 * Ministry of Communication and Informatics Republic of Indonesia /ID Mr. Nyoman Adhiarna, Secretary of BPSDM (Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia - Human Resources Development Agency), Ministry of Communication and Informatics
3 * Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) / VN Prof. Tran Ngoc Thinh, Vice Dean of Faculty of Computer Engineering
3 * Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMUE) / VN Prof. Nguyen Thanh Vinh, Depulty Head of General Physics
3 * Thammasat University (TU) / TH Prof. Rachada Kongkachandra, Vice President AI Center
3 * Le Quy Don Technical University (LQDTU) / VN Prof. Hoang Van Phuc, Director, Institute of System Integration
3 * The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology (DUT) / VN Dr. Nguyen Quang Nhu Quynh, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
3 * Vietnam National University - University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET) / VN Prof. Nguyen Linh Trung
3 * King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) / TH Prof. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn, VP for Research and Information Technology Development
3 * Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) / VN Prof. Han Trong Thanh, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3 * Vietnam Government Information and Security Comission (VGISC) / VN Prof. Luong The Dung, Vice President of Academy of Cryptography Techniques
3 * Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) / ID Prof. D. Danardono Dwi Prija T., ST., MT., PhD, Head of Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics
Part I Celebration of New MoU and Extension 10:05
5 * Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (HCMUS) / VN Prof. Le Duc Hung, Head of Electronics Department, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
5 * FPT University/VN Ms. Hien Nguyen, Dean of FPT Education Global
5 * Multimedia University (MMU)/MY Dr. Nurleyana Wafa Binti Sy. Naguib Wafa, Director, International Collaboration and Engagement (ICE), Multimedia University, Malaysia
5 * Burapha University (BUU) / TH Prof. Watcharin Gasaluck, President of Burapha University
Group Photo 10:25
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Break time 10:30
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Part II Potential Research Topics with UEC for Collaboration 11:00 Chair Prof. Hoang Trong Thuc
10 Recent Research Topics and International Activities of UEC Dr. Kazuaki Oya, Director of UEC
10 Overview and Future Perspectives of AI technology development through NECTEC-AINRG Dr. Thepchai Supnitch, Head, NECTEC AI Research Group (AINRG)
10 Less Drugs, More Data: UEC's Blueprint for ASEAN Collaboration Prof. Masumi Taki, UEC
10 Introduction of ASEAN UEC Workshop on Informatics and Engineering Prof. Kosin Chamnongthai, KMUTT, VD of UAREC, and ECTI
10 Introduction of MIMOS and AI Research in Malaysia Ir Dr. Nordin Ramli, Principal Researcher & Head of Technology Diplomacy, MIMOS Bhd.
Lunch 11:50 - 13:30
Exhibition on UEC study for foreign students (corridor) Prof. Choo Cheow Keong, UEC
Part III Education Chance in UEC 13:30 Chair Prof. Nattapong Kitsuwan
5 Short term students exchange program JUSST Prof. Choo Cheow Keong, UEC
10 International and Scholarship Programs Prof. Choo Cheow Keong, UEC
10 Sakura Science program for ASEAN students Prof. Hiroki Furukawa, UEC
5 Summer Training Program from UEC to KMUTT Prof. Hiroki Takahashi, UEC
10 Lecture course of Information and Communication Technologies for SDGs Prof. Hiroki Takahashi, UEC
Part IV Collaborations with organizations operating in ASEAN 14:15 Chair Prof. Ryuji Takahashi
10 JSPS and its International Programs Dr. Yoshio Otani, Director and Ms. Dai Liping, International Program Associate, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Bangkok Office
10 Introduction of JST activity Mr. Hideyuki Asano, e-ASIA JRP Secretariat (Thailand), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
10 International activities of NICT Asia Center Mr. Yoshihiro Sakuda, Director, National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (NICT), Asia Center
10 Business Overview of Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, Bangkok Branch (TIRI-BB) Dr. Masahiro Kawaguchi, Bangkok Branch Manager, Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Reaearch Institute, Bangkok Branch (TIRI-BB)
Break time 15:00
Part V Industry-Government-University Collaborations in ASEAN 15:20 Chair Prof. Hiroki Furukawa
10 UEC SPRING program activities in ASEAN (Education System of research doctor students with forming their own Scientist Networks) Prof. Hitoki Yoneda
10 Intership programs in Thailand (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr. Chayutapon Punyaratyuenyong, UEC undergraduate student
10 Smart City Development Supporting System in Thailand Dr. Wiwat Wongwarawipat, CEO of InStep Group
10 Megurokai-UEC Alumni Association in Thailand Mr. Atsushi Mori, Chairman of Megurokai and Dr. Pisit Jirapinyo, President of Megurokai Thai Branch
10 Building Up the Industry for the Future: Role of TPA Dr. Nares Damrongchai, Executive Director and Director General, Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan), Thailand
Closing Remarks 16:15 Dr. Kazuaki Oya, Director of UEC
Tour 16:30 - 17:30 Automation park for EEC, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University (Chonburi campus), funding by Mitsubishi Industry open park
Banquet 17:30 - 20:00 Pakarang Restaurant