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Professor Jomphong Mongkhonvanit holds several key roles, including vice president and dean at the Graduate School of Business at Siam University. Currently serving as the president of Siam Institute of Technology and WAAT, he is actively promoting “Dual Education” and skills-based learning, inspired by Germany’s successful model. This initiative, under the Patronage of HRH Maha …
Chai-Anan Samudavanija, a former Constitution Court judge and esteemed political scientist, played a pivotal role in drafting the 1997 Constitution of Thailand. His contributions extend beyond the 2005-2006 political crisis, as he has been a fervent advocate for public policy and the democratization of Thailand’s political system. Aligned with Sondhi Limthongkul during the tumultuous period, …
Dr. Nahathai Thewpaingarm, an esteemed educator and member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum, envisions creating the world’s premier Teacher College. Her extensive career includes serving as deputy government spokeswoman, member of parliament, secretary and advisor to the deputy minister of education, and spokeswoman of the Ministry of Education …
Dr. Supan Tungjitkusolmun, president of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, and a founding member of CMKL University, is a leading advocate for the widespread application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Believing in AI’s universal impact, he emphasizes the importance of AI education for all. As an associate professor in Biomedical Engineering at KMITL, Dr. Supan …
Pongsak Payakvichien, the accomplished second president of WAAT and a distinguished UW-Madison alumnus, has left an indelible mark on Thai journalism and democracy. As the executive media director of Prachati-patai and Matichon, he is a legend in the field, fervently championing “Freedom of the press” and democracy in Thailand for over four decades. Notably, Khun …
Dr. Khunying Sumontha Promboon, serving as the president of Chitrlada Technology Institute under the patronage of HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, has been a trailblazer in promoting STEM education. Pioneering partnerships with MERCK, she introduced the “Little Scientist House” project in 2008, emphasizing hands-on experiences and mind-on learning through Meta cognition and Co-Construction pedagogy. This innovative …
Dr. Ratchada Chaikupt, a dedicated advocate for human trafficking eradication and women’s rights, holds esteemed roles as a senior researcher and lecturer at the Asian Research Center for Migration, Chulalongkorn University. As Thailand’s representative to ACWC for women’s rights and a member of national sub-committees on anti-human trafficking, especially for women and children, she plays …
Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, the former president of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and a prominent figure in the National Reform Council, has a distinguished career at the intersection of academia, research, and policy. Beginning at Chulalongkorn University and later joining KMUTT, he served in various capacities, including chairman of the Department of Chemical …
Professor Vichai Reutrakul serves as the director of the Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, overseeing a consortium of 13 universities dedicated to enhancing Thailand’s capabilities in chemical and pharmaceutical sciences. Beyond this role, he is an advisor to the Royal Golden Jubilee PhD Program of the Thailand Research Fund and a scientific advisor …