Conference Agenda

Networking & Workshop Session I

Collaborative Site Visit

Center for Biomedical and Robotic Technology (BART LAB), Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University

Networking & Dinner

Visiting Professors

Registration

Welcome Address, Opening Remarks and Speech

Reinventing Thai Universities: Perspectives from Policy, Research, and Industry

• Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing, Certificate Presentation Ceremony

The Minister and The Permanent Secretary of MHESI, Presidents of SUT, MU, KKU and PSU, the Secretary-General of NHSO, the Executive Director of PMU-B, and the Director of Medical Device Innovation Center, NCKU, Taiwan

University Policies in Medical Device Development

• Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul — The Permanent Secretary of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
• Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, M.D. — President of Mahidol University
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Seangatith — Acting Rector of Suranaree University of Technology
• Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D. — President of Khon Kaen University
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub — President of Prince of Songkla University

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krajang Talabnin, Suranaree University of Technology

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony

Suranaree University of Technology, SURATEC Company, Samitivej Hospital

Keynote — Reinventing Taiwan Universities: Perspectives from Research and Industry

• Prof. Dr. Fong-Chin Su — National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (NCKU)

Keynote — Funding the Frontier: Funding Strategies for Building National Capability for Frontier Research and Future Industry

• Dr. Nirawat Thammajak — Executive Director, Program Management Unit for Frontier Brainpower and Future Industries (PMU-B)

Plenary Discussion — “Medical Device: Use case”

• Assoc. Prof. Jakkrit Klaphajone, M.D. — Chiang Mai University
• Jaruad Jumpa, M.D. — Trang Hospital
• Chawit Methabut, M.D. — Director of Luang Por Koon Paritsuttho Hospital
• Dr. Athaporn Limpanyalers — Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesman, National Health Security Office (NHSO)
• Miss Jenjira Kongthong — Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
• Mr. Winit Ritshima — President of Orthopeasia Co., Ltd.

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soodkhet Pojprapai, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Keynote — Current Trends on Radon Research in Asia and Oceania

• Prof. Dr. Shinji Tokonami — Hirosaki University, Japan

AI-based Biomedical Engineering

• Prof. Dr. Ashish Mathur — The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India

Designing the Future of Eldercare: Next-Generation Medical Devices for Aging Populations

• Prof. Dr. Jeung Jihong — Tsinghua University, China

Robotic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jackrit Suthakorn — Mahidol University, Thailand

Radionuclide Metrology for Emerging Medical Radionuclides: Measurement Techniques Supporting Targeted Radionuclide Therapy

• Prof. Dr. Takahiro Yamada — Kindai University, Japan

Neurorehabilitation Technologies: Translating Brain Stimulation, Robotics and Virtual Reality into Clinical Practice

• Prof. Dr. Jodie Marquez — University of Newcastle, Australia

Patient-Specific Medical Devices through Biomechanical Simulation and 3D Printing: A Thai University Case Study

• Dr. Atichart Kwanyuang — Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Lab-on-a-Chip Diagnostics: Integrating Nanomaterials and Microfluidics into Point-of-Care Medical Devices

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krishna Kant — Bennett University, India

From Calcium Signaling to Cancer Diagnostics: Molecular Imaging as a Platform Technology for Next-Generation Medical Devices

• Prof. Dr. Wen-Tai Chiu — National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Antibodies Meet Medical Devices: From Discovery to Smart Diagnostics

• Prof. Pharm. Dr. Montarop Yamabhai — Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Keynote — Geological and Environmental Controls on ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn Exhalation Rates from Soil Surfaces across Japan

• Prof. Dr. Masahiro Hosoda — Hirosaki University, Japan

Accurate determination of long lived radionuclides by tandem quadrupole ICP-MS

• Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Tazoe — Hirosaki University, Japan

Integrated Initiatives in Tritium Monitoring, Risk Communication, and Capacity Building

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ryohei Yamada — Hirosaki University, Japan

Transparent and Flexible X-ray Shielding Materials: Advancements and Future Industrial Applications

• Dr. Ryoma Tokonami — SANKEN, Osaka University, Japan

Glycan-Based Biomarkers for Cholangiocarcinoma: Translating Discovery into Diagnostic Tools for Endemic Regions

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atit Silsirivanit — Khon Kaen University, Thailand

From Stem Cell Models to Health System Readiness: Convergent Innovation for Neurodegenerative Disease in an Aging Asia

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Sopak Supakul — Fujita Health University, Japan

Technology-Assisted Assessment and Treatment of Dysphagia: Devices and Evidence in Neurorehabilitation

• Prof. Dr. Zulin Dou, M.D. — Tsinghua University, China

Speech and Language Technologies as Assistive Devices: AI for Communication Disorders and Accessibility

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Virender Kadyan — The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), India

Clinical Movement Analysis as a Validation Engine: Turning Rehabilitation Prototypes into Trusted Medical Devices

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornsuree Kuvijitsuwan — Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Deep tech Startup for Social Enterprises

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soodkhet Pojprapai — Founder / CEO of SURATEC and Surazense, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Networking & Dinner Talk

Project Manager of Frontier Research and Innovation Networking for Medical Devices Development

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krajang Talabnin — Suranaree University of Technology

Networking & Workshop Session II

Visiting Professor