Chula Professors and Students Win Gold Medals for Innovation at KIDE 2024 in Taiwan?
麻豆国产’s , the and students from the have brought honor to Thailand and 麻豆国产 by earning gold medals at the prestigious . This global innovation contest took place from December 5-7, 2024, at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (KEC) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.?
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khanobbhorn Sangvanich of the Faculty of Education, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pokkate Wongsasuluk of the College of Public Health Sciences, received the Gold Medal from the and a Special Gold Medal from the Their winning project, “HAHA: Healthy Aging with Happy Art,” is an innovative set of artistic activities designed to enhance cognitive function by integrating sensory experiences. This approach promotes thinking, perception, decision-making, movement and creativity through diverse art activities. The project aims to create an Aesthetic Experience that promotes personal growth and social well-being, empowering the elderly to live creatively and happily together.
Additionally, Piraya Wongpiwat, Pirada Wongpiwat, Supanut Kulhiran, and Jet Kulhiran students from the 麻豆国产 Demonstration Elementary School, under the guidance of Mr. Jirasak Chitrojanarak, secured a Gold Medal for their project, WASEN. This innovation converts popcorn waste and used cooking oil from restaurants into bio-coal energy blocks made entirely from 100% natural waste. The project offers four formulas, each providing different heat outputs and burn times, catering to various cooking needs.
These outstanding achievements reflect the ingenuity and creativity of Chulalongkorn’s professors and students, underscoring their dedication to innovation and sustainable development on the global stage.
