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"NANOTECHNOLOGY
FOR THE ASEAN REGION"
The APEC Center for Technology Foresight
hosted a workshop on nano-science and nano-technology for the south-east
Asian region on September 19-20, 2002. The workshop reported
on a major Asia-Pacific technology foresight study of nanotechnology (http://www.nstda.or.th).
It developed a clearer picture of nanotechnology research in this region
and provided valuable opportunities for information sharing and building
collaboration.
The workshop was attended by 98 people
from 9 countries - Australia; Japan; South Korea; Malaysia; Philippines;
Singapore, Chinese Taipei; Thailand and Vietnam.
div align="justify">From your left: Professor Greg Tegart
(Australia), Professor Halimaton Hamdan (Malaysia), Dr. Chatri Sripaipan
and Professor Dr Virulh Sa-yakanit (Thailand), Dr Louis Shu (Chinese Taipei),
Associate Prof Nguyen Hoang Nghi and Dr. Phan Hong Khoi (Vietnam), Dr.
Lerwen Liu (APNF), Dr Paritud Bhandhubanyong and Ms. Tamsin Jewell (Thailand),
and Professor Dr. Nguyen Chau (Vietnam)
LIST
OF PARTICIPANTS
BRIEF REPORT
The APEC Center for Technology Foresight
was delighted to cooperate with the Asia-Pacific Nanotechnology Forum
to co-organise a two-day workshop on “Nanotechnology for the ASEAN
region”. It was held in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2002. The
workshop developed a clearer picture of nanotechnology research in the
south-east Asian region and provided valuable opportunities for information
sharing and building collaboration.
The APEC Center for Technology Foresight
reported on its newly-completed foresight study of nanotechnology which
involved 11 Asia-Pacific economies. Having developed scenarios of the
future impacts of nanotechnology, the foresight project elaborated 11
key issues which were seen as critical to the successful development
of nanotechnology for the benefit of society (for more information see
http://www.nstda.or.th). The issue
of education and training was of particular interest to the participants.
The Asia-Pacific Nanotechnology Forum
arranged presentations from leading researchers from Chinese Taipei
Japan, Korea and Singapore on the latest developments in fields such
as nano-photonics, tissue engineering and nanomaterials. APNF speakers
also provided an overview of Asia-Pacific nanotechnology initiatives
and reviewed the potential for regional cooperation and commercialisation
of nanotechnology research. Everyone appreciated the suggestion of regional
nanotechnology facilities for both research and training.
ASEAN is comprised of 10 countries
in south-east Asia, only one of which (Singapore) is usually recognized
as having advanced S&T capabilities. So the organizers were delighted
to receive an enthusiastic response from ASEAN scientists, with nearly
one hundred researchers participating in the event to share their experiences
and plans for nanotechnology.
Representatives of 4 ASEAN countries
initiated a lively discussion of the prospects for nanotechnology in
ASEAN, dream or reality? Speakers from Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand
and Vietnam proved that while nanotechnology research is a reality in
ASEAN, the scale of the work is very modest and there have not yet been
any commercial applications. With very limited government funds for
S&T, and priority given to areas with direct impacts on socio-economic
development of these relatively less advanced economies, ASEAN countries
may choose to use nanotechnology to build on existing resources and
capabilities. In Thailand for example, “nano-innovations”
in food packaging might be an especially valuable product to develop,
since the food industry is already one of the country’s strengths.
The possibility of identifying niche opportunity areas was highlighted;
the Malaysian researchers gave the example of their work on aero-gels
(patent pending!).
This meeting was co-sponsored by the
National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (host
of the APEC Center for Technology Foresight), the Thai Academy of Science
and Technology and the ASEAN Subcommittee on Science and Technology
Infrastructure and Resources Development (SCIRD) and their support is
gratefully acknowledged.
CO-SPONSORS (more
details at the end)
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APEC Center for Technology Foresight
(APEC CTF)
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Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Forum
(APNF)
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National Science and Technology
Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA)
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Thai Academy of Science and Technology
Foundation (TAST)
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ASEAN Sub-Committee on Science
and Technology Infrastructure and Resource Development (SCIRD)
Underline links of each session are
presentations presented by speakers at the workshop.
Listen to speakers click  below.
Audio files converted in .MP3 format.
Workshop on
"NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR THE ASEAN REGION"
PROGRAM
Day 1 September 19, 2002
08:30h
Registration
Session 1 Chair:
Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong, President, Thai
Academy of Science and Technology; Acting Director, Thailand Graduate
Institute of Science and Technology, and Senior Researcher, National Center
for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, NSTDA
09.00h
Welcome Speech
Dr. Chatri Sripaipan, Vice-President, National Science
and Technology Development Agency of Thailand
09:10h
(31.80MB)
Key
Issues for Nanotechnology Development: Conclusions of APEC-wide Foresight
Study on: Nanotechnology: The Technology for the 21st Century
Prof Greg Tegart, Executive Advisor
to the APEC Center for Technology Foresight and leader of its technology
foresight project on nanotechnology.
09.40h
(19.43MB)
Nanotechnology
Development Strategies for Regional Cooperation
Dr Louis Shu,
President of Weise Labs, Inc. Taiwan
& co-founder of NanoSIG (Nano-technology Special Interest Group) in
Silicon Valley, USA
10.10h
part1(19.29MB)
Current
Status of Nanotechnology in Thailand
Professor
Dr Virulh Sa-yakanit, Chulalongkorn University,
Bangkok, Thailand
10.40h
Morning Coffee
11.00h
"Nanotechnology: Dream and Reality" roundtable discussion beginning
with speakers from ASEAN countries
Chair:
Prof Yongyuth Yuthavong, President, Thai
Academy of Science and Technology
Panelists include:
(8.41MB)
Dr. Abdul Kadir Masrom, Advanced Materials
Research Center, SIRIM Berhad Malaysia;
(7.89MB)
Dr
Pavadee Aungkavattana, National Metals
and Materials Technology Center, Thailand;
(4.94MB)
Dr. Erwin Enriquez,
Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines;
(9.58MB)
Ass Prof Nguyen Hoang
Nghi, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam …
12.10h
Lunch
Session 2 Chair: Dr
Itti Rittaporn, Director, Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC), National
Electronics and Computer Technology Center, NSTDA
13.40h
Outcomes from roundtable discussion
14.00h
(25.23MB)
Nanobiotechnology,
Cell and Tissue Engineering
Dr
Jun Miyake, Deputy Director of Tissue
Engineering Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST), Japan
14.45h
(17.75MB)
Current
Topics in Nano-photonics
Prof. Han-jo
Lim of Ajou University, Korea
15.30h
Afternoon Tea
15.45h
(23.17MB)
Nanotechnology Research Programs at National University of Singapore (emphasis
on bionanotech and nanomaterials)
Dr Vincent
B.C. Tan, Research Coordinator, Nanotechnology Committee, National University
of Engineering, and coordinator of the National University of Singapore
Nano-Science and Technology Initiative
Closing
remarks
Dr Witaya Jeradechakul,
Executive
Director, APEC Center for Technology Foresight
18.30h
DINNER for international
guests and speakers
PROGRAM
Day 2 September 20, 2002
Session 3
Chair: Dr Paritud Bhandhubanyong, Chair, National
Metals and Materials Technology Center, NSTDA, Thailand
09.00h
Reprise of Day 1
(7.13MB)
Prof Greg Tegart, Executive Advisor to the APEC Center for Technology
Foresight
09.20h
(18.47MB)
Overview
of Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Initiatives
Dr Lerwen
Liu, Secretary
General of the Asia Pacific Nanotech Forum (APNF) and Managing Director
of nABACUS Ltd. Hong Kong
09:45h
(15.88MB)
Nanotechnology:
Risks and Benefits to Society
Dr Nares Damrongchai, Senior Policy Researcher at the
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand
10:10h
(19.69MB)
Nanotechnology
- Broader Implications
Professor Halimaton Hamdan, Ibnu
Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia
10:35h
Morning Coffee
11:00h
Discussion
11:50h
Closing Remarks
Dr Chatri Sripaipan, Vice-President,
National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand.
12.00h
Lunch
13.30 -
15.30h
Additional Session: "Exploring our opportunities
in nanotechnology"
A discussion session
aimed especially at young Thai scientists - nanotechnology is new technology
for the new century; let's give the younger generations the chance to
dream, act and take responsibility for our future... Convened by Dr
Itti Rittaporn, Director Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC) /NECTEC/NSTDA
email: itti_r@notes.nectec.or.th
All Welcome!
Further information about the
host and co-sponsors of this event
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 The
APEC Center for Technology Foresight
The APEC Center for Technology Foresight
aims to develop and diffuse foresight capability across APEC. Foresight
helps governments, businesses and organisations to establish directions,
choose priorities and manage change. In 2001, the CTF ran a major international
technology foresight study of nanotechnology in partnership with the National
Research Council of Canada. Nine APEC member economies took part in the
study Australia; Canada; Chinese Taipei; Japan; New Zealand; Philippines;
Singapore; Thailand; and USA. The CTF is a project of the Industrial Science
and Technology Working Group of APEC. It is hosted by the National Science
and Technology Development Agency of Thailand. http://www.nstda.or.th
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The APNF forms a strong regional coordination
in science and technology development, facilitating rapid information
flow between Nanotechnology developers and investors. It offers a unique
platform for networking across the Asia Pacific region between governments,
developing industry, and the venture capital market. The APNF facilitates
the coordination of programs and cross regional collaborations among Government
policy makers, industry strategic management and leading R&D institutions.
With support from Governments and major industrial partners, the APNF
was formed as the premier Asia Pacific catalyst and thought leader in
Nanotechnology and related technology development areas. http://www.apnf.org
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The National Science & Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA) was established
to be the main driving force for rapid science and technology development
in Thailand. NSTDA aims to act proactively to develop Thailand's science
and technology capabilities to world-class standards, and to ensure that
full value is added to manufacturing and services though the application
of science and technology. In-house research is also carried out at NSTDA
in 3 National Research Centers: National Center for Genetic Engineering
and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Metal and Materials Technology Center
(MTEC), and the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC).
The Technical Information Access Center (TIAC) makes available worldwide
databases for information searches. http://www.nstda.or.th.
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The Thai Academy of Science and Technology
(TAST) was established in 1997. It was organized
by a group of eminent scientists and technologist whose experiences and
interests are vital to the development of the nation as a whole. TAST
is a "non-government agency" and is determinedly impartial in
giving recommendations to the government, organizations, and the public
as a whole.
TAST understands that science and technology
have a profound impact on the nation Therefore,
TAST has made this its duty and priority to pick emerging issues and matters
that are currently in the eyes of the public and perform careful analyses
by gathering additional information, doing research and providing opportunities
for discussion and criticism in order to bring to conclusion, further
the study or formalize plans for the future. http://www.tast.or.th
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The Association of Southeast Asian
Nations or ASEAN has 10 members: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia;
Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand and Vietnam.
The ASEAN region has a population of about 500 million, a total area of
4.5 million square kilometers, a combined gross domestic product of US$737
billion, and a total trade of US$ 720 billion. In 1995, the ASEAN Heads
of States and Government re-affirmed that "Cooperative peace and
shared prosperity shall be the fundamental goals of ASEAN." This
event is supported by ASEAN's Sub-Committee on Science and Technology
Infrastructure and Resources Development (SCIRD). http://www.aseansec.org
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