SEEM Research Center is pleased to extend our warmest congratulations to
Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Kingkaew on receiving the “Outstanding Personnel Award (University Level), Year 2568 (2025)” in the Academic Category, conferred by King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB).

This prestigious recognition reflects his continued dedication, strong professional commitment, and excellence in academic service. His achievement not only serves as an inspiration to colleagues and students, but also brings pride to our unit and to the university community.

Announcement Details (per the official KMUTNB notice): Award: Outstanding Personnel Award (University Level), Year 2568 (2025)

Category: Academic

Announcement Date: 12 January 2026

Award Ceremony: 19 February 2026

SEEM Research Center was honored to attend and witness the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and SCG.

As part of the KMUTNB research team, we are grateful to be involved in this important milestone that strengthens university–industry collaboration and opens new opportunities for joint research, innovation development, and talent cultivation for students and young researchers. We look forward to turning this partnership into impactful projects and real-world outcomes together.

#SEEMResearchCenter #KMUTNB #SCG #MOU #IndustryAcademiaCollaboration #ResearchAndInnovation #STRI

🎉 SEEM Research Center (CIT KMUTNB) — A moment we’ll never forget.

Today, our hearts are full. Not because of trophies alone, but because every award represents the consistency, teamwork, growth, persistence, and effort that our SEEM family has poured into this journey—day after day, challenge after challenge. With our innovation “ST-500: Smart & Sustainable Wastewater Treatment System driven by AI for an eco-friendly future”, we are deeply honored to receive 3 awards at Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2026 (I-NEW GEN AWARD 2026), NRCT in the Energy, Materials & Environment category (Higher Education level):

🏅 Gold Medal

⭐ Popular Vote 2026 — Top 10 teams

🏆 1st Runner-up Trophy

These awards are not the finish line. They are proof that small steps, done consistently, become real progress.
They remind us that when a team keeps showing up—learning, improving, and pushing forward—growth becomes inevitable.

To everyone who believed in SEEM—thank you for walking with us.

We will keep moving forward, keep improving, and keep building innovations that matter. 🌱✨ #SEEMResearchCenter #CITKMUTNB #KMUTNB #ST500 #ST500AI #INEWGENAWARD2026 #NRCT #Innovation #Teamwork #Consistency #Persistence #Growth #EnergyMaterialsEnvironment #GoldMedal #PopularVoteTop10 #1stRunnerUp

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Source 2: https://nrct.go.th/file/brochure/I-NEW-GEN-2026/index.html

SEEM Research Center is deeply honored to announce that ST-500:AI has received the National Invention Award – Honorary Level (Honorary Mention) at Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026, held at BITEC Bangna, Bangkok (Event Hall 103).

The awarded innovation is titled:
“Smart and Sustainable Water Treatment System: ST-500 driven by AI for an environmentally friendly future.”

Inventors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval Asst. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Limrunggruengrat ​ Associate Professor Siwapong Kingkaew ​ and ​Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Sukhawipat​

We were also privileged to receive a certificate of recognition during the official ceremony presided over by the Representative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya—with Ms. Ratiros Chulchat graciously appointed as the Royal Representative for the opening of Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026.

This recognition is a tremendous honor for our team and a strong motivation to further advance research and innovation for sustainability, delivering real impact for society and the environment.

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SEEM Research Center is honored to announce that our research has been recognized with the NRCT Quality Achievement Award (Fiscal Year 2026 / 2569) in the category of Research Work (Engineering & Industrial Research).

Awarded Research Title:
“Engineering Materials from Waste Palm Oil and Water Hyacinth Fibers.”

Award Recipients (KMUTNB – College of Industrial Technology):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Sukhawipat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thirat Tengsuthirat and Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Chotchuangchutchaval

During Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026 at BITEC Bangna, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Sukhawipat was privileged to receive the certificate of recognition presented by Dr. Wiparat Dee-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). SEEM Research Center expresses our sincere gratitude to NRCT for this distinguished honor. We also thank our colleagues, students, collaborators, and partners for their continued support—this achievement will further inspire our commitment to advancing research and innovation for sustainable impact.