The awards will be granted to 11 outstanding persons, organizations,
and projects that have contributed to the country and have acted as
role models for the general public and other organizations to follow.
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand will later graciously present
the award certificates and glorified pins to all the recipients.
Prof. Somchai completed his Master’s in Energy Technology from AIT in
1984. He completed Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from King
Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi (KMUTT), Ph.D. from
Chulalongkorn University and Doctor of Engineering from University of
Hannover, Germany.
Prof. Dr. Somchai is the recipient of several awards such as
Outstanding researcher award from the Thailand Research Fund (TRF)
(1996-1997), TRF Senior Research Scholar (2003 – 2009), Outstanding
Researcher Award in Engineering and Industrial Research from the
National Research Council (2004), Outstanding Scientist Award from the
Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the
Patronage of His Majesty the King (2006), Outstanding Lecturer in the
field of Science and Technology from the Council of University Faculty
Senate of Thailand (2009) and the Outstanding Research Professorship
from TRF and OHEC (2010).