Quantum-Ready Thailand: Infrastructure, Investment, and Education Needs
Speaker Info:
Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon, CEO, Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) Co., Ltd
Dr. Jirawat is a CEO and co-founder of Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) [QTFT] as well as a research fellow at Thailand Center of Excellence in Physics. Based in Bangkok, he works with leading STEM talents and corporates in Thailand to bring advanced optimization solutions to life using digital and quantum technologies.
During his PhD, he worked on quantum simulation at Center for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore. He was granted with Google's Quantum Innovations award in 2018 for the development of a spectroscopy technique used to characterize Google's quantum computer. The work was published in Science.
At QTFT, he has been working with his corporate partners to deliver optimization solutions in various areas including Air Traffic Management, Financial Asset Management, Logistics Optimization, Virtual Power Plant, and Production Planning.
Time: 13:00 - 13:45 hrs.
Location: Main Stage
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Semiconductor World (Panel Discussion)
Speaker Info:
Moderator: Mr. Phutana Daoruang, General Manager, Thailand Printed Circuit Association (THPCA)
1. Dr. Bodin Kasemset, Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Craft Technology Public Co., Ltd.
2. Dr. Nathapong Suthiwongsunthorn, Vice President of Research & Development, UTAC THAI LIMITED
3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panavy Pookaiyaudom, President, Mahanakorn University of Technology
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chiranut Sa-ngiamsak, Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation, Khon Kaen University (KKU), Thailand
Time: 13:00 - 14:45 hrs.
Location: Silk 3
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A readiness of Mitsubishi Electric's technologies to support PCB & Smart Electronics industry in Thailand.
Speaker Info:
1. Mr. Nopadol Kangsachat, General Manager, Industrial Automation Machine Division, Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
2. Mr. Bovon Thiansawat, Department Manager, Business Opportunity Development Department, Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Time: 14:00 - 14:45 hrs.
Location: Main Stage
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From Idea to Silicon: The Journey of IC Design and Fabrication
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surachoke Thanapitak, Associate Professor of electronics, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University
Surachoke Thanapitak received the graduation degree in electronic engineering from the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Bangkok, Thailand, in 2004, the M.Sc. degree in analogue and digital IC design and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Imperial College London, London, U.K., in 2007 and 2012, respectively. In 2012, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya, Thailand, as a Lecturer. He is currently an Associate Professor of electronics.
Time: 15:00 - 15:45 hrs.
Location: Silk 3
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IC Assembly and Testing Process
Speaker Info:
Dr. Nathapong Suthiwongsunthorn, Vice President of Research & Development, UTAC THAI LIMITED
Dr. Nathapong brings operational and technical leadership to UTAC, ensuring excellence across our Thailand facilities. As Interim CTO, he leads Group R&D efforts—driving innovation in advanced packaging and fostering cross-functional collaboration to develop future-ready solutions.
He joined UTAC in 2009 and previously served as Vice President of Research & Development. With over 25 years of industry experience, he holds more than 40 international patents and publications and has held senior R&D roles at Schott, STATS ChipPAC, and Infineon.
Dr. Nathapong earned a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Oxford Brookes University, England
Time: 16:00 - 16:45 hrs.
Location: Silk 3
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