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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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
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Robotics AI students presented their works in 2025 SICE Festival with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025).
Robotics AI students presented their works in 2025 SICE Festival with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025). Robotics AI students presented their works in 2025 SICE Festival with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025), organized by the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers in Japan (SICE) in cooperation with the Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology in Thailand (ECTI), during September 9 – 12, 2025, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The session “Bridging Robotics Innovations between Japan and Thailand” was co-organized by Tohoku University (Asst. Prof. Jose Victorio Salazar Luces & Prof. Yasuhisa Hirata) and Chulalongkorn University (Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat). The paper entitled “Hand Gesture-Guided Robotic Manipulator for Handling Laparoscope During Minimally Invasive Surgery” was presented by Ms. Yada Suksawasdi, Ms. Tanyaton Oranrigsupak, and Mr. Norapath Arjanurak. This work was co-supervised by Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. (ISE), Asst. Prof. Voranaddha Vacharathit, M.D., and Assoc. Prof. Sopark Manasnayakorn M.D., Ph.D. (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University). The paper entitled “Real-time Computer Vision Feedback System for Golf Swing Posture Analysis Using Pose Estimation and LLMs” was presented by Mr. Suppakit Laomahamek, Mr. Trivit Chaiyaraks Worakulpisut, Ms. Chinnapat Chaimongkoltrakul, and Mr. Dissakorn Plubpla. This work was supervised by Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. The paper entitled “Longer Context Vision-Language-Action Model Instructed UR Arm with Vacuum Gripper” was presented by Mr. Bhunakit Chantaraseno, Mr. Napat Saiyasitpanich, and Mr. Ratchapon Triruangworawat. This work was co-supervised by Dr. Jing Tang and Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, Ph.D. also gave a talk entitled “Transformable Exoskeleton-Wheelchair Platform for Enhanced Mobility” at the JSAE-SICE Automotive Industry Special Event “Japan-Thailand Exchange in Automotive Industry”.
25 September 2025
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Nano-Engineering students presented their research at the NanoSeries2025 – 4th Edition Conference on Global Nanotechnology, held at the University of Valencia, Spain.
Nano-Engineering students presented their research at the NanoSeries2025 – 4th Edition Conference on Global Nanotechnology, held at the University of Valencia, Spain. We are delighted to announce that our Nano-Engineering students presented their research at the NanoSeries2025 – 4th Edition Conference on Global Nanotechnology, held at the University of Valencia, Spain, from June 17–20, 2025. The research, “Stability Enhancement of Paraffin-Based Rocket Fuel Grains Using Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Nanocomposites Blend,” was conducted by Chawalwat Martkamjan (4th year), Jiruntanin Ratanarangsank (4th year), Pitchayut Lertniratwong (4th year), and Somalinavann Thav (2nd year), under the supervision of Dr. Apipon Methachittipan (ISE). Representing their team, Chawalwat Martkamjan and Somalinavann Thav shared their research in the poster session among an international group of advanced researchers, an experience they described as both rewarding and enlightening. Aligned with NanoSeries2025’s mission to foster collaboration, bridge research with real-world applications, and highlight the value of diversity and inclusion in science, their participation reflects not only the technical quality of their work but also the growing global presence of our students in advancing nanotechnology for aerospace and energy applications.
8 September 2025