PSU student wins Technologist Award
The 2012 Young Technologist Award went to Assist Prof Chinnawat Surussavadee from the Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Phuket Campus for his achievement in developing the global satellite passive microwave precipi
He is also head of the Andaman Environment and Natural Disaster Research Centre at PSU.
Chinnawat and Prof David H Staelin at Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed AMP together. It is considered the most hi-tech algorithm and can estimate the precipitation accurately in every area, which helps estimate rain quantity effectively. And this is beneficial for disaster warnings and preparations.
Assoc Prof Nopporn Sittisombut from Faculty of Medicine of Chiang Mai University was honoured with the 2012 Outstanding Technologist Award for the achievement in the development of dengue vaccine candidate.
The Outstanding Technologist Award (Team Award) went to the Design and Engineering Research Unit from National Metal and Materials Technology Centre led by Julathep Kajornchaiyakul for the development of a thermal analysis system for assessment of liquid aluminium treatment.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will present each of them a shield of honour on October 17 in Chiang Mai.
The awards have been given annually by the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology Under the Patronage of His Majesty the King.
