On October 9, 2024, KMUTNB launched the pioneering “Center of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology and Automation System”. The official opening ceremony took place at Research and Human Resource Training Center for Industry at Map Ta Phut, Mueang, Rayong Province. The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, Chairman of KMUTNB University Council. The inauguration was also joined by the University executive team, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, the President; Prof. Dr. Thanin Silpcharu Vice President for KMUTNB Rayong Campus and Asst. Prof. Preecha Ong-aree, Director of KMUTNB Techno Park.
Event attendees had the opportunity to experience innovative instruments by observing the demonstrations of state-of-the art electrical machines and equipment trends used in modern electric vehicle technology (EV) and automated features. They also paid a visit to the Laboratory for Specialized Metal Welding and Testing coupled with the Laboratory of Industrial Robotics and PLC in Industrial Automation at Research and Human Resource Training Center for Industry, Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province.
“The Center of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology and Automation System” was established under a tripartite KMUTNB-BYD-FXB academic cooperation. The main aims of the established Center are to be a professional development hub and to serve as a research center for commercial and industrial purposes, specifically the EV sustainable development trends; efficiency and sustainability in the EV industry, manufacturing steps and process; integration of renewable energy to power the EV charging as to keep pace with emerging technologies and digital transformation; along with the development of related knowledge which underlies the process of knowledge-based sharing, shared experiences and mutual technology transfer among the three Parties. Other indispensable responsibilities of the Center of Excellence comprise 1) the provision of technical and professional training for students and staff working in Thailand’s private, public and technical tertiary institutions, so they can keep abreast of the automated features and innovative EV technologies in the current digital revolution; 2) fostering R&D, related technological inventions and innovations to enhance competitiveness in the ever-changing digital age; 3) organizing periodic training and workshops, demo sessions, inspection and testing programs, offering technical advice and essential guidance in relation to modern electric cars and the latest EV technology; and 4) enhancing the implementation of Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) at the newly founded Center of Excellence in Electric Vehicle Technology and Automation System at KMUTNB.
