Chulalongkorn University Honors its Top 2% World-Ranked Researchers 

On August 27, 2024, at the Sarocha Room of the Siam Kempinski Hotel, Chulalongkorn University, through its Research Administration Office, hosted the “World’s Top 2% Scientists (Career-long Achievement) Awards Luncheon.  

The event was an occasion to express gratitude to faculty members and researchers who have achieved the remarkable distinction of being ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally. This recognition is based on research achievements from the beginning of their careers to the present, as recorded by Elsevier on October 20, 2023. 

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University, presided over the event, delivering a speech of appreciation and presenting commemorative medals to the distinguished faculty members. These researchers have not only demonstrated exceptional research capabilities but have also brought international recognition and prestige to Chulalongkorn University.  

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat expressed his appreciation on behalf of the university, acknowledging the dedication of all faculty members and researchers. He praised their relentless commitment to research, which has led to outstanding achievements and earned them a place among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. This accomplishment reflects the university’s standing as a world-class educational institution. He further noted that today’s success will serve as an inspiration for the Chulalongkorn University community to continue advancing innovative research for the benefit of academia, society, and the nation. 

Chula Awardees:  

1. Prof. Dr. Nobuo Nakabayashi, Faculty of Dentistry  
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wattana Viriyasitavat, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy 
3. Prof. Dr. Paul Scott Thorne, Faculty of Medicine 
4. Prof. Apiwat Mutirangura, M.D., Ph.D. 
5. Prof. Dr. Henry Wilde, Faculty of Medicine 
6. Prof. Dr. John Joseph Kavanagh, Faculty of Medicine 
7. Prof. Dr. Koonlawee Nademanee, Faculty of Medicine 
8. Prof. Dr. Michael Maes 
9. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Samruay Chuangchote   
10. Prof. Shanop Shuangshoti, M.D. 
11. Prof. Dr. Sutthichai Chitphanthakul, Faculty of Medicine 
12. Prof. Emeritus Usa Thisyakorn, Faculty of Medicine 
13. Prof. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Faculty of Medicine 
14. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Surasak Taneepanichsakul, Faculty of Medicine 
15. Dr. Thomayant Prueksaritanont, Faculty of Pharmacy  
16. Prof. Pharmacist Dr. Kittisak Likhitwitayawuid, Faculty of Pharmacy 
17. Prof. Pharmacist Dr. Pornanong Aramwit, Faculty of Pharmacy 
18. Prof. Dr. Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Faculty of Engineering 
19. Prof. Dr. Prof. Viboon Sricharoenchaikul, Faculty of Engineering 
20. Prof. Dr. Donald Lambert Jesse Quicke, Faculty of Science 
21. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Tassanakajon, Faculty of Science 
22. Prof. Dr. Aran Incharoensakdi, Faculty of Science 
23. Prof. Dr. Orawon Chailapakul, Faculty of Science 
24. Prof. Dr. Tirayut Vilaivan, Faculty of Science 
25. Prof. Dr. Ubonratana Siripatrawan, Faculty of Science 
26. Prof. Dr. Sirichai Adisakwattana, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences 
27. Prof. Dr. Padet Tummaruk, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
28. Dr. Santi Kulprathipanja, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals 
29. Prof. Dr. Anuvat Sirivat, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals 
30. Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals 
31. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sumaeth Chavadej, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals 
32. Prof. Dr. Agachai Sumalee, Chulalongkorn University Integrated Innovation Institute 
33. Dr. Jiaqian Qin, Metal and Materials Research Institute 

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