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.

Acting President, 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:
- Prof. Dr. Nobuo Nakabayashi, Faculty of Dentistry
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wattana Viriyasitavat, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
- Prof. Dr. Paul Scott Thorne, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Apiwat Mutirangura, M.D., Ph.D.
- Prof. Dr. Henry Wilde, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dr. John Joseph Kavanagh, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dr. Koonlawee Nademanee, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dr. Michael Maes
- Prof. Emeritus Dr. Samruay Chuangchote
- Prof. Shanop Shuangshoti, M.D.
- Prof. Dr. Sutthichai Chitphanthakul, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Emeritus Usa Thisyakorn, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Emeritus Dr. Surasak Taneepanichsakul, Faculty of Medicine
- Dr. Thomayant Prueksaritanont, Faculty of Pharmacy
- Prof. Pharmacist Dr. Kittisak Likhitwitayawuid, Faculty of Pharmacy
- Prof. Pharmacist Dr. Pornanong Aramwit, Faculty of Pharmacy
- Prof. Dr. Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Prof. Viboon Sricharoenchaikul, Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Donald Lambert Jesse Quicke, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Anchalee Tassanakajon, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Aran Incharoensakdi, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Orawon Chailapakul, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Tirayut Vilaivan, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Ubonratana Siripatrawan, Faculty of Science
- Prof. Dr. Sirichai Adisakwattana, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Padet Tummaruk, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Dr. Santi Kulprathipanja, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals
- Prof. Dr. Anuvat Sirivat, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals
- Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals
- Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sumaeth Chavadej, College of Petroleum and Petrochemicals
- Prof. Dr. Agachai Sumalee, Chulalongkorn University Integrated Innovation Institute
- Dr. Jiaqian Qin, Metal and Materials Research Institute







