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The Official Student Magazine Of Engineering Faculty, KMUTT Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 ACE Club Engineering International Engineering Program International Activities Students Corner Buddy Program Safety Tips: Fire Hazards

ACE Club Engineering Who are we? ACE Club is the rst-ever Engineering Student Club organized by our international engineering students. **THIS IS AN OFFICIAL STUDENT CLUB ORGANIZATION HOSTED BY THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, KMUTT** If you have further queries, please feel free to contact our ACE sta s, all International students (foreigners) will be happy to answer you, or visit our Facebook fan page at @KMUTTEngineeringACEClub or write us your suggestions for future activities at [email protected] EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Cheif Contributors Thanawat Tangpornpisit Surin Hanspal Mr. Phongsathorn Chuisrikaeo Assistant Tausif Rahman Phantira Kusolruangchai Editor in Chief Ms. Yi-Yan He Nattakit Thanawitsatien Siripawn Fuangkorn Graphic Designer Researcher/Advisor Aditya Nugroho Atul Gupta Papassawan Sivaplengrassamee Nonemar Hontiveros Gorgonia Shafa Azzahra Consultant Abed Bin Hossain Fairuzia Natakusuma Asst. Prof. Dr. Chawin Chantharasenawong 1 Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019

INTERNATIONAL I am Proud to be ENGINEERING an Engineer! PROGRAM by Atul Gupta, ENE, 3rd year, 60070503822 Hi guys, I’m Atul Gupta, a third-year student of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ENE), International Program, here in KMUTT. I’m from Kolkata, India, and I moved to Bangkok, Thailand since the beginning of my tertiary schooling period, successfully graduated from a prestigious international school and later joined KMUTT as an undergraduate student. Why study in the International Where is the right path? Engineering Program? Personally, I believe there is no simplified, When I was planning to enroll in KMUTT classified and organized right path. You have as a full-time undergraduate student, I had to keep putting in the effort until the time two options: either join the Thai program or you reach your goal, and keep on pushing the International program. But first, let me your barriers until you get the ultimate feeling slightly elaborate on both the differences of satisfaction and comfort. In my case, I try and the similarities between the two choices to get involved with something new all the of programs. Both programs fall under the time. For example, learning the Japanese same department, which means that the language is my latest passion. content of education is exactly the same, both programs are mostly taught by the same Personal experiences… professors (Ajarn), but only the preference of My personal experiences have been classroom language changes. Thai program classes are conducted in Thai language, pretty good till now. I have tasted both rise whereas, International program classes are and fall at some points of my life, from scoring conducted in proper as well as fluent English the highest marks in one class to achieving language. Even the non-department related grades like D+ in another class. I believe courses are carried out in English language. that an individual never fails anytime; they just discover and experience paths that For me, not being very good in the Thai don’t work, and learn from it. language and being able to understand English language better was my prime reason My a���c�: A��ay� fi�d �a�s �� ��t �o��s��� to enroll into the international program. in���v�� �it� ��m���in� �r����ti��. What are the benefits? As far as I know, especially in Thailand, being able to graduate from an international program or English program (some universities offer courses in English programs which means that all classes are not completely in English) gets you a slightly higher pay scale. Furthermore, it is much easier to enroll into other foreign and Thai universities for higher education like master degree and doctorate degree with an undergraduate degree in an international/English language program. Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 2

Why study Now in my 3rd year, I enjoy learning and seeing a Environmental different school dynamic of what I used to see/experience Engineering as an back in my country. There were several fun yearly events that InternationalProgram? my department held for students that I have always enjoyed, for example, 'ENV-Meet', an event where environmental By Shafa Azzahra, ENV, 3rd Year, 60070503627 engineering students, alumni, and also some teachers and staff go to a place (usually a beach) together to have fun and get to know one another. Other than that, there is also ‘byenior’, which is a combination of ‘bye’ and ‘senior’, and the event is Being an international student in the environmental held yearly for us to say goodbye to our graduating/4th-year engineering department has been such a roller coaster ride for seniors in a form of a themed party. The last byenior I attended me. I am from Bandung, Indonesia and currently on my 3rd-year was themed ‘Back to the 90s’. and I feel like I finally got the hang of it. I remember being in my first year, feeling clueless about the customs and culture Overall, I love studying in the environmental differences, not to forget the language barrier which for me was engineering department at KMUTT. Nice friends and the biggest obstacle of all. lecturers always made my life in Thailand happier and make me feel less homesick. The language barrier was very scary at first, but I'm so glad to have such amazing classmates that were very helpful in translating whatever needed to be translated. I have this one friend who translated two packs of past exams (that were in Thai) for me which helped me pass my finals. The language barrier was very scary at first, but I'm so glad to have such amazing classmates that were very helpful in translating whatever needed to be translated. I have this one friend who translated two packs of past exams (that were in Thai) for me which helped me pass my finals. Why Study KMUTT is also connected to a plethora of universities in Electronics & in Japan and in several other countries and as such students, Telecommunication including myself, in my department can easily participate in exchange programs and internships in many of the overseas Engineering? universities. Many of my seniors went for exchange programs in Taiwan and Malaysia, and as for me, I went for an by Tausif Rahman, ENE, 4th Year, 58070503801 internship in Tokyo, Japan. From a very young age, I was exposed to computers and Anyone interested in electronics and wanting to various kinds of electronics, more so than the average child in study in a good university in a different country with a Bangladesh. This was mostly because many of my uncles reasonable tuition should consider KMUTT’s ENE studied or worked in an IT department. As a result, I got very department. fond of these devices, and I wanted to know how they worked and how to operate them. Studying in the Electronics & Telecommunication department (ENE) in KMUTT helped me understand and gain the knowledge that I wanted. The program, as its title suggests, covers both electronics and electrical communication. But the best part of the department is the professors and the staff members who are mostly very easy to talk to and very approachable. They helped me out a lot when I asked them for assistance with my problems. 3 Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019

My First-Year P’ Rahat(¾Õ่ÃËÑÊ) is someone who takes care of you. Rahat experience in in Thai means code and P means older brother or sister. So, in Chemical CHE costume, my P’ Rahat was giving me assistance during Engineering my study here. P’ Aom (my P’ Rahat) gave me her first-year stuff such as books, engineering drawing equipment and By Aditya Nugroho, CHE, 2nd year, 61070503037 other past assignments. She also took me to dinner once in a while. I think it’s a really good tradition and I can’t wait to I’m very grateful to finish my journey as a freshman at help my juniors. the Chemical Engineering program in KMUTT. The rigorous curriculum can be daunting and challenging. As an international Engineering is hard, it’s true. My program was taught in student, the challenges aren’t always about the academics. English and the lecturers were really helpful to understand Language barrier and cultural differences were the biggest the concept of every subject. Sometimes, before midterms challenge that came unexpectedly. and final exams, my classmates often gathered in the library and did group study to ace the exams. There are also other activities held annually in the department such as CHE Meeting and various camps. It’s been a fun first year for me and I am thankful for it. During the first semester, my classmate introduced me to the Thai culture which is very fascinating. Some of my friends were trying to teach me Thai language. Thanks to them, now I can read the Thai script, although it was really hard to speak Thai correctly because of the tonal system. A breakthrough in COMPUTER ENGINEERING By Abed Bin Hossain, CPE, 3rd year, 60070503477 Computers are undoubtedly a big part of the present The department is always filled with students learning on and future. A major relating to computers is one of the most their own or with friends. But there are always some recreational relevant majors you can pursue in today’s world. It goes activities going around for when you need to relax your mind without saying that Computer Engineering is one of the and make new friends. There are always a few guitars laying most sought-after degrees. As so many businesses and around in the common area of the department waiting to be companies step into the ecosphere of IT and computers, picked up by students to get into a musical escape. they are in constant need of specialists in the field. The department has a lot of facilities like specialized lab Having studied at KMUTT for two years in the department rooms and classrooms to enhance the learning experience. of Computer Engineering as an international student, I have It also has a hardware room filled with all kinds of electronics had some great experiences as a student. Starting from that you can borrow to bring to life the project you have in the staff at the department to the professors that I have your mind and dreams. crossed paths with, everyone has been very helpful and nice to me. The lecturers and professors at the department And lastly, over the years I have managed to make a lot of are all very highly qualified and proficient in the subjects great friends from my department, who I can always count on they choose to teach. Many of the esteemed teachers are not only to help me with studies but also to familiarize me with graduates from the department and certainly understand their culture and teach me their language. Studying engineering the mindset of the students in a more profound manner. can be stressful and very challenging at times, but it’s the Despite being a class of 80 or more students sometimes, people you surround yourself with that makes it so much the lecturers are always keen to help individuals when easier. students reach out to them. Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 4

We are International! By Phantira Kusolruangchai, ENE, 61070503811 Currently, I am studying in my second year in the field of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ENE). Just before the end of my first year, I registered to be a staff member in the ISCP program. Unexpectedly, ISPC became the starting point of my memorable summer vacation. During the last summer vacation, This camp was arranged for high I w a s a s t a ff m e m b e r i n t h e 8 t h school students to know about KMUTT International Senior Project Conference. and my major, ENE. We also taught the This program was held for seniors from students some basic skills. Then I Thailand (KMUTT), Taiwan, Philippines, attended the International Leadership Singapore and Austria to present their Camp as a staff member. The participants project. This program also included a in this program included students from cultural night during which we taught the KMUTT, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, foreign students Thai dance and gave and Indonesia. The purpose of this camp them a culture tour. This program gave is to improve student leadership skills me a good impression of working as a and English skills. There were many staff member, so I registered to work in ice-breaking activities, leadership many programs. After that, I had a chance workshops and learning Thai culture to be a staff member in ENE Camp 11. activities in this camp. My fourth program where I was a staff member was ENE First Meet which was arranged to welcome ENE’s freshmen. We provided a n u m b e r o f activities that enabled freshmen to know each other. Finally, the last program that I registered for was the KMUTT Buddy program. This program is for welcoming all overseas students that are exchange, internship or regular study students in KMUTT. There are a lot of activities for them to know about Thailand such as Thai language class, Thai cooking class, culture tour, etc.. I attended as a staff member in all these programs because I wanted to develop my English skills. Indeed, I have received things that are much more important than English skills. There are things that cannot be found in any classroom — experience, teamwork skills and confidence. International Experience and Internship in France By Phongsathorn Chuisrikaeo, 4th year, MCE, 59070502209 As an internship is one of the important tasks that every 3rd year engineering student should be concerned with, I have fortunately had an opportunity to go to Lyon in France in order to do a research. Before I went there, I had only expected that I would have to do lots of work, but after the first step, I changed my mind. Annecy, the French Venice ECAM Lyon, located near Lyon’s old town, is where I went for at the Jet d’eau, Geneva, Switzerland an internship. Established in 1900, ECAM Lyon ties research, education and innovation to follow shifts in industry and business. There is no doubt that this is one of the best schools of engineering in France. After I worked there for 2 months, I found out why they earned this reputation. There is a variety of fields of research, which are running all the time, and all of them have high standards. They have not only a good system of researching, but their professionalism and integrity are also beyond question. As every student can access all of the high-tech machines, tools and engineering equipment, it is not difficult at all to create some inventions. 5 Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019

International Leadership Camp in Taiwan By Surin Hanspal, CHE, 3rd year, 59070503045 The program, Leadership Camp, scheduled on 14-21 July, 2019 was held at the National Kaohsiung University of Technology and Science, Taiwan. The program was a meeting of groups of students from Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan doing several entertaining and meaningful activities. Our group, composed of 10 leaders along with 2 staff members, represented KMUTT in the International Leadership Camp. At the very first day, we reached Kaohsiung in the late The second day started with the opening ceremony afternoon and just as we entered university, the energetic where the program director Assoc. Prof. Emily Chen vibes of participants could be sensed through their dancing along with the staff inaugurated the ceremony where and singing. The welcoming session was a real warmth and she introduced the program and highlighted the necessity love for us and we were really drawn to it. We were then informed of leadership skills in the future. Then we along with about all the planned activities and sat around the assigned the participants and facilitators participated in activities group members introducing ourselves and playing games. where we danced and sang. Later in the evening, we went for a city tour to Shinkuchan Market where we performed missions assigned to us. At the end of the day, we had dinner and worked on assigned topics for the meeting to be held the next day. On our 3rd day, a program called “Meeting Session” was held where directors along with other respected staff members stated the difference in meeting and debate. This program’s concern was to raise awareness about considering team goals to be the major point rather than to push contents that only specific people could benefit from. Then prizes were distributed for the best speaker for which three KMUTT students were nominated. Later, we headed towards debate preparation whose topics were provided the night before! We all kept awake until late at night working in groups where we were trying to come up with amazing ideas to be able to tackle debaters on stage. Finally, the debate session was conducted on the 4th day, when all were assigned whom to speak against and for the topic given. Finally, the activity ended up bagging us 1 outstanding debater and 2 outstanding performer awards. Later that day, students came up with group presentations performing dance, singing, martial arts etc. in the cultural night party. We also had Apart from working on a research project, I had a chance a chance to visit Ruifeng Night Market and the place to observe how beautiful France was, as ECAM staff usually was marvelous. Finally, the program ended up with a asked me if I wanted to join the trips to some cities around farewell party and group photos. Lyon with my American friends from my French class. From the pictures below, you can see that there were many breath-taking views from many cities such as La Clusaz, Paris and Lyon. One of my favorite cities in France was Annecy, widely known as the “Being able to represent my school Venice of France. In addition, I went to Geneva in Switzerland. Because it was not far from Lyon (roughly around 2 hours by internationally has always been my desire and bus), I could also have a one-day trip around Geneva, which this great opportunity as a part of leadership was undoubtedly amazing. camp provides me that platform and I am really Eventually, this was absolutely one of my best experiences. thankful for that.” As it was my first time abroad and I went there alone, I learned many things from time to time. I want to say thank you to my university (KMUTT) and the partner university (ECAM) for helping me with this internship. Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 6

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CORNER Leveling up the experience: Inbound Exchange Program in KMUTT Taiwanese student conducting Internship in the Department of Control System and Instrumentation (Automation Engineering) by Ms. Yi- Yan He, Automation Engineering, 3rd Year from NKUST, Taiwan Let me introduce to you the international student Yi- Yan enjoyed them most after meeting everyone Miss Yi- Yan He, currently a junior student from the in just a few weeks. Aside from conducting a small National Kaohsiung University of Science and research, Ms. Yi- Yan’s real purpose of internship Technology, Kaohsiung City in the southern part of suddenly surpassed her expectations. Yi- Yan can Taiwan. Yi- Yan flew to Bangkok seeking advancement honestly say that one of the most interesting parts of in her education by joining in the Summer joining the exchange program is understanding the culture through meeting new friends. A new level of Internship program at King Mongkut’s University experience, joining in the exchange and internship of Technology Thonburi under the Department of program has always been good to all students who Control System and Instrumentation Engineering seek new experiences and get out of their comfort majoring in the field of Automation Engineering from zone. Yi- Yan’s experience in Thailand will never be July 23 to August 23, 2019. the same again. Facing a new culture for the first time is quite challenging. Also, when you have got the first impression that Thailand is not just another Asian country but a place where many westerners come to visit (esp. the city of Bangkok). Yi- Yan got overwhelmed by the numerous international students in KMUTT Bangmod Campus and also by several International Activities being held during the first semester. Some of the interesting activities were the International Leadership Camp hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and the Buddy program, Welcome Party, and International Night handled by the International Affairs Office where all exchange students and internship students meet for the first time. 7 Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019

Stage Lopen in Nederland By Fairuzia Natakusuma, CVE, 4th Year, 59070503232 For my summer internship, I decided to go to The Netherlands. It was a big decision to make. Almost everyone from my department - my advisor, lecturers, and staff - recommended me to have an internship abroad due to language difficulties that I might encounter if I apply to a Thai company. So, the options were narrowed down into whether I go back to my own country for an internship or follow the available program at ICE. I chose the latter and thus went to HZ University of Applied Sciences as it is available for civil engineering and water resource study. The Netherlands is a very nice place. I lived in a small city on the southern part of the country called Vlissingen. It is a very small town, near a big river, and you can actually tour the whole town with a bike. HZ has two campuses, in Vlissingen and Middelburg. Both cities are close to each other, so I could commute easily with a bike. The public transport is pretty expensive, especially if you stay there for only a short time. Both campuses are quite small but equipped with good technology and services. All the transactions inside the campus can be done by a student ID card, so you have to top it up with enough money. The printer, the vending machine, or if you want to get a cup of coffee or tea, everything can be purchased by tapping your student card. Everything is convenient and fast. I had meticulously planned my budget for the internship. My parents paid for flight tickets and rent; the rest was by my own. I received a multi-intellectual scholarship from KMUTT, which is provided for students from ASEAN countries. The scholarship waived my tuition fees and gave enough allowance per month which I always saved. Furthermore, you can apply for a student mobility program, which gives you an extra 10,000 – 15,000 THB, depends on which country you go to. There are also a few extra scholarship programs you can apply for, though very limited, like Erasmus+ if you’re interested in EU countries. Moreover, when your internship is finished, you still have a lot of time before the semester start to plan an EU trip! Happy internship! Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 8

BUDDY PROGRAM “Wel���� to K�U�T! I’m �o�� St��e�t B���y ��� to���.” Siripawn Fuangkorn, ME, 2nd Year, 61070500281 What is The Student Buddy Program is organized by the International the Student Affairs Office and seeks Thai students who want to volunteer to help Buddy out KMUTT international students during an exchange, internship, Program? short-term study, or cultural trip. A Student Buddy is someone who promotes international cultural exchange with Thai students and communes with foreigners. So why did Initially, I started as a Buddy in the English Camp at the School of I join the Liberal Arts. During this camp, I became sociable and enjoyed buddies program? exchanging cultures with foreigners. I turned out to be energetic, patient and inspired to speak English well. I wanted to learn the cultural differences and improve my English speaking skills for work abroad or internship in the future. So, I have been involved in the buddy program for a year now. What does Whenever we have an international student exchange in KMUTT, my role the buddy is to pick them up at the airport and take good care of them during their do? studies at KMUTT as an exchange student. I give them a short campus tour and assistance about basic information in Thailand such as where to buy a SIM card and other know-how, such as how to order food in a restaurant in Thai? By the way, we contact their accommodations or their dormitories for check-in and help out whenever they have problems. Best Actually, the whole experience of being a buddy was the best experience experience because I met a lot of international students from different nations and being a different exchange programs. Every program had good things and good buddy… moments. When we shared together and had different good things happening that I never saw or knew before, I can say that all of it was the best experience. 9 Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019

Safety Tips on Engineering Safety Skills and Survival 101 By Tausif Rahman, ENE, 4th Year, 58070503801 In a lab, it’s important - Ignitable or something which is flammable that every student has the proper knowledge on how to This involves Liquids, Solids and Oxidizers (compressed gas).Corrosive or handle themselves as well something that can rust or decompose Examples are hydrochloric acid, nitric acid as the various kinds of chemicals and sulfuric acid, which have the ability to eat through containers, causing harmful and devices around them. materials to be leaked. Here are some important tips. - Reactive or something explosive To start with, there are four types of hazardous wastes: Things that are unstable and routinely experience violent change. - Mixtures that have violent reactions when combined with water. Substances that release toxic gases when mixed with water. - Toxic or something that is poisonous Substances which pose a threat to groundwater and can have long-term effects on humans. There are many fires that are small at the origin and may be The discharge should be directed at the extinguished by the use of portable fire extinguishers. Here is the base of the flames. Best results are classification of fires (A-D) based on the type of material being consumed. obtained by attacking the near edge of the fire and progressing forward, moving the Class A Fires: Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as nozzle rapidly with a side-to-side sweeping motion with care not to blast flaming liquid wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics. Almost any fire extinguisher around the area. is effective on a CLASS A fire, but water is the best extinguishing agent. Discharge should be continued after Class B Fires: Fires in flammable liquids, gases, oils, paints flames are extinguished to prevent possible re-flash. and greases. Foam, dry chemicals or CO2 extinguishers are the most effective on CLASS B fires. Do not use water. For CLASS A fires, the discharge should be continued intermittently to coat flowing Class C Fires: Fires which involve energized electrical equipment areas of CLASS A materials. Ref: https://chem.duke.edu/about/ where the electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing agent is of importance. fire-hazard Use Carbon Dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers. Do not use water. Class D Fires: Fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, zinc and potassium. Use a metal fire extinguishing agent at safety stations or sand, or vermiculite. Dry Chemical (ABC) Extinguishers are intended for use on CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C fires. ABC Students should avoid wearing the Students also need to wear proper clothing following when in a lab: when in the lab: Contact lenses Approved safety goggles Sleeveless shirts/tops A shirt that covers the stomach Mesh shirts and the lower back as well as the upper arm Shorts or skirts that do not Long pants cover the knees when a person is Shoes that completely cover the feet sitting. (KMUTT engineering students are given an Sandals, flip-flops or other appropriate coat with various pockets to shoes that do not cover the feet store their equipment) completely. Tie long hair properly Year 8 | Volume 15 | October 2019 10

Faculty of Engineering King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Enrollment method for Active Recruitment Programs - High School Diploma in Science/Math emphasis Here are the list of 6 international programs - GPAX no less then 3.50 or displays notable achievements on of the Faculty of Engineering either domestic or international level (provide portfolio) - Given graduated from international schools. - Automation Engineering - Civil Engineering following test scores may be submitted: - Computer Engineering | SAT I and SAT II (Math/Science subject) - Environmental Engineering | English Proficiency Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/English - Chemical Engineering | proficiency test arranged by KMUTT). - Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering | Records of A-level Science/Math subjects. | Record of International Baccalaureate Tuition fees *Evaluation of scores will be done exclusively by respective departments you send your scores in. fee * 56,000 Baht/Semester Accident Insurance Charge 100 Baht/Semester Contact us *including Registration Fee & Academic Credit Fee Admissions and Recruitment Office Admission ICE http://iadmission.kmutt.ac.th Tel. +6624708333, +6624708367 E-mail : [email protected] International Center for Engineering www.eng.kmutt.ac.th/ice Tel. +6624709024, +6624709026 E-mail : [email protected]