Assoc. Prof. Dr. Djitt Laowattana

SPECIAL ADVISOR – EASTERN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR OFFICE OF THAILAND (EECO)

Dr. Laowattana’s technological expertise is primarily in fundamental and applied areas of Robotics and Industry 4.0. His professional contribution also covers Artificial Intelligence and Investment Strategy for Digital Transformation. He was awarded an honor with his B.Eng. from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). He is the founding director of the Institute of Field Robotics Development (FIBO) where more than 280 robotics prototypes were designed and built. He also founded and was the first President of Thai Robotics Society (TRS). In addition, he is recently appointed by Prime Minister a member of the Digital Economy Board and a Working Committee for Supercluster of Robotics Industry. He was acclaimed "Father of Thai Robotics" by representatives of both public and private sectors in Thailand. Presently, his role and responsibility as Executive Advisor for EEC: Eastern Economic Corridor covers investment strategy and human resource development for the 10 new S- Curve industries.