Thanapong Suwanasri

Lecturer and Researcher, Electrical Power Engineering, TGGS, KMUTNB, Thailand.

Session Chair

Assoc. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thanapong Suwanasri is an Associate Professor, lecturer, and researcher at the Electrical Power and Energy (EPE) program, The Sirindhorn German-Thai Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in High Voltage Technology from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, a Master of Science in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from KMUTNB, Thailand. His research focuses on high voltage testing, partial discharge measurement, asset management of electrical infrastructure, and condition diagnostics of high voltage equipment.

Kessuda Poempolpaibool

Technical Expert - Electrification & Automation, Siemens Limited Thailand

Speaker

Kessuda Poempolpaibool is a Technical Expert in Electrification & Automation at Siemens Limited Thailand, boasting almost 20 years of experience in power distribution, automation, and digitalized electrical infrastructure. She has successfully led technical solution development for diverse sectors, including power utilities, oil & gas, petrochemical, data centers, airports, and critical infrastructure projects, consistently focusing on enhancing reliability and operational efficiency.
Kessuda is recognized as one of Thailand's leading technical experts in Electrification X and SIMARIS control, Siemens' advanced digital platforms that support the creation of a comprehensive digital twin for electrical systems. This digital twin enables seamless data continuity across design, build, and operation phases, while also integrating data, automation, and AI for intelligent monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Wojciech Koltunowicz

Senior Technical Consultant, OMICRON Energy Solutions GmbH

Speaker

Wojciech Koltunowicz received his M.S., PhD and DSc degrees in electrical engineering from the Warsaw University of Technology in 1980, 1985 and 2004 respectively. From 1984 to 1987, he was a research scientist in the High-Voltage Department with Institute of Power (IEn) in Poland. From 1987 to 2007, he worked at CESI in Italy, where he was mainly involved in the HV testing and diagnostics of electrical equipment. In 2007, he joined OMICRON Energy Solutions GmbH in Berlin, Germany, where he is involved with the monitoring of HV equipment and diagnostic services. He is convenor of CIGRE WG D1.66 "Requirements of PD Monitoring systems for GIS/GIL Systems" and a member of CIGRE AG D1.02 for High Voltage and High Current Test and Measuring Technique and Diagnostic and a member of AG D1.03 for Insulating Gases. He is also a member of IEC TC42 MT 14 (IEC TS 62478), and senior member of IEEE. He is the author of more than a hundred technical and scientific publications.

Saar Herman

Sales Director, APAC, OFIL System

Speaker

Saar Herman is a business leader and entrepreneur in energy technologies and sustainable innovation across Asia Pacific. He serves as Sales Director at OFIL Systems, driving adoption of advanced UV inspection technologies for utilities, industries, and rotating machinery. He also founded a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in the Philippines, advancing circular economy and energy storage sustainability. With deep regional networks and expertise in market development and strategic partnerships, Saar operates at the intersection of grid modernization, energy storage, and ESG-driven industrial practices.

Chaiwat Chaisukesung

Head Of Service Marketing and Sales
Hitachi Energy (Thailand) Limited

Speaker

Chaiwat Chaisukesung is a Head Of Service Marketing and Sales, Hitachi Energy (Thailand) Limited. In the current role, the individual holds responsibility for Life Cycle Projects and Services, overseeing the management of Service Sales Representatives with full accountability for profit objectives. His scope covers High Voltage Products Services, Power Transformers Services, Grid Connection Systems Services and Hitachi T&D Product Services, serving a diverse and extensive installed base across Utility, Industrial, Data Center, Infrastructure and Energy sectors in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

Speaker

Founder and CEO - INWAVE, Australia

Panelist

Luca Garangani is a professional passionate about transforming asset management through innovative digital solutions. He specialises in enhancing asset condition monitoring and driving continuous improvement for organisations in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Currently, he contributes to the development of cutting-edge applications as an active member of CIGRE Working Group A3/D2.52. With extensive experience in data analytics, continuous monitoring, and predictive maintenance, he leverages his expertise to help businesses optimise asset performance and make informed, data-driven decisions.