Distinguished Guests
Speakers
33 speakers and chairs from 6 countries, across policy, research and industry.
Opening & Keynotes
Opening addresses
Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat
Welcome Address & Opening Speech
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
Reinventing Thai Universities: Perspectives from Policy, Research, and Industry
Thailand
Prof. Dr. Fong-Chin Su
Keynote
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (NCKU)
Reinventing Taiwan Universities: Perspectives from Research and Industry
Taiwan
Dr. Nirawat Thammajak
Keynote
Executive Director, Program Management Unit for Frontier Brainpower and Future Industries (PMU-B)
Funding the Frontier: Funding Strategies for Building National Capability for Frontier Research and Future Industry
Thailand
University Policies in Medical Device Development
Policy panel
Prof. Chagriya Kitiyakara, MBBS (Lond). FRCP
Vice President for Research of Mahidol University
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paiboon Jitprasertwong, D.D.S.
Acting Vice Rector for Research and University Enterprises, Suranaree University of Technology
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Chiranut Sa-Ngiamsak
Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation of Khon Kaen University
Thailand
Prof. Dr. Sarunyou Chusri, M.D.
Vice Dean for Research and Innovation Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand
Plenary Discussion — “Medical Device: Use case”
Clinical, public-health & industry panel
Assoc. Prof. Jakkrit Klaphajone, M.D.
Chiang Mai University
Thailand
Jaruat Jumpa, M.D.
Trang Hospital
Thailand
Chawit Methabut, M.D.
Director of Luang Por Koon Paritsuttho Hospital
Thailand
Dr. Atthaporn Limpanyalers
Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesman, National Health Security Office (NHSO)
Thailand
Mr. Winit Ritshima
President of Orthopeasia Co., Ltd.
Thailand
Mr. Jarudech Kunadilok
Chairman of the Advisory Team and the Committee of the Medical Device Manufacturers Industry Club - MeDIC
Thailand
Real-world medical innovation
Research presentations
Prof. Dr. Ashish Mathur
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India
AI-based Biomedical Engineering
India
Prof. Dr. Jeung Jihong
Tsinghua University, China
Designing the Future of Eldercare: Next-Generation Medical Devices for Aging Populations
China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jackrit Suthakorn
Mahidol University, Thailand
Robotic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering
Thailand
Prof. Dr. Takahiro Yamada
Kindai University, Japan
Radionuclide Metrology for Emerging Medical Radionuclides: Measurement Techniques Supporting Targeted Radionuclide Therapy
Japan
Prof. Dr. Jodie Marquez
University of Newcastle, Australia
Neurorehabilitation Technologies: Translating Brain Stimulation, Robotics and Virtual Reality into Clinical Practice
Australia
Dr. Atichart Kwanyuang
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Patient-Specific Medical Devices through Biomechanical Simulation and 3D Printing: A Thai University Case Study
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krishna Kant
Bennett University, India
Lab-on-a-Chip Diagnostics: Integrating Nanomaterials and Microfluidics into Point-of-Care Medical Devices
India
Prof. Dr. Wen-Tai Chiu
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
From Calcium Signaling to Cancer Diagnostics: Molecular Imaging as a Platform Technology for Next-Generation Medical Devices
Taiwan
Prof. Pharm. Dr. Montarop Yamabhai
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Antibodies Meet Medical Devices: From Discovery to Smart Diagnostics
Thailand
Convergent Innovation for Sustainable Health
Keynotes & seminar
Prof. Dr. Shinji Tokonami
Keynote
Hirosaki University, Japan
Current trends on Radon Research in Asia and Oceania
Japan
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Hosoda
Keynote
Hirosaki University, Japan
Geological and Environmental Controls on ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn Exhalation Rates from Soil Surfaces across Japan
Japan
Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Tazoe
Hirosaki University, Japan
Accurate determination of long lived radionuclides by tandem quadrupole ICP-MS
Japan
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ryohei Yamada
Hirosaki University, Japan
Integrated Initiatives in Tritium Monitoring, Risk Communication, and Capacity Building
Japan
Dr. Ryoma Tokonami
SANKEN, Osaka University, Japan
Transparent and Flexible X-ray Shielding Materials: Advancements and Future Industrial Applications
Japan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atit Silsirivanit
Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Glycan-Based Biomarkers for Cholangiocarcinoma: Translating Discovery into Diagnostic Tools for Endemic Regions
Thailand
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sopak Supakul
Fujita Health University, Japan
From Stem Cell Models to Health System Readiness: Convergent Innovation for Neurodegenerative Disease in an Aging Asia
Japan
Prof. Pharm. Dr. Montarop Yamabhai
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Antibodies Meet Medical Devices: From Discovery to Smart Diagnostics
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Virender Kadyan
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), India
Speech and Language Technologies as Assistive Devices: AI for Communication Disorders and Accessibility
India
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornsuree Kuvijitsuwan
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Clinical Movement Analysis as a Validation Engine: Turning Rehabilitation Prototypes into Trusted Medical Devices
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soodkhet Pojprapai
Founder / CEO of SURATEC and Surazense, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Deep tech Startup for Social Enterprises
Thailand
Session Moderators
Moderators
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krajang Talabnin
Secretariat · Policy panel · Dinner Talk
Suranaree University of Technology
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soodkhet Pojprapai
Plenary Discussion
Founder / CEO of SURATEC and Surazense, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Thailand