Wichain Chailad
Chiang Rai,Thailand
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
Advanced Composites Group, University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Directed high-level research by collaborating with postgraduate students and colleagues.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research.
Research Assistant
Advanced Composites Group, University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided students with 10 contact hours in weekly lectures and seminars.
- Organised seminars to share the latest insights with professionals in the field.
- Directed high-level research by collaborating with postgraduate students and colleagues.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
Research Associate
Soft Matter Group, Queen Mary University
London
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
Plant Manager
TIPCO Asphalt
Poipet, Cambodia
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Gained an in-depth understanding of industry and materials thanks to training and analysis of trends and patterns.
- Developed plans and processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Enforced plant safety policies and procedures, minimising accidents and losses.
- Evaluated employee performance and suggested improvements to increase productivity.
- Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.
- Allocated resources for production and used assets to produce target output.
- Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
- Scheduled and assigned work to staff to cover production requirements.
- Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
- Documented issues with the company fleet and communicated with maintenance teams to resolve problems.
- Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
Production Engineer
Elastomer Unit Momentive Performance Materials
Rayong, Thailand
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Organised plant start-up and shut-down schedules to minimise loss of production time.
- Carried out Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to achieve high-performance levels.
- Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and product specifications.
- Established safety procedures and protocols for worker's safety and to minimise carbon footprint.
- Drew up production schedules and budgets for projects.
- Analysed data to control costs and enhance service delivery.
- Planned staff and materials costs to meet production schedules.
Plating Engineer (Production Engineer
Grohe Siam Limited
Rayong, Thailand
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Enhanced operational output through regular plant inspections and improvements.
- Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
- Scheduled manufacturing teams to achieve timely project completion.
- Evaluated product performance and advised on improvement strategies.
Internship
Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology
Freiberg, Germany
08.2011 - 01.2012
- High-temperature viscosity tests on coal ashes and
slag from SFGT-flow gasification under reducing conditions
Internship
Schäffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Schweinfurt, Germany
09.2010 - 01.2011
- External internship in the field of chemical production (Clean investigation of Rolling and Plain Bearings) at the company
Education
Technical Course) - Technical Course
University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany 09.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Technical Chemistry
Technical University Georg Simon Ohm
Nuremberg, Germany 08.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom 09.2017 - 09.2018
PhD - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom 10.2018 - 10.2022
Skills
- Lab operations
- Academic advisement
- Technical writing
- Data collection and analysis
- Lab safety
- Research and analysis
- Qualitative research
- Journal publication procedures
Certification
- Internal Audit for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - New QC 7 tools - Safety Officer Supervisory Level/ Frontline leadership training - Certificate Training Program in Surface Finishing Technology and Management, Metallurgy and materials science research institute/ Chulalongkorn University - Advance excel 2010 - Training for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 - Rapid Lean Six Sigma training - Advance fire fighting - Port and Berth management
Languages
Thai
Native
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Accomplishments
Conference
Chailad W, Yang L, Coveney V, et al. (2019) International Rubber Conference 2019, Innovations in Elastomeric Materials and Products, London, United Kingdom
Journal
Chailad W, Yang L, Coveney V, et al. (2022) Development of slurry-jet erosion test for elastomeric materials. Wear 488–489:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2021.204125
Timeline
Research Associate
Advanced Composites Group, University of Strathclyde
06.2023 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
Advanced Composites Group, University of Strathclyde
11.2022 - 06.2023
Research Associate
Soft Matter Group, Queen Mary University
09.2021 - 08.2022
PhD - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Strathclyde
10.2018 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
University of Manchester
09.2017 - 09.2018
Plant Manager
TIPCO Asphalt
03.2016 - 07.2017
Production Engineer
Elastomer Unit Momentive Performance Materials
05.2015 - 03.2016
Plating Engineer (Production Engineer
Grohe Siam Limited
04.2013 - 04.2015
Internship
Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology
08.2011 - 01.2012
Internship
Schäffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
09.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Technical Chemistry
Technical University Georg Simon Ohm
08.2008 - 08.2012
Technical Course) - Technical Course
University of Cologne
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Internal Audit for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - New QC 7 tools - Safety Officer Supervisory Level/ Frontline leadership training - Certificate Training Program in Surface Finishing Technology and Management, Metallurgy and materials science research institute/ Chulalongkorn University - Advance excel 2010 - Training for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 - Rapid Lean Six Sigma training - Advance fire fighting - Port and Berth management
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