Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform
WP2: Energy and Environment Joint Laboratory in NSTDA, Thailand

by:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thumrongrut Mungcharoen
Senior Advisor, NSTDAThe Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform: Promotion of Sustainable Development Research (JASTIP)
will promote research toward sustainable development based on an inclusive Japan-ASEAN collaboration
and aim to build a platform for Japan-ASEAN science and technology cooperation.
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Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform

WP1

WP2

WP3

WP42

Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform
JASTIP’s Management Structure

WP23Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (WP2)
JASTIP-WP2 implementation: Thai PI(together with Japanese Co-PI) phase 1 (2015-2020)
Biomass to Energy and Chemicals (B2EC)
Project 1 - Development of Carbons from Biomass
for Energy Storage Applications (MTEC- Kyoto U)

PI: Dr. Sumittra C., MTEC (+Prof. Takeshi Abe)

Project 2 - Innovations in Biomass Application for
Catalytic Material Synthesis and Energy Devices(NANOTEC-CU-KU-Vistec-Kyoto U) [PTT, etc.]

PI: Dr. Kajornsak F., NANOTEC (+Prof. Noriaki Sano)
Project 3 - Innovations for Conversion of Biomass toHigh Value Chemicals by Photocatalytic Process(BIOTEC-Kyoto U-JGSEE) [Mitr Phol, Showa]

PI: Dr. Verawat C., BIOTEC (+Prof. Takeshi Sagawa)(worked closely with WP3)
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Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (WP2)
JASTIP - NET

Social Implementation:• Practical application of Synthesize of Carbon Nanotube
from Exhaust Gas (PTT) and TiO2 coating (MTEC)• PATENT application: Xylitol conversion by photo-catalisys(KU-BIOTEC- JGSEE/KMUTT)• Policy Assessment to Ministry of Energy ,Thailand• Advice on “Renewable Energy Policy” in Myanmar• Contribution to SDGs by PV installation in University ofYangon, Myanmar (Kyocera AP) and Renewable Energy
Implementation in Rural Community

Research Themes:
1. Rural Electrification by Renewable Energy
2. Implementation of Renewable Energy in the
ASEAN region
3. Energy Development in the ASEAN region
4. Rural/Community Renewable Energy
5. Development of Renewable Energy
Technology adapted to the ASEAN region
6. Energy Policy/Security in the ASEAN region

Contribution to SDGs:• Biofuel Development (Goal 7,11,13)• Renewable Energy Policy in Myanmar (Goal 7,11,13)• The outcomes of research on “Community Renewable
Energy” were reported to Ministry of Energy in Thailand(Goal 1,5,6,7,8,10,11)• Rural Electrification Project in Sarawak, Malaysia;
Myanmar; Cambodia (Goal 1,3,4,5,7,8,10)

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Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (WP2)
Cooperation withStep forward to JASTIP WP2 phase 2• SATERPS “Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization ofLow Rank Coal and Biomass by Solvent Treatment”=> extension to the neighboring countries in JASTIP (Laos,Myanmar)• The e-ASIA JRP International Workshop 2016 and follow-upactivity=> Proposal has submitted in e-Asia• Letter of Intent (NSTDA- Kyoto U)• Memorandum of Cooperation (KU, Japan/JST, Japan/ LIPI, Indonesia/ MJIIT, Malaysia/NSTDA, Thailand)• Collaborative Research Agreement (NSTDAKyoto U)• WP2 office at NSTDA-Thailand Science Park

Cooperation with Industries• Many collaboration researches are running at NSTDA
related labs.
• Sub-satellite lab in KMITL has been opened to industry andthe other research institute.

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4th JASTIP Symposium “Biomass to Energy, Chemicals and Function Martials” (2017, NSTDA)
Supported by AUN/Seed-Net, JST, JSPS, MEXT NEDO and SIP program of Cabinet
Office, Government of Japan, 23 private companies>250 participants, 18 booths from private companies and funding agencies

Some points of self-assessment (WP2-Phase 1: 2015-2020)
Positive Issuesn JASTIP succeeded in producing the scientific outputs through new collaborations at Joint Lab.
n JASTIP has enabled not only Japan-ASEAN collaboration but also intra-ASEAN, such as NSTDA-LIPI.
n JASTIP has activated interdisciplinary collaboration on challenging issues, i.e., biomass utilization.
n Through JASTIP-Net, new partners and new research themes across the ASEAN were explored.
n JASTIP contributed to develop the next-gen researchers through joint research activities, short-term
exchange program and education in the graduate schools in Japan.
n JASTIP build a momentum to start a double degree program among NSTDA, KMUTT and Kyoto University,
which is expected to have a new opportunity for human resources development.
n JASTIP Symposia could provide opportunities for multiple stakeholders to meet together and to facilitate
the new collaboration with the private sector and policy-makers.
Challenging Issues
n The approved budget could not allow JASTIP to deploy the senior-level researchers, who could lead thejoint research at the Joint Laboratories over the long term.
n Due to the budget constraint, we did not dare to take a “selection and concentration strategy” to deepen
research on selected themes.
n There is a criticism that JASTIP still remains Kyoto University-centered platform on Japan side.
n Joint Laboratories are expected to function as a hub in the country as well as for the region, but there
was only few cases for other countries researchers to use the Joint Laboratories.
n JASTIP core members needs to shift to the younger generations in the coming years.
n JASTIP, a research-based platform, needs to explore the strong partnership on commercialization

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Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (WP2)WP2 (2nd phase concept: 2021-2025)
Transition from 1st phase basic CR labs to “Social implementation”• Main CR lab. NSTDA, TSP, Pathum Thani, Thailand“Biomass to Energy and Chemicals project” at NSTDA (4 national centers: BIOTEC, MTEC, NANOTEC, ENTEC)• Sub-CR labs.
• King Mongkut‘s Institute of Technology, Nano Center (MTEC), Thailand- Photocatalysis• JGSEE/KMUTT Bangkhuntien Campus, Biomass Combustion Lab- SATREPS “Solvent Extraction”• National University of Laos, Chemical Analysis Lab.
- Extension of SATREPS “Solvent Extraction”, e-Asia JRP (+ WP3)
may extend to the other countries

à Other funding sources: e-ASIA, JAIF (Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund), etc.
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Implementation phase

Design of photo-bio reactor
Development of bio-fuel process
Synthesis of Carbon material

Biomass
Utilization(EFB, ST)
Energy andEnvironment
Application ofPhotocatalytic

2020

Implementation study on solar
farm
Rural Electrification study

2021• Implementation of EcoSuper Capacitor• Implementation of PhotoBio Reactor• Implementation of SolarFarm• Policy Recommendation ofRural Electrification

Mass production of EcoActivated Carbon

Rural Electrification in
ASEAN

2022

2023

2024

Matching with nonacademic partner

Dialogue with ASEAN

ACE

JSPS

UNESCO

ERIA

UNIDO

Human Resource
Development

Human Resource
Development

PolicyWorld wide
cooperation

Collaboration
Study

Technology Transfer

AUN

NEDO

JICA

ADB

Human Resource
Development

R&D withindustries

Implementation

Implementation

Platform forming

Challenging target• Establish of ASEANJAPAN Energy
Research Center• Forming ASEANJAPAN AcademicSocietyStrengthening and establishing the Japan-ASEAN Science andTechnology Cooperation Platform toward achievement of SDGs

R&D phase

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NSTDA Existing
Collaboration Platforms
on Energy & Environment
in ASEAN

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BCG Economy Model in Thailand (+ASEAN)à can collaborate via JASTIP platform
Ongoing studies• SCP Framework for ASEAN (Nov 20-July 21)..
UNEP, EU Switch-Asia & APRSCPASEAN SCP + BCG Policy Framework/
Roadmap towards BCG economy

ASEAN• Circular Economy for Plastics in ASEAN(collaboration framework, since 2019)…. (WB, UNEP, EU)• ASEAN Circular Economy Roadmap(Jul 2020-Aug 2021)…. ERIA
• ASEAN BCG Network (Bio-Circular-Green economy)(proposed since Q4, 2020)…. Thailand

BCG Economy Model:
Thailand National Agenda(2021-2027)

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Thank You
for your kind attention

National Science and Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA)