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Walailak University, through its Research Center for Intelligent Technology and Integration under the School of Engineering and Technology, is set to host the International Seminar on Intelligent Technology for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability on 27 - 28 March 2026 in a hybrid format. The event will take place onsite at Walailak University, Thailand, and online via Zoom Meeting.
Organized as part of the Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026) to celebrate the University’s 34th anniversary, the seminar highlights the transformative role of intelligent technologies in advancing sustainability and carbon neutrality. These priorities align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the theme of this year’s Convention.
Assistant Professor Dr. Karanrat Thammarak, Head of the Research Center for Intelligent Technology and Integration, explained that the seminar reflects the Center’s core expertise in intelligent systems and their integration toward sustainable development.
“Our Center specializes in intelligent technology, which includes AI, automation, IoT, and intelligent systems. This year’s seminar focuses on how these technologies can be applied to drive carbon neutrality and sustainability - issues that are of global importance and are also central to the University’s mission,” she said.
Dr. Karanrat emphasized that intelligent technology is a broad and powerful field. AI, for instance, can be applied to analyze chemical reactions involving carbon dioxide (CO₂) to identify pathways for carbon reduction. Meanwhile, IoT and sensor technologies can monitor environmental conditions - such as weather patterns and carbon levels - in real time, enabling more effective environmental management.
She further noted that intelligent systems developed by Walailak University’s researchers have already demonstrated their real-world impact. One example is an AI-enabled landslide early warning system that can detect critical environmental changes in real time, even during power or network outages. This innovation enhances disaster preparedness and helps reduce the loss of life and property in high-risk areas of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
The seminar will feature keynote speakers from three countries - the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand - bringing together leading scholars in intelligent systems, computational science, and sustainability.
The keynote speakers include Dr. Oluwarotimi W. Samuel from the University of Derby, United Kingdom, recognized among the world’s Top 2% scientists, with extensive expertise in IoT and intelligent systems; Assistant Professor Dr. MD Eshrat E Alahi from Walailak University, also ranked among the world’s Top 2% scientists; Dr. Kaito Takahashi from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand, an expert in computational chemistry; Dr. Riri Jonuarti from Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; as well as Dr. Tinnakorn Saelee, Dr. Meena Rittiruam, and Assistant Professor Dr. Arsanchai Sukkuea from Walailak University.
“These speakers bring diverse yet complementary expertise - from AI-driven cyber-physical systems and machine learning to computational chemistry and hydrogen production - allowing us to explore intelligent technology from multiple perspectives,” Dr. Karanrat noted.
The two-day seminar is designed not only as a knowledge-sharing platform but also as a catalyst for international research collaboration.
On 27 March 2026, the program will feature keynote talks and academic presentations. A special session will be dedicated to graduate students (Master’s and PhD levels), providing them with an opportunity to present their research and broaden their academic perspectives.
On 28 March 2026, a networking session will be held to foster research collaboration and joint academic projects. The Center aims to establish concrete international partnerships, including joint publications and collaborative research initiatives with participating professors.
The seminar is open to academics, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and members of the general public. Registration is free of charge, and participants will receive an e-certificate upon completion.
Interested participants can register via the link or QR code provided on the official posters until 15 March 2026.
News by Settaboot Onphakdee, Division of Corporate Communications
