Chitsanupong “Champ” Kongkraphan is an aspiring innovator, computer science researcher, and technology developer with a passion for artificial intelligence and real-world impact. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Synventra Co., Ltd., where he leads the development of advanced, human-centered technologies that address pressing societal challenges through innovation grounded in science.

Champ is currently studying Computer Engineering and Digital Technology (CEDT) at the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. He was a scholar of the 28th Junior Science Talent Project (JSTP) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency. His multidisciplinary work spans computer science, artificial intelligence, disaster technology, and intelligent systems engineering, with several nationally recognised projects awarded for their innovation and potential for real-world application.

His current interests focus on the integration of AI, software engineering, and autonomous systems to address complex challenges in disaster response, public safety, and smart infrastructure. He is committed to developing technologies that create meaningful societal impact through scientific exploration, engineering excellence, and purpose-driven innovation.

Education
01
Computer Engineering & Digital Technology (CEDT)
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

(2026)

02
Gifted Science and Mathematics Program
Ratchasima Witthayalai School, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

(2020)

03
English Program
Joseph Upatham School,
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

(2015)

Intellectual Property
01
Omnidirectional surface mobility apparatus for remote-controlled rescue exploration on rubble terrain

Petty Patent No. 26405 | Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand

(May 2024)

Funded Research Projects
01
PuenMor: Development of an AI-based risk and trend assessment system for neurological disorders
funded by the Junior Science Talent Project (JSTP), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).
Project status: Delivered

(2025-2026)

02
TERMTEM: Campus Water Refill Gamification for Plastic Reduction
funded by the Ton Kla Ramathibodi Project, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
Project status: Delivered

(2025-2026)

03
SEESEED: Development of a platform for corn seed quality grading using image processing
funded by the Super AI Engineer Season 5 Program, PMU-B and the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Project status: Delivered

(2025-2026)

04
Smart agriculture system to address poverty among farmers in Phitsanulok Province
funded by the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A).
Project status: Delivered

(2025)

05
Nematodroid: Development of an omnidirectional exploration robot with vision system for disaster victim search
funded by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
Project status: Delivered

(2023-2024)

Scholarships
01
28th Junior Science Talent Project (JSTP), Computer Science Granted by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand

Mentor: Komsan Srivisut, Ph.D.
from School of Computer Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

(2025–2026)

Trainings
01
Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP: E6(R3)) | Online Training Program National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) & SIDCER-FERCAP, Thailand

(Jun 2025)

02
Artificial Intelligence Ethics | e-Learning Program National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) & National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand

(Jul 2025)

03
Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP:E6(R2)) | e-Learning Program Human Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thailand

(Jul 2025)

04
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) | e-Learning Program National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand

(Sep 2024)

05
Human Subject Protection (HSP) | e-Learning Program National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand

(Sep 2024)

Honours and Awards

Recognition for outstanding achievements in innovation, technology, and competitions at national and international levels.

Outstanding

National Outstanding Children and Youth Award 2026
Ministry of Education, Thailand
(Jan 2026)

First Runner-Up

Super AI Engineer Season 5 Competition Organized by the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council and PMU-B College of Computing, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
(Jun 2025)

First Runner-Up

CNMI Hackathon 2025 Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
(May 2025)

Second Runner-Up

Computer and Software Category, Intania Innovation Contest 2025 Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
(Mar 2025)

Gold Award

Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2025 National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand
(Feb 2025)

Second Runner-Up

KKU MED-HACK-SEARCH 2024 Hackathon – "Health Trends in the AI Era" Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
(Jan 2025)

First Runner-Up

Presentation of the Modern Agricultural Innovation Project Thailand Agricultural Expo 2024 Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
(Dec 2024)

Outstanding

Youth Award in Innovation and Invention Presented by Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality, Thailand
(Sep 2024)

Northeastern Regional Winner

in the Engineering Category, Young Scientist Competition (YSC) 2024 National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand
(Mar 2024)