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LIRE staff
Saleumphone Vongsakhamphoui
Saleumphon Vongsakhamphoui
Director
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Education:
  • Diploma in Office Management and Accounting
Related work experiences:
  • Team leader, Technological Section
  • Project Monitoring
  • Solar PV Installation Technique
  • Strategic planning & Management
Projects involved:
All LIRE activities

Interested in exploring ways of implementing renewable energy in Lao PDR.
Jakob Rietzler
Jakob Rietzler
Managing Director
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Education:
  • Dipl. Engineer of Energy and Environmental techniques - Technical University of Ansbach / Germany
  • Chemical Technician - Clariant Ag, Gersthofen / Germany
Related work experiences:
  • Technical assistant CBL / Germany
  • Technician R & H Umwelt GmbH / Germany
Projects involved:
Jatropha Program, Biomass gasification

Interested in the implementation of new renewable Energies and Energy saving means.
Aurelie Phimmasone
Program Coordinator
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Education:
  • Postgraduate Degree in Economics for Development and the Environment – University of Paris I, France
Related work experiences:
  • 12 years experience in socio-economic research on environment and development issues, project management and consulting services within international organisations. Based in the Lao PDR since 2004.
Projects involved:
General coordination of research projects and supervision of office administration.

Interested in contributing to the sustainability of the renewable energy sector through capacity-building and advisory services.
 
Thongsanti B. Vongsaly Pico-Hydropower Project Manager
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Education:
  • BA in Economics, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
  • Certificate of English Intensive Course, Mara Institute of Technology, Malaysia
Related work experiences:
  • Procurement & provision of training for villagers in World Bank poverty reduction project
  • Lao procedures on import and export of supplies & equipment for Nam Theun 2 hydropower projects
Projects involved:
Hydropower program leader,
Coordination of other LIRE activities

Interested to explore how pico- hydropower can improve the lives of poor people in the Lao PDR
 
Leon Gaillard
Head of Academic Research
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Education:
  • PhD High Energy Nuclear Physics, University of Birmingham, UK
  • Master of Science, Physics with Astrophysics, University of Birmingham, UK
Recent work experiences:
  • Post Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Physics, University of Birmingham, UK
  • Web developer, Higher Education Group, Institute of Physics
Projects involved:
All LIRE activities

Interested in applying physics and technology to the sustainable development of renewable energy generation.

Chinda Nathavongdouangsy
Office Administrator Assistant
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Education:
  • Bachelor of Business and Administration in General Management at Rattana Business and Administration College (RBAC), Vientiane, Laos.
  • Certificate of Business and Administration at Bouth Viseth, Vientiane, Laos
Related work experiences:
  • Newly graduated.
Projects involved:
All LIRE activities
 
Souliya Nanthavong
Souliya Nanthavong
Assistant Manager
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Education:
  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration at the Lao – American College, Vientiane, Laos
  • High school graduation at Vientiane High school, Vientiane, Laos
Related work experiences:
  • Responsible in managing day to day activities and get contact with client / project partners
  • Assistant manager and Human Resource Officer at LIRE
Projects involved:
All LIRE activities

Interested in strengthning knowledge and communication skills at the workplace.
Simon Henschel
Simon Henschel
Head of Administration
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Education:
  • Bachelor in International Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University / USA
  • Certificate in SEA Studies / Mandarin from Yunnan University / China
Related work experiences:
  • Internship at TDSUN Solar Semiconductor in Kunming / China

Coming from a renewable energy family background and enjoying the innovative team atmosphere.

Soukvilay Vilavong
Soukvilay Vilavong
Agricultural Advisor
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Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts majoring in English at Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos
  • Current master student of agricultural resource and environmental management
Related work experiences:
  • Head of Department and Teacher of Livestock and Fishery at Dongkhamxang Agriculture Technical School, Laos
  • Technical Director’s trainee for Organic Livestock Farming Management System
Projects involved:
Jatropha Program, Biofuels

Interested in various applications of Biofuels and its implementation in a Lao context
Sopha Soulineyadeth
Pico-Hydropower Project Assistant
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Education:
  • MSc. Environmental Engineering and Management, National University of Laos, Faculty of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering, National University of Laos, Faculty of Engineering
Projects involved:
Hydropower program

Motivate people to find their own energy source in remote areas
 
Sengdeuan Thammavong
Project Assistant / Facilitator
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Education:
  • Bachelor Degree of Art at the Lao-American College, Vientiane, Laos
  • Informatics in Computing, Computer School Laos, Vientiane, Laos
Related work experiences:
  • Project Assistant at the LIRE Office
Projects involved:
Community Based Sanitation & Decentralized Waste Management Program (DEWATS)

Interested in supporting the research of renewable energy technologies that can help the development of rural Laos
 
Noka Destalina
Environmental Engineer
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Education:
  • Short Course on Master Program; Environmental Eng. For Developing Countries, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 2006
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia, 1997-2002
Related work experiences:
  • 09/2002-01/2009 Program Officer of BaliFokus Foundation-BORDA Partner Network
Projects involved:
  • Community Based Sanitation & Decentralized Solid Waste Management Program Coordinator for Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara
  • Short Term Consultancy for Possibilities of DEWATS implementation in Lao PDR

Providing Basic Need Services to improve the livelihoods and protect the natural resources in a demand oriented framework.
Hattaphone Sisouvong
Pico-Hydropower Technical Assistant
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Education:
  • Bachelor Degree in Environment Management, NUOL, Laos
  • Diploma, Informatics Technology (IT), Quest College, Laos
  • Continuing Bachelor degree in English, LAC, Laos.
Related work experiences:
  • Network and Internet Security Assistant at CEDS, NUOL
  • Pico-Hydro Technical Assistant at LIRE Office
Projects involved:
Pico-Hydropower program

Interested in renewable energy, especially Pico-Hydropower, which is an important source of electricity in remote areas.
Chansamone Khaovong
Office Administrator
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Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in English at Nationality University of Laos.
  • Certificate of Accounting at Pakpasack Technical School, Vientiane, Laos.
Related work experiences:
  • Secretary of Human Resource Development Section at MRC, Vientiane Laos.
  • Secretary at Site Office in Khammoun Province, Hinboun District, Laos for Theun- Hinboun Power Company Limited (THPC)
Projects involved:
All LIRE activities

Interests: Human resource management and improving administration quality.
Paul Robert
Agronomist & Soil Scientist
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Education:
  • Engineer in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environment (MSc); E.S.A, Angers, France.
  • Master of Science in Environment and Landscape Agronomical Sciences; Agro-ecosystems sustainability; Specialize in Soil Science; AgroParisTech, Paris, France.
Related work experiences:
  • 04/2009-05/2009 Consultant in food security and nutrition; French Red-Cross; Vientiane, Lao PDR.
  • 07/2008- 09/2008 Project coordinator, Erosion; UR Solution IRD, Ban Lak Sip, Lao PDR
Projects involved:
Biofuel Assessment Study in Lao PDR


Christina Ketter
Communication Advisor
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Education:
  • Dipl. in political science and economics at the Philipps-University Marburg, Germany.
Related work experiences:
  • Knowledge management in the department for rural development and management of natural resources at GTZ, Eschborn.
  • PR and marketing at Sunlabob Renewable Energy Ltd., Vientiane
  • Internal and external communication at Fraport AG, Frankfurt
Projects involved:
  • Knowledge management and communication
  • Socio-economic research

Interested in strengthening organizational structures and communication strategies in the field of renewable energy.
Florian Kitz
Accounting & Administration
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Education:
  • Certificate in Informatics Technology
  • Bachelor in Business Management, Business School, Frankfurt a. M.
Related work experiences:
  • Business management coordinator for IFI GmbH (consulting engineers), Frankfurt
Projects involved:
  • All LIRE activities
Jason Lee
Environmental Engineer
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Education:
  • BASc. in Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada
Related work experiences:
  • Engineering consultant on municipal water distribution projects, USA.
  • Environmental health & safety in the energy sector, Canada.
Projects involved:
  • Solar-powered Water Purification

Empowering rural villages with the entrepreneurial know-how and technical capacity through clean water technologies.
Simon Howard
Technical Advisor
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Education:
  • MSc Environmental Policy, Oxford University
  • BSc (Hons) Envrionmental Science, Edinburgh University
Related work experiences:
  • Three years consulting on sustainable building design projects in sectors such as policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, waste minimization and recycling.
  • One year as project manager of a grass roots environmental and social outreach NGO, Quetzaltenagngo, Guatemala.
Projects involved:
  • DEWATS
  • Biogas
  • Jatropha Research
  • Renewable energy and Carbon Finance Knowledge Base
Samuel Stamp
Technical Advisor
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Education:
  • Masters of Science in Physics at the University of Bristol, UK
Projects involved:

Interested in renewable micro energy generation and providing self-sufficient electricity schemes to rural communities.
Vonevilay Vilayluck
Electrical Engineer
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Education:
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR
Related work experiences:
  • 6 years of Lecturer in Electrical engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, NUOL
Projects involved:
  • Hydropower Program and all LIRE activities

Interested in supporting the research of renewable energy technologies that can help the development of rural Laos.
Kieu Ly Doan
DEWATS Liaison Officer
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Education:
  • B.A. Public Health and Political Sciences at the University of Bremen, Germany
Related work experiences:
  • Short term Consultant on Health and Hygiene Education, BORDA-SEA, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Health and Hygiene Program Assistant, BORDA-SEA, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Projects involved:
  • Community Based Sanitation and Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS)

Interested in providing Basic Needs Services and improving the health and hygiene situation of low income settlements.
Darkie Nanthakote
Office Assistant
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Education:
  • Doing MBA in Finance at RBAC, Laos
  • BA in Business Management, Sengsavanh College, Vientiane, Lao PDR
  • Certificate of English at ARDA professional English Center
Interested in finance and administration tools.
Sapaune Boutchareune
Site Construction Supervisor
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Education:
  • Degree in Topographic
  • Training on project management
Related work experiences:
  • Gravity flow- water system and design
  • Infrastructure design and supervision of construction.
Projects involved:
  • Decentralized Waste water Treatment Systems (DEWATS)
  • Water supply