On September 18, 2025, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) hosted executives and staff from Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) at Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, as part of the “RU Connext #3: Synergizing Thai Research for Practical Application” project. The meeting focused on fostering knowledge exchange and identifying practical strategies for translating research and innovation into economic, social, and policy benefits. It also highlighted the strategic use of the Thai Innovation Account Database as a tool to enhance research capability and drive measurable socio-economic impacts.
Prof. Dr. Vissanu Meeyoo, Deputy Executive Director of TSRI, and his delegation participated in a briefing session that showcased exemplary high-potential research and innovation outcomes, along with strategies for advancing the application of research and innovation in the economic, social (area-based), and policy dimensions of NSTDA. The session was led by Dr. Worawarong Rakreungdet, Deputy Executive Director for Organizational Strategy, together with executives from NSTDA’s national centers, who shared key highlights of their respective research achievements. These included Dr. Sumittra Charojrochkul, Executive Director of the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC); Dr. Sitthichoke Tangphatsornruang, Deputy Executive Director of the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC); Dr. Asira Fuongfuchat, Deputy Executive Director of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC); Dr. Panita Pongpaibool, Deputy Executive Director of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC); and Dr. Wiyong Kangwansupamonkon, Deputy Executive Director of the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC). In addition, Dr. Chularat Tanprasert, Deputy Executive Director for Scientific and Technological Infrastructure Services, provided an overview of NSTDA’s core scientific and technological infrastructure and services. Meanwhile, Mr. Watanyoo Tanteerapong, Innovation Promotion Analyst at the Innovation and Technology Promotion Division, presented a summary of the progress and implementation of the Thai Innovation Account.
In addition, the TSRI delegation toured NSTDA’s flagship laboratories and core research facilities, including the Product Testing Center for Electrical and Electronics (PTEC), the Medical Imaging System Research Team (MIS), the Sustainable Manufacturing Center (SMC), the Plant Phenomics Laboratory, the NSTDA Supercomputer Center (ThaiSC), the National Biobank of Thailand (NBT), the National Omics Center (NOC), the Food and Feed Innovation Center, research works on Carbon Neutrality, the NSTDA Characterization and Testing Center (NCTC), and the Nano-Safety and Bioactivity Research Team. At the same event, NSTDA presented a selection of breakthrough innovations from its national centers, such as the thin-film perovskite solar cell prototype developed with nano-coating technology (NANOTEC); OSSICURE Bone Graft for spinal fusion (MTEC); the standardized swappable battery pack platform for electric motorcycles, aimed at advancing Thailand’s next-generation automotive industry (ENTEC); the AlPro Platform – functional sugars designed to boost the value of Thailand’s agricultural sector (BIOTEC); and state-of-the-art Medical AI innovations (NECTEC), including the Medical AI Consortium & Medical AI Data Sharing Platform, Medical Device Software Testing Service, and MagikBot – an autonomous medication delivery robot.