Board of Trustees 2006 Thammasat University (TU) Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) 1. Professor Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot 8. Mr. Uichiro Niwa Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Chairman of Japan-Thailand Trade and Economic Committee, Rector of TU. Nippon Keidanren, Japan. Chairman of ITOCHU Corporation. 2. Associate Professor Dr. Taweep Chaisomphob Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of TU. 9. Mr. Mitsuhiro Sonoda President of Japanese Chamber of Commerce 3. Associate Professor Anchalee Pipatanasern (JCC), Bangkok. Vice Rector for Finance of TU. President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. 10. Mr. Keiichi Nagamatsu 4. Associate Professor Dr. Bhanupong Nidhiprabha Managing Director of Nippon Keidanren, Japan. Faculty of Economics, TU. Scholars Nominated by Thammasat University Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) 11. Ms. Kobkarn Wattanawrangkul 5. Mr. Santi Vilassakdanont Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd. Chairman of FTI. President of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Co., Ltd. 12. Professor Dr. Yongyuth Yuthavong Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand. 6. Professor Dr. Pakorn Adulbhan Senior Researcher of National Science and Technology Director and Advisor to the Chairman of FTI. Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Fellow of the Royal Institute. 13. Professor Dr. Naksitte Coovattanachai 7. Mr. Bodin Asavanich Director of Royal Golden Jubilee Program, Director and Senior Vice Chairman of FTI. Thailand Research Fund (TRF), Thailand. Managing Director of Cementhai Legal Counsel Limited. Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology 14. Professor Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana Trustee and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Director of SIIT. Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute. Academic Review Committee 2006 1. Professor Dr. Naksitte Coovattanachai 5. Professor Dr. Somchai Chucheepsakul Chairman of Committee. Civil Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT. Director of Royal Golden Jubilee Program, Thailand Research Fund (TRF), Thailand. 6. Professor Dr. Uthai Tanlamai Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce and 2. Professor Dr. Pakorn Adulbhan Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University. Director and Advisor to the Chairman of FTI. Fellow of the Royal Institute. 7. Professor Dr. Pramuan Tangboriboonrat Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, 3. Professor Dr. Chongrak Polprasert Mahidol University. Environmental Engineering, School of Environment, 8. Professor Dr. Sawasd Tantaratana Resources & Development, Asian Institute of Technology. Director of SIIT. 4. Professor Dr. Wanlop Surakampontorn 9. Professor Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Secretary of the Committee. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Deputy Director of SIIT. Ladkrabang (KMITL). Advisors and Auditors 2006 Legal Advisor Advisor to the Chairman of SIIT Board of Trustees Dr. Eakaboon Wongsawatgul Professor Dr. Prida Wibulswas Faculty of Law, TU. President, Shinawatra University. Fellow of the Royal Institute. TU Vice Rector for Operations Management, Rangsit Center Professor Emeritus of Energy Technology, KMUTT. Associate Professor Dr. Siriporn Khampalikit Advisor to the FTI Trustees in the SIIT Board of Trustees External Auditor Mr. Payungsak Chartsutipol Assistant Professor Raweewan Peyayophanakul Director and Vice Chairman of FTI. Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, TU. Advisor of the SIIT Academic Review Committee Internal Processes Auditor Associate Professor Dr. Taweep Chaisomphob Mr. Nuttapol Sribunruangrit Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of TU. Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, TU. SIIT Annual Report Academic Year 2006 Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology Thammasat University VISION To be a leading international institute of technology for both teaching/learning and research. MISSION 1. Primarily to produce high-quality bachelor’s degree engineers, and related technologists who are able to handle advanced industrial technologies and use English as a working language. 2. To conduct research and development in engineering and related technologies relevant to teaching and modern industries. Brief Historical Development 1992 Agreement of Cooperation between Thammasat University and the Federation of Thai Industries and Keidanren to set up bachelor's degree programs in engineering 1992 Admission of the first batch of students to bachelor's degree programs in civil, electrical and industrial engineering 1993 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously laid the cornerstone of the Institute's main building 1994 Issuance of regulations on the formation and operation of the International Institute of Technology as a non-government and autonomous institute by Thammasat University Council 1996 His Majesty the King graciously granted the name "Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology” 1996 His Majesty the King graciously accepted the first Honorary Doctoral Degree in Information Technology (IT) from SIIT, which was humbly presented by Thammasat University Council 1996 Graduation of the first batch of students 1996 Master's degree programs in science and technology were approved by Thammasat University Council 1 SIIT Annual Report Academic Year 2006 1996 The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of an Advanced Laboratory Building was presided over by His Excellency Anand Panyarachun 1997 PhD programs in engineering and science were approved by Thammasat University Council; the first PhD student and first MS student were admitted 1997 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the inauguration of the Institute's new name "Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology" 1998 The Federation of Thai Industries and Keidanren jointly dedicated the Advanced Laboratory Building to SIIT on October 6, 1998 1999 Inauguration of the SIIT Advanced Laboratory Building was presided over by Mr. Paron Israsena, Former Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries 1999 The Federation of Thai Industries signed an agreement with Bangkadi Industrial Park to provide approximately 6 rai of land and a building for SIIT expansion 2000 The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of the new SIIT Building at Bangkadi, Pathumthani, was presided over by Thanpuying Niramol Suriyasat 2002 Opening Ceremony of Thanpuying Niramon Suriyasat Building and IT & MT Building at Bangkadi was presided over by His Excellency Anand Panyarachun 2002 Graduation of the first batch of doctoral students (3 PhD graduates) 2003 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously accepted the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Technology from SIIT, which was humbly presented by Thammasat University Council 2004 Construction of the Sirindhralai Building at Bangkadi was completed in November 2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the inauguration of the Sirindhralai Building of SIIT at Bangkadi on June 28, 2006. 2006 Graduation of the 12th batch of bachelor’s degree students Numbers of SIIT Graduates Degree Academic Years 1995 - 2006 Bachelor’s Degree 2,843 Master’s Degree 70 Doctor of Philosophy 34 Total 2,947 As of June 2007 2 Annual Report Academic Year 2006 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REPORT Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology Thammasat University Academic Years 2005-2006 2005 2006 (Academic Year starts on 1 June and ends on 31 May) Graduates : Total Bachelor's Degrees : 369 299 Building Facilities Engineering 51 Civil Engineering 42 22 Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications 48 39 Electrical Power Engineering 19 12 Industrial Engineering 79 48 Mechanical Engineering 60 51 Environmental Technology 91 Information Technology 54 45 Management Technology 51 80 Master's Degrees 67 Doctoral Degrees 611 Graduate Destinations (Surveyed at the Graduation Ceremony), % : Employed 53.7 62.7 Further Studies 33.2 21.0 Unemployed Graduates 13.1 16.3 Graduates' Income (Surveyed at the Graduation Ceremony), Baht / Month : Maximum 70,000 85,000 Minimum 9,500 9,250 Average Income, Baht / Month 18,670 20,740 Doctoral Thesis Publications : Journals in International Databases 10 22 International Journals (not in international databases) 5 4 National Journals 21 International Conferences 18 31 Total Equivalent International Journal Publications(1) 20.7 35.8 No. of International Journal Publications / Doctoral Thesis 2.50 2.36 No. of Equivalent Int. Journal Publications(1) / Doctoral Thesis 3.45 3.26 Master Thesis Publications : Journals in International Databases 2 - International Journals (not in international databases) - 2 3 Annual Report Academic Year 2006 Academic Years 2005-2006 2005 2006 (Academic Year starts on 1 June and ends on 31 May) National Journals 63 International Conferences 518 Total Equivalent International Journal Publications(1) 6.65 8.94 No. of International Journal Publications / Master Thesis 0.33 0.29 No. of Equivalent Int. Journal Publications(1) / Master Thesis 1.11 1.28 Students' Responses to Teaching Quality (Out of 5.0) : Maximum Grade Point 5.0 5.0 Minimum Grade Point 1.8 1.7 GPA of All Subjects 4.1 4.0 Laboratory, Training, Seminar Courses / Total Courses, % 23.9 20.8 Laboratory, Training, Seminar Credits / Total Credits, % 13.7 11.1 Number of Students (averaged over two semesters) : 1st year Common Studies 656 689 2nd, 3rd and 4th years School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology 75 124.5 School of Civil Engineering and Technology 140 103.5 School of Communications, Instrumentations and Control 160.5 118.5 School of Information and Computer Technology 212.5 237.5 School of Management Technology