Chula Professors and Researchers Receive National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) Awards on Thailand Inventor’s Day 2025 

Congratulations to the Chula professors and researchers who received the national research award at the “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2025.”. 

This year marked the 26th edition of the event, held from February 2-6, 2025, under the theme “Thai Inventions and Innovations: Challenge of the Nation.” The event featured an exhibition in honor of His Majesty the King, the National Research Award Exhibition, displays of inventions and innovations from domestic and international network agencies, the International Invention Competition (IPITEx 2025), the Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2025 (I-New Gen Award 2025), and the I-New Gen Junior Award 2025, and more, as well as special activities held in the Highlight Zone for visitors.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the opening ceremony of “Thailand Inventor’s Day 2025” and presented the National Research Award, including the Outstanding Researcher Award, Research Work Award, Dissertation Award, and Invention Award for 2025. The ceremony took place on February 2, 2025, at Event Hall 101, Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bang Na.

Representing Chulalongkorn University, Prof. Dr. Buncha Pulpoka, Assistant to the President for Research Development, attended the event and presented flowers to congratulate Chula professors and researchers who received the National Research Awards. The awardees are as follows:

National Outstanding Researcher Awards for 2025: 3 Awards 

1. Prof. Dr. Rungsun Rerknimitr—Faculty of Medicine (Field: Medical Science) 
2. Prof. Dr. Naowanit Songkram—Faculty of Education (Field: Education) 
3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattanan Kunnamas—Faculty of Political Science (Field: Political Science and Public Administration) 

Research Award: 12 awards 

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supakarn Chamni and team—Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Field: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences) 
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vorrapon Chaikeeratisak and team—Faculty of Science (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
3.  Asst. Prof. Dr. Surutchada Reekie—Faculty of Law (Field: Law) 
4. Prof. Dr. Jintavee Khlaisang—Faculty of Education (Field: Education) 
5. Prof. Dr. Nopadon Pirarat (D.V.M., Ph.D.)—Faculty of Veterinary Science (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aunyaratana Thontiravong and team—Faculty of Veterinary Science (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
7. Prof. Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas and team—Faculty of Science (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
8. Asst. Prof. Dr. Piti Eiamchamroonlarp—Faculty of Law (Field: Law) 
9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Krueathep and team—Faculty of Political Science (Field: Economics) 
10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanis Saengchote and Dr. Krislert Samphantharak—Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy (Field: Economics) 
11. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chulanee Thianthai and team—Faculty of Political Science (Field: Sociology) 
12. Asst. Prof. Dr. Suthiluck Vungsuntitum and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phanom Khlichaya—Faculty of Communication Arts (Field: Information and Communication Technology) 

Thesis Awards: 4 Awards 

1. Dr. Sawanya Tubsang—Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts (Field: Philosophy)  
2. Dr. Taweewat Somboonpanyakul—Faculty of Science (Field: Physical and Mathematical Sciences) 
3. Dr. Ruttapond Swanpitak—Faculty of Arts (Field: Philosophy) 
4. Dr. Nachanok Lohsomboon—Faculty of Education (Field: Education) 

Invention Awards: 5 Awards  

1. Prof. Dr. Orawon Chailapakul and team—Faculty of Science (Field: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences) 
2. Dr. Nipapan Ruecha and team—Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
3. Ms. Phatpimol Kitchanakan and team—Faculty of Science (Field: Agriculture and Biology) 
4. Prof. Dr. Jintavee Khlaisang and team—Faculty of Education (Field: Education) 
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rachaneekorn Hongphanut—Faculty of Education (Field: Education) 

NRCT Quality Achievement Awards 2025: 8 Awards

(Certificates awarded by Ms. Supamas Isaraphakdee, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) 

1. Prof. Dr. Sanong Ekasit and team—Faculty of Science (Research Award) 
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchada Napathorn and Prof. Dr. Duangdao Aht-Ong—Faculty of Science (Research Award) 
3. Prof. Dr. Orawon Chailapakul and team—Faculty of Science (Research Award) 
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyaphong Chenrai and team—Faculty of Science (Research Award) 
5. Prof. Dr. Sombat Treeprasertsuk and colleagues—Faculty of Medicine (Invention Award) 
6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juthamas Ratanavaraporn and Dr. Saran Keeratihattayakorn—Faculty of Engineering (Invention Award) 
7. Dr. Sudkate Chaiyo and team—Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Research Institute (Invention Award) 
8. Dr. Chuanchom Uamnet and team—Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute (Invention Award) 

Additional Details about the National Research Council Awards 2025:

• Chula Professors and Researchers Win National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) Awards 2025 
• Download event photos: https://bit.ly/4jPea4i 

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