Honorary Advisory Board

Associate Professor Dr. Tatchai Sumitra is the esteemed Chairman of the Honorary Advisory Board of the International Association for the Future STEM Workforce (IAFSW). With an active career spanning over five decades, he is a highly accomplished engineer with extensive experience in the field of electrotechnical engineering and nuclear power. He earned his Doctor of Engineering Degree (Dr. Ing.) from the University of Genova, Italy, in 1969, and worked briefly with ASGEN, Ansaldo San Giorgio Company in Genova before returning to Thailand in 1970 to work as a nuclear engineer with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sumitra has held numerous key positions at Chulalongkorn University, including President from 2000-2004, Dean of Engineering, Head of the Nuclear Technology Department for two terms, Director of the Regional Center for Manufacturing, and Director of the Unix Center. He has also served as Commissioner for the Thai Atomic Energy Commission, Governing Board Member for the Thailand Institute for Nuclear Technology (TINT), and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) for three non-consecutive terms. His expertise and experience make him an invaluable asset to IAFSW, particularly in the fields of engineering and SMT Education. With his deep knowledge and vast experience, Assoc. Prof. Sumitra is a true inspiration for aspiring engineers and an outstanding mentor to young professionals.