Sustainable Energy And Engineering Materials
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Awards
2026
12/01 Outstanding Personnel Award (University Level), Year 2568 (2025)” in the Academic Category, conferred by King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) by Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Kingkaew
  • First Runner-up, Category 3: Energy, Materials, and Environment
  • Gold Medal
  • Most Public Voted
2025
24/12 Outstanding Performer Award in Academic Services, Year 2568 (2025) by Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Kingkaew
05/12
  • National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) Special Award - SIIF 2025
  • Seoul International Invention Fare 2025 (SIIF 2025) - Bronze
28/11
01/10 Winner in Interfaculty Collaboration Senior Project Award 2025 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
27/07 Outstanding Young Alumni Award – Academic Year 2024 - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
05/07 1st Place in the IoT/App category at the ITED Innovation & Media Academy Contest 2025 - Chotiphat Mala-e, Norases Kovito and Sornchai Phruetthiwarodom supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval , Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat
27/06 Special Prize - Popular Vote Innovation Product at the KMUTNB Innovation Awards 2025 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat Chotiphat Mala-e, Norases Kovito and Sornchai Phruetthiwarodom
19/06 Mechanic Engineering Technology (MET) Symposium 2025
- First Place in Material and Innovations Presentation - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat and Mr. Panachai Thusanaphoom
- Honorable mentioned in Material and Innovations Presentation - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
30/05 1st Place in Research, Technology & Innovation at the 12th KM SHARING DAY 2025 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval , Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat, Chotiphat Mala-e, Norases Kovito and Sornchai Phruetthiwarodom
20/03 King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Specialized Research Center Awards, 2025
- First Place in Outstanding Research Center Award Overall category - SEEM
- First Prize in Intellectual Property Category - SEEM
- First Runner-up Prize for Promoting University's Strategic Reputation Category - SEEM
11/03 CIT KM Showcase 2025
- Best Media Presentation for Technologies and Research Category - Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
- 2nd Runner up Poster Presentation for Technologies and Research Category - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
- 2nd Runner up Poster Presentation for Teaching and Learning Category- Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat
- Honorable Mention Award Poster Presentation for Teaching and Learning Category- Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerayut Jitwiriya
10/03 Outstanding Young Researcher Award in the Innovation category by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
2024
07/12 Honorable Mentioned Award from CWIE DAY 2024, KMUTNB by Mr. Narusorn Kerdsi and Mr. Tharathip Induthai under the guidance of Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Dr. Wiwat Jungthanasiriku
21/11 NRCT Quality Achievement Award from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) for the fiscal year 2024 by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Sukhawipat, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat
24/08 - Best Public Vote at the Falling Walls Lab Thailand 2024 by ​Thanakorn Inthakesorn under the brilliant guidance of Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat, and Ms. Tapanee Nachan.
23/08 - Honorable Mention award , being in the top 10 at the 24th Thailand Innovation Award 2024 by Thanakorn Inthakesorn, Aditep Ruemchatskul and Siwakorn Ploywaen, with advisors Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat, and Ms. Tapanee Nachan
05/07 - Best Vote Award in IP Innovation at the KMUTNB Innovation Awards 2024: Prestigious honor, awarded under the Royal Tro0phy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn by Phonwimon Saensupa, Tanapat Rompoche and Artitaya Permphon under the mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat and Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
22/06 - Honorable Mention Award in Gear Talent Competition 2023 by Thanakorn Inthakesorn, Aditep Ruemchatskul and Siwakorn Ploywaen, with advisors Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerayut Jitwiriya
05/06 - Silver medal in the ITED Media Academy Contest 2024 🥈 Thanakorn Inthakesorn, Aditep Ruemchatskul and Siwakorn Ploywaen mentored by Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
22/05 - 3rd Place at the PTTEP Teenergy 9th National Competition under the PROTECT category - Thanakorn Inthakesorn, Aditep Ruemchatskul and Siwakorn Ploywaen mentored by Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat.
08/05 - Outstanding Young Alumni of the Faculty of Science for the year 2024 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
13/03 - Outstanding Research Center Award 1st Runner up Research Center Award for Enhancing University Reputation - SEEM
13/03 - Outstanding Young Researcher Award in the Research and Technology category by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natapong Sukawipat
13/03 - Honorable Mention for the Young Researcher Award in the Research and Technology category by Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
11/03 CIT Knowledge Showcase
- Best Media Presentation for Technologies and Research Category - Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
- Best Poster Presentation for Technologies and Research Categoriy - Prof. Asst. Natapong Sukawipat
- 3rd Place x2 & Honorable Mention Award in Poster Presentation for Technologies and Research Category by Prof. Asst. Natapong Sukawipat, Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval and Dr. Weerayut Jitwiriya
23/02 - Outstanding Presentation Award and the Best Paper Award at the 4th ESIT International Conference by Prof. Asst. Natapong Sukawipat
17/02 - Honorable Mention Award for CWIE/Coop Day x 4 by Prof. Asst. Natapong Sukawipat, Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval
2023
23/06 - Best Oral Presentation, Best Paper, and Best Presenter awards KMUTNB Project Day 2023 by Mr. Panachai Thusanaphoom supervised by Prof. Asst. Natapong Sukawipat
25/05 - Prestigious Researcher of the Year 2022 award in the category of Inventions and Innovations by Asst. Prof. Siwapong Kingkaew
Publications with SEEM Affiliation
2026
21. N. Sukhawipat, N. Chutithanapanon, V. Laemlaksakul, C. Yenchai, Development and structural analysis of boron-doped bamboo-based biocomposites with bio-polyurethane adhesive for dual-mode X-ray and neutron shielding applications, Radiat. Phys. Chem. 242 (2026) 113583. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.113583.
2025
29. P. Oupchan, N. Damrongplasit, T. Suwannaphan, A. Pimpin, Design and Testing of 3D-Printed Microfluidic Devices for Microplastic Monitoring, in: 2025 17th Biomed. Eng. Int. Conf., 2025: pp. 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1109/BMEiCON66226.2025.11113671.
28. J. Yuennan, N. Muensit, N. Tohluebaji, W. Chailad, L. Yang, N. Sukhawipat, G.A. Ashraf, P. Channuie, Tailoring dielectric properties and crystallinity in poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) nanocomposites via iron (III) chloride hexahydrate incorporation, Sci. Rep. 15 (2025) 17810. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02895-y.
27. N. Sukhawipat, T. Kongprabat, N. Uthaipan, A. Saetung, N. Saetung, A new green rigid polyurethane foam based on modified palm oil: Preliminary study of their potential for marine buoy applications, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. (2024). https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:273936394.
26. W. Chailad, K. Sungsanit, L. Yang, N. Sukhawipat, Enhanced performance of thermoplastic starch foams using waste-based plasticizer and rice husk filler, Cellulose. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-025-06912-1.
25. Sekson Sirisubtawee, Naowarat Manitcharoen, Chukiat Saksurakan, Flow Representation of the Navier-Stokes Equations in Weighted Sobolev Spaces, Int. J. Anal. Appl., 23 (2025), 27. https://doi.org/10.28924/2291-8639-23-2025-27
24. A. Sirijampa, C. Saksurakan, S. Janreung, Global Stability and Sensitivity Analysis of SIAR Model with Influenza A (H1N1), Malaysian J. Math. Sci. 19 (2025) 411–441. https://doi.org/10.47836/mjms.19.2.04.
23. J. Sabi’u, C. Saksurakan, K. Neamprem, S. Sirisubtawee, An Improved DFP Method for Solving Convex Constrained Monotone Equations with Application in Image Restoration, Int. J. Comput. Methods. (2025) 2550037. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219876225500379.
22. W. Jeungthanasirigool, T. Sirimaskasem, T. Boonraksa, P. Boonraksa, Comparison of PPO-DRL and A2C-DRL Algorithms for MPPT in Photovoltaic Systems via Buck-Boost Converter, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Stud. 8 (2025) 2438–2453. https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v8i3.7022.
21. A. Suwan, N. Sukhawipat, A. Saetung, N. Saetung, P. Pasetto, Synthesis of silane-functionalized polyols from natural rubber by thiol-ene click reaction and preparation of waterborne polyurethane films, Prog. Org. Coatings. 201 (2025) 109109. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109109.
20. W. Chailad, K. Sungsanit, L. Yang, N. Sukhawipat, Enhanced performance of thermoplastic starch foams using waste-based plasticizer and rice husk filler, Cellulose. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-025-06912-1.
19. W. Chailad, J. Yuennan, N. Tohluebaji, P. Nuchnong, Y. Tran, E. Martwong, L. Yang, N. Sukhawipat, Silane-modified waste amethyst as a functional filler in PVDF-HFP composites for flexible dielectric and energy applications, J. Mater. Sci. 60 (2025) 25297–25321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-025-11884-5.
18. Laemlaksakul, V., Thusanaphoom, P., Srijunruk, S., & Sukhawipat, N. (2025). Sustainable particle board from chopstick waste bamboo and castor oil-based polyurethane composite: effects of NCO index on structural, flammability, acoustic, and thermal insulation properties for engineering application. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2025.2579031
17. Thusanaphoom, P., Pokamas, K., Yingshataporn-a-nan, T., Panyachan, T., Parneam, N., Ayutthaya, S. I. N., … Sukhawipat, N. (2026). Viscosity and chemical properties of recycled PET-based polyol: Effects of zinc acetate dihydrate catalyst concentration on glycolysis depolymerization. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 179, 106449. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106449
16. Suwannaphan, T., Kamnerdsook, A., Chalermwisutkul, S., Techaumnat, B., Damrongplasit, N., Traipattanakul, B., … Pimpin, A. (2025). Effects of Shear and Extensional Stresses on Cells: Investigation in a Spiral Microchannel and Contraction-Expansion Arrays. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 11. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c00555
15. Kongsaktrakul, T., Pimpin, A., & Kamnerdsook, A. (2025). Mechanism of Reducing Local Flow Velocity Using Obstacle Trenches in Microfluidics, 21(1), 27–39. https://doi.org/10.14416/j.ind.tech.2025.04.003
14. Suwan, A., Sukhawipat, N., Pasetto, P., Saetung, A., & Saetung, N. (2025). A new bio-based waterborne polyurethane/silica coating efficient against common and marine bacteria. Progress in Organic Coatings, 208, 109538. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109538
13. Chailad, W., Ariyawiriyanan, W., Pavasupree, S., Sosa, N., Wongnongwa, Y., Yuennan, J., … Sukhawipat, N. (2025). Elastomeric dielectric materials from natural rubber/copper-modified coconut-shell-derived activated carbon composite: Combined experimental and density functional theory study. Industrial Crops and Products, 234, 121511. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121511
12. Jeungthanasirigool, W., Chotchuangchutchaval, T, & Sukhawipat, N. (2025). Impact of Cu-modified Activated Carbon on Natural Rubber Sheet ’ s Mechanical Properties, 21(1), 135–145. https://doi.org/10.14416/j.ind.tech.2025.04.010
11. Jakarbutr, W., Sungsanit, K., Mathurosemontri, S., Phansroy, N., Sakulkhaemaruethai, C., Ariyawiriyanan, W., … Chailad, W. (2025). Structure–property relationships in biowaste-filled natural rubber: effects of particle size and ageing on mechanical and thermal performance. Polymer Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-025-05940-y
10. Seriwattanachai, C., Sahasithiwat, S., Chotchuangchutchaval, T., Srathongsian, L., Wattanathana, W., Ning, Z., … Kanjanaboos, P. (2025). Ferrocene Interlayer for a Stable and Gap-Free P3HT-Based Perovskite Solar Cell as a Low-Cost Power Source for Indoor IoTs. ACS Photonics. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsphotonics.4c01469
2024
9. Sukhawipat, N, T. Kongprabat, N. Uthaipan, A. Saetung, N. Saetung, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2025, 142(6), e56477. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56477https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56477
8. Ruangurai, P., Tanasansurapong, N., Prasitsanha, S., Bunchan, R., Tuvayanond3, W., Chotchuangchutchaval, T, & Silawatchananai, C. (2024). Utilizing machine vision and artificial neural networks for dried grape sorting during production: Original scientific paper. Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, (SE-Articles). https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ231003030R
7. Martwong, E., Yingshataporn-a-nan, T., Minanandana, T., Puksuwan, K., Junthip, J., & Sukhawipat, N. (2024). Sound absorption and thermal insulation materials from waste palm oil for housing application: Green polyurethane/water hyacinth fiber sheet composite. Construction and Building Materials, 438, 137007. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137007
6. Janreung, S., Siripraparat, T., & Saksurakan, C. (2024). On $$L_{p}-$$Theory for Integro-Differential Operators with Spatially Dependent Coefficients. Potential Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11118-024-10131-x
5. Srathongsian, L., Kaewprajak, A., Naikaew, A., Seriwattanachai, C., Phuphathanaphong, N., Inna, A., Chotchuangchutchaval, T.… Kanjanaboos, P. (2024). Cs and Br tuning to achieve ultralow-hysteresis and high-performance indoor triple cation perovskite solar cell with low-cost carbon-based electrode. IScience, 27(4), 109306. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.109306
2023
4.Martwong, E., Thusanaphoom, P., Naktham, A., Jitcharoen, J., Wongnongwa, Y., & Sukhawipat, N. (2023). Asymmetric Crosslinked Polyacrylamide/Natural Rubber Semi-IPN Hydrogel for Application of Methyl Orange Dye Removal: Combined Experimental and DFT Study. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-03110-7
3.Tengsuthiwat, J., Limrungruengrat, S., & Sukhawipat, N. (2023). A Green Dual Function Engineering Material—Sound Absorption and Heat Insulation Based on Water Hyacinth Fiber and Waste Palm Oil. Fibers and Polymers. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00304-7
2.Chotchuangchutchaval, T., Pasetto, P., Limrungruengrat, S., & Sukhawipat, N. (2023). Conversion of Recycled Palm Oil and Water Hyacinth Fiber into Polyurethane Composite Foam—Noise Reduction Media in Oxygen Concentrator Machine. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-03006-6
1.Limrungruengrat, S., Sosa, N., Jitcharoen, J., Chotchuangchutchaval, T., & Sukhawipat, N. (2023). Polybutylene Succinate/Calcium Carbonate Based Biocomposite Film Reinforced with Silica Derived from Non-glutinous Rice Husk. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 31(12), 5401–5415. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-02965-0
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Who are SEEMs?
At SEEM (Sustainable Energy and Engineering Materials), we're driven by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Our objectives are the foundation of our research and development efforts, guiding us as we work towards a greener, smarter future.
Our Commitment
At SEEM, we're not just envisioning a sustainable future; we're actively building it. Through our dedicated research, innovative projects, and collaborative efforts, we're setting new standards in sustainable energy and engineering materials. Join us as we make strides towards our objectives, driving change and making a lasting impact on our world.
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Visions
SEEM envisions a future where sustainability and innovation converge to transform the landscape of engineering materials and energy solutions. Our vision encompasses:
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Global Sustainability Leadership
To be recognized globally as a pioneering force in developing and implementing sustainable engineering materials and clean energy solutions, setting new standards for environmental stewardship and innovation.
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Bridging Innovation and Commercialization
To act as a critical bridge that connects cutting-edge laboratory research with real-world commercial applications, facilitating the seamless transition of sustainable prototypes into widely used products.
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Empowering a Greener Economy
To drive the creation of a greener, more sustainable economy through the development of materials and technologies that significantly reduce the carbon footprint and reliance on non-renewable resources.
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Advancing Automation and Efficiency
To lead in the integration of artificial intelligence and automated processes in the field of material science and engineering, enhancing productivity and fostering an environment of continuous innovation and efficiency.
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Creating Impactful Collaborations
To foster multidisciplinary collaborations across industries, academia, and communities, leveraging collective expertise to tackle global challenges related to sustainability and energy efficiency.
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Innovating in Sustainable Engineering Materials
We aim to lead in the creation of groundbreaking engineering materials that are both sustainable and superior in performance. Our focus is on developing materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, and contribute to a circular economy, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing utility.
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Pioneering Clean Energy Solutions
Our research endeavors to assemble and produce clean energy solutions that can replace conventional, polluting energy sources. Through advancements in large-scale semiconductor devices and mechatronics, we're enhancing the efficiency of solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems, propelling us towards a cleaner energy future.
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Enhancing Workforce Efficacy through Automation
SEEM integrates AI and automated processes to transform traditional workflows, making them more efficient and effective. By automating routine tasks, we enable our workforce to focus on innovation and strategy, driving forward our research and development goals with increased productivity and creativity.
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Reducing Uncertainty with Advanced Machine Design
Precision in machine design and the implementation of mechatronic systems are at the heart of our approach to reducing uncertainty in engineering processes. Leveraging deep learning and AI, we predict and address potential challenges, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and the seamless transition of lab-scale prototypes to commercial products.
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