| Industry | Nanotechnology |
|---|---|
| Founded | 13 August 2003 |
| Headquarters | Thailand Science Park, Khlong Neung, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand |
| Parent | National Science and Technology Development Agency  |
| Website | www2 |
National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) is one of Thailand's National Research Centers, directed by National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
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Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology-Tokyo Institute of Technology Thai: สถาบันวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีขั้นสูงแห่งประเทศไทย-สถาบันเทคโนโลยีแห่งโตเกียว, RTGS: Sathaban Witthayasat Lae [Technology] Khan Sung Haeng Prathet Thai - Sathaban [Technology] Haeng [Tokyo] is a virtual higher education institution in Thailand, established in 2007. It is a project supported by Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to act as a focal point for academic and research collaboration among NSTDA and partner universities both domestic and abroad. Students will enrolled in a host university, work with researchers in NSTDA, and get a degree from the host university.
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