On 26 May, the School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, proudly congratulated its faculty members on receiving distinguished awards in research and industry collaboration from the Walailak University Science and Technology Park (WUSTP). The recognition reflects the strong capabilities of the School’s academic staff in conducting high-quality research, building collaborative networks, and advancing university knowledge toward practical applications in partnership with industry.
The award recipients included Associate Professor Dr. Montien Sergij, who received the Research Collaboration Partner Award in recognition of his role in establishing and strengthening research partnerships and in connecting the University’s expertise and research capabilities with external sectors.
In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Suratsawadee Kulboon Koekoer and Assistant Professor Dr. Nirattisai Rakmak received the Research Funding & Collaboration Leader Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership in securing and managing research funding as well as developing productive collaboration with industry. Their achievements demonstrate the importance of integrating academic expertise with real-world industrial needs in order to drive research and innovation toward practical outcomes.
These awards not only recognize the individual accomplishments of the faculty members, but also highlight the broader role of the School of Engineering and Technology in promoting research that creates measurable impact. By linking expertise in engineering and technology with the needs of industry, the School contributes to the development of new production processes, technologies, innovations, and solutions that can help strengthen industrial competitiveness.
Collaboration between universities and industry also serves as an important mechanism for moving research beyond laboratories and into real-world applications. Such partnerships provide opportunities for researchers to work directly with businesses and industrial organizations to solve practical problems, improve products and processes, develop new technologies, and exchange knowledge between the academic and industrial sectors.
This achievement therefore marks another important step for the School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, in strengthening research quality, expanding industrial collaboration networks, and promoting the practical utilization of research outputs for economic and social benefit.
The School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, proudly congratulates Associate Professor Dr. Montien Sergij, Associate Professor Dr. Suratsawadee Kulboon Koekoer, and Assistant Professor Dr. Nirattisai Rakmak on this remarkable achievement. The School remains committed to supporting research and innovation, strengthening partnerships with industry, and advancing knowledge and technology that contribute to sustainable national development.