Three Chula Researchers Receive 2025 Toray Science and Technology Research Grants

Chulalongkorn University proudly congratulates three of its faculty researchers who have been awarded the 2025 Science and Technology Research Grants from the Toray Science Foundation (Thailand). This year, a total of 20 researchers were recipients of the grants. 

The 32nd annual award and grant presentation ceremony was held on March 6, 2026, at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, with Gen. Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, presiding over the ceremony. 

The Science and Technology Research Grant from the Toray Science Foundation (Thailand) supports faculty members and researchers conducting projects that contribute to the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge in Thailand. The grant covers research fields including agriculture, chemistry, engineering, and physics, helping strengthen Thailand’s science and technology development. 

The three Chulalongkorn University researchers who received the 2025 Science and Technology Research Grants are the following:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Wiwittawin Sukmas, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, for the project titled, “High-Performance Semiconductor-Based Sensors for Pollution Detection Designed by Machine Learning Models.” 
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksara Putthividhya, Department of Water Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, received funding for the project, “Design and Development of Integrated Nature-Based Measures to Reduce Area-Based Flood and Drought Risks and Enhance Knowledge Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation in the Lower Chao Phraya River Basin.” 
• Dr. Rongrong Cheacharoen, Professional Researcher at the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Research, for the project, “Development of Perovskite Ink Using Green Solvents Derived from Oil Palm Biomass through In-Situ Crystallization Mechanism Analysis during Film Formation for Solar Cell Production under Ambient Conditions.” 

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