The Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, provides services such as scientific name identification, specimen comparisons, and voucher specimens deposition. Plant specimens in our herbarium are an important foundation for both basic plant science research and plant science applications such as food and pharmaceutical industries, invasive plants ecology, and even as forensic evidence in criminal investigations. 

Chulalongkorn University has partnered with The Ocean Cleanup and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to use camera technology and AI to analyze the amount of waste in the Chao Phraya River, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and to promote effective waste management policies both on land and in water sources. 

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.