Faculty Announcements and Congratulations.We are pleased to share the following academic promotions, officially approved by the VISTEC Council Committee (#3/2026) on July 31, 2026.We extend our warmest congratulations to each of these faculty members for their exceptional contributions, leadership, and dedication to academic excellence.Promoted to Associate ProfessorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Pichaya Pattanasattayavong – Materials Science (Effective May 5, 2026) View Profile: https://vistec.ac.th/faculty-adjunct-professors-mse-pichaya-pattanasattayavongAssoc. Prof. Dr. Kanokwan Kongpatpanich – Materials Science (Effective March 23, 2026)View Profile: https://vistec.ac.th/faculty-adjunct-professors-mse-kanokwan-kongpatpanichAssoc. Prof. Dr. Sareeya Bureekaew – Materials Science (Effective March 23, 2026)View Profile: https://vistec.ac.th/faculty-adjunct-professors-ese-sareeya-bureekaewPromoted to Assistant ProfessorAsst. Prof. Dr. Watcharaphol Paritmongkol – Materials Science (Effective March 23, 2026)View Profile: https://vistec.ac.th/faculty-adjunct-professors-mse-watcharaphol-paritmongkolAsst. Prof. Dr. Chayasith Uttamapinant – Biochemistry (Effective March 23, 2026)View Profile: https://vistec.ac.th/faculty-adjunct-professors-bse-chayasith-uttamapinant

VISTEC Celebrates Key Promotions and Leadership Appointments.We are delighted to announce several significant promotions and new leadership appointments that underscore the exceptional dedication and expertise within the VISTEC community.These appointments are a testament to the recipients' outstanding contributions and will be vital in driving our future research and educational excellence. Please join us in congratulating these talented individuals on their well-deserved success:Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanyaporn Wongnate has been promoted to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanyaporn Wongnate(Effective Jan 27, 2025).Dr. Supasorn Suwajanakorn has been appointed as Asst. Prof. Dr. Supasorn Suwajanakorn(Effective Jan 27, 2025).Dr. Panvika Pannopard steps into the role of Acting Director of the Frontier Research Center(Effective Nov 1, 2025).Prof. Dr. Adrian Evan Flood is appointed Program Coordinator in the School of Energy Science and Engineering (Term: Jan 2026 – Dec 2027).Dr. Sucha Supittayapornpong is appointed Program Coordinator in the School of Information Science and Engineering (Term: Jan 2026 – Dec 2027).We look forward to the continued progress, innovation, and leadership these colleagues will bring to their new roles.

สถาบันวิทยสิริเมธี (VISTEC) ขอแสดงความยินดีอย่างยิ่ง กับ ผศ. ดร.ชยสิทธิ์ อุตมาภินันท์ อาจารย์ประจำสำนักวิชาวิทยาศาสตร์และวิศวกรรมชีวโมเลกุล (BSE) ที่ได้รับ “รางวัลนักวิทยาศาสตร์ดีเด่น ประจำปี 2569” สาขาเคมีชีวภาพและชีววิทยาสังเคราะห์ จากมูลนิธิส่งเสริมวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ดร.ชยสิทธิ์ เป็นอาจารย์และนักวิจัยแถวหน้าผู้บุกเบิกเทคโนโลยี Genetic Code Expansion (การขยายรหัสพันธุกรรม) โดยนำมาปรับใช้ร่วมกับพันธุวิศวกรรมและชีววิทยาสังเคราะห์ จนสร้างสรรค์นวัตกรรมใหม่ๆ ที่ช่วยตอบโจทย์สำคัญของประเทศ ทั้งในด้านสาธารณะสุขและสิ่งแวดล้อมมาอย่างต่อเนื่องโดยในวันนี้ 17 สิงหาคม 2569  ศ. ดร.ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์ รองนายกรัฐมนตรี และรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวง อว. ได้ให้เกียรติมาเป็นผู้มอบโล่รางวัล ณ โรงแรมเซ็นทารา แกรนด์ แอท เซ็นทรัลพลาซา ลาดพร้าว กรุงเทพฯประชาคม VISTEC ทุกคน ขอร่วมยินดีกับความสำเร็จและความภาคภูมิใจในครั้งนี้ด้วยVISTEC extends its warmest congratulations to Asst. Prof. Dr. Chayasith Uttamapinant, faculty member at the School of Biomolecular Science and Engineering (BSE), on being awarded the prestigious "Outstanding Scientist Award 2026" in the field of Biological Chemistry and Synthetic Biology by The Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of H.M. the King.Dr. Chayasith is a leading researcher and pioneer in Genetic Code Expansion technology. By combining this cutting-edge technique with genetic engineering and synthetic biology, he has continuously developed innovative solutions addressing critical national challenges in public health and the environment.The award ceremony took place today, August 17, 2026, at the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok, where Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), honored the event as the presenter of the award.The entire VISTEC community takes immense pride in his remarkable achievement and extends our heartfelt congratulations on this proud mileston.

Exploring frontier technologies and industrially relevant applications at 2026 MSE Symposium: Electronics & Photronics. Held on 2 July 2026 at the Main Auditorium (K Building), VISTEC, the event brought together brilliant minds from across the globe for a full day of cutting-edge science.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (อว.) for their continued support in advancing Thailand's research landscape. A huge thank you to the MSE organizing team for making this event run seamlessly, and to our 14 distinguished speakers from Japan, France, China, the UK, and Thailand for sharing their remarkable research and inspiring insights.We also celebrate 13 poster presenters of talented students and researchers whose work showcased the next generation of innovation in electronics and photonics.Until next time —  the future of science is bright.

Prof. Dr. Pimchai Chaiyen, President of the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), officially signed a memorandum of understanding at the Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony during the launch of the Future Founders Bootcamp 2026, held on June 18, 2026, at PTT Public Company Limited Headquarters. Initiated under the concept "Mixing Great Ingredients", this program is a powerful collaboration between VISTEC, VISUP, BUSEM (Bangkok University), and Harbour.Space@UTCC, alongside key partners TED Fund and Techsauce. The initiative aims to build an innovation ecosystem and drive the development of next-generation Deep Tech and innovation entrepreneurs. As a co-founder, VISTEC is proud to announce that our talented students and researchers have been selected to join this elite entrepreneurial incubation program, with 11 of our members participating in this cohort. Their participation reflects VISTEC's strong commitment to transforming high-impact research into real-world commercial ventures (Deep Tech Commercialization) through the bootcamp’s comprehensive training journey. VISTEC extends its full support to our 11 researchers and all participants as they step forward to become future innovation leaders, driving sustainable national growth. Credit images: https://www.facebook.com/FutureFoundersBootcampTH

VISTEC's Three Pillars Model is not just a strategy. It's a promise — and today, that promise is delivering results you can see.🔬 Pillar 1 — Develop Global Science & Technology TalentsWe cultivate world-class researchers through four schools, exceptional faculty, students, and postdocs, supported by world-class academic infrastructure and a deep culture of research excellence.💡 Pillar 2 — Impactful Research & InnovationOur research doesn't stop at publication. Through pathbreaking quality research, Research Fellows, Investigators, and Industry-Sponsored Postdocs, we generate innovations that matter — to industry and to society. 🚀 Pillar 3 — Speed Up from Research to MarketWe close the gap between discovery and deployment through Mentoring & Advisory Support, state-of-the-art Facilities & Collaborations, and a robust ecosystem of Funding, Networks & Linkages — all grounded in an entrepreneurial culture.✅ GreenGen Biotechnology is living proof —As a VISTEC University Spin-off, GreenGen joined WHA Group's WeCYCLE initiative on June 11, 2026 as a technology partner. GreenGen Biodigester is now transforming organic waste and food scraps into valuable resources — cutting greenhouse gas emissions and driving real progress toward Net Zero Emissions at an industrial scale.This is what all three pillars working together looks like.We are immensely proud of the GreenGen team, and grateful to WHA Group for championing Thai deep tech on this scale. Interested in how we turn food waste into bioenergy? Discover it here:https://greengenbiotechnology.com/en/Email: greengen@greengen.co.th Tel +66 65 250 8085

Day 5 Highlights — ISBC & ISLS 2026 | Rayong, Thailand After four days of inspiring science and meaningful connections, it was time to sit back, explore, and simply enjoy! 🌟 Our ISBC & ISLS 2026 participants wrapped up the symposium with a well-deserved Day 5 excursion, choosing between two wonderful experiences in beautiful Rayong.Trip A — Rayong Botanic Garden 🌿🚣Participants paddled through the serene waterways of Rayong Botanic Garden, surrounded by lush greenery and the tranquil beauty of nature — a perfect breath of fresh air after four days of brilliant science. 💚Trip B — Tropical Fruits Buffet 🍈🥭What better way to say goodbye than with Rayong's finest tropical fruits! Participants indulged in a vibrant spread of durian, mangosteen, and local delights — sweet memories to take home alongside the science. 😄🌺Moments like these remind us that great science is always best shared with great company. Thank you to every participant who joined us on this journey — we hope you carry a piece of Rayong warmth with you wherever you go. See you in Europe, 2028! 💚View the day 5 gallery here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W2IBc-DfyweLRgabIEHZAMg76AbgiVlp?usp=sharing

  The 2026 Inaugural ISBC Fellows RecognitionISBC Fellows of the SocietyThe International Society for Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence (ISBC) is proud to introduce its newly launched ISBC Fellows of the Society program. This prestigious designation formally honors individuals who have made outstanding, longstanding contributions to the ISBC and driven significant advancements in the fields of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence. Moving forward, a selective group of distinguished scientists will be named every two years. The 2026 Inaugural ISBC Fellows RecognitionFor this historic inaugural cycle, we are privileged to recognize 16 distinguished members whose dedication and groundbreaking work have fundamentally shaped our scientific community.16 distinguished members:We are celebrating and presenting certificates to the following Fellows in person during the conference, and we also extend our deepest gratitude and recognition to our absent Fellows, including a special posthumous honor celebrating the enduring legacy of Professor Yoshihiro Ohmiya:NoNameAffiliation and Country1Shimshon Belkin*Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel2Pimchai Chaiyen*Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand3Jérôme Mallefet*Université catholique de Belgique, Belgium4Alexei Trofimov*Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia5Keith Wood*CEO of Light Bio, Inc., United States6Yoshihiro Ohmiya**University of Bucharest, Romania7Josef Wilhelm BaaderUniversity of São Paulo, Brazil8Bruce R. BranchiniConnecticut College, United States9Sylvia DaunertUniversity of Miami, United States10Ludmila FrankRussian Academy of Sciences, Russia11Arne LundinFounder of BioThema AB, Sweden12Reinhard NiessnerTechnical University of Munich, Germany13Aldo RodaUniversity of Bologna, Italy14Gérald ThouandUniversity of Nantes, France15Vadim VivianiUniversidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil16Eugene VysotskiRussian Academy of Sciences, Russia* Fellows in person Inaugural ISBC Fellows Recognition** Posthumous Recognition  Nakashima Prize & Ohmiya PrizeThe Nakashima Prize and Ohmiya Prize are the two most prestigious awards at the ISBC&ISLS2026 conference, specifically designated for young scientists (students and postdoctoral researchers). Winners are selected through a rigorous screening process by the central Selection Committee to ensure absolute fairness and identify the most prominent and outstanding individuals among the applicants. Eligible candidates are strictly excluded from the evaluation process to maintain neutrality.Prize: Each award includes a cash prize of $700 USD, funded by Lumica.Sponsor & Presenter: Both awards were co-founded and sponsored by Lumica in connection with the late Professor Ohmiya and Professor Nakashima. During the final scientific session on May 28, Mr. Shiro Harada (President/CEO of Lumica) will physically present the awards, alongside key representatives Dr. Kazuki Niwa (AIST) and Yoshihiro Nakajima (AIST).  Outstanding Oral PresentationAwards were given for Outstanding Oral Presentations. Each award recipient received a cash prize of USD 100 for their excellent contribution.  Outstanding Poster PresentationAwards were given for Outstanding Poster Presentations. Each award recipient received a cash prize of USD 100 for their excellent contribution.

Day 4 Highlights — ISBC & ISLS 2026 | Rayong, Thailand What a grand finale to the scientific program of ISBC & ISLS 2026! Day 4 brought together some of the most inspiring plenary lectures of the entire symposium — a truly fitting close to four days of world-class science. This afternoon's plenary talks in the Grand Bilan Hall:•    Prof. Robert E. Campbell on evolving fluorescent biosensors to spy on cell signaling and metabolism•    Prof. Tony D. James presenting the latest in fluorescent chemosensors and imaging agents•    Prof. Martin Vacha exploring nanoscale properties of organic and hybrid materials at the single-molecule level•    Prof. Elisa Michelini closing with novel bioluminescent biosensors for portable and wearable diagnosticsThe morning sessions were equally outstanding, with exciting talks on luminescent biosensors for environmental detection, advanced luminescent materials for bioimaging and display technologies, and so much more.The day wrapped up with the 2026 Inaugural ISBC Fellows Recognition, the Award Announcement, and the Closing Ceremony—congratulating the brilliant scientists recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field (see separate post at the link: https://vistec.ac.th/news-events/vistec-news/92).And the celebration continued into the evening with a wonderful buffet dinner at the Grand Lomtalay — a perfect night to celebrate science, friendship, and the spirit of global collaboration. Thank you to every speaker, participant, and delegate who made this symposium truly unforgettable. Thailand is so proud to have hosted you all! 💙View the day 4 gallery here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KXEKzwZ3zx5RdqHdwkuouq9vajZulsVk?usp=sharing