| The number 9 is an auspicious number in Thailand and widely believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Hence, the celebration to mark NANOTEC 9th Anniversary today is a start of many good things to come. The day was divided into 4 parts; religious ceremony in the morning, followed by special talk from Professor Pairash Thajchayapong, Chairman of NANOTEC’s Board of Directors, the presentation of awards to NANOTEC members and teams who have made outstanding achievement and contributions, and finally a CSR activity at a nearby school.
“Number 9 in Thai is “gao” which also means “stepping forward” or “progress” depending on the context that it is being used” said Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director of NANOTEC. “Although a relatively young national research agency within NSTDA, our NANOTEC staff do not made this an obstacle instead we used it to push ourselves so that we are on par with many of our partners. In the past nine years, our researchers have won distinguished awards, published scientific papers in high-ranking journals, participated in key conferences, and have successfully produced research output which have made considerable economic and social impacts. We will continue to strive to improve on what we have accomplished to date”. |
| It is not possible to talk about NANOTEC’s success to date without mentioning the effectiveness of the Board of Directors and the International Advisory Board (IAB). Both have worked hand in hand to provide advice and to see to it that NANOTEC does not go astray from its vision and mission. “Congratulations on many successes of NANOTEC on the occasion of the ninth anniversary, and best wishes for even more achievements for the future” said Prof. Sukekatsu Ushioda, Chairman of NANOTEC IAB and President of National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Japan.
Also attending the celebration as an invited guest was Prof. Pairash Thajchayapong, Chairman of NANOTEC Executive Board and one of the founders of NANOTEC. “I foresee many success research output from NANOTEC in the years to come” said Prof. Pairash. “NANOTEC should continue to produce outstanding research papers and activities that are applicable to society and the economy. It is not necessary for NANOTEC to become a large center. Sometimes, being small can have its advantages and be just as effective”. Various activities have been planned throughout the year from 2012, leading up to NANOTEC’s 10th anniversary in August 2013. 
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