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HPC Ignite

Building a 21st-Century HPC Workforce Ecosystem in Northern Thailand

373+ Participants

4 Provinces

11 Innovation Teams

● 2024 – 2025

HPC Ignite

2024 – 2025 · Northern Thailand

HPC Ignite — HPC Capacity Building Ecosystem

A research initiative aimed at developing a workforce ecosystem for 21st-century education in Upper Northern Thailand (Region 1), targeting at least 300 participants. The project integrates expert networks and applied HPC curriculum to create a prototype for innovation that addresses local challenges.

The ecosystem is a web-based classroom at hpc-ignite.org, enabling self-paced learning on supercomputers, AI development, and HPC programming — with hands-on practice on the LANTA Supercomputer, Thailand's fastest and #116 globally (June 2024), and the fastest in Southeast Asia.

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Build a Learning Ecosystem

Create a prototype ecosystem combining an expert community network and applied HPC curriculum on an online learning platform — suitable for self-paced study from senior high school level upward in science and mathematics.

Develop Quality HPC Curriculum

Develop high-quality HPC curriculum aligned with local context, and train at least 300 participants across 4 provinces in Upper Northern Thailand (Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang) to elevate 21st-century workforce capabilities.

Promote National HPC Resources

Promote the applied use of Thailand's national HPC resources by developing a prototype that leverages computational power to foster innovation addressing local challenges.

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Apr – Jul 2024

Network Building

Established stakeholder networks and prepared HPC infrastructure readiness.

Jun – Dec 2024

Ecosystem Development

Surveyed local challenges and developed the web-based learning ecosystem.

Jun – Dec 2024

Curriculum Development

Developed core and specialized curricula tailored to surveyed local needs.

Feb – May 2025

Training & Skill Development

Conducted training sessions and skill development for target participants.

Jun 2025

Exhibition & Competition

Organized an exhibition and solution competition showcasing participant innovations.

Jun – Jul 2025

Project Summary

Data analysis, project summary, and final report preparation.

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Principal Investigator

Asst. Prof. Dr. Worawan Diaz Carballo

Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University

Co-Researcher

Director Nipaporn Jantama

Prachawit School

Co-Researcher

Peerarak Pitchayakul

Upper Northern Chamber of Commerce (Region 1)

Co-Researcher

Instructor Sairung Taweekittikorn

Lampang Vocational College

Co-Researcher

Dr. Wiwan Jareeratanachat

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)