On August 18–19, 2025, the School of Energy and Environment (SEEN), University of Phayao (UP), underwent an internal academic quality assessment at the program level, based on the AUN-QA Version 4.0 criteria for the 2024 academic year, covering three study programs. The assessment was held at the SEEN meeting room and was honored by the presence of distinguished external committee members:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wipawee Dechapanya, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, serving as the Chairperson,

• Mr. Worrakit Sanpote, and

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Paralee Opasanan, as committee members.

The purpose of the assessment was to gather information that could be used as a tool for monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating internal academic quality at the program level in alignment with quality criteria and higher education program standards. The three assessed programs were:

1. Master of Engineering Program in Energy Management and Innovation, chaired by Dr. Chatkaew Chailuecha

2. Doctor of Philosophy Program in Energy Management and Innovation, chaired by Dr. Surat Sedpho

3. Bachelor of Science Program in Energy and Environmental Management, chaired by Asst. Prof. Dr. Buran Phansawan