Gem Spectrum proudly presents an inspiring discussion between two world renown gemologists on the future and younger generation of gemology, on September 12 during the 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair.
Dr. Pornsawat Wathanakul received PhD in Mineralogy and Geology of Mineral Deposits, RWTH Aachen, Germany; A former chair of Earth Science, Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand; A former director of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand or GIT. She used to serve as a board member of GIT, Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI) and Thai German Society (TDG). She was/is a member of steering committees/commissions and an adviser of many international organisations (e.g., CIBJO, IMA, GAHK, AIGS, AGJA). She has visited most of the major gem fields around the world, is continually doing research with her team at KU and constantly contributes her work to international publics. She is a life member of Geological Society of Thailand (GST), a consultant related to international gem and jewelry industry, and an invited speaker in Gem & Mineral Sciences. She still serves as an adviser in research at Department of Earth Sciences, KU. Besides, she is one of editorial boards of three international research journals.
Rui Galopim de Carvalho is a renowned independent Gem Education Consultant, author, luxury industry training expert and popular international lecturer on gemmology and on the history of gem materials. During his 30 year experience as a gemmologist, Rui has studied important collections in both public and private museums, notably the Portuguese Crown Jewels.
Founder of the popular Home Gemmology webinar series launched during the COVID-19 lockdown, Rui has a long history as a gemmology communicator, notably on social media where he is a popular figure.
He is associate editor of Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology, Vice-President of the Coral Commission of The World Jewellery Confederation – CIBJO, member of the Communications Committee of ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association), ambassador for LAUREL -Portuguese Association of Excellence Brands (ECCIA member) and consultant for several private collections and trade organizations.
Rui Galopim de Carvalho can be reached through his website:
Guest articles by Rui Galopim de Carvalho:
https://gem-spectrum.com/category/rui-galopim-de-carvalho
Articles about Thailand:
https://gem-spectrum.com/tag/thailand
