The JSPS Alumni Association (Thailand)สมาคมศิษย์เก่าเจเอสพีเอส (ประเทศไทย ) , JAAT
196 Paholyotin Road, Jatujak District, Bangkok-10900, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/jaatjsps/Introduction
The JSPS Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) is an outgrowth of the Association of RONPAKU Alumni of Thailand (ARAT), established in February 2005.
The members comprise past participants in such JSPS programs as its postdoctoral and invitational fellowships for overseas
researchers in Japan and its Core University Program. JAAT’s initial name was the JSPS Alumni Forum of Thailand (JAFT),
amended in its 3rd General Assembly on February 3, 2012 for the purpose of officially chartering the associationin Thailand. Prof.Dr. Busaba Yongsmith of Kasetsart University was succeeded as the 1st JAAT’s president.
Recently, Dr. Sukanya Aimimtham (JAAT 008) was voted to be the 5th president by the JAAT members in the
12th General Assembly on March 19, 2022.

JAAT’s mission is to provide a hub for all JSPS alumni in Thailand. It serves as a matrix in which knowledge is incubated,exchanged and integrated so as to advance scientific activities that will accrue to national development. Strengthening
the relationship between Thai and Japanese academic institutions with the help of JSPS Bangkok Office is anotherof JAAT’s major roles.
At present, JAAT has about 94 regular members, among these fourteen executive committee members carry out a variety offunctions in such capacities as the association’s secretary and accountant. Executive committee meetings are held regularly with the attendance of theJSPS Bangkok Office director.
As the first JSPS alumni association in Southeast Asia, JAAT eyes a leading role pursued in collaboration with sister alumni associations in thisand other regions of the world.

Major activities

Since 2005, JAAT has carried out biannual S&T activities. In February, a symposium is held inconjunction with the JSPS-NRCT RONPAKU Medal Award Ceremony. In August, the association
participates in the Thailand Research Expo held annually by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) by carrying out theme-specific seminars,
panel
discussionand R&DAwardeeexhibits.
List ofBridge Fellowship
From FY 2010, JAAT has provided opportunities for its members to revisit Japan throughYear Name
Affiliation
JSPS’s BRIDGE Fellowship Program. Upon their return to Thailand, the dispatched researchers
2010 Dr. Busaba Yongsmith
Kasetsart University
hold reporting seminars at their affiliated organizations for the edification of younger colleagues,
2011 Dr. Danai Tiwawech
National Cancer Institute2012 Dr. Porphant Ouyyanont
Sukhothai Thammathirat University
who are potential future JSPS fellows. Such reporting seminars have already been held
2013 Dr. Malee Uabharadorn
Ministry of Transport
eight times from FY 2011-2022
2014 Dr. Kittisak Sawanyawisuth
Khon Kaen University2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

2021
2022

Dr. Vannarat Saechan
Prince of Songkla University
Dr. Narongchai Autsavapromporn
Chiang Mai UniversityDr. Kampanart Silva
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology
Dr. Ubonrat Siripatrawan
Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Dr. Juthamas Ratanavaraporn
Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Adichai Pornprommin
Kasetsart University
Dr. Narongchai Autsavapromporn
Chiang Mai University
Dr. Suraphong Lorsomrudee
Chiangmai University
Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit
Chulalongkorn University

On another plan, JAAT holds several academic events for Thai
researchers, community leaders, and the interested public. TheThai people have gotten to know more about us through thoseactivities which yield tangible results on the ground in Thai society.
List of JAAT ’s Activities during FY 2011-2022
JAAT Seminars in Annual Thailand Research Expo

JSPS-JAAT-NRCT Seminars
JSPS-JAAT-NRCT Workshop
JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship Reporting Seminarin collaboration with JSPS Guidance Session

Aug 2018 Title "Thai-Japan Academic and Scientific Collaboration past, present and future"
Feb 2015 Title "Health and Aging"Feb 2016 Title "Academia Responsibility for Sustainable Society-Lesson Learned from Social Business"
Feb 2017 Title "Advances research in sufficient scientific and social science"
Feb 2018 Title " EEC and Sustainable Development"
Feb 2019 Title " Sustainable Development Goals in Thailand and Japan : Smart City and Urban Development"
Feb 2020 Title " Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Thailand and Japan"
Feb 2022 Title " International research collaboration and how to get funded" (Online seminar)
Feb 2023 Title " Economic Recovery : Japanese -Thai Perspectives.
2016-2021 Title "Technical Writing for Effective Medical, Scientific Technology & Social Science Paper"
June 2023 Workshop on Low Carbon Community and Organic food to Overcome Poverty
Jun 2011 Reported by Prof.Dr. Busaba Yongsmith at Kasetsart University
Jan 2012 Reported by Dr. Danai Tiwawech at National Cancer InstituteAug 2013 Reported by Dr. Paritud Bhandhubanyong at Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM)
Feb 2016 Reported by Dr. Kittisak Sawanyavisut at Arnoma Hotel Bangkok
Feb 2017 Reported by Dr. Vannarat Saechan at Arnoma Hotel Bangkok
Feb 2018 Reported by Dr. Narongchai Autsavapromporn at Arnoma Hotel Bangkok
Feb 2019 Reported by Dr. Kampanart Silva at Arnoma Hotel Bangkok
Feb 2020 Reported by Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa at Arnoma Hotel Bangkok

Executive Committee Members 2022

Dr. Sukanya Aimimtham
Dr. Pornpen PathanasophonDr. Kittisak Sawanyawisuth
Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa
Dr. Suratwadee Jiwajinda
Dr. Suraphong Lorsomradee
Dr. Kampanart Silva
Dr. Khwanruan Srinui
Dr. Vannarat Saechan
Dr. Makamas Sutthacheep
Dr. Orasa Suksawang
Dr. Rungaroon Waditee-Sirisattha
Dr. Adisorn Swetwiwathana
Dr. Adichai Pornprommin(Since May 30, 2022)

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Receptionist
Public Relations
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