Chulalongkorn University’s “High-Protein Jelly Pudding with Modified Texture for the Elderly with Swallowing Difficulties” developed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Varanya Techasukthavorn and a team from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences won a bronze medal in Geneva, along with a special award from Malaysia. Striking with banana and strawberry flavors, the jelly pudding is easy to consume and provides high protein content of 7-8 grams per cup to strengthen muscles. It’s suitable for the elderly, patients, and those who need additional protein. The team is preparing to scale up to commercial production soon.  

An alumnus of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, has developed a device to inspect plumbing pipes in residential and business buildings to find causes of obstruction using gamma rays, forming the first startup in Thailand to provide non-destructive, safe, and accurate inspection. 

The Research Group on Social Solidarity Innovation and Inclusive Economy in Asia, under the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has officially launched two innovative platforms: “Nong Khoey Ma Tao Rai” (How much did they charge you before?) and “Tam Sang-Tam Song” (Made-to-order & Delivered), based on the concept of the Social and Solidarity Economy. The aim is to promote economic well-being, especially by supporting motorcycle taxi drivers and small local food vendors to access digital systems to generate income and develop sustainable self-reliance. 

Chula nuclear engineers developed Thailand’s only gamma-ray tree scanner to pinpoint potential cavities in the trunks and roots that may cause the tree to fall, and to inspect the quality of wooden structures, while striving to increase the device’s accuracy. 

In the aftermath of the 8.2 magnitude earthquake on March 28, 2025, which affected many parts of Thailand, professors from the Department of Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, have warned of the increased risk of radon gas exposure—particularly in Bangkok, where seismic activity may cause underground fissures that allow radon to seep into homes and buildings. As radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas linked to lung cancer, the department urges the public to monitor indoor radon levels and improve ventilation in ground-level areas. Chulalongkorn University is the first institution in Thailand equipped with a radon calibration system and offers professional radon measurement services for households, industries, and public institutions to promote safety and build public confidence. 

Researchers at the Chulalongkorn Aquatic Resources Research Institute have developed guidelines to help corals adapt to global warming by gender-based artificial insemination and coral culture in high-temperature at birth to offer them a better chance for survival as “corals against global warming,” while unveiling freezing technology for coral sperm cells to revive corals when the marine environment is restored.

A lecturer from the Food Technology Department, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University and a team from various institutes have collaborated to produce the “Healthy Living with Thai Cuisine” cookbook, presenting recipes from 4 regions of Thailand, combination of “side dishes” to eat with rice to achieve balanced and complete nutrition in each meal, hoping to preserve the nutritious meal based on Thai eating culture and unique Thai taste to promote good health for Thai people. 

A professor of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science has invented a skincare formula from microbiome and 4P-biotics technology, creating serum and sunscreen lotion products under the brand THANARA to support the balance of the microbiome on the facial skin that supports healthy, youthful, clear, and acne-free skin. 

A lecturer from the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, and the Center of Excellence in Molecular Crop, Chulalongkorn University, has developed the innovative Arto Sucrose-Reduced Technology—an enzyme-based process that transforms sucrose in fruits into prebiotic compounds. This breakthrough allows fruit-derived purées to be used as healthier food ingredients, aligning with the growing trend toward health-conscious food products. 

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