Thai Chemical Engineering Profession

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anchaleeporn W. Lothongkum

President

The Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied

Chemistry (TIChE)

www.tiche.org

Chair of Chemical Engineering and Petrochemicals

The Engineering Institute of Thailand

under H.M. the King’s Patronage (EIT)

www.eit.or.th

Associate Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang 1

History: The Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TIChE)

The chemical engineering conference in 1990 initiated the

cooperation among the Departments of Chemical Engineering and

the Department of Chemical Technology in Thailand.

TIChE was established in 1994 and formally permitted by law on

November 15, 1996.

TIChE presently is currently composed of 21 university members.

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List of University Members

University Chemical Engineering

Chemical Technology

Industrial Chemistry

1 Burapha University

2 Chiang Mai University

3 Chulalongkorn University

4 Kasetsart University

5 Khon Kaen University

6 King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

7 King Mongkut's University of Technology North

Bangkok

8 King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

9 Mahanakorn University of Technology

10 Mahidol University

11 Naresuan University

12 Pathumwan Institute of Technology

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List of University Members (cont.)

University Chemical Engineering

Chemical Technology

Industrial Chemistry

13 Prince of Songkla University

14 Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

15 Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

16 Rangsit University

17 Silpakorn University

18 Srinakharinwirot University

19 Suranaree University of Technology

20 Thammasat University

21 Ubon Ratchathani University

22 Walailak University

Total 21 1 3

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The Objectives of the TIChE

To promote and support the chemical engineering and chemical

technology profession

To promote and support the educational standard of chemical

engineering and chemical technology

To encourage cooperation and industrial development including

research and knowledge

To disseminate knowledge and consulting in chemical

engineering and chemical technology

To represent Thai chemical engineering and chemical technology

profession to cooperate with other organizations

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1. Training/In-house Training, e.g., Mini ChE, PSM

2. Sci & Tech Initiative and Sustainability Awards (STISA)

for undergraduate and graduate levels supported by

SCG Chemicals Co.Ltd. and Dow Chemical (Thailand)

Co., Ltd. Relevant Disciplines are as follows:

- Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Energy Related - Industrial Engineering

- Material Engineering - Food Engineering

- Applied Sciences

Applied Chemistry

Environmental Science

Industrial Chemistry

Chemical Technology

Material Science

Food Science and Food Technology

Petroleum and Petrochemicals

Biotechnology

Major Activities

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3. Organize Annual Conferences

The National Thai Chemical Engineering and Applied

Chemistry Conference in conjunction with The

International TIChE Conference

4. Support the Departments of Chemical Engineering to run

the “Chemical Engineering Camp” for high school

students

5. Publish “TIChE Magazine” 3 issues a year for members,

university libraries and industries

(approx. 2,000 copies/issue)

6. Collaborate with the Council of Engineers (COE) and the

Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M. The King’s

Patronage (EIT) to set Code of Practices/Standards, etc

7. Collaborate with the ASEAN Federation of Chemical

Engineering Societies (AFChES), Institute of Chemical

Engineers (IChemE) and European Federation of

Chemical Engineering Societies (EFCE)

Major Activities (cont.)

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Sci & Tech Initiative and Sustainability Awards (STISA)

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“Chemical Engineering Camp”

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“Chemical Engineering Camp”

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The Engineering Institute of Thailand

under H.M. The King’s Patronage (EIT)

EIT has been established in 1943. It is the oldest and

the largest Profession Engineering Association in

Thailand with members from 9 different fields of

Engineering Professions (Automotive; Chemical

Engineering and Petrochemicals; Civil; Computer;

Electrical; Environmental; Industrial; Mechanical; and

Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Engineering).

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The Objectives of the EIT

1. Foster the unity among members and voice to the Thai

Government on behalf of the Thai Profession Engineers.

2. Support all fields of engineering education and research.

3. Collaborate with other engineering institutions, both locally

and internationally.

4. Support the engineering profession and technological

developments.

5. Develop engineering practice standards and design codes.

6. Provide consultation and guidance for major engineering

projects for the benefits of the public.

7. Develop code of ethics for engineering practices.

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Major Activities

1. Setting Standards

2. Training and Education

3. Provides Inspection and Consultation to Many of the

Engineering Problems for Both Public and Private Projects

4. Engineering Publications: Textbooks, Code of Engineering

Practices, Design and/or Inspection Manuals, Conference

Proceedings, References of Technical Terms, Academic

Journals, Newsletters, as well as Engineering Magazines

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The Council of Engineers of Thailand (COE)

The Council of Engineers of Thailand (COE) is the Professional

Regulatory Authority (PRA) in Thailand.

The COE is a statutory body under the Engineers Act

B.E. 1999.

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Controlled Engineering Professions

Regulated by the COE of Thailand

According to the Engineers Act B.E. 1999 (Section 4)

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mining Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Other Fields of Engineering provided in Ministerial Regulations

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License for Professional Practice

According to the Engineers Act B.E. 1999 (Section 46),

Persons practicing the Controlled Engineering Profession

may be classified into 4 levels as follows:

Senior Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer

Associate Engineer

Adjunct Engineer

The criterion and qualifications shall be in accordance with the

terms prescribed in the regulations of the Council of Engineers.

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The Objectives of the COE According to the Engineers Act B.E. 1999 (Section 7)

To promote the study, research and practice of the engineering

profession

To promote the unity among members and conciliation of dispute

among them

To promote the welfare and maintain the honor of members

To supervise the conduct and practice of the Controlled Engineering

Profession Practitioners in compliance with the standard and the

Code of Ethics of the Engineering Profession

To render assistance, suggestions and services to the general public

and other organizations respecting technical matters concerning

science and engineering technology

To give advice or proposal concerning the policy and problems in

engineering and technology to the Government

To act as the representative of the engineering profession

practitioners of the Kingdom of Thailand

To perform other duties as specified in the ministerial regulations 17

Qualifications of an Ordinary Member of

the COE

According to the Engineers Act B.E. 1999 (Section 12)

Not being under 18 years of age

Thai nationality

Having knowledge in the engineering profession as

qualified by a degree, diploma or certificate equivalent

to a degree in an engineering field certified by the COE

Never violate the code of ethics

Never been imprisoned by a final judgment of a court of

justice

Not being a person of unsound mind, a seriously

handicapped person or being afflicted with a disease

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Members:

10 countries

Population:

600.15 million

Area:

4.5 million sq.km.

Total GDP:

2,153.9 million USD

(As of 2011)

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Preparation Activities: The ASEAN Structure

ASEAN Community 2015

ASEAN Political-

Security Community

(APSC)

ASEAN Economic Community

(AEC)

ASEAN Socio- Cultural Community

(ASCC)

ASEAN Charter

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Free Flow of Professional Workers

Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) enable the

qualifications of professional services suppliers to be

mutually recognized by signatory Member States.

Hence, MRAs facilitate easier movement of professional

services providers in the ASEAN region.

Giving information to 7 ratified MRAs:

Engineering Services

Architectural Services

Nursing Services

Medical Practitioners

Dental Practitioners

Surveying Qualifications

Accountancy Services 21

Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Engineering Services

MRA-Engineering

1. Engineering Degree Recognized by Origin/Host (O/H)

Professional Engineers (PE)

2. 7 Years - Experience after Graduation

3. 2 Years - Responsible Charge of Significant Engineering Work

4. Valid PE - Registration in O/H & Satisfaction on Continuing

Professional Development (CPD)

Mobility Forum

Independent Practice: ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer

(ACPE)

Collaboration Practice: Registered Foreign Professional Engineer

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Basic Requirements for Engineers

in ASEAN Community and Preparation Activities

Accredit Engineering Curriculums (all engineering

curriculums are outcome-based learning)

Professional Practices in Technical Training in Engineering

Disciplines and Continuing Professional Development

(CPD)

Professional Development: Setting Codes and Standards,

e.g., - Regulations for Hazardous Substances

Transportation by Road

- Process Safety Audit Standard and guideline:

Requirements and Auditing

Collaboration with Industrial and service sectors to comply

ASEAN needs

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Thai-Approaches in International Engineering Services

POLICY MAKING Government + the COE • Technological self-reliance • Sufficiency economy / sustainable development

STRATEGIC PLAN The COE + Service Business Group • SWOT analysis • Strategy making for each individual business • Culture / standard / focus capability

ACTION PLAN Profession / business / industry • People - Knowledgeable and profession • Alliances - Business network • R&D - Technology and standards • Regulator - The transfer of knowledge / technology

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Action Plan of Engineering in Services

Human Resource

Development (HRD)/

Education

Engineering

education

Accreditation

Satisfied

professional

development

Fulfill industrial

perception

Business Sector

FTA–Strategic

Real sector

co-operation

Integration mobility

HRD / Profession

Structured training

Program training

Technology transfer

Code of ethics

Code of conducts

Code of practices

Real sector activities

Monitoring/Review

Adoption/Management

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Washington

accord & Asian

accord

Graduates in Engineering (In Academic Year 2009, Totally 17,506 People)

Statistics of Thai Engineers: Surplus of

Chemical Engineering Labor Force

Engineers Licensed from

the COE of Thailand (As of 31 Dec 2009)

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Examples of Mutual Cooperation between Organizations and Universities for R&D/Teaching

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1. Talented Mobility (Academic staff temporary join private sectors

same as their full-time staff.)

2. Project-based Collaboration

- Outsource R&D

- In-house R&D

3. Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)

4. Internship Program

5. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

6. National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

7. The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Success Comes To Those Who Dare To Stick Their Necks Out

Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

(THAIST) Ministry of of Science and Technology of Thailand

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1. Talented Mobility (Academic staff temporary join private

sectors same as their full-time staff.)

2. Promote advanced curriculums on S & T for the future,

e.g.,

- High-speed Rail Engineering

- Robotics and Automation

- Bio-phamaceutical Engineering

- Molecular Breeding

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Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)

Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is a joint effort between

industry and higher education. For the students, it means practical, on-

the-job experience and academic credit. The intent is to integrate

classroom theory with practical work experience in the student’s area

of study.

Employers participating in the program will have the opportunity to:

1. Participate in the educational process

2. Gain a well-trained pool of potential employees

3. Gain a source of professional manpower

4. Reduce the cost of recruiting and training professional staff

5. Acquire a source of new ideas and talent for their organization

6. Generate a high retention rate because co-op graduates have

already worked within the company

7. Observe a potential employee before committing to full-time employment of that employee.

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Internship Program

An internship is typically college or university students, they can

also be high school students or post-graduate adults. On occasion,

they are middle school or even elementary students. In some countries,

internships for school children are called work experience. Internships

may be paid or unpaid, and are usually understood to be temporary

positions. Unpaid and low-paid internships can run afoul of minimum

wage laws, which sometimes have exceptions for educational

positions.

Generally, an internship consists of an exchange of services for

experience between the student and an organization. Students can also

use an internship to determine if they have an interest in a particular

career, create a network of contacts, or gain school credit. Some

interns find permanent, paid employment with the organizations with

which they interned. This can be a significant benefit to the employer

as experienced interns often need little or no training when they begin

regular employment. Unlike a trainee program, however, employment at the completion of an internship is not guaranteed.

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The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) www.fti.or.th

FTI is a private sector organization that brings together industrial

leaders to promote Thailand's socio-economic development.

Objectives of FTI are to

• Represent Thai manufacturers at both national and

international levels

• Help promote and develop industrial enterprises

• Work with the government in setting up national policies

• Offer consulting services to members

Formerly known as the Association of Thai Industries (ATI), the

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) came into existence in

November 13, 1967 and upgraded on December 29, 1987.

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National Science and Technology

Development Agency (NSTDA) www.nstda.or.th/index.php

Established: 1991

Organization of four national research centers: BIOTEC, MTEC,

NECTEC, NANOTEC and one technology management center: TMC

Vision: Key partner for a knowledge-based society through science

and technology.

Missions: Research and development, technology transfer, human

resources development, infrastructure development.

R&D Strategy: Agriculture and Food, Energy and Environment, Health

and Medicine, Bioresources and Community and Manufacturing

Service Industries.

Industrial Technology Assistance Program (iTAP): is an industrial

technology support program for SMEs to help them meet the

challenges in introducing technology-based products and processes.

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The Thailand Research Fund (TRF) www.trf.or.th‎

The Thailand Research Fund (TRF) was established in response to

the 1992 Research Endowment Act and although it is part of the

government system, it lies outside the government administrative

bureaucracy. This freedom allows great efficiency in research

support.

Since its creation, TRF has remained focused on its main duty:

supporting at both local and national levels the creation of a

knowledge-based to help those tackling societal problems.

TRF’s main role is to assist in the development of researchers and

research-based knowledge through making research grants and

assisting with research management. TRF does not itself conduct

research.

TRF’s core values:

• T = Think globally

• R = Research management excellence

• F = Force for change

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UBI & TLO Model with Commercial Research

2/7/2005 Dr. Montri Chulavatantol 4

Technology Licensing Office (TLO)

& University Business Incubator (UBI)

University

R&D

Technology;

Know-how;

Creativity

TLO

UBI

License users:

Industry &

Commercial

enterprises

New enterprises;

Start-up businesses

“Royalty

fees”

Researchers& students

+

National competitiveness

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Roadmap

Idea/Technology/Aim Market

Identified

Business

Plan

Differentiation Commercial-

ization

UBI Start

Innovation/Technology

3 Stages of UBI

Timeframe by Stage of Mission

Stage I

•Awareness & HRD

•Training

•Research Inventory

•Recruit Incubatees

Stage II

•Start-up Com.

( Prototype &

Business Plan )

Stage III

•Spin-off

( Product,

Service,

Marketing,

VC/Fund,

Industry)

Entrepreneur with Innovation

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Prototype

Innovation

UBI Process Overview

Value Added/Technology

Start-up & Spin-off

INCUBATE Innovation

Product Idea

High quality

Market needs

Local wisdom

R&D

/Consultant

Opportunity

Business/Network

Venture Capital

Innovative

/ Differentiation

Support Functions

Product Development

Process

+

Knowledge

UBI Facilitate

Resource Optimization

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“สถาบนัวิทยสิริเมธี” หมายถงึ สถาบนัแห่งผู้รู้อนัยอดเย่ียมด้านวิชาวิทยาศาสตร ์

Institute Name:

สถาบนัวิทยสิริเมธี Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology

School Name:

โรงเรียนก าเนิดวิทย ์ Kamnoetvidya Science Academy

“โรงเรียนก าเนิดวิทย”์ หมายถงึ โรงเรียนท่ีเป็นแหล่งความรู้ ทุนการศกึษา “ศรีเมธี” หมายถงึ ทุนของนักปราชญอ์นัเป็นมงคล

Science & Technology Institute & Science Academy in Rayong To propel Thailand forward by science and technologies

LONG - ย่ังยืน

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Depth of Knowledge

PTT Group Achievements

DJSI World Member

(Oil&Gas) 2012/2013,

2013/2014 and 2014/2015 (3 consecutive years)

DJSI World Member (Oil&Gas) 2014/2015

DJSI World Member (Chemical) 2014/2015

DJSI Emerging Markets Member

(Oil&Gas) 2013/2014

Industry Leader of Global Oil and Gas Producer

DJSI Emerging Markets Member

(Oil&Gas) 2013/2014

Oil&Gas Producers:

GC Active

Oil&Gas Producers:

GC Active

Chemical:

GC Advanced

(since2011)

Oil&Gas Producers:

GC Active

Chemical: GC Advanced

(since2014)

Oil&Gas Producers:

GC Active

The Global

Compact WE Support PTT is ranked #2 in Energy Industry

(#111 in all categories)

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TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

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