The next training of AMETEC will be in October 2012 with the theme: Passive Air Sampler: Long Range Transport of Pollutants with an emphasis on PBDEs

We are glad to announce that AMETEC in collaboration with UNU, Tokyo will conduct a Training workshop on "Passive Air Sampling: Long range transport of persistent organic pollutants (OCPs)" during October 10-21, 2011 at South Sea Research Branch of KORDI, Geoje, Korea. The participants will be National Program Coordinators of Coastal Hydrosphere Project at UNU, Tokyo and University students. 

Oil and POPs Research Group accepts postdoctoral applications from candidates with strong background in Oil chemistry (e.g. PAHs); acumen in interpretation of environmental data for source identification, fate and transport; good publication record; knowledge in modeling. KORDI will provide free housing for a couple or a dormitory for a single at very reasonable rent, medical insurance, occupational accident coverage, free lunch coupons and a holiday bonus. SSRI campus at Jangmok Bay, Geoje is a very beautiful place with all modern facilities for Oil research, including three research vessels. Please forward your application (cover letter) with your cv to Dr. Un Hyuk Yim, Senior Scientist, POPs Research at uhyim@kordi.re.kr with CC; to nkannan@kordi.re.kr

A Post doctoral research position is currently available at Oil and POPs Research Group, South Sea Research Institute, Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), Geoje, Korea. The potential candidate should be a recent PhD holder on any one of the following fields: Flame retardant research (environmental contamination), emerging pollutants including pharmaceuticals, Persistent Organic Pollutants, especially dioxins. KORDI will provide free housing for couples or a dormitory for singles at a very reasonable rent, medical insurance, occupational accident coverage, free lunch coupons and a holiday bonus. Please forward your application (cover letter) with your cv to Dr. Sang Hee Hong, Senior Scientist, POPs Research at shhong@kordi.re.kr with CC; to nkannan@kordi.re.kr

Please view photos and videos about recently held AMETEC/UNU Workshop on "Passive Air Sampling: Long range Transport of Pollutants".

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The videos are available in YouTube as well. Search for 'AMETEC/UNU Workshop 2010'

We are glad to announce that AMETEC in collaboration with UNU, Tokyo will conduct a Training workshop on "Passive Air Sampling: Long range transport of pollutants" during October 11-22, 2010 at South Sea Research Institute of KORDI, Geoje, Korea. The participants will be National Program Coordinators of Coastal Hydrosphere Project at UNU, Tokyo.

The participating candidates to the October workshop at SSRI, Geoje are alerted to the infection of H1N1 influenza.

Read more on this topic HERE!

AMETEC plans to conduct this workshop during October 13 to 22 (both days inclusive). 10 candiadtes are selected to attend. China 3 Vietnam 1 Thailand 1 Indonesia 1 Phillipines 1 Malaysia 2 Sri Lanka 1 The workshop will be conducted at South Sea Research Institute, Geoje by Oil and POPs Research Group.

Dear Friends:

The preparation for the AMETEC October workshop has begun. The tentative theme of the workshop will be "Oil spill: Chemistry and Biochemical responses".

The course will consist of lectures and practical laboratory work. Space is available for up to 10 participants from APEC economies. Participants should hold (at a minimum) a B.Sc. in biology, biochemistry or chemistry; they should be prepared to undertake practical laboratory work, and should be able to work comfortably in English. Each participant will also be expected to present and lead an informal evening discussion of his/her economy’s assessment of its marine pollution concerns.

KORDI alumni who has participated in previous year's workshops need not apply. However, you are encouraged to recommend applicant from your economy.

The course will be held at KORDI (Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute) South Sea Institute, Geoje Island, South Korea, in October-November 2009. Selected participants will be supported financially by AMETEC. Expressions of interest, including the candidate’s brief curriculum vitae and a short description of his/her job responsibilities, should be sent to:

Dr. N. Kannan
Chair, AMETEC Steering Committee
KORDI South Sea Institute
391 Jangmok-Ri, Jangmok-Myon
GEOJE 656-830
South Korea

e-mail : nkannan@kordi.re.kr
Phone : +82 55 639 8675 (day)
Mobile : +82 10 4266 4447
Fax : +82 55 639 8689

AMETEC in collaboration with Burapha University in Thailand and APEC will conduct a symposium in Thailand.

Title: Recent Trend in Environmental Pollution and Impact

Venue: Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand

Date: 4-5 March 2009

Symposium Chairs

Dr.Won Joon Shim
Head, Marine Environmental Research Laboratories,
Overseer, AMETEC
South Sea Research Institute (KORDI),
Geoje, Korea

Dr. Subuntith Nimrat
Associate Professor
Department of Microbiology and Environmental Science Program
Faculty of Science, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand

Vice chairs

Dr.Narayanan Kannan
Marine Environmental Research Laboratories,
Chair, AMETEC Steering Committee
South Sea Research Institute (KORDI),
Geoje, Korea

Dr. Verapong Vuthiphandchai,
Associate Professor,
Department of Aquatic Science, Faculty of Science,
Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand

International Advisory Committee

Won Joon Shim, KORDI, Korea (Chair)
Narayanan Kannan, KORDI, Korea
Tracy K. Collier, NOAA, USA
Subuntith Nimrat, BU, Thailand
Verapong Vuthiphandchai, BU, Thailand
Mhd. Pauzi Zakaria, UPM, Malaysia
A. Subramanian, Ehime Uni., Japan
Lee Frank, FIO, China
Yong Zhang, Xiamen University, China
D.W.T. Au, City University, Hong Kong

National Advisory Board

Suchart Upatham (Chair)
Somsak Pantuwatana
Rana Pongruengphant
Pichan Sawangwong
Atcha K.buakasorn
Usavadee Tuntiwaranuruk
F. W. H. Beamish

National Organizing Committee

Nittaya Chaiyanate
Nares Chuersuwan
Jittima Charoenpanich
Anuthep Pasura
Nayot Kurukitkosorn
Savaminee Teerawut
Sudsaichon Homthong
Umaporn Thathaisong

Organizing Secretary

Sunisa Suksawat
Kingkarn Sangsuriya

Technical Committee

Worapod Sae-Kow (Chair)
Itthinan Thadsri
Phiraphat Supannapan
Thammarong Artaroprayoon
Weerasith Khaopong
Jumlong Sangsong
Kittisak Jeenakom

Transportation and Logistic Committee

Kittikoon Chotmongcol (Chair)
Sireeporn Samutsan
Irman Irawan
Ima Yudha Perwira
Henky Irawan
Benyaporn Patjaroen
Apitchaya Punya

Registration Committee
Anek Sopon (Chair)
Theeranat Suwanaruang
Chutima kitisarn
Warangkana Premchon
Rattichon Sirirojmahawong
Panas Nanti
Piyarat Chaiyabut
Chayapha Sunjorndee
Wannisa Saenkod
Somtawin Misuntia

Food Committee

Siriwattana Lablai (Chair)
Somjintana Thammapakdee
Phannipha Supophak
Pawena Chaweewong
Khulwadee Phimnualsri
Kanitta Thungchua