Thammasat Students show their potential in initiating researches and innovations, receiving awards from the National Research Expo of the year 2022.

Friday 19 August 2022

     Thammasat University students received awards from Thailand Research Expo 2022 held between 2 to 5 August 2022 at Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center, Central World, Bangkok, organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation under the concept of "Research for National Development towards stability, prosperity and sustainability.” There are a total of 155 entries in the contest in which the award comprises of 1. Project proposal writing award, 2. Higher education innovation award and 3. Medals according to the scoring criteria of each project, which consisting of 5 subject groups: Agriculture and Agro-Industry Group, Public Health, Health and Medical Technology Group, Artificial Intelligence Technology Development Group, Energy, Environment, and BCG Economy Model Group and, Quality of Life and Creative Economy Development Group.

     Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University revealed that Thammasat University has recognized the importance of encouraging Thammasat students to initiate research and innovation to serve society and the world community according to the vision of the university, “World Class University for the People”.

     This year, Thammasat University students from various faculties received awards from Thailand Research Expo 2022 in the category of project proposal writing award, 4 awards and higher education innovation award, 5 awards as follows:

     Higher education innovation proposal writing award of the year 2022

     1. Agriculture and Agro-Industry Group (Undergraduate Level)

   1.1 Title: “Durian pollination solution” received an Excellence Award

   By Ms. Suphansa Charoensuk and Ms. Panadda Charoenchan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

   1.2 Title: “3P, granulated cow manure mixed with beneficial microorganisms” received an Outstanding Award

     By Mr. Suvijak Khaothong and Ms. Thiannapha Rongpanang, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusit Athinuwat as an advisor)

     2. Agriculture and Agro-Industry Group (Graduate Level)

   2.1 Title: “Water and nutrients management innovation in watersheds for durian production” received a Good Award

   By Mr. Thanawat Chotiwan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

     3. Public Health, Health and Medical Technology Group (Undergraduate Level)

   3.1 Title: “Colistin-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Screening Kit” received an Excellence Award

   By Ms. Anna Teekhathipsakul and Ms. Naratcha Sriphet, Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Anek Phuthong and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirinart Chumian as advisors)

     Higher education innovation award of the year 2022

     1. Agriculture and Agro-Industry Group (Undergraduate Level)

   1.1 Title: “Microbial beads co-decompose organic matter, inducing root rot and stem rot disease in durian” received a Good Award

   By Ms. Apatsaraporn Phiromchom and Mr. Prakob Kerdthuam, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worapat Wachirayakorn as an advisor)

   1.2 Title: “Durian pollination solution” received an Excellence Award

   By Ms. Suphansa Charoensuk and Ms. Panadda Charoenchan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

   1.3 Title: “3P, granulated cow manure mixed with beneficial microorganisms” received an Outstanding Award

   By Mr. Suvijak Khaothong and Ms. Thiannapha Rongpanang, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusit Athinuwat as an advisor)

     2. Agriculture and Agro-Industry Group (Graduate Level)

   2.1 Title: “Water and nutrients management innovation in watersheds for durian production” received an Outstanding Award

   By Mr. Thanawat Chotiwan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

     3. Public Health, Health and Medical Technology Group (Graduate Level)

   3.1 Title: “The Arm Rehabilitation Mirror Therapy Linkage” received a Good Award

   By Ms. Thanyaporn Wongwatcharanon and Mr. Methasit Kiatchaipha, Faculty of Engineering (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Banyong Rungrueangduayboon and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patcharee Khunkhamchu as advisors)

   Thammasat University as a university for the people with its aim to promote research and innovation, there are 15 projects that have been awarded medals according to the scoring criteria as follows:

     Gold Medal Award

     1. Project Title: “Water and nutrients management innovation in watersheds for durian production”

   By Mr. Thanawat Chotiwan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

     2. Project Title: “Durian pollination solution”

   By Ms. Suphansa Charoensuk and Ms. Panadda Charoenchan, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology

     3. Project Title: “Microbial beads co-decompose organic matter, inducing root rot and stem rot disease in durian”

   By Ms. Apatsaraporn Phiromchom and Mr. Prakob Kerdthuam, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worapat Wachirayakorn as an advisor)

     4. Project Title: “3P, granulated cow manure mixed with beneficial microorganisms”

   By Mr. Suvijak Khaothong and Ms. Thiannapha Rongpanang, Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusit Athinuwat as an advisor)

     5. Project Title: “The Arm Rehabilitation Mirror Therapy Linkage”

   By Ms. Thanyaporn Wongwatcharanon and Mr. Methasit Kiatchaipha, Faculty of Engineering (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Banyong Rungrueangduayboon and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patcharee Khunkhamchu as advisors)

     Silver Medal Award

     1. Project Title: “Re-Mos: Malto-oligosaccharides (MOS) from cassava pulp by non-thermal enzymatic process”

   By Mr. Darun Prongchit and Ms. Phawarin Bonthong, Master's degree students in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Hathaikarn Lekakarn as an advisor and Dr. Benjarat Banthangsuk from NSTDA as a co-advisor)

     2. Project Title: "Risk Assessment System for COVID-19 in Restaurants"

   By Mr. Phachara Meewong-ukos and Mr. Panuwat Sookmuang (Having Instructor Dr. Kritakom Srichiranon as an advisor)

     3. Project Title: "Sleep posture tracking system to identify the risk location of pressure ulcers"

   By Mr. Abhisit Wongsorn and Mr. Kanokpol Saewang, Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Lampang Campus (Having Instructor Dr. Kritakom Srichiranon as an advisor)

     4. Project Title: “Virtual environment exercise machine for improving physical fitness in patients with coronary artery disease and patients after open heart surgery”

   By Ms. Natsinee Sermsinsaithong (Master's degree student), Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health (Having Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korn-arnong Yuenyongchaiwat as an advisor)

     5. Project Title: “Colistin-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Screening Kit”

   By Ms. Anna Teekhathipsakul and Ms. Naratcha Sriphet, Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Anek Phuthong and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirinart Chumian as advisors)

     6. Project Title: “Prototype design of blue light LED photoactivator for viability PCR applications”

   By Ms. Rujira Phromma and Ms. Thanaporn Thueantha, Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattamon Niyomdecha as an advisor)

     7. Project Title: “Mia blood type test kit in the Public Health, Health and Medical Technology Group”

   By Mr. Komin Phumsa-ard and Ms. Chatchadaporn Duangwilai, Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirinart Chumian and Asst. Prof. Dr. Chonlanot Kaset as advisors)

     8. Project Title: “Obil V.1, eye patches for infants receiving phototherapy”

   By Ms. Prapakorn Sribuaban, Faculty of Nursing, International Program (Having Asst. Prof. Supawadee Tubklum as an advisor)

     9. Project Title: “AI Chatbot, Breast Cancer Hotline”

   By Ms. Prapakorn Sribuaban, Faculty of Nursing, International Program and Ms. Phatarasaya Chimwai, Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University and undergraduate student of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University (Having Asst. Prof. Supawadee Tubklum as an advisor)

     Bronze Medal Award

     1. Project Title: “The design and development of biomedical feedback pressure measurement instruments in conjunction with the application for self-exercise training of core muscles”

   By Ms. Pannika Inutra (Master's Degree student in Medical Engineering) and team members (Having Asst. Prof. Dr. Krich Jiamjiroj and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kesara Rakphongsiri as advisors)