Chula Achiev World’s Top 2% Scientists Rank

Chulalongkorn University congratulates its faculty members and researchers who have been included in the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists database, recognizing the world’s leading scientists in two categories: career-long citation impact and citation impact during the single calendar year 2025. 

According to data compiled by Elsevier and updated in August 2026, a total of 93 Chulalongkorn University faculty members and researchers have been recognized, representing a remarkable 150% increase from the previous year. 

The lauded individuals are listed below by faculty or institute. Titles and names have been translated or transliterated from the original Thai; some international names may require verification against the university’s official English records. 

List of Recognized Chulalongkorn University Scientists 

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences 

Professor Dr. Sirichai Adisakwattana 

Professor Dr. Prawit Janwantanakul 

Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy 

Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat

Associate Professor Dr. Athapol Ruangkanjanases 

Professor Dr. Wattana Viriyasitavat 

Faculty of Dentistry 

Professor Dr. Atiphan Pimkhaokham 

Professor Dr. Thanaphum Osathanon 

Professor Ali Darendeliler (Honorary Professor) 

Professor Gerald McKenna (Honorary Professor) 

Professor Kobkan Thongprasom (Adjunct Lecturer)

Professor Takashi Ono (Honorary Professor)

Associate Professor Dr. Joao Nuno Andrade Requicha Ferreira 

Associate Professor Dr. Nikos Mattheos (Top Professor)

Ahmed Hama Gharib Abdullah Omar Bali (Adjunct Professor) 

Reza Rawassizadeh (Adjunct Professor) 

Faculty of Engineering 

Professor Dr. Piyasan Praserthdam 

Professor Dr. Sarawut Rimdusit 

Professor Dr. Suched Likitlersuang 

Professor Dr. Suttichai Assabumrungrat 

Professor Richard Laine (Adjunct Professor) 

Professor Tamon Ueda (Adjunct Professor) 

Associate Professor Dr. Amornchai Arpornwichanop 

Associate Professor Dr. Soorathep Kheawhom 

Dr. Pinit Kidkhunthod 

Faculty of Medicine 

Professor Areerat Suputtitada 

Professor Duangporn Werawatganon 

Professor Dr. Kornkiat Snidvongs 

Professor Dr. Nattachai Srisawat 

Professor Dr. Padet Siriyasatien 

Professor Dr. Paweena Susantitaphong 

Professor Roongroj Bhidayasiri 

Professor Rungsun Rerknimitr 

Professor Dr. Sombat Treeprasertsuk 

Professor Tanvaa Tansatit 

Professor Dr. Weerapan Khovidhunkit 

Professor Yong Poovorawan 

Professor Koonlawee Nademanee (Affiliated Researcher) 

Professor Dr. Apiwat Mutirangura

Professor Shanop Shuangshot Professor Somchai Eiam-Ong

Professor Surasak Taneepanichskul

Associate Professor Asada Leelahavanichkul 

Associate Professor Dr. Krit Pongpirul 

Dr. Anchalee Avihingsanon (Affiliated Researcher) 

Dr. Nuttha Lumlertgul 

Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak (Affiliated Researcher) 

Hiroyuki Isayama (Adjunct Professor) 

Faculty of Nursing 

Associate Professor Dr. Yupin Aungsuroch 

Dr. Faizul Hasan 

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science 

Professor Dr. Pithi Chanvorachote 

Professor Dr. Pornanong Aramwit 

Professor Dr. Mitsuhiro Ebara (Adjunct Professor) 

Professor Dr. Kittisak Likhitwitayawuid

Associate Professor Dr. Janthima Methaneethorn 

Associate Professor Dr. Phatsawee Jansook 

Associate Professor Dr. Nijsiri Ruangrungsi

Faculty of Science 

Professor Dr. Anchalee Tassanakajon 

Professor Dr. Aran Incharoensakdi 

Professor Dr. Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai 

Professor Dr. Orawon Chailapakul 

Professor Dr. Thammarat Aree 

Professor Dr. Tirayut Vilaivan 

Professor Dr. Ubonrat Siripatrawan 

Professor Syuji Fujii (Honorary Professor) 

Professor Dr. Donald Lambert Jesse Quicke (Adjunct Professor) 

Professor Dr. Piamsak Menasveta Professor Dr. Sanong Ekgasit

Associate Professor Dr. Lapyote Prasittisopin 

Associate Professor Dr. Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn 

Associate Professor Dr. Thanyada Rungrotmongkol 

Associate Professor Stefano Cinti (Honorary Professor) 

Assistant Professor Dr. Jiagian Qin 

Assistant Professor Dr. Nadnudda Rodthongkum 

Assistant Professor Dr. Waleed Alahmad 

Faculty of Sports Science 

Hirofumi Tanaka (Adjunct Professor) 

Faculty of Veterinary Science 

Professor Dr. Shih-Chu Chen (Adjunct Professor) 

Professor Dr. Nopadon Pirarat 

Professor Dr. Padet Tummaruk 

Professor Dr. Roongroje Thanawongnuwech 

Professor Dr. Frederic Beugnet (Adjunct Professor) 

Associate Professor Dr. Channarong Rodkhum 

Environmental Research Institute 

Associate Professor Dr. Saowanee Wijitkosum 

Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute

Professor Dr. Yuttanant Boonyongmaneerat

Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University 

Dr. Sirimon Treepongkaruna 

Social Research Institute 

Associate Professor Dr. Indrajit Pal (Adjunct Professor) 

The Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 

Dr. Sudkate Chaiyo 

Dr. Sirasit Srinuanpan (Affiliated Researcher) 

The Petroleum and Petrochemical College 

Professor Dr. Anuvat Sirivat 

Professor Dr. Pitt Supaphol 

School of Integrated Innovation

Dr. Agachai Sumalee

For further details, visit the Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists dataset.

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