December 24, 2021 – Khon Kaen University by the Research and Graduate Study Section and the Division of Research Administration held a ceremony for presenting awards to outstanding researchers and renowned Sarasin researchers for 2020. Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University presided over the ceremony with Prof. Monchai Duangchinda, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Graduate Study and Prof. Phewphan Maleewong, M.D., Assistant to the President for Research and Graduate Study. KKU administrators, researchers and distinguished guests attended the ceremony, which took place at Rachawadee Resort and Hotel.
The ceremony for presentation of outstanding researcher awards and renowned Sarasin researcher awards was held under the research-university policy and strategy. KKU uses research as the means for development and administration of different missions of the University and supports outstanding research works by giving prizes to researchers to demonstrate the University’s appreciation towards the researchers who have carried out, with dedication and sacrifice, good research works that bring reputation as well as benefits to Khon Kaen University. The works of these researchers have been publicized in well accepted and famous journals. This year, 31 prizes are awarded, divided into 19 silver-grade outstanding researchers, 6 golden-grade outstanding researchers, 2 diamond-grade outstanding researchers, and 4 renowned Sarasin researchers.
Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University said that Khon Kaen University has the intention to honor the University’s researchers who have carried out outstanding and significant research works that bring reputation to the University. These works are behind the propulsion of the University towards being a world-class research university. Khon Kaen University is a research university and a lot of progress and growth of the university come from KKU researchers. The researchers who received the awards this year have conducted high-quality research works and have brought success to Khon Kaen University. The event today is like the University’s paying back to the researchers who have dedicated themselves in the research works. It is hoped that the prizes will be the power behind the researchers that will drive them towards creation of more works in the future. Moreover, the successful researchers are expected to assist in developing new researchers for the University. The President ended by thanking the researchers and everyone who have cooperated in the works as well as the researchers’ families that are behind the success.
Prof. Monchai Duangchinda, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Graduate Study explained that this awarding ceremony is organized regularly every year in order to support and promote the research works. The awarded researchers deserve the prizes because they have worked patiently and dedicatedly until the works are outstanding and published in well-known journals. This is the 9th time that Khon Kaen University has awarded the prizes to the outstanding researchers and renowned Sarasin researchers. The 31 prizes of 2021 are divided into 19 silver-grade outstanding researchers, 6 golden-grade outstanding researchers, 2 diamond-grade outstanding researchers, and 4 renowned Sarasin researchers.
Prof. Waraporn Phutalun, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences said that the renowned Sarasin researcher award is the most honorary prize for her work. It shows the patience and devotion the awardees have done for the University. She is proud and happy that Khon Kaen University sees the importance of the researchers who have continuously carried out their works.
Following is the list of outstanding researchers and renowned Sarasin researchers who are awarded for 2020:
- 1. Technological Sciences and Health Sciences
1.1 Four Renowned Sarasin researcher awards:
1) Prof. Waraporn Ohutalun, Ph.D., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2) Prof. Somsak Thiamkao, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
3) Prof. Sompong Khlainongsuang, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
4) Assoc. Prof. Prasit Thingbai, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
1.2 Two Diamond-grade Outstanding Researcher Awards:
1) Prof. Sujin Bureerat, Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering
2) Assoc. Prof. Supree Phinitsuntorn, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
1.3 Six Golden-grade Outstanding Researcher Awards:
1) Prof. Thawat Changphas, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
2) Prof. Sakda Daduang, Ph.D., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
3) Assoc. Prof. Anusirn Cherdthong, Ph.D., Faculty of Agriculture
4) Assoc. Prof. Sitthichai Iamsa-ad, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
5) Assoc. Prof. Watcharin Loilom, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
6) Assoc. Prof. Sukalaya Amatachaya, Ph.D., Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
1.4 Thirteen Silver-grade Outstanding Researcher Awards:
1) Prof. Thanakron Wongwatanasathian, Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering
2) Assoc. Prof. Pornnapa Kasemsiri, Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering
3) Assoc. Prof. Khwantree Sangprachathanarak, Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering
4) Assoc. Prof. Nantiwat Phondee, Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering
5) Assoc. Prof. Pornjak Sripacharawut, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
6) Assoc. Prof. Thanaset Senawong, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
7) Assoc. Prof. Wiphoo Kutanan, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
8) Assoc. Prof. Sophon Boonlue, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
9) Assoc. Prof. Jariya Amkha Welbath, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
10) Assoc. Prof. Phuangrat Phakdeechot, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
11) Asst. Prof. Jaosap Boonmak, Ph.D., Faculty of Sciences
12) Asst. Prof. Patcharin Songsri, Ph.D., Faculty of Agriculture
13) Asst. Prof. Jarin Chindaprasert, M.D., Faculty of Medicine
- 2. Humanities and Social Sciences
2.1 Six Silver-grade Outstanding Researcher Awards:
1) Assoc. Prof. Nongnit Janjarus, Ph.D., Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy
2) Assoc. Prof. Surachai Janjarus, Ph.D., Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy
3) Assoc. Prof. Pennee Narrot, Ph.D., College of Local Administration
4) Asst. Prof. Chavis Ketkaew, Ph.D., International College
5) Asst. Prof. Phaninee Narutaradon, Ph.D., International College
6) Asst. Prof. Thanaphruek Chamarat, Ph.D., Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
