Mrs. Natenapit Khumthukthit, Group Leader, together with Fs.1 Voraphol Phapukdee, Senior Professional Metrologist from the Group of Direct Current, Low Frequency, High Frequency and Electromagnetics Fields, Electrical Metrology Department, participated in APMP Key Comparison on DC Resistance held on 15-24 February 2025 at Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS).

This key comparison has initiated by APMP members since 2023, aiming to ensure the measurement procedure and its comparison results compliance with CIPM-MRA and APMP requirements. By participating this program, NIMT has successfully developed their measurement and technical capabilities in the filed of DC Resistance.

In the meantime, Mrs. Natenapit and Fs.1 Voraphol also discussed the possibility of the collaborative research project on the study and assessment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, a future scheme initiated by NIMT to support the worldwide expanding of electric cars as well as to enhance the reliability of traceable measurement of EV infrastructure in Thailand.

Dr. Kanjana Hongthong and Miss Nusara Yinyom, metrologists from NIMT, recently participated in the ESI-QTOF Essential Operator Training Course (Preteomics) on 11-16 January 2025 in Germany.
This training aimed to enhance their knowledge and skills in Ultra-high resolution Quadrapole Time-of-Flight Mass spectrometer (UHR Q-TOF MS) technology, with a main focus on its application in proteomics. The knowledge gained from the training will be applied to the studies of peptide, protein purity, and particularly PROTAC (Proteolysis Targeting Chimera) quantification-an emerging technology utilized to destruct intracellular proteins. The PROTAC molecules work by binding to the target proteins and degrading malfunctional proteins. This is significantly beneficial to the drug development and therapeutics.

By participating this event, NIMT metrologists intent to contribute their knowledge to the advancement of measurement technologies in proteomics, furthering collaborative research project in biomedical sciences and attending measurement comparison program.

Dr. Charun Yafa, Assistant Director of NIMT, was invited as a consultant to conduct the final PT Scheme Evaluation Workshop held by SNSU-BSN in Indonesia during 15-16 January 2025. This program was the collaboration between NIMT and PTB under the project on “Strengthening Quality Infrastructure Services for Environmental and Climate Monitoring, Indonesia”. It aimed to conclude the evaluation of the Proficiency Testing (PT) Scheme for quality infrastructure in environmental and climate monitoring.

During the visit, Dr. Charun shared valuable experience and best practices in the assessment of PT schemes, identification of areas for improvement, and strategies for implementing quality control measures. His consultancy made an important contribution to the project progress.

The PTB Cooperation Project similarly marks a significant milestone of strengthening Indonesia’s capacity building and quality infrastructure, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting sustainable environmental monitoring practices.

On 13 January 2025, Mr. Thepbodin BORIRAK-ARAWIN was invited as a technical expert for HOKLAS (the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – Standards and Calibration Laboratory) in the assessment of Magnetic Laboratory. As a representative from NIMT, he provided insights and expertise in assessing the laboratory’s compliance with international standards as well as the guidance to enhance technical competence and measurement capabilities.  His contribution was significant in maintaining the standard required by HOKLAS accreditation and bolstering the metrological traceability to the International System of Units (SI).

Dr. Pariyakorn Petkaew, metrologist from the Acoustics and Vibration Group, attended the Guest Scientist Programme hosted by Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany from 21 September to 19 December 2024.

At PTB, Dr. Pariyakorn participated in the training and conducted a research project on “Developing traceability system for earthquake monitoring stations in Thailand” which aimed to improve traceability and measurement accuracy of earthquake monitoring systems in Thailand. Her work has made a significant contribution to the country’s measurement capabilities and the management of efficient seismic monitoring systems.

Mr. Likit Sainoo, Senior Professional Metrologist from the Fluid Mechanics Group of the Mechanical Metrology Department visited the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan during 8-21 December 2024 to participate as a short-term expert in the PTB Collaborative Projects, “Increasing the Use of Quality-Related Services in Kyrgyzstan” and “Supporting the Reform of the National Quality Infrastructure in Uzbekistan”.

The Project aimed to support all related activities of the inter-laboratory comparison in pressure between NIMT, Kyrgyz National Metrology Institute (CSM) and Uzbek National Metrology Institute (UzNIM) and to enhance the collaborative commitment of NMIs for the development of national quality infrastructure, technical capabilities, and quality management system.

On 19 December 2024, Mr. Wirun Laopornpichayanuwat, Head of Mechanical Metrology Department welcomed Dr. Hitoki Yoneda, Professor from the University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Japan and his Doctoral students from UEC Graduate School.

The visit aimed to have a fruitful discussion on the possibility of research collaborations, particularly under the framework of the UEC-SPRING PROJECT and JICA funding scheme. The meeting marked an important milestone in fostering a potential cooperation between NIMT and UEC.  Afterwards, NIMT arranged facility visits to the laboratories of Dimensional Metrology Department and Mechanical Metrology Department including Flow, Pressure and Wind Tunnel respectively.

Dr. Thayathip Thongtan, Senior Professional Metrologist from the Primary Electrical, Time and Frequency Standards Group of Electrical Metrology Department, participated in an international workshop on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) held on 10 -13 December 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This workshop served as a platform for a group of GNSS experts to discuss and exchange knowledge as well as share an emerging technology on GNSS applications. By participant this event, NIMT has dedicated to developing technical capabilities remaining at the forefront of the international measurement standards and enhancing the future potential collaboration in the field of Time and Frequency Standard.

Dr. Monthol Homklintian, Group Leader of the Primary Electrical, Time and Frequency standards in Electrical Metrology Department, was invited as a lead trainer for the “Foundation Training on Scientific and Industrial Metrology” held on 8 – 12 December 2024 in Bangladesh. This training program was organized in collaboration with the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) which aimed to enhance participants’ metrological knowledge encompassing both theorical aspects and practical applications.

Dr. Monthol’s expertise and engagement has strengthened cooperation between BSTI and NIMT to improve measurement infrastructure in Bangladesh and to attain the international measurement standards requirements.

Mr. Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Deputy Director of NIMT and staffs, made an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during 30 October – 2 November 2024 to discuss and strengthen technical collaboration with the Vietnam Metrology Institute (VMI), the Quality Assurance and Testing Center 1 (Quatest 1) and Tanaka Scale Vietnam Co., Ltd. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the cooperation in metrology, collaborative research projects, knowledge transfer and experience sharing on EV and type approval for scales and balances.

30 October 2024 : visit the Quality Assurance and Testing Center 1 (Quatest 1)

31 October 2024 : visit Vietnam Metrology Institute (VMI)

1 November 2024 : visit Tanaka Scale Vietnam Co., Ltd.