School of Engineering University of Phayao, represented by Associate Professor Dr. Suriyavut Praai, Dr. Surachet Srinara, and Mr. Rittayut Gonthong, lecturers in the Bachelor of Engineering Program in Civil Engineering, led a team of students to present their research at the “The 31st National Convention on Civil Engineering (NCCE31)” The conference was held under the theme “The Role of Civil Engineers in Responding to Disaster Challenges in the Era of Global Boiling” from 27–29 May 2026 at the Grand Palazzo Convention Center, Pattaya, Chonburi Province.
The conference was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, in collaboration with the Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M. The King’s Patronage (EIT). It served as a national platform for the exchange of knowledge, research findings, innovations, and emerging technologies in civil engineering, while also fostering academic and professional collaboration among researchers, academics, engineers, and industry practitioners from various sectors.
On this occasion, School of Engineering, University of Phayao, received two Best Paper Awards, reflecting the outstanding quality and impact of its research contributions.
1. Honorable Mention Best Paper Award in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) Award-winning paper: “Reducing Reinforcement Steel Waste from Cutting and Bending Processes in Bridge Construction through Building Information Modeling and Value Engineering: A Case Study of the University of Phayao” Authors: Apichat Buakla, Chatchai Phichai, Pichai Anee, Methat Chaisutthikunrat, Natee Siriyotha, Ritthayut Kontong, and Pornpavee Chaikaew.
2. Honorable Mention Best Paper Award in Survey Engineering and Geoinformatics (SGI) Award-winning paper: “Digital Twin-Based Assessment of Monorail Infrastructure: A Hybrid TLS-GNSS Framework for Continuous Track Geometry Monitoring” Authors: Sunaree Mahanam, Surachet Srinara, and Chalermchon Satirapod.
These achievements underscore the research capabilities and innovative potential of the School of Engineering's academic staff and students. The recognition received at the national level highlights the quality of their scholarly work and demonstrates the School’s commitment to advancing engineering knowledge and innovation in support of sustainable national development.
In addition, the conference provided valuable opportunities for participants from government agencies, state enterprises, private-sector organizations, and educational institutions nationwide to exchange expertise, innovations, technologies, products, and services related to civil engineering. It also facilitated the development of professional and academic networks, contributing to the enhancement of human capital and student competencies. Furthermore, the event served as an important venue for aspiring civil engineers to gain practical insights, broaden their professional perspectives, and engage with experts and practitioners in the field.