2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ...

2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Dr. Jirachai Buddhakulsomsiri
Assistant Professor (Joined SIIT in June 2006)
B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Oregon State University, USA
M.S. in Statistics, Oregon State University, USA
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Oregon State University, USA
Areas of Specialization: Applied operations research, Data mining, Production planning and control, Systems
simulation, and Engineering economics analysis.
Research Interests:
Applied Operations Research
The main focus is to effectively and efficiently solve
application problems using existing, modified (if
needed), or newly developed optimization tools (i.e.
mathematical programming models, heuristic
methods). Various applications of interest include, but
are not limited to, 1) resource-constrained project
scheduling problems in project management;
2) parallel replacement problems in engineering
economic decision analysis; 3) vehicle routing, facility
location, and supply chain optimization in logistic and
supply chains, and 4) production planning and
controls in manufacturing plants.
Data Analysis for Process/Product Optimization
and Improvement
Process and product can be optimized or improved by
using the information contained in the process data.
Data analysis tools of interest include statistical data
analysis, design and analysis of experiments,
statistical process control, statistical sampling, and
data mining.
Systems Simulation Modeling and Analysis
This research area involves modeling of actual and
large complex systems using computer simulations
and conducting analyses on the simulation models.
The objectives are to study and predict the behavior
of actual systems, to improve the performance of
existing systems, or to design new systems.
Dr. Lalita Tantimuratha
Assistant Professor
B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
M.Sc. in Process Integration, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK
Ph.D. in Process Integration, UMIST, UK
Area of Specialization: Heat Recovery Network.
Research Interest:
With consideration on energy savings and efficient
use of energy, research interests are in the area of
heat recovery network design. The concept of
pinch technology is applied with mathematical
programming to obtain heat recovery systems. Apart
from more efficient use of energy, the systems should
also be economically designed. Operability and
flexibility of heat exchanger networks (HEN) are also
considered. Methodologies and optimisation models
for HEN design are required for simpler, more
practical, and flexible networks. Optimisation and
design of heat exchanger networks in synthesis and
retrofit problems are both of interest. Interesting
researches are also the applications of developed
methodologies on industrial problems in Thailand.
Dr. Navee Chiadamrong
Associate Professor
B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
M.Sc. in Engineering Business Management, University of Warwick, UK
Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management, University of Nottingham, UK
Areas of Specialization: Cellular manufacturing systems (CMS), Advanced manufacturing systems, Systems
simulation, Production planning and control, Sypply chain management.
Research Interests:
Simulation Modelling and Analysis
Simulation is one of the most powerful analysis tools
responsible for the design and operation of complex
systems. Simulation involves the modelling of a
process or system in such a way that the model
mimics the response of the actual system to events
that take place over time. The model can be used to
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