KMITL Secures 7 National Research Awards 2026 : Reaffirming Academic Excellence and Dedication
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) proudly congratulates our distinguished faculty and researchers on receiving prestigious honors from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) for the 2026 Fiscal Year. These awards stand as a testament to KMITL’s commitment to innovation and research excellence.
The Award Recipients are as follows
🏆 National Research Award: Invention Award (Very Good Level)
Field: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Recipients: Prof. Dr. Chesta Ruttanapun, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chawal Sriwong, and Acting Sub Lt. Dr. Khattiya Sakaew
Work: “Graphene Quantum Dots Battery by Compositing in the Electrode and Solid Electrolyte”
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🏆 National Research Award: Dissertation Award (Good Level)
Field: Information Technology and Communication Arts
Recipient: Dr. Somkit Sopan
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Pornchai Supnithi
Work: “Mitigation of Ionospheric Delays in Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) over Thailand”
🏆 National Research Award: Dissertation Award (Good Level)
Field: Information Technology and Communication Arts
Recipient: Dr. Jatuporn Duangthong
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wethit Phakphisut
Work: “Designs of Protograph LDPC Codes and Lookup Table-Based Decoder for Digital Communication Systems”
🏆 National Research Award: Invention Award (Recognition Level)
Field: Information Technology and Communication Arts
Recipients: Asst. Prof. Dr. Warangkhana Kimpan, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kuson Tuntiwong, and Mr. Worakorn Chantaranon
Work: “Intelligent Educational Media for Clear Aligner Treatment Planning with AI”
🏅 NRCT Quality Achievement Awards
1. Research Award
Field: Physical Science and Mathematics
Recipients: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apaporn Sakulkarawek, Mr. Jakkrit Kobphan, and Mr. Chalermpol Rujjaradaowong
Work: “Innovative Material Synthesis System via Hybrid Microwave Technique: Rapid Processing, Energy Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness”
2. Invention Award
Field: Engineering and Industrial Research
Recipient: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuttapol Lerkkasemsan
Work: “Natural Long-Term Flame-Retardant”
3. Invention Award
Field: Engineering and Industrial Research
Recipients: Acting Sub Lt. Dr. Chaiwat Prompetch, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surapong Siripongdee, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thapong Teerawatananon, Asst. Prof. Dr. Waewmayura Kamsuk, Acting Sub Lt. Pothiset Chinjarak, and Ms. Uratsayanan Sri-in
Work: “Innovative Smart Electric Boat for Killing Aquatic Weeds”