On August 21, 2025, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), organized the 12th Knowledge Exchange Program for support staff under the theme “AI & DATA INNOVATION” (ICT MASTERS 2025). The event took place at Bits & Bytes Hall, 4th Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The 12th Knowledge Exchange Program for support staff: “AI & DATA INNOVATION” (ICT MASTERS 2025) was honored by the participation of distinguished faculty members of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol).
For the Oral Presentation on “Data Innovation,” the judging panel consisted of:
- Assistant Professor Dr. Charnyote Pluempitiwiriyawej, Instructor, Computer Science Academic Group
- Assistant Professor Dr. Ananta Srisuphab, Instructor, Computer Science Academic Group
- Assistant Professor Dr. Siripen Pongpaichet, Assistant Dean for Information and Systems
For the Oral Presentation on “R2R & AI,” the panel of judges included:
- Dr. Pawitra Liamrak, Deputy Dean for Organizational Development and Special Affairs
- Dr. Petch Sajjacholapunt, Deputy Dean for Administration and Human Resource
- Assistant Professor Dr. Thanapon Noraset, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Wudhichart Sawangphol, Assistant Dean for Research
- Dr. Assadarat Khurat, Assistant Dean for Risk Management and Cybersecurity
- Assistant Professor Dr. Morakot Choetkiertikul, Instructor, Computer Science Academic Group
- Dr. Pattaraporn Sangaroonsilp, Instructor, Computer Science Academic Group
Additionally, the program was honored to have 19 faculty members of ICT Mahidol serve as online reviewers for the submitted works.
This year, a total of 19 projects from support staff were submitted for knowledge exchange. These comprised 5 projects in Data Innovation, 3 projects in AI, and 11 projects in Routine to Research (R2R), representing 10 divisions. The award presentation was graciously presided over by Dr. Petch Sajjacholapunt, Deputy Dean for Administration and Human Resource, who represented the Dean in presenting awards to participants in the respective categories, as follows:
Data Innovation Category
- First Prize with a cash award of 3,500 Baht: “Improvement of Research Performance Reporting Process to Support Research Management” by the Research Development Division
- Second Prize with a cash award of 2,500 Baht: “Resilient-Based Creative Media Strategy: Transforming Crises into Opportunities with AI and Data towards Sustainable Engagement” by the Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division
- Third Prize with a cash award of 1,500 Baht: “Early Warning Indicators for Detecting At-Risk Students” by the Information and Systems Division
- Consolation Prize with a cash award of 1,000 Baht (2 awards): “Effectiveness of Monitoring the Annual Action Plan in Alignment with the Faculty of ICT’s Strategic Plan” by the Policy and Quality Development Division, as well as “Unlocking Remuneration for Thesis/Dissertation and Independent Study Committee with Time Line for Online Banking Transfer” by the Budgeting and Finance Division
AI Category
- First Prize with a cash award of 3,500 Baht: “One IoT Lab Monitoring” by the Technology Infrastructure Division
- Second Prize with a cash award of 2,500 Baht: “AI Localization for Borderless: Developing Cross-Language Clips for Chinese Social Media” by the Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division
- Third Prize with a cash award of 1,500 Baht: “Using Generative AI to Improve Effectiveness in Public Relations Operations” by the Organizational Communications Division
Routine to Research (R2R) Category
- First Prize with a cash award of 3,500 Baht: “Food Waste Management” by Engineering and Facilities Division
- Second Prize with a cash award of 2,500 Baht: “A Flow Chart Approach to Transforming the Management Process for Online Learning Content Development” by the Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division
- Third Prize with a cash award of 1,500 Baht: “MUICT-KM Website Development for Knowledge Management” by the Policy and Quality Development Division
- Consolation Prize with a cash award of 1,000 Baht (5 awards):
- “Gathering Student Feedback to Improve the Student Portal” by the Information and Systems Division
- “The Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division Management with ClickUp” by the Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division
- “Enhancing Academic Services through Relationship Management and Customer Feedback” by Academic Services and Technology Transfer Division
- “Automating Notifications for Advance Payment Refund Deadlines via Google Apps Script” by the Budgeting and Finance Division
- “Application of Tools for Managing Issues Identified during Information System Testing” by the Information and Systems Division
- Mahidol – ONE ICT Award with a cash prize of 500 Baht (3 awards):
- “Guidelines for Preparing to Prevent Document Loss” by the General Administration Division
- “Verification of Procurement Documents for Consultancy Service Contracts before Payment Submission” by the Research Development Division
- “Development of the Phase 1 Self-Evaluation Form to Assess the Demand for Graphic Media from Users in order to Recommend Appropriate Media Options” by the Audio Visual and Digital Learning Media Development Division
The “ICT MASTERS,” also known as the Knowledge Exchange Program for support staff, has been conducted by the Faculty of ICT for the past 12 years. The program aims to provide support staff with opportunities to transform their routine work into research projects and to share outcomes for mutual learning. In addition, it seeks to promote continuous improvement, refinement, and the development of more effective and innovative practices.
