Asst. Prof. Dr.Supachai Vongbunyong

supachai.von@kmutt.ac.th

• Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Ph. D.), UNSW, Australia [2013]
• Master Degree, Mechanical Engineering (M. Eng.), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand [2009]
• Bachelor Degree, Mechanical Engineering (B. Eng.), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand [2005]

• Lecturer: Institute of FIeld robotics (FIBO), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand [2015 – Present]
  • Deputy Director for Academic Affairs(2019 – Present)
  • Assistant Director of Research and International Affairs (2016 – 2019)
  • Projects: Research, Industrial, Technical consultant
  • Lab Head & Co-founder: Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing (I AM) Research Group
  • Committee: FIBO.Research (2016 – Present)
  • Head: FIBO.TTT – Technology Transfer Team (2020 – Present)
  • Speakers: in the area of automation, robotics, Industrie 4.0, HRD in robotics and automation
• Committee: Center of Robotics Excellence (CoRE), Thailand (2018 – Present)
• Co-Founder: Famme Works Co., Ltd. [2017-Present]
• Research Associate (Post-doc): SMLCE, The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
  • Organizing committee: The CIRP 22nd Conference on Life Cycle Engineering (CIRP LCE2015)
  • Project: Research, Consultant, Co-supervisor
  • Teaching Assistance: Life Cycle Engineering
• Researcher in Business at Breseight Pty Ltd [2012 – 2015]
  • Software developer and designer: Free From DesignTM and ImplaNavTM
• Researcher (PhD Candidate) at Sustainable Manufacturing and Life Cycle Engineering Research Group, UNSW [2009 –2012]
  • Project: Cognitive robotics in d disassembly of products (PhD Thesis)
  • Casual Academic: Design for Manufacturing, Industrial Robotics
• Researcher (Master student) at Regional Center of Robotic Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand [2007 –2009]
  • Projects: Researcher, Research Assistant
  • Industrial services: CNC Machining, 3D Printing services, Rapid Prototyping (SLA, SLS)
  • Teaching Assistance: CAD/CAM and Dassault CATIA

• Robotics and Automation  • Machine Vision • Machine Design
• Automatic Control • CAD/CAM & Advanced Manufacturing • Life Cycle Engineering
• Tech Commercialization • Project Management • Automation in Healthcare

2019  “Best Paper Award”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 10th TSME-ICoME 2019
2019  “Best Paper Runner-Up Award”, Dynamic Systems, Robotics and Controls, 10th TSME-ICoME 2019
2018  “Best Paper Runner-Up Award”, Dynamic Systems, Robotics and Controls, 9th TSME-ICoME 2018
2017   Delta Angel Fund 200 KB, Consultant for Om4U, “Non-invasive BAS Embedded Fault Detection& Diagnosis”
2017  2nd Prize “The 4th Delta Advanced Automation Contest”, team FRAB#2 advisor“Automatic PCBs disassembly”
2016  3rd Prize “The 3rd Delta Advanced Automation Contest”, team FRAB#1 advisor “Smart Warehouse”
2016  “The Asahi Glass Foundation – 2015 Overseas Research Grant”, 700,000 ¥ – Robotic IVF Project
2015   “Financial Support Program for Young Researchers from Asian Countries”, 100,000 ¥, EcoDesign 2015
2014  TCELS i,MedBot 2014 Top 10 Finalist –”Automatic Sterilization System for Surgical Devices”
2011  Dean’s Award Excellence in Postgraduate Research 2011: “Digital Future”
2010 – 2012  Scholarship – PhD in Manufacturing Processes and Automation, The University of New South Wales
2005 – 2007  Scholarship – Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

• English (Fluent, IELTS 7.5) and Thai (Native)
• Software skills
  • CAD/CAM: CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Fusion 360
  • Programming: Microsoft Visual Studio, QT, Unity3D
  • Libraries: C/C++, ABB RAPID, OpenCV, Visualization Toolkits (VTK), Corona SDK
  • Others: Matlab, ABB RobotStudio, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver

Book

• Vongbunyong S., Chen W.H. (2015). “Disassembly Automation – Automated Systems with Cognitive Abilities”. Series:
  Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management. Springer Berlin, ISBN 978-3-319-15182-3.

Journal

• Lim C., Lee J.H., Sonthikorn P., Vongbunyong S., (2020), “Frugal innovation and leapfrogging innovation approach to the
  Industry 4.0 challenge for a developing country”, Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, DOI:
  10.1080/19761597.2020.1786707
• Vongbunyong S., Wongpakdee A., Suwanarawat N., Phansaeng S., Piyasinchart A., (2020), “Semi-automatic system for setup
  process of forging machine”, Journal of Research and Applications in Mechanical Engineering (JRAME), 8(1): 31-38.
  DOI: 10.14456/jrame.2020.4
• Thamrongaphichartkul K., Vongbunyong S., Nuntakarn L., (2020), “Transformation of a traditional micromanipulator to a
  semi-automatic cell surgery robotic system for in-vitro fertilization”, Journal of Research and Applications in
  Mechanical Engineering (JRAME), 8(1): 22-30. DOI: 10.14456/jrame.2020.3
• Vongbunyong S., Vongseela P., Sreerattana-arporn J. (2017), “A process demonstration platform for product disassembly skills
  transfer”. Procedia CIRP. 61: 281-286 DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.197
• Vongbunyong S., Pagnucco M., Kara S., (2016). “Vision-based Execution Monitoring of State Transition in Disassembly
  Automation”. International Journal of Automation Technology. 10(5), 708-716. DOI: 10.20965/ijat.2016.p0708
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S. (2016), “Development of software tool for cellular structure integration for additive manufacturing”.
  Procedia CIRP. 48: 489-494. DOI – 10.1016/j.procir.2016.03.148
• Helou M., Vongbunyong S., Kara S. (2016), “Finite Element Analysis and Validation of Cellular Structures”, Procedia CIRP.
  50: 94 – 99. DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.05.018
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S. (2016), “Rapid generation of uniform cellular structure by using prefabricated unit cells”.
  International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing. DOI – 10.1080/0951192X.2016.1187303
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S., Pagnucco M. (2015). “Learning and revision in cognitive robotics disassembly automation”.
  Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.34: 79-94. doi:10.1016/j.rcim.2014.11.003.
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S., Pagnucco M. (2013). “Applications of cognitive robotics in disassembly of products”. CIRP Annals
  – Manufacturing Technology. 63(1), 31-34.
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S., Pagnucco M. (2013). “Basic behaviour control of the vision-based cognitive robotic disassembly
  automation”. Assembly Automation, 33(1):38-56.
• Malithong K., Sangveraphunsiri V., Vongbunyong S. (2010). “A control technique for a 6-DOF master-slave robot
  manipulator system for miniature tasks”. AIJSTPME- Asian International Journal of Science and Technology in
  Production and Manufacturing Engineering, 2(4): 47-55.

Conference Papers

• Akarawarit, A., Vongbunyong S., (2020), “Indoor air spray paint robot – acrylic emulsion paint”, 34th Conference of the
  Mechanical Engineering Network of Thailand (ME-NETT), Thailand.
• Vongbunyong S., Youngkong P., (2020), “Robotics And Automation In Healthcare Logistics”, 14th South East Asian
  Technical University Consortium Symposium (SEATUC 2020), Thailand.
• Tothong T., Vongbunyong S., Chinthammit W., Piyasinchart A., (2019), “Augmented reality for dies alignment in machine
  setup”, The 10th TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (TSME-ICOME 2019), 10-13 Dec 2018,
  Pattaya, Thailand
• Jantanalach S., Vongbunyong S., (2019), “Gripper design for automatic trimming system in forging process”, IOP Conference
  Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 639, 012013, 5th International Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences
  and Technology (ICEAST), 2 – 5 July 2019, Luang Prabang, Laos. 77-88.
• Vongbunyong S., Charoenseang S., (2019), “Learning Robotic Technology – Collaboration between Research, Industry, and
  Education”, 13th South East Asian Technical University Consortium Symposium (SEATUC 2019), 14 – 15 Mar 2019,
  Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Vongbunyong S., Archeewawanich P., Akaratham P., C. Martchan C., Thamrongaphichartkul K., (2018), “Automatic
  Handling for Valves Trimming System”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 501, 012046, 9th
  TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (TSME-ICOME 2018), 11-14 Dec 2018, Phuket, Thailand.
• S. Sohab S., D. Woradechjumroen D., Vongbunyong S., (2018), “Feasible Soft-repair Algorithm Design for Reducing
  Oversizing Effect on Multiple Split-type Air-conditioning Operations with Supply Duct in an Open Space”, 9th TSME
  International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (TSME-ICOME 2018), 11-14 Dec 2018, Phuket, Thailand.
• Widsonkun W., D. Woradechjumroen D., Vongbunyong S., (2018), “Interaction Analysis Investigations of Multiple Oversizing
  Air-conditioning Units in an Open Space”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 501, 012052, 9th
  TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (TSME-ICOME 2018), 11-14 Dec 2018, Phuket, Thailand.
• Choksatchawathi T., Vongbunyong S., Chinthammit W., Piyasinchart A., (2018),“A Development of An Interactive Selflearning System Using Vision System and See-through Smart Glasses in Water Meters Assembly Process”, 33rd
  International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC), 4-7 July 2018,
  Bangkok, Thailand.
• Thamrongaphichartkul K., Vongbunyong S., Nuntakarn L. (2017), “Development Master Arm of 2-DOF Planar Parallel
  Manipulator for In Vitro Fertilizations”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 297, 012049, 8th
  TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (TSME-ICOME 2017), 12-15 Dec 2017, Bangkok,
  Thailand.
• Vongbunyong S., Roengritronnachai P., Kongsanit S., Chanok-owat C., Polchankajorn P. (2017), “Multiple Products
  Management System with Sensors Arrays in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems”, IOP Conference Series:
  Materials Science and Engineering, 297, 012052, 8th TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering
  (TSME-ICOME 2017), 12-15 Dec 2017, Bangkok, Thailand.
• Thamrongaphichartkul K., Vongbunyong S., Nuntakarn L. (2017), “Design Slave Arm for In Vitro Fertilizations process”, TRS
  Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT2017), Bangkok, Thailand.
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S. (2017). “Selective volume fusing method for cellular structure integration”, Sustainability Through
  Innovation in Product Life Cycle Design, Series: EcoProduction, Proceedings of The 9th International Symposium on
  Environmentally Conscious Design & Inverse Manufacturing (EcoDesign 2015), Tokyo, Japan, 2-4 Dec 2015. 513-524
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S., Pagnucco M. (2015). “General plans for removing main components in cognitive robotic
  disassembly automation”. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA 2015).
  Queenstown, New Zealand.
• Vongbunyong S., Kara S., Pagnucco M. (2012). “A framework for using cognitive robotics in disassembly of products”.
  Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World. 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering,
  Berkeley, California, USA. 173-178.
• Sangveraphunsiri V., Malithong K., Vongbunyong S. (2009). “Virtual Walls of the 6-DOF Master Slave System for Miniature
  Tasks”, 23rd Conference of the Mechanical Engineering Network of Thailand (ME-NETT), Thailand.
• Sangveraphunsiri V., Vongbunyong S. (2008). “A 6-DOF master slave system for miniature tasks”, 22nd Conference of the
  Mechanical Engineering Network of Thailand (ME-NETT), Thailand.

Thesis

• “Applications of cognitive robotics in disassembly of products”. Ph.D. Thesis (2012), University of New South Wales.
• “A Master-slave system for a 6-DOF manipulator”. M. Eng. Thesis (2009), Chulalongkorn University.

Patents

• Vongbunyong S., et al. (2020), “Adaptor System for Equipment Attachment for Multi-Functional Autonomous Mobile Robot”,
  Petty Patent Thailand.
• Vongbunyong S., et al. (2020), “Self-Identification System for Security in Personal Food Delivery for Inpatients with
  Autonomous Mobile Robot System”, Petty Patent Thailand (Pending, No. 2003001083).
• Vongbunyong S., et al. (2020), “Autonomous Mobile Robot System Reducing Cross-Contamination between Persons in Food
  Delivery in Hospital Ward”, Petty Patent Thailand (Pending, No. 2003000765).
• Meerat T., Thammaraksasit N., Vongbunyong S., et al. (2018), “Automatic Surface Cleaning Device”, Petty Patent Thailand
  (Pending, No.1803000171).
• Thamrongaphichartkul K., Vongbunyong S., Nuntakarn L. (2017), “Added-On Mechanism for Automatically Control of
  Manual Micro-manipulator”, Patent Thailand (Pending, No.1701003546).
• Vongbunyong S., Vongbunyong S. (2015), “Automatic Coffee Roaster with Hot Air”, Petty patent Thailand (No.1503001475).
• Vongbunyong S., Setthawong, P., Nimpoonyagumpong K., (2015) “Automatic Sterilization System for Surgical Devices
  (ASSSD)”, Petty patent Thailand (Pending, No.1503000234).

Software

• Vongbunyong S., (2015), Free Form Design TM – www.free-form-design-com, Breseight Pty Ltd, Australia
• Vongbunyong S., (2015), CIRP LCE 2015 –Mobile application for CIRP LCE Conference 2015