Khon Kaen University congratulates Prof. Dr. Chukit Limpijumnong, an ex-student of the Physics Program, Faculty of Sciences, Class 17 and Class 26 of Khon Kaen University, on his being appointed as the Chairman of the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) 2024-2026. Prof. Chukit is at present the Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

On November 4, 2023 – The 3^rd General Assembly (GA) of ANSO (Alliance of International Science Organizations) in Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, with over 70 member organizations in 55 countries, selected Professor Dr. Chukit Limpijumnong, Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) as the President of ANSO Governing Board, the second President of ANSO after Prof. Chunli Bai, President of Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), who is the founder President.

Professor Dr. Chukit Limpijumnong, Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Education:

Ph.D. 1999 (Physics), Case Western Reserve University, USA

M.S. 1996 (Physics), Case Western Reserve University, USA

B.Sc (First Class Honor) in Physics, Khon Kaen University, 1993

High-level Administrator Program for University Development, Class 25

Working Experiences – At present; Professor Dr. Chukit Limpajamnong, Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and numerous positions, both at present and in the past, such as  Director of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST); Vice Chair of PISA Governing Board, OECD; Postdoctoral Fellow at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, USA; National AI committee; member of Bio-Circular-Green Economy: BCG Model, etc.

Interested Research Topics:

Semiconductor alloy and prism structural change of nano-material under high pressure; electrical property during malfunctioning of diluent in semiconductor; use of synchrotron light to determine the structures and properties of materials, etc.

Honors and Prizes in Research (Examples)

2011 National Outstanding Researcher in Physical Science and Mathematics, from the National Research Council

Senior Research Scholar Prize 2009 from Office of Research Funding

Enlisted in DPST Hall of Fame, by NSTDA.

3 terms as APCTP General Council Member of Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea

TWAS (Young Affiliate) 2007-2012, Regional Office for East and South-East Asia

TWAS Prize for Young Scientists in Thailand from the Third World Academy of Science

Corbett Prize for Young Scientists from the 23^rd International Conference of Defects in Semiconductors (ICDS-23), Japan

Outstanding Works

During his office as NSTDA Director, Prof Chukit has initiated and expedited works in science, mathematics, and technological education, the examples of which are:

Course book for training teachers in calculation and coding; founding of KOSEN Project or the development project of manpower in engineering, technology and innovation; initiation work in Digital Transformation in online lesson: “Project 14”; national education assessment of basic level (O-NET) in science and mathematics;

Professor Chukit has brought his long-term knowledge and expertise to construct research process and mechanism for real research utilization that will solve urgent problems of the country and of industry. He has begun the development of NSTDA Core Business by selecting research work from which science and technology can be put into real use and benefit people in a broad scale. At the beginning, 4 topics of the research that meets the socio-economic needs were selected:

Traffy Fondue – or management of urban problems based on the Platform Revolution concept to improve the ‘User Journey’, including: acting as a call center, solving, and managing urban problem to increase qualities and efficiency, assisting governmental organizations to receive requests from the public and assisting administrative officers to deal with the problems efficiently and quickly.

FoodSERP – a platform providing service in production functional food, cosmeceutical products, and functional ingredients. The service covers all through the production chain and tailor made production for consumers, which is done in one stop service, with connection with allies that take care of regulations and standards, organizations that take care in terms of technical aspect, entrepreneurs, community enterprises, start-up, SMEs, and big entrepreneurs including the business network under the National Industrial Assembly and Chamber of Commerce.

Digital Healthcare Platform – or Digital Healthcare Platform that deals with problems of the public related to the crowdedness of public health services. The work involves cooperation with the public health service units under the Ministry of Public Health, under the local administrative organizations, medical professionals, National Health Security Office, through the use of digital technology.

Thailand i 4.O Platform or the platform that provides service in digital transformation for the industrial sector and full cycle production to solve the problem in manufacturing and increase to competitive competency of the country. The work begins from evaluation of the readiness at present and the second step is planning the Transformation Roadmap with details and clarification of implantation. The third step is system installation with the help from Thailand i4.0 Platform.

Professor Dr. Chukit began his work in Thailand as a lecturer in physics at Suranaree University of Technology. He has carried out research work until he was granted the professorship position when he was only 34 years of age. He used to be the director of the Research Center for Physics, Calculation and Theories, Center for Excellence in Physics and President of Thai Physics Association. He was the project head in founding the co-research institute to build the optical conveying system 5.2, which is under the cooperation of 3 institutes, namely, Suranaree University of technology, National Nano Technology Center and Synchrotron Research Institute. The work has been a success until synchrotron is available for researchers and consumers today. The main objective of the use of synchrotron is to build an SUT-NANOTEC-SLRI Beamline and the Synchrotron X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Station.

As the Director of NSTDA, Prof. Chukit has laid the vision and strategies for NSTDA to be the principle resource of the country in terms of utilizing the benefits from science, technology and innovation by governmental and private organizations. The key goal is to strengthen the research ecology and innovation that will lead to answers of major problems and lead to leaping development of the country. NSTDA will apply knowledge, tools and expertise to build research processes and mechanisms that will lead to true utilization for benefits of all. Problem solution is the urgent agendum of the country. People must be have access to research that can be put into use and effect.

Professor Chukit is broadly accepted in research at both the national and international level, has been awarded a lot of prizes and has published over 100 outstanding research articles that appear in Web of Science, with over 7,000 citations and h-index of 40. Many research studies of his have big impact on the development of materials for electronics equipment and devices. It can be seen from his works, his dedication to research, the prizes bestowed upon him, and his expertise, that he truly deserves being appointed as the President of the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) 2024-2026.

News: Suchat Thepphukhiaw

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October 28, 2023 – at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Assoc. Prof. Orathai Pia-ura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty; Asst. Prof. Jongrak Liangpanit, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs; Asst. Prof. Prapas Kaewketpong, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Student Development and Communications; and the staff members of the Student Development group welcomed 20 alumni of the Foreign Languages and Library Science Programs, who came to the Faculty for donating an amount of 78,500 baht, for the Faculty to allocate as scholarships to the present students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event took place at the Faculty Meeting Room.

Assoc. Prof. Orathai Pia-ura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty thanked the group of ex-students who came to donate the scholarships, “Thanks you the 8^th Class of ex-students who still think of the Faculty and come to visit our ‘white house’ today. Your visit is a great event, and the donation means a lot to the young students who will be able to continue their education.”

The 8^th class of students campaigned for the money owing to their concern of the students who might be in trouble. The assistance will help provide the chance for equal education of the present students.

News / Photos: The Organization Communications Group, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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The first KKU Royal Trophy Golf to celebrate KKU’s 60^th Anniversary gathered 12 famous golf clubs for the competition. The game took place at Singh Park Golf Course, Khon Kaen. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is the winner and awarded a Royal Trophy.

March 18-19, 2023 – Khon Kaen University’s Promotion Committee organized the 1^st KKU Royal Trophy Golf on the occasion of KKU’s 60^th Anniversary. Winners were awarded Royal trophies from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The game took place at Singh Park Golf Course, Khon Kaen. The opening ceremony was on March 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. at the field next to the Club House of Singh Park. The ceremony featured, firstly, a performance: “Tour Khon Kaen” by students from Nongyai Municipal School, Khon Kaen, before the opening ceremony began. Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University presided over the ceremony and gave the opening speech, while Khun Sukit Sirinorakul, Chairman of KKU Operation Promotion Committee delivered the reporting speech. Attendants included the Operational Promotion Committee members and Asst. Prof. Arwut Yimtae, Vice President for Infrastructure and Environment. There were 12 golf teams entering the contest, namely, 1) RTN (Royal Thai Navy), PSU (Prince of Songkhla University), KU (Kasetsat University), EGAT (Electricity Generation Authority of Thailand), RBSC (Royal Bangkok Sports Club), CUAA (Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association),  KMITL (King Mongkut Institute of Technology), JAGC (Japanese Association Gold Club), TU (Thammasat Association under the Royal Patronage), PTT Public Company Thailand, PEA (Provincial Electricity Authority and KKU (Khon Kaen University).

Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University said that the “1^st KKU Royal Trophy” Golf competition for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s trophy is an event organized to celebrate the 60^th Anniversary of Khon Kaen University. The event was expected to bring reputation to Khon Kaen University for organizing a standard golf event, with famous clubs and associations entering the competition. The judging and regulations were standardized, under the Golf Association Committee of Thailand, and based on the International Rules. This first “KKU Royal Trophy” would be a fun game for all clubs that entered the competition.

Khun Sukit Sirinorakul, Chairman of KKU Operation Promotion Committee mentioned in his reporting speech, “This first KKU ROYAL TROPHY is a team competition and it is expected to be a traditional golf competition every two years. The Operational Promotion Committee of Khon Kaen University and KKU Engineering Alumni Association co-organize this event. The notable thing about this competition is that it is for leading amateurs of the country that are widely accepted, which is second to the Golden Phra Kiaw Golf. The game is organized with international standards, rules and regulations comparable to professional competition. The event will attract best golfers to join. The event will not score the handicap points and will count the scores of all golfers, thus making all teams to send good golfers to the event. The organizers invited 12 teams who accepted the invitation and each team sent 12 golfers. The game will take 2 days, with 8 golfers playing each time. On the first day, the competition will be pairs, foursome and four-ball, each for 9 holes. The second day game will be individual and scoring is based on stroke play. The points will be totaled from 8 players, and the score of each golfer is calculated from gross scores. Winners are judged from the total score of the two days. The announcement of results and trophies presentation will be held on Sunday March 19, 2023 at Singh Park Golf Course, Khon Kaen. On behalf of The Operational Promotion Committee of Khon Kaen University and the organizers, I’d like to thank all those who have been involved and supported this event.”

The first winner of the 1^st “KKU Royal Trophy” was the RTN Team (Royal Thai Navy) from the 12 teams entering the competition on 2 days, with the score +38, and was awarded a trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Other winners were No. 2 – EGAT, score: +46, No. 3 – RBSC, score: +56, No. 4 – TU, score: +61, No. 5 – CUAA, score: +74. KKU came the 6^th with the score: +76.

The “1^st KKU Royal Trophy” Golf event to compete for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s trophy was held on March, 18-19, 2023 at Singh Park Golf Course, Khon Kaen. It is the first event to celebrate the 60^th Anniversary of Khon Kaen University. Other events are following this until the exact Anniversary date on 2024.

Photos: Natthawut Jaruwong, Natthapong Chamnan-ua

News: Banjamaporn Mamook

Links to photos of the 1^st KKU Royal Trophy (2days):

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/187uND5zafAIUlo1d6xgJP2N-UBjRCGdO?usp=share_link

Game Results – Official Score:  https://shorturl.asia/ouadP

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has assigned Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to represent His Majesty in the Khon Kaen University Degree Conferral Ceremony of the year 2020 on Sunday December 13 and Monday December 14, 2020 at the Golden Jubiliee Convention Center.A total of 8,026 graduates, who are being conferred upon the degree certificates by HM the Princess this year, are divided into 255 receiving doctoral degrees, 769 receiving masters’ degrees, 157 receiving graduate diplomas, 150 receiving degree certificates from the College of Graduate Study in Management, 62 receiving degree certificates from the College of Local Administration, and 6,633 receiving bachelors’ degrees from different faculties.

Following is the congratulating address by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University:

“On behalf of Khon Kaen University, I congratulate all of the graduates who have succeeded in the studies at Khon Kaen University. Your graduation is the pride of yourself, your family and the University.

Khon Kaen University is pleased to welcome you back to the university for this degree conferral occasion, which is a very important opportunity of your life. All of the graduates, notwithstanding whether you have completed a 4-year, a 6-year program, or a graduate level, the study period of each of which may differ, have the chances to utilize the experiences and knowledge learned from the university for your professional benefits. The world now, however, is changing rapidly all the time. Therefore, the most important thing for you as the graduates is self-adjustment, which involves learning of new things and new technologies. In addition, you need to keep sharpening your skills. All of you must have heard that in order to survive in this modern world, it is not necessary to be the smartest person or the strongest person, but it is more important to know how to adjust oneself. I hope all of you will apply what you have learned for the benefits of yourself and hope that you will succeed in your occupation, no matter whereabout in the society you will be.”

By Rawiporn Saisaenthong

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July 22-23, 2020 – Division of Student Development and Alumni Relation and the Alumni Relation Section held the “Nong poh pi pluk” activity by transferring Kalapruek seedlings cultivated by the present students to the alumni to plant in public spaces or their homes. The event was meant to convey ideology, love, and attachment through Kalapruek trees, the KKU tree. The division and KKU Alumni Association travelled during these 2 days to visit the alumni in Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani and Mukdahan, bringing Kalapruek seedlings for the alumni to plant. 

July 22, 2020 – The seedlings were given first to Mr. Somsak Wanchai and Miss Laddawan Maharaksit, KKU’s 12th Class, to plant in the area around their place, Saraburi Block Concrete Shop in Yasothon; and next, to Sirintorn District where Mr. Monkon Phui-on, Assistant District Officer who represented Mr. Sanong Malaikhwan, Sirintorn District Officer and a 24th Class Public Health alumnus received the seedlings, which were to be taken to Phra Khru Panya Warobon, the abbot of Sirintornwararam, Phu Phraw to plant in Phu Phraw. The group then visited around the area to see the growth of Kalapruek trees planted by KKU alumni in 2018, hoping that one day when the flowers bloom, they will add to the beauty of Phu Phraw, which is an important and famous landmark of Sirintorn. 

July 23, 2020 – The group went to Mukdahan, also to see the growth of Kalapruek trees transferred to Mr. Sukhum Habut, an advisor of Mukdahan KKU Alumni Association and a 7th Class alumnus, and planted by KKU alumni in 2018 at the area around Suan Santikhun Forest Temple, Nasok Sub-District, Muang District. More seedlings were given in Mukdahan for planting. 

“Nong poh pi pluk” is another activity organized by the Alumni Relation Section of Division of Student Development and Alumni Relation, KKU. A group of KKU students volunteered to collect Kalapruek pods around the campus to cultivate. When these seeds grew, they were ready to be brought to KKU alumni to plant. The activity is meant to strengthen the relationships between the present and the former students of Khon Kaen University, using the KKU trees as the medium. 

News: Pasakorn Tuaprakhon

Photos: Preedee Sritrakoon 

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