On September 13 – 14, 2025, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), in collaboration with the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), organized the “AIEI Hackathon: AI Innovation for Smart Hospital & Healthcare Service Hackathon 2025”. The competition took place at the Grand Auditorium and Bits & Bytes Hall, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
On September 13, 2025, the opening ceremony was honored by the presence of Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of ICT Mahidol, who officially opened the competition, delivered the welcome address, and expressed gratitude to the project sponsors. The event was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tipajin Thaipisutikul, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Technology Transfer. The event was also graced by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Assoc. Prof. Sasima Eimpunth, M.D., Assistant Dean for Human Resources, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Mr. Pongsathorn Piebpien, Head of Data Health for Analytic Informatics Section, and Mr. Lertboon Siriwat, M.D., Data Health for Analytics Informatics Section, Information Division, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Additionally, the event was attended by the executive team and faculty members from universities within the AIEI network.
Following the opening ceremony, the event continued with team-building activities and a preparatory workshop for the students, conducted by Mr. Theerut Winaikosol, Mr. Wanich Jirachaisingh, and Ms. Lalynpat Suwannalert, a team of trainers specializing in Design Thinking. Furthermore, Assoc. Prof. Sasima Eimpunth, M.D., Assistant Dean for Human Resources, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Mr. Pongsathorn Piebpien, Head of Data Health for Analytic Informatics Section, and Mr. Lertboon Siriwat, M.D., Data Health for Analytics Informatics Section, Information Division, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, presented the competition challenges to the participating students at Bits & Bytes Hall. The competition brief was distributed to approximately 60 students from eight universities that joined the hackathon as follows:
- Khon Kaen University
- Chiang Mai University
- Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Chulalongkorn University
- King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
- CMKL University
- Mahidol University
On September 14, 2025, the event concluded with the final presentations by the student teams, followed by the award ceremony at the Grand Auditorium Hall. The judging panel was honored to include faculty members and staff from Mahidol University, namely Dr. Titipat Achakulvisut, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapon Noraset, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Ms. Usapan Binsomprasong, Computer Technical Officer, and Mr. Sorawit Kingko, Human Resources System Development Manager, from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. The committee also included Asst. Prof. Dr. Natnatee Dokmai and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarun Gulyanon, the faculty members from CMKL University, who served as judges to determine the competition results.
The awards ceremony featured distinguished faculty from Mahidol University and CMKL University, who presented prizes to the top-performing student teams as follows:
- First Place, with a cash prize of 12,000 Baht, was presented by Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of the Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University. The award was given to the team ” Hai 2 Ko Sayong Dai,” consisting of the following members:
- Mr. Pisit Srichumnart, Khon Kaen University
- Ms. Boonnisa Samlee, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Mr. Narawich Pisetpongsa, Chulalongkorn University
- Mr. Mungkorn Chunvijittra, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
- Mr. Khunpon Empund, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Mr. Ongsa Raksalam, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- First Runner-Up, with a cash prize of 8,000 Baht, was presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Akkarit Sangpetch, Director of the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), CMKL University. The award was given to the team “Sigmoid,” consisting of the following members:
- Mr. Wiritpol Duangjan, Chiang Mai University
- Mr. Pornkiat Robkhob, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Mr. Nattawee Sunitsakul, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
- Mr. Suppanat Timngarm, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Mr. Ananyod Yaibuathes, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Second Runner-Up, with a cash prize of 5,000 Baht, was presented by Asst. Prof. Panarat Cherntanomwong, Associate Director of Partnerships, AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), CMKL University. The award was given to the team “karikopi,” consisting of the following members:
- Mr. Suwanpat Saesew, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
- Mr. Vasu Phatiwong, Chulalongkorn University
- Ms. Punyanuch Hataiwaseewong, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Ms. Sitthida Srithanakrittathikarn, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Ms. Praenun Boonliam, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
- Mr. Thanakrich Meakpaiboonwattana, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Honorable Mention, with a cash prize of 3,000 Baht, was awarded to three teams. The prizes were presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natnatee Dokmai and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarun Gulyanon, the faculty members from CMKL University, and Dr. Titipat Achakulvisut, Faculty Member from the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University. The awards were given to the following teams:
- Team “Phi Ja Pai Khrai Ja Yut,” including:
- Mr. Parinya Chaboonruang, Khon Kaen University
- Mr. Naphat Saokamut, Chiang Mai University
- Mr. Thitipan Sonkhot, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
- Mr. Tanyawat Pattanathaiyanon, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Ms. Tiwaporn Panpoomchuen, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Team “Ai Ma 4 Khon,” including:
- Mr. Naphat Padungkij, Khon Kaen University
- Mr. Weerapat Sangarun, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Mr. Chanachon Ruanpheng, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Mr. Thanadet Sangchan, Chulalongkorn University
- Mr. Sorawit Piriyapanyaporn, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Team “7-11,” including:
- Ms. Thanida Atpracha, Chiang Mai University
- Ms. Jiraratchanok Janlasri, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Mr. Teeratapon Ngamphongpan, Chulalongkorn University
- Ms. Thitiworada Moleechart, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Ms. Yanika Chiwsuebpong, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
- Team “Phi Ja Pai Khrai Ja Yut,” including:
- Special Awards, with a cash prize of 2,000 Baht, were awarded to two teams. The prizes were presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapon Noraset, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), along with Ms. Usapan Binsomprasong, Computer Technical Officer, and Mr. Sorawit Kingko, Human Resources System Development Manager, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The awards were given to the following teams:
- Team ” Yak Pen Khon Thi Heal Jai Tae Pen Dai Khae Heal Manga Soooo,” including:
- Ms. Preenapan Saokheaw, Chiang Mai University
- Mr. Matt Naganidhi, CMKL University
- Mr. Sorathorn Phorahong, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Mr. Chatpon Owanonchai, Chulalongkorn University
- Ms. Jinnapat Jaiphoom, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Team ” Hiu Khao Khab,” including:
- Mr. Suppasin Jarusakkharamontri, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
- Mr. Ariyathat Suriyapatanapong, Chulalongkorn University
- Mr. Thanakit Rattikanchalakorn, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Ms. Bhornpailin Chunkasut, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Mr. Sirawit Bunnam, Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University
- Team ” Yak Pen Khon Thi Heal Jai Tae Pen Dai Khae Heal Manga Soooo,” including:
Following the awards ceremony, Asst. Prof. Dr. Akkarit Sangpetch, Director of the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), and Asst. Prof. Panarat Cherntanomwong, Associate Director of Partnerships, AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), from CMKL University, delivered a speech to congratulate and encourage the participating students. Subsequently, Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of the Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University, delivered the closing remarks for the two-day competition.
The “AIEI Hackathon: AI Innovation for Smart Hospital & Healthcare Service 2025” is a competition organized through the collaboration of the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI), a consortium of nine leading universities in Thailand. This hackathon serves as a national-level platform that brings together students from various institutions and disciplines to co-create AI-driven healthcare innovations that address real-world challenges. The competition not only emphasizes the development of AI technical skills, but also fosters an ecosystem of collaboration among researchers, developers, and medical professionals. The outcomes are expected to generate practical research applications and innovative solutions, while advancing AIEI’s mission to build an AI Talent Pipeline and drive the development of smart healthcare innovations in Thailand.
