Lecturer at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Thailand.
π Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan (ΰΈΰΈΉ9ΰΈ;ΰΈ§ΰΈ’ΰΈ¨ΰΈ²ΰΈͺΰΈΰΈ£ΰΈ²ΰΈΰΈ²ΰΈ£ΰΈ’D ΰΈΰΈ£. ΰΈΰΈ€ΰΈ©ΰΈΰΈ² ΰΈΰΈ§ΰΈΰΈͺΰΈΈΰΈ§ΰΈ£ΰΈ£ΰΈ) is a Thai academic and innovator serving as Assistant to the President for Information and Learning at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Sciences and Industrial Technology. With a deep-rooted passion for smart systems and sustainable technology, he specializes in IoT, embedded systems, microwave engineering, and smart agriculture. π‘π± His research integrates practical engineering with environmental consciousness, aiming to revolutionize traditional systems with advanced tech. π He is widely published and frequently presents at international conferences. π€π
Professional Profile:
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Suitability for Best Scholar Award β Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan stands out as a strong contender for the Best Scholar Award due to his exceptional academic journey, innovative research, and impact-driven contributions to engineering, sustainability, and digital transformation in education. With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and a career spanning teaching, research, and academic leadership, Dr. Puangsuwan exemplifies scholarly excellence. His interdisciplinary work in IoT, embedded systems, microwave engineering, and smart agriculture bridges theory and practice while contributing meaningfully to Thailandβs sustainable development goals.
π Education and Experience
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π Ph.D. in Computer Engineering β Prince of Songkla University (2017)
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π M.Eng. in Computer Engineering β Prince of Songkla University (2012)
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π B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering Technology β King Mongkutβs University of Technology North Bangkok (2009, 2nd Class Honors)
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π¨βπ« Assistant Professor β PSU Surat Thani Campus, Faculty of Sciences and Industrial Technology
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π§βπ« Lecturer β Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
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π Assistant to the President for Information and Learning β Prince of Songkla University
π Professional Development
Dr. Puangsuwan continuously enhances his academic and technical capabilities through collaborative research and professional training. π§ π He actively engages in knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and seminars related to smart systems, AI applications, and renewable energy. βοΈπ He frequently presents at high-level conferences such as IEEE TENCON, KST, and InCIT, establishing a strong professional network in Asia and beyond. ππ€ His development extends to academic leadership, driving digital transformation and educational innovation within his university. π»π« Passionate about lifelong learning, he also mentors students and young researchers, fostering future talent in engineering and sustainability. π±π¨βπ
π¬ Research Focus
Dr. Puangsuwan’s research bridges innovation and sustainability across multiple domains. π¬πΏ His core interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, and Microwave & High-Frequency Circuit Design, particularly for applications in Smart Agriculture and Renewable Energy. πΎβ‘ He also explores Image Processing and Machine Learning for environmental and industrial monitoring. πΌοΈπ€ His work emphasizes eco-conscious engineering, like optimizing microwave drying for palm fruit or developing IoT-based water quality systems. π§π‘ By integrating practical engineering with digital technologies, his research contributes to Thailandβs sustainable development goals and next-gen industrial transformation. πΉππ
π Awards and Honors
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π₯ IEEE TENCON Presenter β 2013
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π₯ Presenter at InCIT β 2023
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π₯ KST Conference Key Contributor β 2024
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π Top Q1 Journal Article β IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation (2014)
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Recognized Innovator in Smart Agriculture and IoT at PSU Surat Thani
Publication Top Notes
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π Design of microwave heating continuous belt system for palm fruit β 14 citations π | 2015 π
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π Effective moisture diffusivity, activation energy and dielectric model for palm fruit using a microwave heating β 13 citations π | 2015 π
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π Hybrid infrared with hot air drying of PisangβAwak banana: Kinetics and shrinkage quality β 10 citations π | 2021 π
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π Complex permittivity of fully ripe palm fruit and its application for microwave heating β 10 citations π | 2014 π
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π Classification technique for real-time emotion detection using machine learning models β 6 citations π | 2022 π
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π Pretreatment of palm fruit by using a conveyor belt microwave prototype β 3 citations π | 2021 π
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π Recommendation System for Retail Business Using Customer Segmentation: Case Study of Tuenjai Company in Surat Thani, Thailand β 1 citation π | 2024 π
Conclusion
Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan’s dedication to high-impact research, interdisciplinary innovation, and academic mentorship makes him a highly deserving recipient of the Best Scholar Award. His work is not only academically rigorous but also aligned with global sustainability and technological advancement priorities, embodying the essence of scholarly excellence in the 21st century.