The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), congratulates the following researchers and personnel on receiving the NRCT AWARD 2026 for Research and Innovation Addressing National Challenges, presented at NRCT FORUM 2026.
Dr. Nuttaporn Pimpha
Research Group Director
Nanocatalysis, Adsorption, and Simulation Research Group
Dr. Weerakanya Maneepakorn
Research Group Director
Responsive Nanomaterials and Sensors Research Group
Dr. Saowaluk Chaleawlert-umpon
Researcher, Environmental Nanotechnology Research Team
Ms. Chonlada Pokhum
Senior Research Assistant, Environmental Nanotechnology Research Team
Mr. Eknarin Thanayupong
Research Assistant, Environmental Nanotechnology Research Team
The award recognizes their work on
“Nano Innovation: A Prototype Water Supply System for Arsenic Removal to Improve Community Well-Being.”
The research was jointly developed with Kasetsart University, Chiang Mai University, Maejo University,
and Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Rai Campus.