ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT In order to develop TISTR to be the high potential organisation in conducting research and development and in assuring the pursuit of excellence, various strategies have been implemented to serve the aim. The organisational development has focused on providing support both in human resource and aspects of cooperation, for example, cooperation expansion with government and private sectors both internally and externally in order to exchange knowledge and experiences, and improve TISTR s scientific and technological capabilities up to international standards. The development activities having been undertaken included the application of the quality management system for organisational development, potential improvement of human resource in terms of administration and management, enhancement of skills and technical knowledge, the use of e-purchasing according to the e-government policies, and the popularisation of TISTR s achievements through public media. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TISTR has extended the cooperative agreements with other national and international organizations in research and development as well as in technology transfer such as the exchange of information and experience, experts and researchers, joint research projects, consultancy services, dissemination of achievements, technical development and scholarship. In addition, TISTR received support various in ways, for instance, grants and necessary supplies, instrument and equipment from the following organizations: The Knowledge Development and Biological Resource Management Policy in Thailand Project Office of the National Research Council Office of Thailand Research Funds National Science and Technology Development Agency Office of the Special Coordination Committee for Royal Project Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Office of the National Promotion and Coordination Committee for Youth Bureau of the Royal Household Department of Science Service National Research Centre for Plant Pest Controlling by Bio-organism National Centre for Engineering and Technological Development 149
150 National Metal and Materials Technology Centre Royal Project Foundation The Federation of Thai Industries PROSEA Foundation, Indonesia UNEP Regional Office for Asian and the Pacific (UNEP/ROAP) UNEP/UNESCO UNESCO Regional Office for S&T for SE Asia (UNESCO ROSTSEA) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO/RAP) American Society for Microbiology (ASM), USA Rutger the State University of New Jersey(RU), USA Research and Development Cooperation (RAND Cooperation), USA Centro per la Permamonts del Serizio (Sanitario) (CEFPAS), Italy European Union (EU) by CIRAD-FLHOR, France Framkom Verksamhetsutreckling AB (The Coordinator) established in Sweden Material Engineering Laboratory, National Institute for Material Science, Japan Japanese Standard Association (JSA), Japan Monbusho, Japan Nagao Natural Environment Foundation, Japan Science and Technology Agency (STA), Japan National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan New Energy and Industrial Development Technology Organization (NEDO), Japan The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India Nation Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), India The Department of Materials, University of Leeds, England Tianjin Motain Membrane Engineering Technology Co. Ltd. (TMMETC), Republic of China Materials Engineering, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), China Institute of Medicinal Plants Development (IMPLAD), China Southern Sub-Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology (SIAEP), Vietnam Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Technische ZUSAMMENARBEIT Gmbh (GTZ), Germany TUV Bayern, Germany Lulea University, Sweden Swedish Corrosion Institute (SCI), Sweden The Russian Academy of Natural Science (RAN), Russia St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, Russia World Trade Organization (WTO), Switzerland United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Switzerland etc.
Annual Report 2006 Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research(TISTR) COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS 1.TISTR - ITRI TISTR has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Industrial Technology Research (ITRI), Taiwan on 6 June 2006 to exchange technical information and expertise in the R&D of industrial technology and carry out joint projects identified in areas of mutual interests. The cooperation also includes co-organizing conferences on nanotechnology applications on materials, bio-fuel, biosensor and biomedicine from herbs. 2.TISTR - IAM TISTR has signed an Exchange of Notes with the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Bioscience (IAM), University of Tokyo, Japan on 11 November 2005 to exchange researchers, information and publications regarding taxonomic studies and bioprospecting of microorganisms. 3.TISTR - NCHU TISTR has signed an Exchange of Notes with the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan on 7 December 2005 to develop a diagnostic kit for detection of avian influenza in poultry. 4.TISTR - SCI TISTR has signed a cooperative agreement with the Swedish Corrosion Institute (SCI), Sweden on 21 December 2005 to study corrosion impacts of air pollution in developing countries. 5.TISTR - ETRI TISTR has signed a cooperative agreement with the Energy Technology Research Institute (ETRI) under AIST, Japan on 20 January 2006. This is a sub-agreement within the General Agreement between TISTR and AIST, with objectives to develop the specifications and standards for BDF (biodiesel fuel) made of Asia-specific crops to ensure BDF quality and to increase the utilization of BDF in the diesel marketplace. This will lead to a reduction in green house gas emissions as well as the environmental impact of transport. 6.TISTR - Yeastern Biotech TISTR has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Yeastern Biotech Co.,Ltd., Taiwan on 26 September 2006 to exchange the experience and technology/product information, to develop new products and to carry out joint projects identified in the areas of mutual interest. The cooperation includes co-development and co-promotion of new products through TISTR s incubation process. 7. TISTR - Asia Hepato Gene TISTR has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Asia Hepato Gene Co.,Ltd., Taiwan on 26 September 2006 to exchange the experience and technology/product information, to develop new products and to carry out joint projects identified in the areas of mutual interest. The cooperation includes co-development and co-promotion of new products through TISTR s incubation process. 151
8.TISTR - Haichao Enterprise TISTR has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Haichao Enterprise Co.,Ltd., Taiwan on 26 September 2006 to exchange the experience and technology/product information, to develop new products and to carry out joint projects identified in the areas of mutual interest. The cooperation includes co-development and co-promotion of new products through TISTR s incubation process. CERTIFICATION OF ISO 9001 : 2000 TISTR was awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certificatioon from BVQI on August 31 th, 2005. CERTIFICATION OF ISO/IEC 17025 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STANDARDS LABORATORY - Dimension i.e. External caliper : Vernier, Digimatic, Dial external micrometer, Depth micrometer, Internal micrometer, Dial indicator, Dial gauge, Dial thickness gauge - Pressure i.e. Barometer, Pressure instrument : Pneumatic, Hydraulic - Volume i.e. Volumetric flash, Volumetric pipette, Measuring pipette, Volumetric burette, Cylinder - Density i.e. Hydrometer : Density hydrometer, specific gravity Hydrometer, Baume hydrometer and API hydrometer - Strength i.e. Universal testing machine : tensile testing machine and Compression testing machine ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY - Analysis of lead in cereals, cereal products, milk, milk product and fruit juice - Analysis of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, vanadium, molybdenum and titanium in low-alloy steel - Analysis of copper, lead, arsenic in water and wastewater - Analysis of sulfur dioxide in vegetables and vegetable products, fruits and fruit products,fruit juice and beverages in closed containers, flour, meat and its products - Analysis of cholesterol in food, milk and milk products ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC STANDARDS LABORATORY MEASURING INSTRUMENT - DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, DC resistance 2 Terminals, DC Resistance 4 Terminals, Capacitance 4 Terminals, Capacitance 2 Terminals, Inductance 4 Terminals GENERATING INSTRUMENT - DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, DC resistance 2 Terminals, DC Resistance 4 Terminals, Capacitance 4 Terminals, Inductance 4 Terminals 152
Annual Report 2006 Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research(TISTR) PHOTOMETRY AND TEMPERATURE STANDARDS LABORATORY - Calibration on temperature measuring instrument with thermocouple input MATERIAL PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY - Chemical composition analysis: semi-quantitative elements of metal alloys and metal products such as low-alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminium based alloy, iron based alloy, copper based alloy and nickel based alloy - Physical property tests: coating thickness by techniques of magnetic induction, Eddy current and ferrite content measurement by magnetic induction - Mechanical tests: an ultrasonic method for measuring comparative hardness and wall thickness - Metallographical tests: using replica technique to analyse micro and macrostructure of metal alloys and metal products MATERIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS LABORATORY - Tests for ferrous metals, construction pressure vessels and boiler: stress analysis of static and dynamic strain, stress, torque moment, weight, force and displacement - Residual stress analysis measuring in range of elasticity of ferrous metals MATERIAL PROPERTIES ANALYSIS LABORATORY - Mechanical tests: tensile test, impact test, Brinell hardness test, Vicker hardness test, and Rockwell hardness test of metal, alloy, metal products and steel/alloy weld - Metallographical tests: analysis of structure by using microscope, analysis of micro/macro structures and grain measurement by using microscope for metal, alloy, metal products and steel/alloy weld ISO/IEC GUIDE 25, - Test on ultimate tensile strength, tensile strength at yield point, elasticity and bending of materials such as metal of Physical Testing Laboratory 153
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT In fiscal year 2006, TISTR conducted human resource development programmes in order to increase efficiency of TISTR s personnel in the topics of administration, management and technical knowledge as follows : FURTHER STUDIES IN THE COUNTRY AND ABROAD 59 TISTR officials further their studies from Bachelor s to doctoral degree as follows: 29 persons study in the country (22 persons for master s degrees, 2 persons for master s-doctoral degrees and 5 persons for doctoral degrees). 30 persons study abroad (7 persons for master s degrees, 2 persons for master s-doctoral degrees and 21 persons for doctoral degrees). JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT AND RESEARCHERS EXCHANGE 32 researchers of TISTR are on exchange programmes in Japan, China, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam. TRAININGS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND STUDY TOURS 47 officers attended training courses, seminars, conferences and study tours abroad as follows : 21 persons were trained abroad in the following topics : Industrial biotechnology VII, Germany Research on standards, material reference and evaluation for industry J.F.T. 2004, Japan Heat treatment & surface finishing, Japan Regulatory and quality structure development for food safety and quality, Sweden Development of environmentally friendly industrial wastewater reuse technology, Japan Operating fused deposition of ceramic equipment, FDC, and making piezocomposite and actuator, USA. ASEAN international standards development, Japan Mannagement development, India Technical support for SME promotion I (Biotechnology / Plastic technology), Japan International training workshop on technological Innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises based on science and technology, China Use of dew point hygrometer/moisture content determination, China Development of diagnosis kits for bird flu in poultry, Taiwan 12 persons attended seminars and conferences in France, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, Brazil, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and Laos 154
Annual Report 2006 Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research(TISTR) 20 persons visited scientific and technological organizations in Italy, England, USA, Germany and Japan 2,816 participants attended in-house and external programmes, seminars and academic conferences in 36 topics such as : Internal Auditor General knowledge in metrology Cooperative Education Programme for graduates in Master s and doctoral degrees of Khon Kaen University Introduction of economic value added system (EVA) for administration and management Basic fundamentals for evaluation of production cost TISTR reorganization Safety in chemical laboratory Direction and strategy of TISTR administration Bio-safety in laboratories Development programmes for executives and employees As audit students at the National Institute of Development and Administration (NIDA), the total of 63 TISTR s officers attended the following courses: Quality management Media management and presentation Information system for management Project management Project and strategy planning Principle of marketing management Banking and financial management Economy and labour management Human resource management PUBLICITY OF TISTR S ACTIVITIES In fiscal year 2006, the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) made its work and activities known to public via several media of both internal and mass communications. Friendly relationship and cooperation can be consistently gained from the mass media, thus enabling the popularization of TISTR s achievements in a wider scope and through all directions. 3 press conferences The first ultrasonic nebulizer, of Thailand/Star shot or Star jelly (Nostoc commune)/ 155
2005 TISTR Achievements Development of the excellent food supplement from Thai herbs for hepatoprotective medicine Integrated post harvest technology/grand opening of an integrated washing machine for vegetable and fruit/43rd anniversary of TISTR/Science and Technology : today and beyond 2 open-house visits by mass media Visit Thai Medicinal Herb Garden Museum at the Environmental Research Station, Lam Ta Khong and ecological tour at the Sakaerat Environmental Research Station, Nakhon Ratchasima A First glance at Mitrephora sirikitiae, the first blossom out of the naturally grown origin, at TISTR Technopolis, Khlong 5, Pathum Thani 110 interviews of the top management and other official researchers by the mass media Television programmes : Reang Lao Chao Nee, Khao Den Yen Nee, Magazine on TV, Kui Kuy Khao, Krong Sathanakan, Daily News Programme, Science has an answer, Kid Perm Term Ka, Women to Women, Health Station, etc. Radio programmes : Army for the People, Loke Wittayakarn, Kui Kan Tee Baan Rao, Wethi Phooying, Ruam Duay Chuay Kan, Sara Witthayasart, Kaset Talk, Khao Lah Maha Nakhon, Life and Environment, SMEs for Nationalisation, etc. Newspapers : Thai Rath, Daily News, Matichon, Krung Thep Thurakij, Kom Chad Leuk, Khao Sod, Thai Post, World Today, Ban Muang, Naew Na, Than Settakij, Daily Manager, The Nation, Bangkok Post, Post Today, Econ News, etc. Magazines and Journals : Engineering Today, Modern Manufacturing, Update, SMEs Today, Exporter Journal, Chong Thang Tham Ma Ha Gin, New Agriculture Technology, Mai Long Mai Roo, Kaset Bantheung, Journal of Science and Technology Association of Thailand, Medical Society, Sue Ruk Sat Leung, Kaeha Karn Kaset, Phra Cha Khom Thong Thin, Sang Ngan Sang Ngern, etc. Electronic media e.g. www.tistr.or.th, www.manageronline.com and www.thaipr.net etc. Publication of news, newsletters, news calendars, totally 162 issues Publication of monthly news of scientific and technological research in Thai and English, totally 12 issues Publication of scientific and technological articles for youth in Naewna newspaper, Sunday paper, totally 51 articles Publication of articles entitled Tong lok technology (technology world) published in Lok Wan Nee (The World Today) newspaper, 46 articles Publication of a public relations article in Manufacturing magazine, 1 article Publication of a public relations article in Mati Chon newspaper, 1 article Publication of a public relations article in @Science journal, 2 papers Publication of a public relations article in Exporter magazine, 1 article Publication of a public relations article in Engineering Today magazine, 2 papers Other publications are as follows : - Monthly newsletters - Science and Technology Magazine (quarterly) 156
Annual Report 2006 Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research(TISTR) - The 2006 Calendar - The 2006 TISTR greeting cards - TISTR pocket books: Morning flower plants in Sakaerat Forest Sixteen exhibitions Welcoming guests of 31 groups (1,062 persons) As a result of public relations activities, TISTR has been offered to transfer technology for commercial production of gel and turmeric spray for pyodermas treatment in dogs to Ecovet Co., Ltd. IN-HOUSE COMMUNICATION Printed media e.g. TISTR newsletters, TISTR monthly news, calendars, greeting cards News Board and poster display TISTR regarding activities Special occasion exhibitions displayed on H.M. the King s and H.M. the Queen s birthdays, important Buddhism holy days, Thai National Science Week, TISTR anniversary day etc. Other activities e.g. Happy Hour Party, Relaxing Friday Afternoon Talk, etc. Audiovisual services E-AUCTION TISTR has been assigned to use an e-auction and setting up an e-auction committee to cooperate with the e-auction providers. The e-auction will be used for the purchase up to 2 million bath. Besides, the IT system has been developed to establish an online library (e-library) system and set up databases to support the research work such as essential oils and aromatic plants. More information is available at website: www.tistr.or.th THE SAFETY WEEK The Safety Week of TISTR was organised on 21 st july, 2006 at Technopolis, Pathum Thani province. The objective of the Safety Week was to promote and create awareness of TISTR s staff in working aspect. The activities concerning health and safety were arranged such as seminars, exhibitions, health examination, fire control practice, fire escape practice, slogan and laboratory contests etc. These activities helped the staff to gain experience and knowledge on the safety in workplace. TISTR 2000 : 2 nd PHASE TISTR has moved towards the construction of new buildings (2 nd phase) at Technopolis, Khlong 5, Pathum Thani, which will be used as a research and development centre and integrated technology transfer centre. The construction has been budgeted for 267.75 m baht and is comprised of : - 5-storey Technology Transfer Building - 5-storey Research and Development Building 2-5-storey Brainstorming Building - Pilot plant - Pathways linked between Research and Development Building 2 and Technology Transfer Building The second phase of TISTR 2000 project started with the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony on 15 th June, 2006 and the construction will be completed in the year 2007. 157