Turn Research into Product

Prabhas ChongstitvatanaChulalongkorn University

Kind of research

• short• medium• long

Difference between Research and Products

• Research is driven by Global Trends• Product is driven by Market

Case studies

Short term• table services• leader in software development• small processor for RFID

Medium term

• non toxic solder• reduce waste in HGA

Long term

• hardware GA• optimisation by evolution algorithm• Theory (open end)

How to survive in research

• be positive• be enthusiastic• keep your mind open• do other things to balance your life

What is important in research

• know the trend• practice self improvement• produce research work regularly

Research to product

• valley of the dead

A formula

• Create community around one product

What can I do

• practice make perfect• reward is long term• how to keep going• research fund is not the end• produce output regularly• be patient

What government should do

• put Industry and University together• by creating common goal• by goal-driven investment• develop HR in Science and Tech• align HR goal and Economic

Tips for students

• be focus• do what your advisor is good• read more• perform simple experiment• write everyday

Tips of young staffs

• get funding, it is a short term goal• visit Industry, it is your partner• join your community• funding is not the end• balance short and long term• produce output regularly

Good Luck

prabhas@chula.ac.th