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Established on 20th May 2009, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology stems from the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science and Computing Center, which have cooperatively worked together in the development of computing infrastructure and software for university administration and in computing research since 1988. Recognizing the significance of information and communication technology development in Thailand, Mahidol University has established the Faculty of ICT with the mission to meet the growing domestic and global needs for qualified human resources in computer technology.

Areas in Information and Communication Technology have grown to encompass many aspects of computing technologies, and it now covers many emerging technologies such as cloud computing, data analysis embedded systems, software engineering, and intelligent systems.

Today the demand for ICT professionals is greater than ever, and graduates are required to have both background in theoretical concepts and practical experience. The main mission of the Faculty of ICT is to produce computer scientists and ICT professionals having high research and development caliber.

1988
Establishment of Mahidol University Computing Center

Assoc. Prof. Supachai Tangwongsan is the first and founding director

1989
Establishment of the Bachelor of Science

in Computer Science program

1994
Establishment of the Master of Science

in Computer Science program

2002
Establishment of the Doctor of Philosophy

in Computer Science program

2003
Establishment of the Bachelor of Science

in Information and Communication Technology (international program)

2009
Establishment of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology

Assoc. Prof. Jarernsri Mitrpanont is the first and founding dean

2014
Establishment of the Master of Science

in Cyber Security and Information Assurance Program (International Program) and Game Technology and Gamification Program (International Program)

2018
Appointment of the Second Dean

Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat

2021
Establishment of the Bachelor of Science

in Digital Science and Technology Program (Thai Program)

Director of Computer Center

ศ.เกียรติคุณ ดร. ศุภชัย ตั้งวงศ์ศานต์

Emeritus Professor Dr. Supachai Tangwongsan
13 February 1987 – 12 February 1999

รศ. ดร. ดำรัส วงศ์สว่าง

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damras Wongsawang
13 February 1999 – 12 February 2003

รศ. ดร. เจริญศรี มิตรภานนท์

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarernsri Mitrpanont
13 February 2003 – 12 February 2009

Dean of Faculty of Information and Communication Technology

รศ. ดร. เจริญศรี มิตรภานนท์

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarernsri Mitrpanont
21 October 2010 – 20 October 2018

ดร. พัฒนศักดิ์ มงคลวัฒน์

Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat
21 October 2018 – 20 October 2026

ดร. วรรณรัช สันติอมรทัต

Dr. Wannarat Suntiamorntut
21 October 2026 – Present

ศ.เกียรติคุณ ดร. ศุภชัย ตั้งวงศ์ศานต์

Emeritus Professor Dr. Supachai Tangwongsan
(1970 – 2013)

Position: Emeritus Professor

E-mail: supachai.twsmahidol.ac.th

Personal Website
CV

รศ. ดร. เจริญศรี มิตรภานนท์

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarernsri Mitrpanont
(1980 – 2023)

Position: Associate Professor

E-mail: jarernsri.mitmahidol.ac.th

รศ. ดร. ชมทิพ พรพนมชัย

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chomtip Pornpanomchai
(1991 – 2024)

Position: Associate Professor

E-mail: chomtip.pormahidol.ac.th


รศ. ดร. ดำรัส วงศ์สว่าง

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damras Wongsawang
(1980 – 2021)

Position: Assistant Professor

E-mail: damras.wonmahidol.ac.th

รศ. ดร. สุดสงวน งามสุริยโรจน์

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudsanguan Ngamsuriyaroj
(1981 – 2023)

Position: Associate Professor

E-mail: sudsanguan.ngamahidol.ac.th

CV  

ผศ. ดร. สุกัญญา พงษ์สุภาพ

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Phongsuphap
(1999 – 2025)

Position: Assistant Professor

E-mail: sukanya.phomahidol.ac.th