Digital Transformation

Riding the disruptive wave of digital transformation, Thailand is targeting the digital economy as another growth engine. By cultivating its strength in mathematics, computer science and software engineering, electronics and communications engineering, as well as mechatronics, KMUTT researchers develop digital tools and solutions that address industry and business needs in both the public and private sectors. In particular, research efforts are directed towards

1. computational science and engineering platforms;
2. building information technology solutions that range from cloud computing to cyber security and geo-informatics;
3. Internet of Things (IoT) applications;
4. big data analytics supported by research and expertise in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI),
5. robotics and automation.

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Advisors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Kanthamanon | prasert.kan@kmutt.ac.th,
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tiranee Achalakul | tiranee.ach@kmutt.ac.th

Champion: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siam Charoenseang | siam.cha@kmutt.ac.th

Innovative materials, Manufacturing and Construction

Thailand is home to a number of materials-intensive manufacturing and construction industries, such as automobiles and auto-parts (and emerging aircraft parts manufacturing), electronics and electrical appliances, building materials, housing and commercial buildings,as well as road and rail transport infrastructure development. Innovation in greener, lighter and better performing materials is key to improving the competitiveness and sustainability of these industries. KMUTT researchers are working on different aspects of the synthesis, application and forming of materials, including metals, nonmetals, polymers and composites, that addresses the challenges of modern manufacturing and construction. They are also combining the university’s strength in robotics, automation, data analytics, and industrial engineering, to support Thai industries as they implement smarter manufacturing and construction in the era of “Industry 4.0”.

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Advisor: Prof. Dr. Chai Jaturapitakkul | chai.jat@kmutt.ac.th

Champions: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vitoon Uthaisangsuk | vitoon.uth@kmutt.ac.th,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerachart Tangchirapat | weerachart.tan@kmutt.ac.th

Smart Healthcare

With a strong foundation in medical service, quality healthcare and medical facilities, Thailand is poised to be “the medical hub of Asia”. Accordingly, a strategic sector in the “Thailand 4.0” vision is wellness and medical services, the growth of which draws on Thailand’s strength in medical and biomedical sciences, laboratory testing, and clinical R&D. At KMUTT, researchers with backgrounds ranging from biological science and engineering, biochemistry and biochemical process engineering, to nano-materials, bioinformatics, robotics and big data, are working together, and often with medical professionals outside KMUTT, on interdisciplinary research platforms covering

1. medical robotics and assistive/rehabilitation technology for the handicapped and the elderly
2. medical diagnostics such as molecular diagnostics, bio-imaging and analysis, and bioinformatics
3. biopharmaceutical production and cell culture for regenerative medicine
4. smart materials for biomedical applications

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Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana | sakarindr.bhu@kmutt.ac.th

Champions: Asst. Prof. Dr. Supachai Vongbunyong | supachai.von@kmutt.ac.th,
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Anak Khantachawana | anak.kha@kmutt.ac.th

Sustainable Mobility

In Thailand, transport is the second largest energy-consuming sector; responsible for a quarter of the total greenhouse gas emission and much of the urban air pollution. With increasing urbanization and rapid development in vehicle and digital technologies, ample opportunities and challenges abound for planning and implementing more sustain able mobility. KMUTT focuses research efforts on the

1. development of next generation vehicles and associated technologies;
2. rail systems related technology;
3. transport demand