H.E. Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology led a Thai delegation to showcase Thailand’s innovation in nanotechnology development at nanotech 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Pichet also used this opportunity to meet with Japanese research partners to foster research collaboration opportunities that will help strengthen both Thai research and economy.
One of the highlight of Thailand’s exhibition was the electronic sensory machine called E-SenSS which can measure the quantity of various taste-giving compounds such as acidity, sweetness, salinity, spiciness and other variables. E-SenSS can also measure smells and pick out the chemical compounds used to increase the appetite. The machines have electronic sensors that work like the taste buds of a human being and process the information through a computer system with artificial intelligence and neural networks. E-SenSS will be able to help standardize Thai cuisine which is well known and one of the most popular choices by consumers’ worldwide.
It is estimated that over 50,000 people will attend the 3 days event which begins on January 28. This is the fourth year that Thailand is participating as an exhibitor in what is considered the “Rolls Royce” of all nanotechnology exhibitions. The theme of Thailand exhibition is “Nanotechnology in Thailand: Convergent Technologies for Sustainable Development”. Prof. Pairash Thajchayapong, Chairman of NANOTEC Executive Board and Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, NANOTEC Executive Director led the Thailand Team which consisted of research agencies and private sector groups.
