About
Strengthening and developing the competitiveness of domestic industries to enhance the competitiveness of communities and the country’s industries.
The Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, is a leading research and development institution in materials technology in Thailand. Equipped with robust infrastructure, research equipment, and expert personnel, the institute aims to create knowledge and innovation in metals, ceramics, polymers, and modern materials to add value to domestic resources and enhance the competitiveness of Thai industries.
The institute conducts research ranging from improving raw material quality and developing production technologies to creating practical materials for both industrial and daily use. The focus is on high-impact research, both academically and commercially, including the development of new products from industrial waste, and promoting technology transfer and industrial application in a tangible way.
Furthermore, the institute serves as a hub for collaboration between academia and industry, both domestically and internationally, through joint research, consulting, materials analysis and testing, as well as organizing training and academic seminars to develop personnel and build a network of materials innovation. The institute aims to become a leading international academic reference source and a sustainable model organization for materials innovation.