The Analytical Chemistry section showcases advances in fundamental principles, state-of-the-art methodologies, and innovative applications. Covering areas such as separation science, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, and AI-driven approaches, it emphasizes both innovation and real-world impact. Applications span environmental monitoring, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage analysis, clinical diagnostics, and forensic science. The scope of this section is outlined below.

• State-of-the-Art Analytical Techniques and Methodologies
• Instrumentation, Sensors, and Automation
• Microscale and Nanoscale Analytical Systems
• Sample Preparation and Pre-treatment Techniques
• Separation Science: Chromatography and Electrophoresis
• Spectroscopy and Optical Techniques
• Electroanalytical Chemistry and Sensing
• Mass Spectrometry and Hyphenated Techniques
• Bioanalytical Chemistry and Omics Applications
• Artificial Intelligence, Chemometrics, and Interdisciplinary Applications

Chair

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jaroon Jakmunee
Chiang Mai University (CMU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangjai Nacapricha
Mahidol University (MU), Thailand

Prof. Dr. Purim Jarujamrus
Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU), Thailand

Prof. Dr. Warakorn Limbut
Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand

The Catalytic Chemistry section welcomes contributions describing advancements in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, which report studies in fundamental and/or application-based aspects of catalysis. The section focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest:

• Catalysis of porous materials
• Catalysis related to the environment
• Photocatalysis
• Electrocatalysis
• Synthesis using organometallic compounds as homogeneous catalysts
• Catalysis related to the synthesis of organic, medicine, etc.
• Molecular simulation for catalysis
• Machine learning for catalyst discovery

Chair

Prof. Dr. Jatuporn Wittayakun
Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Supareak Praserthdam
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

Dr. Pongtanawat Khemthong
National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), Thailand

Novel educational ideas or approaches, content for the classroom or laboratory, pedagogical advances, or educational research. Presentations can address a specific content area, describe a new pedagogy or teaching method, or provide results on an innovation or chemical education research study. Instructors of chemistry from school through graduate school, professional staff who support these teaching activities, as well as presenters from industry, and government are all welcome

Chair

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatree Faikhamta
Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saksri Supasorn
Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU), Thailand

The Environmental Chemistry and Renewable Energy section welcomes research on chemical and physicochemical processes that contribute to environmental protection, pollution prevention and remediation, resource recovery, and sustainable energy. The section covers the occurrence, analysis, fate, transport, transformation, treatment, and impacts of contaminants in air, water, soil, sediment, and groundwater. It also encompasses chemical and physicochemical aspects of renewable energy generation, conversion, storage, and utilization. Contributions addressing environmental monitoring, circularity, climate-related processes, and the sustainability of environmental and energy technologies are also encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Water and wastewater chemistry, water quality, monitoring, and treatment, including groundwater contamination and remediation
• Atmospheric and air pollution chemistry, air quality, climate-related processes, monitoring, and emission control
• Soil and sediment chemistry, contamination, monitoring, risk assessment, and remediation
• Sources, occurrence, fate, transport, transformation, exposure, and impacts of pollutants across environmental matrices
• Contaminants of emerging concern, including pharmaceutical residues, microplastics, and PFAS, as well as persistent organic pollutants
• Resource recovery, waste valorization, circular economy, and waste-to-energy technologies
• Renewable energy generation, conversion, and utilization, including solar energy, biomass, biofuels, and renewable hydrogen
• Energy storage technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, and thermal energy storage
• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage
• Life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, and sustainability assessment of environmental and energy technologies

Chair

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somporn Chantara
Chiang Mai University (CMU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Asst. Prof. Dr. Duangduean Thepnuan
Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (CMRU), Thailand

Asst.Prof. Dr. Pumis Thuptimdang
Chiang Mai University (CMU), Thailand

The Food, Agriculture, and Cosmetics session highlights recent advances in the chemistry and biochemistry underlying food, agricultural, and cosmetic sciences, with particular emphasis on the development and application of modern analytical methodologies. The program will cover a wide spectrum of research areas, including but not limited to:

• Major and Minor Components of Food, their Nutrition, Sensory, and Flavour
• Antioxidants, Phytochemicals, and Botanicals
• Chemistry of Food Additives, Contaminants, Agro-chemicals, and Toxicology
• Material Science and Nanotechnology Applications in Food, Agriculture, and Cosmetics
• Toxicological Studies of Cosmetic Products

Chair

Prof. Dr. Vilai Rungsardthong
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Benjawan Thumthanaruk
Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI), Thailand

Asst. Prof. Dr. Yuree Wandee
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korawinwich Boonpisuttinant
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand

The section of inorganic chemistry encompasses a wide range of topics within the field with a particular focus on the synthesis and study of molecular systems with interesting optical, magnetic, redox and structural properties, with applications in catalysis, sensing, molecular devices and medicine. The scope of this section welcomes the following areas:

• Coordination and main-group chemistry
• Metal-organic frameworks
• Bioinorganic chemistry
• Organometallic chemistry
• Catalytic chemistry
• Supramolecular chemistry

Chair

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanthapatra Bunchuay
Mahidol University (MU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. David Harding
Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittipong Chainok
Thammasat University (TU), Thailand

Prof. Dr. Nantanit Wanichacheva
Silpakorn University (SU), Thailand

The section of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry encompasses all branches of leveraging chemistry for sustainable economic growth in the industrial sector, especially the bio-circular and green BCG economy. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is also considered to be one of the core aspects of this section. Emerging digital transformation for industrial and engineering chemistry is included. Initiations of Industrial engagement in engineering and applied chemistry education are discussed for the purpose of experience sharing and networking. The scope of this section welcomes the following areas:

• Advanced chemistry for BCG economy
• Industrial & Engineering Chemistry for SDG
• Chemistry innovation for sustainable process industries
• Digital Transformation for Industrial & Engineering Chemistry
• Industrial and Engineering Fundamental & Application
• Industrial engagement for engineering & applied chemistry education

Chair

Prof. Dr. Wisanu Pecharapa
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanokthip Boonyarattanakalin
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand

The "Materials Science and Nanotechnology" session highlights the interdisciplinary intersections of chemistry, physics, materials science, and nanoscale engineering. This section welcomes submissions across a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Materials Synthesis & Processing: Advanced synthesis, nanofabrication, thin-film deposition, lithography, and interface engineering.
• Functional Nanomaterials: Design, structural functionalization, and chemistry of 2D, carbon-based, and framework materials (e.g., quantum dots, carbon dots, COFs, MOFs, MOCs).
• Energy & Sustainability: Next-generation semiconductor, electronic, photonic, energy storage, energy conversion, and environmental materials alongside related devices (e.g., OLEDs, solar cells, sensors, batteries, supercapacitors).
• Smart & Responsive Systems: Development of multifunctional, adaptive, and bio-interfaced nanomaterials.
• Computational Science: AI-driven materials discovery, predictive informatics, and multi-scale modeling.

Chair

Prof. Dr. Vinich Promarak
Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apirat Laobuthee
Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kontad Ounnunkad
Chiang Mai University (CMU), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pawin Iamprasertkun
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, Thailand

The section of Natural Products, Biological Chemistry and Chemical Biology focuses on discovery, isolation and characterization, biosynthesis, biosynthetic engineering, bioactivity, and pharmaceutical and other applications of natural compounds. The scope of this section welcomes the following areas:

• Natural Products, Isolation, Structural elucidation, Biological Activities, and Synthesis
• Chemical studies of herbal medicine and cosmetics
• Biological Chemistry and Chemical Biology: Computational Biochemistry, Drug Design and Synthesis, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology and Studies at the Chemistry-Biology Interface

Chair

Prof. Dr. Prasat Kittakoop
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Prof. Dr. Preecha Phuwapraisirisan
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

The section on Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry encompasses all branches of the theory and practice of organic chemistry related to molecular synthesis. Synthesized organic molecules can be applied to interdisciplinary fields, including medicinal chemistry, materials science, agrochemicals, and biological research. The scope of this section includes the following areas:

• Synthetic methodology
• Synthesis of organic molecules
• Theoretical organic chemistry
• Computational study of drug discovery
• Design and synthesis of bioactive compounds

Chair

Prof. Dr. Tirayut Vilaivan
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwanruthai Tadpetch
Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand

This session aims to provide a platform for polymer chemists to meet and share their research and development in the areas such as the following:

• Polymer Synthesis and Reactions
• Polymer Characterization
• Polymer Rheology and Properties
• Hybrid Polymers, Blends and Composites
• Industrial Polymers
• Polymers for Advanced Technologies and Applications
• Biobased Polymers, Rubbers/Elastomers and Bioplastics

Chair

Prof. Dr. Suwabun Chirachanchai
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Prof. Dr. Voravee Hoven
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Winita Punyodom
Chiangmai University (CMU), Thailand

Prof. Dr. Rangrong Yoksan
Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand

The Physical and Theoretical Chemistry section focuses on understanding physical properties of atoms and molecules, materials chemistry, and unraveling mechanisms of chemical processes, using computational and/or experimental approach. The scope of this section welcomes the following areas:

• Quantum Chemistry and Electronic Structure
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Computational Catalysis
• Computational Materials Science
• Machine Learning in Computational Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Mechanisms
• Physical Chemistry of Materials and Surfaces

Chair

Prof. Dr. Siriporn Jungsuttiwong
Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU), Thailand

Co-Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nawee Kungwan
Chiang Mai University (CMU), Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanyada Rungrotmongkol
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand

Dr. Supawadee Namuangruk
National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), Thailand