Biomass Open Research Forum

"Biomass Resource Assessment for ASEAN+6 Countries"

July 9-10, 2015, Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

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9 July, 2015 (Day 1)

08:30 - 09:00 Registration
Opening Session
09:00 - 09:20
Welcome Remarks
09:20 - 09:30 Opening Speech
09:30 - 09:40 Group Photo
09:40 - 09:50 Coffee Break
09:50 - 10:10 Background to Project Concept :
Biomass Open Research : Biomass Resource Assessment for ASEAN+6 Countries
Dr. Krishnan S Raghavan, Coordinator, Technology Transfer, United Nations APCTT-ESCAP
10:10 - 12:00 Session I
Presentation on the Outcomes of Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Biomass Resource Assessment and Key Messages for Consideration
Dr. Shunichi Nakada, Biomass Energy Expert, IRENA and Selected countries to share their experiences
Moderator : APCTT-ESCAP
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 15:00 Session II
Member Country Perspectives on Biomass Resource Assessments and Open Research Network
Moderator : Dr. Aparat Mahakhant, Chief Research Expert, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)

Australia : Prof. Mark Brown, Director, Forest Industrial Research Centre, University of The Sunshine Coast
Cambodia : Mr. Vibol San, Researcher and Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Royal University of Phnom Penh
China : Dr. Zhenhong Yuan, Chief Scientist, Biomass Research Center, Guanzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences
India : Dr. Yogender Kumar Yadav, Director of Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (TBC)
Indonesia : Dr. Ir. Adiarso, Director of Technology Center for Energy Resources Development - Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (PTPSE-BPPT)
Japan : Mr. Takao Ikeda, Senior Researcher, Institute of Energy Economics
Lao PDR : Mr. Chantho Milattanapheng, Deputy Director General, Institute of Renewable Energy Promotion, Ministry of Energy
Malaysia : Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Sobri Takriff, Head, Center for Sustainable Process Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
New Zealand : Dr. Paul Bennett, Science Leader, SCION
15:00 - 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 - 15:45 Philippines : Prof. Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza, Professor of Crop Science, College of Agriculture, U.P. Los Banos
Thailand : Asst. Prof. Dr. Sebastien Bonnet, The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Vietnam : Dr. Nguyen Kim Thoa, Head of Biomaterials Technology, Institute of Biotechnology Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
15:45 - 17:00 Session III
Opportunity for Collaboration among ASEAN+6 Countries on Biomass Resource Assessment and Setting up of Open Research Network
Moderator : APCTT-ESCAP and IRENA
- Biomass/Bioenergy Collaboration Network
Importance of collective effort to facilitate research collaboration
   Mr. Osanu Kobayashi, Director, Singapore Office, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Cascade Utilization of Raw Materials for Biodiesel Fuel Production
   Prof. Yasuaki Maeda, Professor, Osaka-fu University, Japan
Biomass Inclusive Research through Open Innovation and Talent Mobility
   Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, Director, Energy and Environment, Department, National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI), Thailand
The set up of ASEAN Network on Biomass Open Research, ANBOR
   Dr. Aparat Mahakhant, Chief Research Expert, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)
18:30 - 20:30 Dinner hosted by TISTR and MOST

10 July, 2015 (Day 2)

09:00 - 09:20 Recap of Day 1 Discussion
Dr. Krishnan S Raghavan, Coordinator, Technology Transfer, United Nations APCTT-ESCAP
09:20 - 10:30 Session IV : 
Identification of Priority Areas for Collaboration among ASEAN+6 Countries on Biomass Open Research / Resource Assessment and Setting up of BORC
Moderators : APCTT-ESCAP, IRENA and TISTR
Identification of Gaps and Entry Points
  • Recommendation on Priority Areas for Collaboration in Biomass Research
  • Available Resources for Open Research/Innovation Capacity Building
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:50 Open Forum and Discussion on Key Issues
Moderators : APCTT-ESCAP, TISTR and Prof. Mark Brown, Director, Forest Industrial Research Centre, University of The Sunshine Coast
  • Brief Review and Summary of Key Elements Stemming from Discussions
11:50 - 12:00 Closing
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 16:30 Visit to TISTR Biomass Pilot Plant and Algal Oil Production
Pilot Plant at Technopolis, Pathum Thani Province
16:30 - 18:00 Back to Hotel