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On March 2, 2024, young scientists from all over the country, totaling 63 works from 9 fields, presented their work and competed in the final round of the 26th Young Scientist Competition: YSC2024, at the Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani Province.

Moreover, the Center for Academic Services, acting as the YSC Southern Regional Coordination Center, and lecturers from Walailak University participated as the jury in the YSC project, totaling 3 members.

1. Biology and Biotechnology, BI: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Potjamarn Suraninpong (The School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry)

2. Earth and Environmental Sciences, ES: Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungruang Janta (The School of Languages and General Education)

3. Mathematics and Statistics, MA: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Thamrongrat (The School of Science)

The final round of the YSC2024 Project took place on March 2nd to 3rd, 2024, at Sirindhorn Science Home (SSH), Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani Province. There were young scientists who passed the selection of the project proposal selection round from across the country, totaling 63 works. Additionally, the representatives from the southern region presented and competed 8 works from 7 fields, which were regional championship-winning works. They presented their works and answered questions from the jury, consisting of representatives from Walailak University and qualified individuals from the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) on January 26, 2023, at Walailak University. The activities of the YSC project align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG4 Quality Education and SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals.

Furthermore, on behalf of the YSC Southern Regional Coordination Center, we extend our gratitude to the judging panel comprising 32 members from 7 Schools who participated in evaluating project proposals, presentation rounds, and providing guidance for project development on January 26, 2024. Their crucial role in pushing developers to incorporate suggestions and recommendations to enhance their projects is highly appreciated. The judging panels were:

1. Computer Science, CS:

• Asst. Prof. Korakot Suwannarat (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Charernkiat Pochaiya (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Dr. Chirawat Wattanapanich (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Putthiporn Thanathamathee (The School of Engineering and Technology)

2. Engineering, EN:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Thunyawat Limpiti (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Siraporn Sakphrom (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Buntoeng Srikarun (The School of Engineering and Technology)

3. Materials Science and Engineering, MS:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamchai Nuithitikul (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Prachid Saramolee (The School of Engineering and Technology)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kessara Seneesrisakul (The School of Engineering and Technology)

4. Physics, Energy, and Astronomy, PE:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krisanadej Jaroensutasinee (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Chairote Yaiprasert (The School of Science)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Punsiri Dam-o (The School of Science)
• Dr. Takol Tangphati (The School of Science)

5. Mathematics and Statistics, MA:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Phichet Jitjankarn (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Suttida Sangpoom (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Thamrongrat (The School of Science)

6. Chemistry, CH:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrapong Phupong (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Upsorn Boonyang (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Litavadee Chuaboon (The School of Pharmacy)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Aruna Prasopthum (The School of Pharmacy)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong (The School of Engineering and Technology)

7. Biology and Biotechnology, BI:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Potjamarn Suraninpong (The School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanet Khomphet (The School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonsong Wungsintaweekul (The School of Pharmacy)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Witsanu Saisorn (The School of Science)
• Dr. Jiratthi Satthaphorn (The School of Science)

8. Earth and Environmental Sciences, ES:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mullica Jaroensutasinee (The School of Science)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungruang Janta (School of Languages and General Education)
• Dr. Saowaluk Krainara (School of Public Health)

9. Medical Science and Engineering, MD:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nutjaree Jeenduang (The School of Allied Health Sciences)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Phuangthip Bhoopong (The School of Allied Health Sciences)