CENTRA 9 Program and Schedule


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Final Program


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  January 11, Sunday

Location: Novotel Bangkok (Future Park Rangsit), Pathumthani, Thailand

15:00 - 17:00

Project Sync
An optional check-in opportunity for ongoing CENTRA project teams to meet, share updates, discuss challenges, and align next steps. Each group is free to self-organize the session and choose their own meeting location, ensuring flexibility and smooth project progress.

17:00 - 20:00

Welcome Reception (Full Capacity as of 12/4)
A casual gathering to warmly welcome Steering Committee and CENTRA institutional members, foster connections, and set a positive tone before the main program begins.
Please note: this event reached full capacity as of December 4, 2025. Attendees who registered after December 4th, please join us for the main events scheduled for January 12-13, 2026.

  January 12, Monday

Location: Thanyaburi Ballroom - Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit 114 Phahonyothin Rd, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani 12130

08:00

Registration/Welcome Table

  • Name badge and swag pick-up.
  • Laptop charging.
  • General questions.
  • Poster drop-off (for those poster presenters who bring their own posters)

08:30 - 08:45

Opening Remarks

08:45 - 09:00

CENTRA Overview and Member Success Stories
Session Chair: Jose Fortes, University of Florida
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST
A session introducing CENTRA’s mission, activities, and impact, followed by highlights of successful initiatives from member institutions to inspire collaboration and new ideas.

09:00 - 09:50

Keynote talk 1: “Glocalizing Disaster Resilience: Integrating Global Frameworks into Local Action”
Keynote speaker 1: Dr. Tavida Kamolvej (Deputy Governor of Bangkok)
Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, is a leading Thai expert in disaster risk management and public policy. Formerly the Dean of Political Science at Thammasat University, she pioneered Thailand’s first disaster studies curriculum and has shaped national disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies for over two decades. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing the “glocalization” of global DRR frameworks like the Sendai Framework into Thai contexts. Collaborating with organizations such as UNDP, UNDRR, and JICA, she has advanced integrated, cross-sectoral approaches to urban resilience. In her current role, Dr. Tavida leads efforts to strengthen Bangkok’s disaster preparedness, focusing on inclusive, data-driven strategies that empower local communities and support sustainable, resilient urban systems.
Talk Title: “Glocalizing Disaster Resilience: Integrating Global Frameworks into Local Action”
Abstract: In an era where disasters transcend borders, the challenge lies in effectively translating global resilience frameworks into actionable local strategies. Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok and esteemed disaster risk management expert, brings a wealth of experience in bridging this gap. In her keynote, Dr. Tavida will explore the concept of “glocalization” in disaster resilience—adapting international frameworks like the Sendai Framework to fit local contexts. Drawing from Bangkok’s journey, she will share insights on fostering cross-sectoral collaborations, integrating academic research into policy-making, and empowering communities to build a resilient urban future. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how to harmonize global strategies with local needs, ensuring sustainable and inclusive disaster preparedness and response.
Moderator: Andreia Passos, INESC TEC

10:00 - 11:00

Collaborative Projects: Computing for Sustainable and Inclusive Societies
Session Chair: Rui Carlos Oliveira, INESC TEC
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST

  • Societal Computing: An Innovation Approach to Building Tools and Technologies for Complex Real-World Challenges
    Ilkay Altintas, Chief Data Science Officer-SDSC, University of California, San Diego
  • Urban Planning for Climate Resilient, Sustainable Inclusion City
    Wijitbusaba Marome, Urban Futures and Policy Research Unit , Thammasat University
  • Agentic AI-based Personalized Coaching for Social Health of Older Adults with Early Cognitive Decline
    Ming Zhao, Arizona State University
  • A Low-Power IoT Architecture for Environmental Monitoring in Resource-Constrained Areas
    Wassapon Watanakeesuntorn, University of Osaka
    *Note: each presentation has 10 min

11:00 - 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 - 12:20

Expanding Networks 1
Session Chair: Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University
Moderator: Andreia Passos, INESC TEC

  • Developing BIM-Enhanced Digital Twin Platforms for Modern Building Asset Management
    Veerasak Likhitruangsilp, Center of Digital Asset Management for Sustainable Development - CDAM, Chulalongkorn University
  • The ACROSS-GAMA Ecosystem: Leveraging Connected Intelligence and Simulation for Sustainable Societies
    Alexis Drogoul, IRD/TLU ACROSS International Joint Laboratory
    Chainarong Kesamoon, Thammasat University
    *Note: each presentation has 20 min

12:20 - 12:30

CENTRA 9 Group Photo

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:30

CENTRA Research Poster Session
Poster Chair: Hsiu-Mei Chou, NCHC

  • Exploring the Potential of Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic SDN Controller Placement
    Xingyuan Kang, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
  • A proposal of Metric-Driven Scheduling Method for GPU Inference Workloads in Kubernetes Clusters
    Papon Choonhaklai, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
  • pthipth a Non-Preemptive Thread Library for Deterministic and Controllable Execution in C
    Pitchakorn Thiprangsi, Thammasat University
  • Towards an Intent-based Self-learning Job Scheduler for Cloud Bursting
    Yoshiki Noguchi, University of Osaka
  • Bounding Query Latency in Deduplicated Time-Series Datasets via Periodic State Materialization
    Woohyeok Park and Taeyoon Kim, Hanyang University
  • Low-Profiling Latency Prediction for Cost-Efficient LLM Serving on Heterogeneous GPU Clusters
    Juhyun Park, Hanyang University
  • Cloud Spot Instances Availability Dataset Collection for Multi-Node Scale
    Kyumin Kim and Taeyoon Kim, Hanyang University
  • Toward Trustworthy AI: From Intrinsic Design to Post-Hoc Validation
    Peemapat Podsoonthorn, Thapana Boonchoo, and Wanida Putthividhya, Thammasat University
  • Audio-Based Lifelogging Using Lightweight Sound Classification Models on Wearable Devices
    Apivin Sukwatthanaprasert and Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University
  • A Decision Support System for Area Assessment and Cost Estimation of Weedy Rice Management Using Drone Imagery and AI
    Peem Chaolumbua and Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat Universtiy
  • BIM MODIVIS: A Modular Framework for BIM-Based Smart Campus Data Integration and Visualization
    Pitawat Piruksa and Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University
  • Exploring Approaches to Container Checkpoint Restore in Kubernete
    Junya Yamamoto, University of Osaka
  • A UAV-Based Spectral Verification Model for AWD Rice Irrigation Management
    Hsin-Hung Tseng and Ming-Der Yang, National Chung Hsing University
  • Smart Sustainable New Agriculture Research Center
    Yuan-Chia Chan and Ming-Der Yang, National Chung Hsing University
  • Migrating Deep Learning Data and Applications among Kubernetes Edge Nodes
    Rojsak Kritsuthikul, Suchanat Mangkangchareon and Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University
  • Combining UAV Images and Machine Learning Techniques for Tea Plant Physiology Estimation
    Zhong-Han Zhuang, National Chung Hsing University

14:30 - 15:25

Collaborative Projects: Collaborative Intelligence: Frameworks for Responsible and Distributed AI
Session Chair: Jason Haga, AIST
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST

  • Patra Model Card Framework as an MCP Resource
    Beth Plale, University of Oregon
  • A Collaborative Agents-Based AI Research Platform
    Michael Elliott, University of Florida
  • Collaborative frameworks for processing large foundation AI models across the cloud-to-edge continuum computing
    Thao Nguyen Truong, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
    *Note: each presentation has 10 min

15:25 - 15:40

Coffee Break

15:40 - 16:45

Collaborative Projects: Energy-Efficient and Scalable Computing for the AI Era
Session Chair: Kohei Ichikawa, Kansai University
Moderator: Andreia Passos, INESC TEC

  • An Investigation into Energy-Efficient Optimization of Data Center Operations Using Heuristic Algorithms
    Weicheng Huang, National Center for High-Performance Computing (NCHC)
  • High Performance Data-loading for Large-Scale Vision Transformer Training
    Edgar Josafat Martinez-Noriega, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
  • Energy Aware Memory Footprint Management for LLM Based Agentic AI
    Kant Krishna, Temple University
  • Performance and Sustainability Management in Modern Data Centers (PASM)
    Claudia Brito, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC)
    *Note: each presentation has 10 min

16:45 - 17:30

Project Group Discussion
You may choose to use shared space in the Thanyaburi Ballroom or Pathum Thani Room 1 and 2 (FCFS).
For new projects developed during CENTRA 9’s Project Group Discussions, project leads will be asked to complete and submit a Project Description Form.
For updates to CENTRA Projects listed on CENTRA’s website, project leads are welcome to use the Project Description Form.

18:30 - 20:30

Banquet Dinner
A hosted dinner for networking and informal discussion, exclusively for participants who have pre-registered for the banquet. 

  January 13, Tuesday

Location: Thanyaburi Ballroom - Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit 114 Phahonyothin Rd, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani 12130

08:30

Registration/Welcome Table

  • Name badge and swag pick-up.
  • Laptop charging.
  • General questions. COVID-19 Protocol While we hope that everyone arrives healthy and without incident, we know many have traversed long distances in confined spaces and life can be unpredictable. If you find yourself feeling ill (or having tested positive for COVID-19), please opt to self-quarantine and alert a member of the organizing committee at pti.iu.edu so we may assist with any

08:30 – 09:20

Keynote talk 2: “Carbon Nanomaterials for Environmental Sensing and High-Performance Supercapacitors: Toward Cyberinfrastructure-Driven Smart Systems”
Keynote speaker 2: Prof. Dr. Peerasak Paoprasert
Associate Dean for Budget and Finance, Professor in Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Peerasak Paoprasert is a leading researcher in environmental chemistry and sustainable materials at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Science and Technology. His work focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials—such as carbon dots, metal oxides, and hybrid composites—for environmental sensing, wastewater treatment, and renewable energy storage applications. With a Ph.D. in University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, he has made significant contributions to sustainable technologies, including high-performance supercapacitors, fluorescence-based detection platforms, and eco-friendly material synthesis from agricultural waste. His recent research explores data-driven and sensor-integrated environmental monitoring systems that align with emerging cyberinfrastructure frameworks for smart and sustainable infrastructure. Through both academic leadership and applied innovation, Prof. Peerasak continues to advance the integration of green chemistry with digital environmental intelligence. Talk Title: “Carbon Nanomaterials for Environmental Sensing and High-Performance Supercapacitors: Toward Cyberinfrastructure-Driven Smart Systems”
Abstract: Advances in environmental chemistry and material science are redefining how we monitor, analyze, and manage pollution in real time. This keynote will explore the integration of carbon-based nanomaterials and cyberinfrastructure to create intelligent sensing systems for environmental applications. Prof. Dr. Peerasak Paoprasert will discuss his recent work on carbon dots, metal oxide nanostructures, and hybrid composites for fluorescence and electrochemical detection, wastewater treatment, and sustainable pollution control. In addition to sensing technologies, the talk will highlight the development of high-performance supercapacitors and other energy storage devices derived from eco-friendly nanomaterials, addressing the growing need for renewable and efficient energy solutions. The synergy between energy storage and environmental monitoring underscores how combining nanomaterial innovation with real-world problems can enable scalable, cost-effective solutions. By linking laboratory-scale materials research with digital infrastructure, this approach paves the way toward smart, green, and resilient systems that support sustainable urban development and informed policy decision-making.
Moderator: Andreia Passos, INESC TEC

09:20 - 10:40

Collaborative Projects: AI, Data, and Digital Ecosystems for Sustainable and Secure Societies
Session Chair: Weicheng Huang, NCHC
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST

  • Social, Environmental and Ecological Sustainability Strategies of Tea Plantations in Taiwan
    Hui Ping Tsai, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)
  • Creating Campus AI Infrastructure and Ecosystem for Research, Education, and Collaboration
    Jason Liu, Florida International University (FIU)
  • Efficient and Secure Data Management for HPC and Cloud Computing (ESDM)
    João Tiago Paulo, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC)
  • Baseline Study on Deep Learning Models for Early Detection of Periodontitis Using Periapical Radiographs
    Heru Suhartanto, University of Indonesia
  • SenusaBio: Toward a Federated, Privacy-Preserving AI Ecosystem for Clinical Genomics in Indonesia
    Chandra Prasetyo Utomo, Yarsi University
    *Note: each presentation has 10 min

10:40 – 10:50

Coffee Break

10:50 – 12:00

Expanding Networks 2
Session Chair: Woojin Seok, KISTI
Moderator: Andreia Passos, INESC TEC

  • Hybrid classical quantum computation for cybersecurity strategies in a layered cybersecurity model
    Sanpawat Kantabutr, Chiang Mai University
  • The PADIN Framework: A Comprehensive Approach to Privacy-Preserving Dental AI via Federated Learning, Standardization, and Ethical Governance
    Siriwan Suebnukarn, Thammasat University
    Yuta Seino, University of Osaka
    *Note: each presentation has 20 min

12:00 – 12:20

Federated Learning AGriculture (FLAG) Updates: Advancing Federated Learning in Agriculture
Session Chair: Michael Elliott, University of Florida
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST
Federated Learning AGriculture (FLAG) Updates
Ming-Der Yang, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)

12:20 – 13:40

Lunch and Steering Committee Meeting
Specific Location: Pathum Thani Room 1

13:40 – 14:20

Project Group Discussion
You may choose to use shared space in the Thanyaburi Ballroom or Pathum Thani Room 1 and 2. Please note that Pathum Thani Room 1 is available from 1:45pm onward.
For new projects developed during CENTRA 8’s Project Group Discussions, project leads will be asked to complete and submit a Project Description Form.
For updates to CENTRA Projects listed on CENTRA’s website, project leads are welcome to use the Project Description Form.
Please note: CENTRA moderators will be checking in with your group to determine if you would like to present a short update of your discussions at the 4:00 p.m. Project Group Discussion Report Out.

14:20 – 14:40

Coffee Break

14:40 - 16:00

Panel Discussion “Cyberinfrastructure for Collaborative AI: Unlocking the Next Wave of Applications”
Discover how collaborative AI will be powered by interoperable cyberinfrastructure, federated medical platforms, edge sensing, digital twins, and continuous knowledge generation with LLMs. Learn from international experts as they share practical lessons and emerging opportunities for real-world AI collaboration at scale.
Session Chair: Beth Plale, University of Oregon
Moderator: Vivian Haga, AIST
Panelists:

  • 1) Ryousei Takano, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan
  • 2) Krich Nasingkun, Director, NSTDA Supercomputer Center (ThaiSC), Thailand
  • 3) Siriwan Suebnukarn, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Thailand
  • 4) Ming-Der Yang, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan
  • 5) Uwe Wössner, Head of Visualization Department, High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS), Germany
  • 6) Sarana Nutanong, Natural Language Processing and Representation Learning Lab, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)

16:00 – 16:30

Project Group Discussion Report Out
A session where each project team presents a brief update on current progress, key achievements, and planned next steps to align efforts and strengthen collaboration across CENTRA initiatives.

16:30 – 17:00

Conclusion & Closing
Steering and Ops Committee
Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University
Jose Fortes, University of Florida

  • Steering committee report back
  • Announcing next CENTRA