On 10 April 2024, The Institute for Research and Development (IRD), Sukhothai Thammathirat organized an Open House event at Meeting Room 5209, Seminar I Building of STOU Headquarters in Nonthaburi. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narathip Sriram, Acting Vice-President for Education, Learning Support, and Research presided over the opening ceremony.
The event was to promote and create an atmosphere for research at the university. It also aimed to share knowledge and encourage research development, publication, and support at both national and international levels among faculty members. The STOU IRD took this opportunity to celebrate the important occasion of the 32nd anniversary of its establishment.
The event featured a Special Talk on “Mission & Next Steps with IRD” and three Academic Forums including “Research Design Concepts” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanchana Wattanasuntorn, “Key Components of a Research Proposal” by Assoc. Dr. Taweewat Wattanakuljaroen, and “Weaknesses in Research Proposal Writing” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarisak Suntornchai.
The STOU Research STAR 2024 Awards were also presented at the event. The awards comprised 21 prizes in 7 categories.
| Category | Individual Prize | Organizational Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Most Published Researcher (National Level) | Asst. Prof. Dr. Akaphol Kaladee Assoc. Prof. Dr. Araya Prasertchai | School of Educational Studies |
| Most Published Researcher (International Level) | Dr. Chootrakul Siripaiboon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemmanat Mingsiritham | School of Agriculture and Cooperatives |
| Most Cited Researcher (International Level) | Dr. Chootrakul Siripaiboon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemmanat Mingsiritham | School of Agriculture and Cooperatives |
| Most External Funded Researcher | Asst. Prof. Dr. Sathita Wimonkunarak Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sineenuch Khrutmuang Sanserm | School of Agriculture and Cooperatives |
| Highest Number of Research from External Funding | Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppon Akahat Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wittayatorn Tokaew | School of Communication Arts |
| Highest Participation with IRD | Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiradee Sriopas Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thasothorn Tootongkam | Office of Educational Technology |
| Most Viewed Research | Asst. Prof. Dr. Padcharee Phasuk with the work “Toll-Pricing Compensation for the Externality on Society of the Nakhon Pathom – Cha Am Intercity Motorway Project Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sineenuch Khrutmuang Sanserm with the work “Distance Instructional Model in Response to Student Needs in New Normal Era in Agricultural Extension and Development Program of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University” | Office of Educational Technology |
