National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) Thailand

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1 National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) Thailand for Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Nanotechnology R&D on 7 December 2011, Bangkok, Thailand by Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, M.D., Ph.D. Executive Director of National Nanotechnology Center

2 NSTDA Organization (established by a special law in 1991) NSTDA : National Science and Technology Development Agency BIOTEC : National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology MTEC : National Metal and Materials Technology Center NECTEC : National Electronics and Computer Technology Center NANOTEC : National Nanotechnology Center TMC : Technology Management Center

3 Research Collaboration NSTDA Position University NSTDA Industry Basic Research R & d R & D r & D Technology Development Research & Development Human Resources Development Technology Transfer Infrastructure

4 Thailand Science Park (2011) Home of 4 National Centers and 60 technology companies

5 Facilities Available at Thailand Science Park National Centers Pilot Plant Convention Center Multi-tenant Incubator Building Greenhouse

6 NANOTEC NANOTEC is an Internationally-recognized Nanotechnology Center, conducting R&D programs that have a major impact on the development of Thailand Vision: Nanotechnology for the benefits of Thailand and Mankind Our motto: National Importance International Excellence Global Visibility

7 Roles of NANOTEC R&D In-house (11 R&D teams) Fundin Centers g of Excellence Technology transfer Contract research Joint research Consultation/Training INFRA + HRD National Central Laboratory Synchrotron beamline Computation Consortium Scholarship Students NANOTEC Policy development National Nanotech Policy Nanotechnology Roadmap NanoSafety

8 Thailand s Major S&T Plan National S&T Plan National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy th National Research Plan แผนกลย ทธ สวทช. NSTDA Master Plan NSTDA Master Plan National Nanotechnology Policy National Nanotechnology Policy NANOTEC Master Plan NANOTEC Master Plan Technology Roadmap National Nanosafety Strategic Plan

9 NANOTEC Staff Groups Number % 1. Management R&D Support R&D 103, 67% Support 37, 24% Management 14, 9% Management R&D Support Total Bachelor Education Number % Ph.D. 40, 26% Master Ph.D. 1. Bachelor Master Ph.D Total As of July 2011 Note: NANOTEC targets to have approx. 200 staff in 2013 Master 86, 56% Bachelor 28, 18%

10 Nano Delivery System Laboratory Nano Cosmeceutical Laboratory Nano Molecular Traget Discovery Laboratory Hybrid Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Laboratory Nano Molecular Sensor Laboratory Organic Nanomaterial Laboratory Nano Energy and Catalysis Laboratory NANOTEC R&D Teams Flagship Programs Control released fertilizer Clean water Smart Soil Vector control system.. Cross-cutting Teams Nanoscale Simulation Laboratory NanoSafety & Risk Management Laboratory Nano Characterization Laboratory Engineering and Manufacturing Laboratory

11 NANOTEC Flagship Projects 1. Clean water Product target: Water filtration system providing clean and clear water in the areas contaminated with heavy metals and/or agriculture fertilizers. Capacity is 1,000 liter/day for usage in rural areas around the country 2. Control-released fertilizer Product target: Control-released fertilizer that responds to plant s life cycle Plant target: Sugarcane, rice, and orchid 3. Vector control system (mosquito) Product target: Insecticide-impregnated mosquito net and mosquito repellent lotion

12 NANOTEC Flagship Projects 4. Nano Aroma Product target: Essential oil for aromatherapy with long lasting fragrances and effects 5. Nano-Mark Product target: Nano Mark (with potential safety tag for nanoparticlecontaining products) 6. Smart Soil Product target: Carbonaceous soil or biochar from water hyacinth or biomass, to be used as soil conditioners 7. Nano-biosensors Product target: UV indicator, heavy metal identification, and bacteria band for bacterial detection

13 NANOTEC Output in FY2011 International Publications >170 Patent Appications ~21 Economic impact >947 Mb Income from non-direct source ~15 Mb Contracts with industry >15 Technical testings ~6000 tests National Nanotechnology Policy ( ) National NanoSafety and Risk Management Policy ISO9001 certified on R&D operation To be certified with ISO17025 and ISO18000

14 (Person) (คน) NANOTEC Scholarship Students Year ป งบประมาณ of Graduation Number น กเร ยนท นท สำเร จกำรศ กษำ to be graduated น กเร ยนท นท สำเร จกำรศ กษำสะสม Accumulated total As of July 2011

15 Awards to NANOTEC Scientists L Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship Award 2011 Thailand Young Scientist Award 2011 Outstanding Research Award, NRCT Endeavour Award

16 Our sample applications

17 Nano Q Nano Q is a certified mark for nano products which are certified by Nanotechnology Association of Thailand. Motivation to Have Nano Q Increase Public Trust :Facilitate healthy development of nanotecnology Protect Consumer :Avoid waste money Protect Good Companies : Eliminate unfair competitions between good and bad products Facilitate Trade : Stimulate economic growth Brand :. Model :..

18 Public Awareness & Outreach Program To have public understanding in nanotechnology, an effective outreach program is required. Books Models NANOTEC has realized the importance of public awareness in nanotechnology, Training for The Trainer Project, Science Media, and Nanotechnology Training Courses were established. Learning activities Training the Trainers 19

19 International Cooperation Highlights

20 International Advisory Board (IAB) IAB is made up of 9 members appointed by the NANOTEC Board for a term of 3 years. IAB members meet annually for duration of 2 days in Thailand.

21 Thank you