TTHER Project Hosts 6th Mini Workshop: Special Academic Talks and Knowledge-Sharing Sessions

The TTHER Project at Edinburgh Napier University hosted its 6th Mini Workshop, featuring a special academic exchange and knowledge-sharing event that brought together academics from Chiang Mai University and Jiangnan University.

The event was opened by Prof. Dr. Hongnian Yu, who welcomed participants and introduced the programme, together with Prof. Dr. Chan Hwang See.

The programme began with Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopasit Chakpitak from Chiang Mai University, who shared his work on “Smart Home for Elders,” focusing on the use of smart technologies to support older adults, independent living, and healthcare.

This was followed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rujira Ouncharoen, Dean of the International College of Digital Innovation, Chiang Mai University, who introduced the College and shared its academic activities, research work, and opportunities for future collaboration.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huarong Zhao from Jiangnan University then shared his research on “Data-Driven Control and Its Applications,” highlighting the use of data-driven approaches in modern control and intelligent systems.

The programme continued with Prof. Dr. Radom Pongvuthithum from Chiang Mai University, who shared his research on “Robotics for Healthcare,” discussing the potential of robotics and intelligent technologies in healthcare applications.

The final research sharing session was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chulin Likasiri from Chiang Mai University, who shared her research on “Optimization in Real Applications,” highlighting how optimization methods can be applied to practical and real-world problems.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for academic exchange, interdisciplinary discussion, and knowledge sharing, while strengthening connections and exploring opportunities for future research collaboration among the participating institutions.