Ms. Sooksiri Chamsuk

UNIDO Deputy Representative at Regional Hub in Thailand

Ms. Sooksiri Chamsuk has been with the UNIDO Regional Office in Thailand since 2008, serving as a Regional Programme Officer and, since 2020, as Deputy Representative. She engages with the United Nations Country Team and designs projects for resource mobilization, working closely with partners such as UNESCAP and UNDG. Her portfolio covers the SDGs, clean energy, green industry, climate change, and sustainable development across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Prior to UNIDO, she worked with the UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok. Ms. Chamsuk holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Energy for Sustainable Development, equipping her with both technical expertise and policy insight to advance inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the region.

Dr. Wichai Narongwanich

First Senior Vice President – Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Kasikorn Bank

Dr. Wichai Narongwanich is the First Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Innovation at Kasikorn Bank (KBank), Thailand, where he leads initiatives in corporate strategy, innovation, and sustainable finance. With a strong background in technical engineering, economics and finance, he has spearheaded programs that promote green financing, renewable energy investment, and climate-related risk management. Dr. Wichai plays an important role in shaping KBank’s sustainability agenda, ensuring that financial services align with Thailand’s transition to a low-carbon economy. His leadership in innovation and investment strategy has positioned Kasikorn Bank as a regional leader in financing clean energy projects and new technologies, enabling businesses and communities to thrive sustainably.

Mr. Shaw Jia Hong

Head of Ignite, Investment and Programme Manager, Elev8.vc

Mr. Shaw Jia Hong is the Head of Ignite at Elev8, a venture-building platform under Elev8 that focuses on supporting deep technology and sustainability-driven startups. In his role, he leads programs that nurture early-stage companies, helping them transform breakthrough ideas into scalable businesses. His expertise spans venture creation, product-market fit, and growth strategy, with a strong focus on clean energy, electrification, and emerging technologies.

With extensive experience in entrepreneurship and investment, Mr. Shaw works closely with founders and industry partners to build innovation ecosystems that address global challenges. Under his leadership, Elev8 Ignite empowers startups to accelerate commercialization, attract strategic partnerships, and contribute to advancing sustainable technology solutions across Asia and beyond.

Mr. Deric Lee

Senior Distribution Manager, Amphenol Communications Solutions

Mr. Deric Lee is the Senior Distribution Manager at Amphenol Communications Solutions, where he leads distribution strategy and regional partnerships for e-mobility and advanced connectivity solutions. With a strong background in business development and supply chain management, he has contributed to expanding Amphenol’s footprint in the fast-growing electric vehicle ecosystem. Mr. Lee’s expertise lies in connector standardization and integration, enabling more efficient and scalable EV charging and battery-swapping systems. By working closely with OEMs, technology partners, and regulators, he plays a vital role in supporting the adoption of next-generation mobility solutions across ASEAN and beyond, helping to accelerate the transition toward sustainable transportation.

Dr. Gavin Collis

Principal Research Scientist, Project Leader CSIRO Manufacturing, Devices & Engineered Systems Program

Dr. Gavin Collis is a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO, Australia, specializing in advanced battery materials, circular economy approaches, and resource sustainability. His work focuses on developing new pathways for recycling and reusing critical minerals essential for lithium-ion and next-generation batteries. With a background in chemistry and materials science, Dr. Collis has contributed to international collaborations supporting the establishment of sustainable battery supply chains across the Asia-Pacific region. At CSIRO, he plays a leading role in projects that address both technological challenges and policy frameworks, ensuring that battery development aligns with environmental and industrial needs while strengthening Australia’s position in the global energy transition.

Dr. Zhang Bo

Managing Director, Concord New Energy Research Center

Dr. Zhang Bo is the Managing Director of Concord New Energy, a leading clean energy company in China. With extensive expertise in renewable energy and energy storage, he has overseen the development and deployment of wind, solar, and integrated storage projects that contribute to China’s low-carbon transition. Dr. Zhang plays a key role in advancing grid integration and battery system safety, focusing on ensuring reliable and sustainable clean power solutions. Under his leadership, Concord New Energy has expanded its portfolio across multiple regions, delivering innovative energy solutions that meet the needs of both utility-scale and industrial clients while supporting global decarbonization goals.

Mr. Kolin Low

Regional Director, UL Standard & Engagement

Mr. Kolin Low is the Regional Director of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), a not-for-profit organization that develops international standards across sectors including batteries, fire safety, sustainability, and autonomous products. He leads a team responsible for ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australasia, and the Middle East, advancing ULSE’s mission to create a safer world through partnerships, standardization, and capacity building.

Previously, he served as Regional Manager at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), where he established the ISO Regional Engagement Initiative in Singapore. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Enterprise Singapore, focusing on standards, quality, accreditation, and trade policy. He holds a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Dr. Jia Junbo

Lead scientist in Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

Dr. Jia Junbo is a Lead Scientist at the Clean Energy Research Centre, Temasek Polytechnic, specializing in power electronics, lithium-ion battery system modelling and control, and smart energy management. He has led multiple large-scale projects, including the High-Performance Li-ion Battery Power System for Deep Water Operations and the Smart Distributed ESS Management for Fire Hazard Mitigation in Hot-Humid Conditions.

He is also a member of IEEE and serves as a consultant on advanced energy storage solutions. Dr. Jia received his Ph.D. in 2011 from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Dr. Paul Wang

Senior Manager, Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore

Dr. Paul Wang is a Senior Manager at the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore, specializing in sustainable transport and EV safety. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2017) from a joint program with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore and Institut polytechnique de Grenoble in France.

At LTA, Dr. Wang plays a key role in enhancing the Government’s EV incident and post-incident response framework, corralling stakeholders to assess infrastructure adequacy and battery standards, and advancing knowledge of EV battery fire dynamics and risk management. He also supports trials of new solutions and contributes to the National Electric Vehicle Centre’s (NEVC) manpower needs, reinforcing Singapore’s drive toward safe and sustainable e-mobility.

Dr. Rujiroj Leelaruji

Bangchak PCL, Thailand

Dr. Rujiroj Leelaruji is Vice President – Commercial and Technical Advisor at Bangchak Corporation PCL, the company that has transformed from originally an oil refining and retail business into a green energy and sustainability-focused corporation. Dr. Rujiroj has worked is an energy industry specializing in renewable energy, battery storage, and advanced energy solutions. Currently, his focus is on lithium carbonate trading and raw material sourcing where his long-term objective is to bridge gaps across the battery value chain — from upstream materials to downstream battery storage applications. With his technical insight and extensive experience in project development, technology integration, and strategic partnerships, he has played a vital role in advancing clean energy initiatives in Thailand and across the region.