**SSRU Research on Geospatial Technology Wins NRCT AWARD 2026**
The Institute for Research and Development, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, extends its sincere congratulations to the university’s research team whose project, **“Geospatial Platform for Road Traffic Accident Risk Analysis and Prediction by Health Region,”** was selected as one of **67 outstanding works** to receive the **“NRCT AWARD for Research and Innovation Addressing National Challenges”** from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
The award was presented as part of **NRCT FORUM 2026**, held on the occasion of the **67th Anniversary of the National Research Council of Thailand**, with the award results announced on October 12, 2026.
The research team comprises:
1. **Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornperm Sae-ngow**
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
2. **Asst. Prof. Dr. Morakot Worachairungreung** — Project Leader
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
3. **Asst. Prof. Nayot Kulpanich**
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
4. **Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanyapat Thanakulwuttiroj**
Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts
The award-winning research applies **geospatial technology** to develop a platform for analyzing, monitoring, and predicting road traffic accident risks at the health-region level. Spatial data are utilized to support planning, road safety management, and the systematic development of measures to reduce accident risks.
This achievement reflects Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University’s strong research and innovation capacity in integrating knowledge in geography, geospatial technology, and digital technology to develop practical tools that can help address major national challenges and enhance road safety management.
The Institute for Research and Development proudly congratulates all members of the research team on this achievement and remains committed to promoting and supporting research and innovation that responds to the country’s needs, creates academic value, and delivers sustainable benefits to society.