September 9, 2025, at Mandarin Hotel, Samyan, Bangkok:
The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), organized a seminar titled “Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Corrosion Map Digital Platform and Solutions — Designing Structures for Climate Adaptation Using Corrosion Mapping Data.”
The event aimed to showcase design and maintenance strategies for infrastructure capable of withstanding corrosion driven by changing climatic conditions. It also introduced the “Corrosion Map Digital Platform and Solutions,” a newly developed platform designed to support sustainable metal-structure design.
The seminar opened with remarks from Dr. Ekkarut Viyanit, Director of the Rail and Modern Transports Research Group at MTEC-NSTDA and President of the Corrosion Association of Thailand. He highlighted MTEC’s more than 15 years of continuous research on atmospheric corrosion, emphasizing that the accumulated data have been made publicly accessible through a web-based application to support the development of standards and practical implementation across relevant sectors.
Dr. Sarawut Lerspalungsanti, Deputy Director of MTEC-NSTDA, delivered the opening speech, highlighting the pressing challenges Thailand currently faces — such as rising temperatures and fluctuating rainfall — that contribute to accelerated metal corrosion. He noted that the newly developed Corrosion Map Digital Platform is a practical solution that can significantly reduce maintenance costs and extend the service life of infrastructure. As the nation’s “research arm,” MTEC remains committed to advancing outcome-based research that delivers broad, tangible benefits across all sectors.
Knowledge Exchange and Practical Application
The seminar also featured a panel discussion titled “Utilizing Corrosion Map Data in Metal Structure Design for Sustainability,” joined by several distinguished experts:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thaveep Chaisomphob, President of the Thai Structural Steel Association and faculty member at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thee Chowwanonthapunya from Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus; Dr. Wanida Pongsaksawad from MTEC; and Mr. Tuangphoom Sathoranawat, representative of the Thai Galvanizing Association.
Additionally, Dr. Wanida Pongsaksawad of MTEC delivered a presentation on “Corrosion Map Applications and Solutions.”
Beyond academic insights, the seminar also highlighted industrial applications by presenting a range of funding sources and support programs from key organizations— including the Board of Investment (BOI), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), the Industry 4.0 Platform Group, and the Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP) under NSTDA. These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to translating research and innovation into practical, real-world solutions.
A key highlight of the seminar was the Technical Solutions Matching activity, which provided participants with the opportunity to engage directly with researchers and experts to identify customized solutions for their organizations. Discussions explored topics such as steel structure design and maintenance using Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis, along with the application of atmospheric corrosion testing station services offered by MTEC.
The seminar welcomed over 60 participants, including entrepreneurs from the metal structure industry, representatives from government agencies and associations, and members of the public. The strong turnout reflects a growing commitment to collaboration in building resilient, sustainable infrastructure for Thailand’s future.
For more information, please contact:
National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA