On November 7, 2025, the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, organized an academic forum, “Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the Future of Chemical Engineering”. The event took place at the Innogineer Studio, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University and was led by Associate Professor Dr. Chularat Sakdaronnarong, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering. The event was to promote academic knowledge exchange on nanomaterials and chemical engineering innovations.

The discussion focused on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - a groundbreaking material that has gained global attention after the field was recognized with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The event was honored by Associate Professor Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, who delivered opening remarks and welcomed all participants.

The forum served as a platform for faculty members and researchers to exchange ideas on research collaboration and the potential applications of MOFs in various aspects of chemical engineering. The session featured keynote lectures by Professor Francis Verpoort, Chair Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Material Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, China, and Dr. Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit, a researcher from the Catalysis and Nanocomputing Research Group who was a former advisee of Professor Omar M. Yaghi, a pioneer in MOF research.

The lecture topics included “Introduction to MOFs,” “MOFs Utilization – Antibacterial Air Filter,” “Simulation and AI for MOFs,” “MOFs as CO₂ Adsorbent,” and “MOFs as Catalysts and Electrocatalysts.” The discussions highlighted the integration of chemical engineering principles with advanced molecular technologies, emphasizing the multidisciplinary potential of MOFs in energy, environment, and healthcare applications.

This academic forum reflected Mahidol Engineering’s strong commitment to advancing international research collaboration and fostering innovation in chemical engineering. Through such initiatives, the faculty continues to drive scientific excellence and contribute to global technological progress.