Chula Unveils ‘RUN 2024: RUN Towards Impact’ Exhibition Highlighting Three Groundbreaking Research Projects 

The Research University Network (RUN) has launched an exhibition titled “RUN Towards Impact” as part of the Thailand Research Expo 2024. The event, held on August 26, 2024, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok, showcased impactful research projects that have made significant contributions to society.  

The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Wiparat Dee-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), with a report delivered by Professor Dr. Dokrak Marod, Chairman of the Research University Network (RUN). Representing Chulalongkorn University at the ceremony was Professor Dr. Pornanong Aramwit, Acting Vice President of Chulalongkorn University. 

The exhibition “RUN Towards Impact” highlights research projects that have had a profound impact on academia, the economy, society, communities, and the environment. These projects are presented through the lens of the “SDG” concept, which stands for: 

• S-Soft Power: Promoting Thailand’s creative economy through cultural influence, lifestyle changes, and fostering creative thinking. 
• D-Deep Science and Technology: Pioneering advanced research and development in science and technology, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and capability. 
• G-Global Trends: Showcasing research that addresses future global challenges, lifestyle changes, and aims to achieve sustainable development goals. 

Chulalongkorn University presented three research projects at the exhibition: 

• “Acne-Reducing Transparent Film Derived from Golden Banana Peel Extract” by Khun Baddariyah Sohsan from the Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University. 
• “Rapid Detection Kit for Prohibited Animals in Halal Food Products” by Professor Dr. Suwimon Keerathiboon from the Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University. 
• “Innovative Value Chain Management in the Cocoa Ecosystem” by Assistant Professor Dr. Thanyaphorn Na Nan from the Faculty of Agricultural Resources, Chulalongkorn University. 

The Research University Network (RUN) comprises eight leading universities in Thailand: Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, Khon Kaen University, Chiang Mai University, Thammasat University, Mahidol University, Prince of Songkla University, and Naresuan University. This collaboration is founded on the principles of sincerity, equality, and excellence—referred to as the “SEXy way”—with the shared goal of advancing research in the country. 

The Thailand Research Expo 2024 held from August 26 to 30, 2024, on the 22nd floor of the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok.  

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