The NRCT–JSPS–JAAT Symposium on “AI-Driven: Research and Innovation” Held in Conjunction with Thailand Research Expo 2025

On June 16 2025, in conjunction with Thailand Research Expo 2025, we successfully held the NRCT–JSPS–JAAT Symposium on “AI-Driven: Research and Innovation”, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, Central World, Bangkok.
We were honored to welcome 5 speakers from Japan and Thailand, who shared their insights on the transformative role of AI in education, research, healthcare, and beyond.

The event began with welcome remarks from:
Prof. Dr. Sukanya Aimimtham, President of JSPS Alumni Association (Thailand) (JAAT)
Prof. Dr. Yoshio Otani, Director of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Bangkok Office

This was followed by a speech from honored guest:
Mr. Kentaro Nagai, First Secretary for Digital, Information & Communications Technology, Space, Science, Technology & Innovation of Embassy of Japan in Thailand

And opening remarks from:
Ms. Sirinporn Deawtrakool, Deputy Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

From left: Mr. Takamasa Tanimura, Prof. Dr. Sukanya Aimimtham, Ms. Sirinporn Deawtrakool, Prof. Dr. Yoshio Otani, Mr. Kentaro Nagai

The symposium welcomed over 70 participants who engaged in lively discussions. It served as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and international collaboration, supporting ongoing efforts to advance innovation through AI.

Lecture Titles & Speakers:
– “AI and e-Learning Support Systems in Research and Education”
(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Takahiko Mendori, Kochi University of Technology, Japan)
– “AI-Driven Research and Innovation”
(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkarat Boonchieng, Chiang Mai University, Thailand)
– “From Clinical to AI Research and Innovation
(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suraphong Lorsomradee, Chiang Mai University, Thailand)
– “AI in Techno-Science and Engineering”
(Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanawin Rakthanmanon, Kasetsart University, Thailand)
– “Stream Diffusion AI for real-time visual design”
(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Janat Thiengsurin, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)