Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai (left) with Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach.
Bangchak Petroleum (BCP) has awarded two scholarships for students to pursue their Master’s degree at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) this year. It has also sought AIT’s expertise to pursue its vision of “Evolving Greenovation,” an initiative intended to channel regular evolution of green innovative ideas.
Handing over the scholarship cheque to AIT on 25 August 2016, BCP
President Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, who is an AIT alumnus (Master's in
Industrial Engineering and Management, 1991), remarked that BCP wishes
that their association with AIT goes beyond scholarships. “Research and
development, collaboration, and incubation” are the three focus areas
for Bangchak, and AIT can actively contribute in this domain, MR.
Chaiwat remarked while interacting with AIT President Prof. Worsak
Kanok-Nukulchai.
Reminiscing his days at AIT, President Chaiwat recalled how he had
personally benefited from the scholarship, and that he wanted the next
generation of students to avail of a similar opportunity to obtain best
quality education. We want the next generation to explore more
opportunities and accelerate the process of innovation, he said.
Speaking of the vision of “Evolving Greenovation,” Mr. Chaiwat stated
that innovation is not a one-time affair, but that it needs to evolve
all the time.
AIT President Prof. Worsak expressed the Institute’s gratitude for
offering the scholarships, and offered AIT’s technical expertise to
help Bangchak achieve its vision. The AIT President also stated that
AIT’s mission is similar to the Bangchak’s vision and that the
Institute is actively working on green innovation.
AIT student Danupol Wetchasirikul of Energy field of study and
Nattaphan Sukri of Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM), who
were recipients of BCP’s scholarship for 2015 presented their progress
to BCP. Danupol’s project on “Eco districts and SmartFit,” which was an
award winner at the “Go Green in the City” competition organized by
Schneider Electric was appreciated by senior BCP administration, with
President Chaiwat himself complimenting the student and comparing it
with emerging trends in the energy sector. Nattaphan’s thesis proposal
on assessment of volatile compounds in oil refineries was also
appreciated with Mr. Chaiwat, who assured Bangchak’s help during her
thesis work.
Two students who have received the BCP scholarships for 2016 include
Mr. Tanawat Laopaiboon of Energy and Mr. Apipnun Pippatparnukul of EEM.
Mr. Yodphot Wongrukmit, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate
Administration and Information Technology, BCP, elaborated on how their
company was working towards the adoption and implementation of
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The AIT team was led by President Worsak, and included Prof. Rajendra
Prasad Shrestha, Dean, School of Environment, Resources and Development
(SERD); Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe,Director, Office of Advancement; and Mr.
Bajinder Pal Singh, Director, Office of Media and Communications.
Bangchak Petroleum President, Mr.
Chaiwat Kovavisarach (second from left) interacting with three AIT
students Tanawat Laopaiboon (third from right), Ms.Nattaphan Suksri
(second from right), and Mr. Danupol Wetchasirikul (extreme
right).
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