MUIC Celebrates 56th Anniversary of Royal Bestowal of Mahidol University’s Name and 137th Year Commemoration

Mahidol University celebrated the 56^th Anniversary of the Royal Bestowal of its Name and the 137^th Year Commemoration on March 2, 2025 at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) was directly involved in many of the major events, which included the following:

Early in the morning of March 2^nd, the Homage-paying Ceremony was held in front of the statue of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla, followed by a Merit-making Ceremony at Prince Mahidol Hall. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yingyot Chiaravutthi, Associate Dean of MUIC, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Chompunuch Pongjit, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs of MUIC, represented the MUIC Dean.

- There was also an Expression of Gratitude Ceremony for senior academic staff with Professor Emeritus Dr. Chariya  Brockelman, former MUIC Dean, as one of the recipients.

- Another activity was the Presentation Ceremony of Mahidol University’s Honorary Awards and Pins. Dr. Laddawan Jianvittayakit, Associate Dean for Environment and Sustainable Development of MUIC, and Dr. Prateep Wongverayut, Associate Dean for Administration, on behalf of the Dean, presented flowers to express congratulations to both researchers and alumni awardees.

The Mahidol University Researcher of the Year 2025 Award Recipients

Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researcher

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Walanchalee Wattanacharoensil (BBA)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bablu Kumar Dhar (BBA)

High Impact Researcher of the Year in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apiradee Wongkitrungrueng (BBA)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ornlatcha Sivarak (BBA)

Rising Researcher in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bablu Kumar Dhar (BBA)

Mahidol University Alumni Awards 2025 Recipients

• Ms. Sirintra Jittrawong, MUIC Class of 1998 (BBA)

Mahidol University Young Alumni Awards 2025

• Ms. Pattamon Mekavarakul, MUIC Class of 2009 (THM)

The Beloved Teacher of the Alumni 2025 at MUIC

• Ms. Wimonsiri Hemtanon, Associate Dean for Student Affairs (MUIC)

Photo credit : Mahidol University, MUIC Alumni