On 26 August 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) organized the Research Awards Ceremony 2025,
which was held by the Institute for Research and Development at Parichart Pavilion, In celebration of the 47th anniversary of STOU on 5 September 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU, presided over the ceremony. The Research Awards Ceremony is an annual event held to promote and foster a research atmosphere within the university. It also aims to encourage faculty and staff to produce high-quality research.
This year’s awards recognize 14 research projects. The Excellent Research Awards 2025 were granted to 2 research projects, while The other 12 research projects were granted Good Research Awards 2025.
Excellent Research Awards 2025
Category: Distance Education
1. Title: Innovative Learning System Based on Gamification to Enhance Digital Creativity of Higher Education Students in Distance Learning System
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Phantipa Amornrit and team
Category: Institutional Research
2.Title: The Quality Comparison Study of 5 Choice and 4 Choice Tests
Researcher: Dr. Sarhistthep Sukkaew and team
Good Research Awards 2025
Category: Academic, Social and National Development and Distance Education
1. Title: The Development Program of Digital Literacy and Psychological Well-Being for Early Adolescent
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pisutthipa Metheekul
2. Title: The computational study in the flow past a rotating isolated cylinder at high Reynolds number
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sitthichai Ruchayosyothin
3. Title: Developing 3D models of fossils found in Thailand using photogrammetry
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Suchart Saenpich and team
4. Title: Food Delivery Business on Digital Platforms and Public Interest and Consumer Protection in Thailand
Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Keovalin Torpanyacharn and team
5. Title: Enhancement of Legal Measures for Support the Utilization and Strengthening of the Research and Innovation Ecosystem of Educational Institutions
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Walaiwan Mathurotpreechakun and team
6. Title: A Development of Ubiquitous Learning Model to Enhance Creativity and Innovation Skills by Using Wisdom Knowledge Base for Local Innovators
Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanathnuth Chatpakkarattana and team
7. Title: Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University’s English Proficiency Test
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukolrat Ingchatcharoen
8. Title: Collaborative Governance for Promoting Decentralization in Conflict Solution and Interests Use of National Park Area for Community-Based Ecotourism Management: Case Study of Chiang Mai Province
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppon Akahat
9. Title: Development of Competency Based Learning Model for Distance Education in Post Covid-19 Era: A Case Study of Sustainable Manufacturing System and Circular Economy
Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supawadee Theerathammakorn and team
10. Title: Development Guideline International Agricultural Extension and Development Program through Distance Learning
Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalermsak Toomhirun and team
11. Title: Development of Measurement Model of Undergraduate Students’ Readiness for Online Testing in Open System Distance Higher Education Institutions
Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr.Thanyasinee Laosum
Category: Institutional Research
12. Title: Information System on Research Output and Innovation of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Researcher: Mr. Suradet Athikom
