May 8, 2025 – The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (DTMM), Faculty of Engineering, once again hosted an international event titled the Global Learning Series (GLS). This occasion featured the distinguished speaker Associate Professor Dr. Yonrapach Areerob, Ph.D, who delivered a public lecture on the theme “Next-Gen Advanced Polymers: The Future Innovations for the Future of Smart Materials.”
The event, held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the 1st Floor of the ITS Research Center, ITS Campus, received high enthusiasm from students, lecturers, and researchers interested in the development of future materials, especially advanced polymers which are key to developing smart materials and sustainable technology.
In his presentation, Dr. Yonrapach Areerob explained that the new generation of polymers is not only used for everyday products but is also becoming the core material in various high-tech applications, such as smart medical devices, flexible sensors, soft robotics, and electric vehicles.
“The utilization of polymers must be carried out more optimally and oriented towards sustainability. Polymer-based smart materials will play a crucial role in shaping the future industrial world,” revealed Dr. Yonrapach.
He also highlighted the global challenges in polymer recycling and molecular engineering, where current research is directed at developing more environmentally friendly materials without sacrificing their technical performance. Through the next-generation polymer engineering approach, scientists are now able to modify the chemical structure of polymers to produce materials that are responsive, adaptive, and energy-efficient.
This activity not only provided theoretical insights but also opened opportunities for cross-country research collaboration in the field of smart materials and sustainable polymers. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of how innovation in the polymer sector can address global challenges in technology, energy, and the environment.
With the successful staging of this GLS session, DTMM further reinforces its role as a center for learning and research in modern materials, prepared to face the era of science-based and sustainable innovation.
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