Khon Kaen University successfully organised the International CWIE KKU Presentation for the First Semester of Academic Year 2025 on 16 January 2026, at Mongkut Phet Room 1, 2nd Floor, Kosa Hotel, Khon Kaen Province. The event served as a key platform for students supported by the International Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) scholarship to present their projects and share professional experiences gained from overseas workplaces.
The programme began with morning registration, followed by the opening ceremony and a group photograph with the judging panel. The ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Wararat Songpan, Deputy Director for Information Technology and Digital Innovation, Office of Academic Administration and Development, who emphasized the importance of CWIE as a key mechanism for enhancing graduate quality through the integration of academic knowledge with real-world international work experience.
The highlight of the event was the Oral Presentation session, featuring 66 International CWIE students from 8 faculties, who had completed their cooperative education placements in leading organizations across 9 countries. The presentations were categorized into two tracks: International Science and Technology, and International Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. Throughout the day, students demonstrated strong commitment, academic rigor, and professional competence, while engaging in meaningful knowledge exchange and receiving constructive feedback from distinguished experts.
Outstanding Presentation Award Recipients
International Science and Technology
First Prize
• Ms. Chanatsa Phromthewa
Faculty: Agriculture
Project Title: Root System Architecture of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in Response to Levels of Chicken Manure Application under Acidic Soil Condition (Andisol)
Host Organization: Visayas State University
Country: Philippines
• Ms. Sirikorn Thongthai
Faculty: Engineering
Project Title: Energy Consumption Reduction of a 4-DOF SCARA Robot Using CACTO (Combined Approach for Cycle Time and energy Optimization)
Host Organization: Technology Robotphoenix Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Country: China
• Mr. Thads Decharat
Faculty: Engineering
Project Title: AI-Assisted Oblique Flashlight Test for Narrow Angle Screening
Host Organization: Dongseo University
Country: South Korea
First Runner-up
• Ms. Tharaphon Pengthong
Faculty: Engineering
Project Title: Improvement and Development of the Lubrication System for the Ring Twist Machine
Host Organization: Thien Phuoc Manufacturing and Trading Co., Ltd.
Country: Vietnam
• Mr. Phutawan Nanwan
Faculty: Engineering
Project Title: Real-Time Delta Robot Digital Twin: Performance Evaluation of PyVista and Matplotlib Visualization
Host Organization: Technology Robotphoenix Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Country: China
• Mr. Kongphop Sinthuket
Faculty: Engineering
Project Title: Design of Experiments and Analysis of Aerodynamic Braking Systems
Host Organizations: Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College and Hunan Vocational College of Railway Technology
Country: China
International Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
First Prize
• Ms. Pennattakan Saiken
Faculty: Business Administration and Accountancy
Project Title: The Feasibility of A Modern Pig Slaughterhouse in Central Highlands area of Vietnam
Host Organization: C.P. Vietnam Corporation
Country: Vietnam
• Ms. Nawaporn Atthajak
Faculty: International College
Project Title: From Event to Experience: Strengthening Thailand’s Sport Tourism Image through a Key Opinion Leader–Led Campaign for Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB
Host Organization: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Singapore Office
Country: Singapore
First Runner-up
• Mr. Nattapat Kalajorn
Faculty: International College
Project Title: Governance and Policies for Low-Carbon Aquaculture: A Thailand and Malaysia Perspective
Host Organization: Centre for Policy Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
• Ms. Natthida Prasertsang
Faculty: International College
Project Title: Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market in Canada – PFV
Host Organization: Thai Trade Centre, Royal Thai Consulate-General, Vancouver
Country: Canada
CWIE International Content Award: “CWIE Abroad – A Meaningful Life Overseas”
• Ms. Sirikorn Thongthai, Faculty of Engineering
The Presentation for International CWIE KKU project reflects the achievements, dedication, and high potential of Khon Kaen University students, who successfully applied academic knowledge to real-world professional environments at the international level. Through CWIE, students have strengthened essential 21st-century skills, including analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication.
This success was made possible through the strong collaboration among faculty members, academic units, the Office of Academic Administration and Development, and global partner organizations, all of whom play a vital role in supporting students and advancing CWIE as a core mechanism for developing globally competent graduates. The program continues to reinforce Khon Kaen University’s commitment to producing graduates who are confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the international labor market.
