NECTEC
statutory government organization in Thailand
Thailand's National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) is a statutory government organization under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Its main responsibilities are to undertake, support, and promote the development of electronic, computing, telecommunication, and information technologies through research and development activities. NECTEC also disseminates and transfers such technologies for contribution to the economic growth and social development in the country, following the National Economic and Social Development Plan.
History
NECTEC was founded by the Thailand Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy on 16 September 1986. It was converted into a national centre specializing in electronics hardware and software in under National Science and Technology Development Agency. It was deemed a new agency following the enactment of the Science and Technology Development Act of 1991.
As of 2018 NECTEC's executive director is Dr Sarun Sumriddetchkajorn.
Mission
NECTEC contributes to the development of Thailand's capability in electronics and computer technologies through:
Research, development, design and engineering
Technology transfer to industries and communities
Human resource development
Policy research and industrial intelligence and knowledge infrastructure
Departments
Optical and Quantum Communication Lab
Intelligent Devices and Systems Research Unit
Green Testing Development Lab
Nano-Electronics and MEMS lab
Photonics Technology lab
Information Technology Management Division
Human Language Technology
Open Source Software LAb
Organization and Strategic Planning and Evaluation Division.
Human Resource and Organization Development Section
Strategic Program Management Section
Policy Research Division
Public Relations Section
R&D Services and support Section
Platform Technology Program Management Division
Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive Technology Institute
Information Security Infrastructure and Services
Embedded Systems Technology Lab
Industrial control and Automation Lab
Software Engineering Lab
Integrated Circuits Design Section
Products
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