NANOTEC News

Dr. Kajornsak Faungnawakij of NANOTEC recently received the 2011 Outstanding Royal Golden Jubilee Alumni Award which was presented by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Suan Chitlada Palace on November 23.

Recently Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director of NANOTEC was invited to participate as both speaker and panelist at the 4th WIFE-UiTM Global Discourse on Nanotechnology organized by the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation (WIFE) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The National Center for Nanotechnology (NANOTEC) has decided to use the upcoming nanotech 2012 in Tokyo, Japan as a platform to share, exchange knowledge, and seek business partnership in natural disaster mitigation under the theme “Thailand: Nanotechnology for Natural Disaster Mitigation” from February 15-17 in Tokyo Big Sight.

Friends of National Science and Technology Development Agency (FoN) organized the “FoN: Together Thailand Recovery Campaign” at the Ministry of S&T on November 30.

“As a woman scientist, the “2011 Asia Women Eco-science Forum” provides me with an opportunity to present my research work on “Herbal Extracts and Formulation Development of Nanoemulsions for Hair Growth” to distinguish international judging committee and audience” said Dr. Apirada Sucontphunt

An investigation by a group of Thai researchers has demonstrated that Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) plays an important role in the migration and invasion of human lung cancer cells and that these effects are regulated by cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS).

A group of researchers from Thailand investigated the combined effect of adsorption and oxidation for phenolic wastewater treatment using a three phase fluidized bed reactor.

Prof. Bert Sakmann, Nobel Laureate for Medicine 1991 will participate in a live teleconference/Skype

Researchers from NANOTEC pitched the “i-Guard Air Filter Sheets” technology to potential investors during the NSTDA Investor Day 2011 this morning to drum up interest from potential investors and entrepreneurs.

NANOTEC researchers have found a way to produce nano-coated air filter sheet that is cost effective and can be easily adapted for use in industrial setting or in individual homes.

NANOTEC recently organized a NANO Talk session and the invited speaker included Prof. Anouar Jorio and Prof. Izeddine Zorkani from Université Med Ben Abdellah, Fès in Morrocov.

The 2 days NANOTEC International Advisory Board (IAB) 2011 Meeting concluded on September 10 at The Zign Hotel Pattaya.

Speaking at a recent conference in Bangkok on Nanotechnology in Thailand, Dr, Chalong Laochariyakul, Senior Director, NANOTEC Central Lab informed that Thailand is making exceptional progress in nanotechnology research

The number of women involved in science and technology is on the rise especially in developing countries such Thailand.

NANOTEC and Flinders University in Australia signed a research collaboration agreement to focus on target drug delivery, bacterial detection, organic conjugated material and testing services.

The Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King organized a dinner reception to honour the recipents of the Outstanding & Young Scientists Award 2011 on August 18 at Siam City Hotel.

The first Micro-Nano 2011 AFM Photo Contest was awarded on August 15.

Ms. Onuma Ketchart, NANOTEC Testing Service Lab received the 2nd Prize Scientific Poster at the Chiang Mai International Conference on Biomaterials & Applications (CMICBA 2011) which was held on August 9-10 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) celebrated its 8th Anniversary on August 8 with a religious ceremony, followed by a talk by Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director on “Innovate for a Better Tomorrow”.