The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) announced its National Research Awards 2026. On this occasion, Dr. Khajeelak Chiablaem, Senior Research Scientist I, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, received the NRCT Quality Achievement Award 2026, Dissertation Award, in the field of Medical Science, for her dissertation entitled “Identification of the Molecular Mechanisms of Local Invasion Using the Intraductal Growth Type of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma As A Mode”. Dr. Khajeelak herself graduated with a Doctoral Degree from Mahidol University. The National Research Award Presentation Ceremony was presided over by Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand, at “Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026”, on January 8, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Center Stage, Event Hall 100 – 104, Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangna, Bangkok. Dr. Khajeelak Chiablaem’s Dissertation Award was among the research works that received the NRCT Quality Achievement Award from the National Research Council of Thailand which announced the Dissertation Awards 2026 in eight fields, namely Physical Science and Mathematics, Medical Science, Chemical Science and Pharmaceutical Science, Agriculture and Biology, Engineering and Industrial Research, Philosophy, Information Technology and Communication Arts, and Education, totaling 87 awards. For additional information and scenes from the event, please visit https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1224569876531109&id=100069343233928&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=M3bexuOVpoWcKEAJ# Office of ResearchDecember 22, 2025

The researcher team from the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) was honored with the international invention and innovation awards at the “2025 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2025)”,held from December 3-6, 2025 at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Over 1,000 research works from over 40 countries were submitted for competition and exhibition. The researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, CRI, presented the research entitled “BioDent Gel: Injectable Composite Hydrogels for Dental Tissue Engineering” and were honored with 3 international awards as follows: ✦ Special Prize Award from Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS) ✦Bronze prize Award from 2025 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2025) ✦ NRCT Special Award Competition Award From National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) The research on “BioDent Gel: Injectable Composite Hydrogels for Dental Tissue Engineering” was conducted by Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, CRI, comprising Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supanna Techasakul, Director, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan, Ms. Thanyaluck Thanyacharoen, Ms. Punyaporn Thongprasert, and their research team. The team conducted study and developed research by inventing and developing new medical devices for bone grafts with natural materials, such as hydroxyapatite from egg shells, fibroin fiber from cocoon scraps, and alginate from brown algae. These biomaterials are safe, degradable, environmentally friendly, and different from general bone grafting materials which are expensive and not...

The Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute, extends its warmest congratulations to the following researchers on their appointments to academic positions: Dr. Sanit Thongnest – Research Scientist II Dr. Churat Weeraphan – Research Scientist I Dr. Penchatr Diskul Na Ayudthaya – Research Scientist I Dr. Benjarath Pupacdi Javed – Research Scientist I Ms. Thanyaluck Thanyacharoen – Research Scientist I Office of Research November 5, 2025

On September 22, 2025, Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and an alumna of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College (PPC) batch 10 was awarded with the Distinguished Alumna Award for Outstanding Achievement on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the establishment of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University. It was an honor that Assist. Prof. Dr. Pomthong Malakul Na Ayudhaya, former Dean of the PPC, kindly received the award on her behalf. The ceremony was held on the 3rd Floor of the PPC. Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan is a researcher with outstanding works in polymer science, medical supplies, and cosmeceuticals. Over 62 titles of her works have been published in academic journals, and she has been continuously presented with research awards. For example, in 2025, Dr. Piyachat received the 31st Science & Technology Research Grant from Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF) for her research project on “Development of a Highly Porous Tri-layer Wound Dressings Containing Herbal Substances for Acceleration of Wound Healing”. In the same year, she also received the National Research Awards 2025: Research Work Award (Good Level) in the field of Medical Sciences from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)with the research on “Development of Injectable Alginate/ Silk fibroin/ Hydroxyapatite Composite Hydrogels for Dental Tissue Engineering” which...

“The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” December 15 – 18, 2024 Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand The Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress (PC)was initiated byProfessor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, the youngest sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X), to provide a forum for the exchange of the latest information and the most recent advances in research among the international scientific community. In 2024, the Congress will be held on the theme of “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from December 15-18, to commemorate the Sixth Cycle (72 years) Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, an auspicious occasion for the Thai people to celebrate and pay tribute to His Majesty. This marks a time of national joy and jubilation, which all scientists are invited to share. For more information, visit the website: https://pc9.cri.or.th/ or e-mail: [email protected]. Call: +66 2553 8535

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has announced the recipients of its 2024 National Research Awards. The Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) is proud to have received three awards across the research and dissertation categories, detailed as follows: Research Work Awards 2024 (2 Awards) • Research Work Award (Very Good Level) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the project titled: “Andrographis paniculata: From Basic to Translational Research” conducted by the Laboratory of Pharmacology, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad serving as the project leader. The research team comprised Dr. Nuchanart Rangkadilok, Dr. Phanit Songvut, Dr. Suthipong Chujan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangchit Panomvan Na Ayudhya, Dr. Paranee Puranajoti, Dr. Thawit Suriyo, and Mrs. Nantanit Pholphana. Research Work Award (Good Level) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the project titled: “Early Warning and Predicting System for COVID-19 Outbreaks Using Wastewater-based Epidemiology” conducted by the Laboratory of Biotechnology, with Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana serving as the project leader. The research team comprised Prof. Emeritus Dr. Skorn Mongkolsuk and Ms. Montakarn Sresung. (Note: For the 2024 fiscal year, the NRCT awarded a total of 58 Research Work Awards nationwide, comprising 10 at the Very Good level and 48 at the Good level.) 2.Dissertation Award 2024 (1 Award) Dissertation Award (Good Level) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the dissertation titled: “Development of Selective...

The Office of Research is pleased to announce the release of the documentary, “Understanding Waterways Through Microorganisms.” The feature is based on the research project entitled “Microbial Source Tracking: Technology for Identifying Sources of Contamination – From Wastewater to Sustainable Water Resource Management,” conducted by Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, together with the research team. Produced by online platform developer Baboonhub Co., Ltd., the documentary aims to present educational content and insights about waterways across various media formats. The documentary is available for viewing on Facebook Watch at: https://fb.watch/kr3Ie8YiLy/?mibextid=k4eOMi Office of Research June 2, 2023

Dr. Aurapat Ngamnithiporn, a researcher at the Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, has been awarded the “2023 Thieme Chemistry Journals Award” by Thieme Publishers. Dr. Aurapat was nominated by senior professors in the field of organic chemistry in Thailand and officially selected by the editorial boards of three leading organic chemistry journals: Synthesis, Synlett, and SynfactsThis international award aims to recognize and encourage promising early-career faculty members and researchers who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of organic chemistry. Receiving this award is a great honor that elevates the reputation of the Chulabhorn Research Institute. Furthermore, it serves as a powerful inspiration for other early-career researchers with outstanding achievements. For more details about the award and this year’s recipients, please visit: https://www.thieme.de/en/thieme-chemistry/thieme-chemistry-journals-award-107359.htmhttps://www.thieme.de/en/thieme-chemistry/thieme-chemistry-journals-awardees-107362.htm