On 22 May 2009 at Ministry of Science& Technology, Professor Sirirurg Songsivilai - Executive Director of NANOTEC, Professor Prasart Suebka – President of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), and Dr. Weerapong Pairsuwan, Director of National Synchrotron Research Center signed an MOU to establish a joint research unit to develop new synchrotron beam line for nanotechnology.

This tri-lateral collaboration will strengthen Thailand’s capability on synchrotron

This collaboration will be for the period of 5 years. The first 3 years (first phase) will concentrate on establishing research infrastructure on nanotechnology/synchrotron beam line and on developing human resources. For infrastructure, the “SUT-NANOTEC Synchrotron Beamline Unit” will be constructed at SUT, Nakornrachasima Province. The facilities in this co-joint research unit will allow NANOTEC’s and university researchers to analyze nano-structure by applying synchrotron light and help young researchers to develop research and analytic skills for new knowledge discovery. The analysis is focused on research and development of nano-structure of new nano-material that are of high value for Thai industries and academic community.