Being an institute of higher learning, and the first international university in Thailand, Assumption University has a definite policy to provide quality instruction to the students, both undergraduates and graduates, and both Thai and foreign nationals. An equally important function of the University is to conduct research in all fields.

Assumption University is one of the leading universities in the field of science and technology. During the past year, several of our staff participated in various international meetings held in Thailand and abroad; many have also presented their papers at these meetings. The Management of Assumption University is proud of their performance and achievements.

In order to keep record of their endeavors as well as to encourage other staff members to make similar contributions, all abstracts of scientific papers presented at the international scientific meetings during this one-year period from July 2000 to June 2001 have been compiled and published in a booklet form for distribution to interested individuals and institutions. The present publication is the third issue of the series of the AU Abstracts; the first one, 'AU Abstracts - 1999' was published in September 1999, covering the presentation period from May 1998 to June 1999. The second one, 'AU Abstract - 2000' was published in July 2000, covering the presentation period from July 1999 to June 2000.

It is hoped that this small publication will be of some benefit to our readers and that it will serve the dual function of giving information as well as encouragement to all our staff. It is our determination to continue this particular series of publication every year.

On behalf of the University, I wish to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Narong Chomchalow, the Editor of AU Journal of Technology, for his initiative, as well as the hard work involved in compiling, editing, and preparing the manuscripts of the AU Abstracts - 2001.

Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas, FSG
President
Assumption University