The Nano-Engineering Program in collaboration with the LBB, organized The 12th Joint Symposium 2026 on Biomedical Materials and Engineering during 12–13 February 2026.
[Thai Language Below] The Nano-Engineering Program, International School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB), Institute of Science Tokyo, organized The 12th Joint Symposium 2026 on Biomedical Materials and Engineering during 12–13 February 2026 at Centara Ayutthaya, Thailand. The symposium aimed to strengthen international academic collaboration and promote knowledge exchange in advanced biomaterials and biomedical engineering. The event welcomed Prof. Hiroyuki Kagechika, Director of the Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB), and Prof. Hirokazu Tamamura, Vice President of the Institute of Science Tokyo, together with the Science Tokyo delegation, for academic exchange with faculty members and students from Chulalongkorn University. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Artiwan Shotipruk, Director of the International School of Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Charusluk Viphavakit, Head of the Nano-Engineering Program, along with faculty members and students of the Nano-Engineering Program. The symposium served as a platform to foster international academic collaboration, encourage interdisciplinary research integration, and expand opportunities for student internships and graduate studies between the two institutions, laying the foundation for sustained and impactful global research partnerships. หลักสูตรวิศวกรรมนาโน สำนักบริหารหลักสูตรวิศวกรรมนานาชาติ (ISE) คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ร่วมกับ Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB), Institute of Science Tokyo จัดการประชุมวิชาการ The 12th Joint Symposium 2026 on Biomedical Materials and Engineering ระหว่างวันที่ 12–13 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อเสริมสร้างความร่วมมือทางวิชาการระหว่างประเทศ และส่งเสริมการแลกเปลี่ยนองค์ความรู้ด้านวัสดุชีวการแพทย์และวิศวกรรมชีวการแพทย์ขั้นสูง การประชุมครั้งนี้ได้รับเกียรติจาก Prof. Hiroyuki Kagechika ผู้อำนวยการ Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB) และ Prof. Hirokazu Tamamura รองอธิการบดี Institute of Science Tokyo พร้อมด้วยคณะผู้แทนจากประเทศญี่ปุ่น เข้าร่วมแลกเปลี่ยนองค์ความรู้กับคณาจารย์และนิสิตของจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย โดยมี ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อาทิวรรณ โชติพฤกษ์ ผู้อำนวยการสำนักวิชาวิศวกรรมศาสตร์นานาชาติ และ รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.จรัสรัก วิภาวกิจ ประธานหลักสูตรวิศวกรรมนาโน พร้อมด้วยคณาจารย์และนักศึกษาหลักสูตรวิศวกรรมนาโน ให้การต้อนรับ การประชุมวิชาการครั้งนี้เป็นเวทีสำคัญในการส่งเสริมความร่วมมือทางวิชาการระดับนานาชาติ สนับสนุนการบูรณาการงานวิจัยแบบสหสาขาวิชา และขยายโอกาสด้านการฝึกงานและการศึกษาต่อในระดับบัณฑิตศึกษา อันจะนำไปสู่ความร่วมมือด้านการวิจัยในระดับนานาชาติอย่างต่อเนื่องและยั่งยืน
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University and the University of Essex.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University and the University of Essex. On January 30, 2026, Chulalongkorn University, represented by Associate Professor Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and the University of Essex, represented by Mr. Simon Foster, Global Vice President, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Progression Agreement / 3+1 International School of Engineering at the Suan Ruam Jai 2 Meeting Room, Building 3, Faculty of Engineering. With faculty members from the International School of Engineering (ISE), as well as representatives from the University of Essex, participating in the ceremony. - Professor Dr. Artiwan Shotipruk, Director of the International School of Engineering (ISE) - Assistant Professor Dr. Pimporn Ponpesh, Deputy Director of Academics Affairs (ISE) - Assistant Professor Tawan Paphapote, Deputy Director of Administration Affairs (ISE) - Dr. Aung Pyae, Lecturer from Information and Communication Engineering (ISE) - Ms. Samantha Look, Regional Director, the University of Essex - Mr. Amorndech Cholpilaiponk, Recruitment and Development Manager for Southeast Asia
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Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D., head of ISE Robotics Lab, was invited by World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS) and the Nurses’ Association of Thailand to give a speech.
Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D., head of ISE Robotics Lab, was invited by World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS), Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council, and the Nurses’ Association of Thailand to give a speech, entitled “Robot in Healthcare”, in the 2nd International Nursing Research Conference, on December 2, 2025, at Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok.
15 December 2025
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Congratulations to Nano-Engineering graduate student, on his research being accepted for an oral presentation and nominated for the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at IEEE Sensors 2025.
Congratulations to Mr. Kornlavit Lerdsudkanung, a Nano-Engineering graduate student, for his research work “Molecular Imprinted Polymer (MIP)-Based Optical Sensor for Sensitive Detection of Methamphetamine,” conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Charusluk Viphavakit, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The work was accepted for an oral presentation and nominated for the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at IEEE Sensors 2025, one of the most competitive international conferences in the sensing field. The conference was held in Vancouver, Canada, during 19–22 October 2025. In recognition of its quality, innovation, and significance, the work was nominated for the Outstanding Student Oral Presentation Award, highlighting a remarkable academic achievement at the international level.
4 December 2025
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Congratulations to the ISE lecturers, researchers, and students for their remarkable participation at the 18th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2025).
Congratulations to the ISE lecturers, researchers, and students for their remarkable participation at the 18th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2025). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat demonstrated his invention, the “Wheelchair-Exoskeleton Hybrid Robot,” to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. He also served as the Exhibition Co-Chair, Invited Keynote Speaker, and Session Chair for Biomechanics in Assistive Technology. Several ISE members presented their research papers at the conference: Mr. Nadol Pipattikanan (Robotics AI #1) presented his paper, “Real-time EMG-based assistive torque control on a powered elbow exoskeleton for weight-lifting support.” Mr. Phurin Liwcharoensakkul (ADME #4) presented his paper, “Electromagnetic brake with rotating field coil and armature for torque modulation under varying speed and load.” Mr. Thapanon Noochan (PMUC Researcher) presented his paper, “Climbing exoskeleton assisting shoulder extension during pull-up.” Mr. Sethapong Ketjit (ME Alumni) and Mr. Thanaphat Wachirakamchai (PMUC Researcher) presented their paper, “Development of dual force plate for real-time monitoring of ground reaction force during bridging exercise for rehabilitation.” All papers were supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat.
27 November 2025
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Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. was invited to give a keynote speech in China-Thailand Forum.
Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. was invited to give a keynote speech in China-Thailand Forum. Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D., head of ISE Robotics Lab, was invited by University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to give a keynote speech, entitled “Affordable Assistive Robotics: Solutions for ASEAN Countries”, in China-Thailand Forum on Intelligent Rehabilitation Technology and Industrial Development & Inauguration Ceremony of USST-NSTDA International Joint Laboratory of Intelligent Rehabilitation Engineering. The keynote forum on Technology Frontiers and Development of Rehabilitation Robotics was held on October 18, 2025, at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), the leading university for rehabilitation robotics in China.
24 October 2025