Pattrarat Tannukit (Ph.D.)
RISC AdvisorPresident of Infusion Nurse Network of Thailand
Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC)
"Pioneering Research and Sustainnovation for All Well-Being"
MQDC conducts research to create planet-friendly projects that boost quality of life for residents, local communities, and society. To provide sustainable well-being, the company’s development teams work with its Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC).
RISC develops concepts from around the world for all life’s well-being. The lab collaborates in Thailand and abroad to achieve quality of life for all life and a sustainable and resilient environment.
RISC innovates under the concept of “For All Well-Being” as Asia’s first research center dedicated to sustainability with a well-being focus.
RISC enhances the well-being of all life through research in 5 fields:
- Air Quality
- Materials & Resources
- Plants & Biodiversity
- Happiness Science
- Resilience
in line with 12 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
RISC works with Thai and overseas researchers and manufacturers on innovations to boost health and well-being, restore and conserve ecosystems, and achieve happiness and sustainability for all life.
RISC Executives
A diverse group of professionals with an aligned passion to make the world a healthier place for everyone.
Singh Intrachooto (Ph.D.)
Chief Advisor
Dr. Singh Intrachooto is Associate Professor of Building Innovation at Kasetsart University. He is the founding director of the Creative Center for Eco-design and the design principal of Osisu, a design company known for products from ‘upcycled’ materials. He represents Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) as its Design Innovation Ambassador and heads the country’s technical committee for creating the Upcycle Carbon Footprint label.
Jittapat Choruengwiwat (Ph.D.)
Senior Vice President
(Innovation Integration)
Dr. Jittapat Choruengwiwat is responsible for managing projects and integrating multi-disciplinary research at RISC to devise environmentally and socially sustainable solutions for healthier ecosystems including behavioral psychology; innovative, environmentally sound construction techniques and materials; water- and energy-saving fixtures; and layouts promoting natural lighting and good cross ventilation in compact living spaces.
Sarigga Pongsuwan (Ph.D.)
Vice President
(Innovation for Dissemination)
Dr. Sarigga Pongsuwan oversees a knowledge ecosystem for the center and the public. This hub covers study goals, research data, knowledge management, learning systems, and advocacy for energy-saving and eco-friendly architecture and residential design, informed by insights in psychology, health, and wellness. The resulting expertise helps develop organizational design standards and is shared through various channels.
APICHAT PRADITSMANONT (PH.D.)
Vice President
(Research for Innovation)
Dr. Apichat Praditsmanont is responsible for research, laboratories, and innovation related to developing sustainable well-being. RISC research work in dimensions of well-being such as health and wellness includes indoor and outdoor air quality and air pollution; materials and resources, especially energy and water as well as eco-materials and upcycled products from waste; biodiversity and nature-rich environments; technology and automation, with a specialization in computer simulations for building air ventilation and airflow in urban areas.
RISC Advisor
Assoc.Prof.Dr Chairat Treesubsuntorn
RISC Advisor
Associate Professor, Biotechnology,
School of bioresources and technology, KMUTT
Assoc.Prof. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Ph.D.
RISC Advisor
Director, Brain-Computer Interface Lab,
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mahidol University
Sirawaj Itthipuripat, Ph.D.
RISC Advisor
Director, Neuroscience Center for Research
and Innovation Learning Institute, KMUTT
Surin Warachun
RISC AdvisorAssistant Vice President of The Forestias
Assoc. Prof. Maneerat Ongwandee, Ph.D.
RISC Advisor
Deputy Director of Academic,
Institute of Metropolitan Development,
Navamindradhiraj University
Difei Miao
RISC Advisor
CCUS Research Project Consultant,
Nanotech Specialist
Taradon Tunduan
RISC AdvisorUrban Tree Care Specialist
RISC Researchers
Saritorn Amornjaruchit
Assistant Vice President
TREES-A, Design Solutions for Well-Being, Sustainable Design, Research Integration
Napol Kieatkongmanee
Senior Sustainable Designer
TREES-A, Building Technology,
Intelligent Systems, Innovative Solutions
Panpisu Julpanwattana
Senior Sustainable Designer
TREES-A, Building Technology and Innovation, Air Quality, Waste Management, Interiorscape
Tiptaptim Bhumibhanit
Senior Sustainable Designer
TREES-A, Sustainable Building Materials, Circular Economy, Building Technology
Montri Phulanku
Senior Research Engineer
Well-Being Research Integration Engineer
Building Infrastructure
Vasuta Chan
Senior Sustainable Designer
LEED®AP BD+C, WELLTM AP, Sustainable Design
Chanin Kulsurakit
Senior Sustainable Designer
WELLTM AP, DGNB International, TREES-A, Building Technology, Product Innovation Solution
Phetcharin Phongphetkul
Senior Sustainable Designer
LEED®AP BD+C, WELLTM AP,
Fitwel Ambassador, ActiveScore AP, TREES-A NC, Air Quality
Kotchakorn Rattanama
Researcher
Biodiversity, Environment
Rawintisa Taengsuwannanon
Manager
Innovation Ecosystems
Woraporn Poonyakanok
Senior Research Engineer
Climate Resilience, ESG, Circular Economy, Net Zero Carbon
Sirapach Mangkang
Researcher
GIS Environmental Analysis, Geo-Informatics Platform
Chirapa Horbanluekit
Communication Researcher
Trend & Media Research
Thanawat Jinjaruk
Senior Researcher
Biodiversity, Environment
Supunnapang Raksawong
Researcher
Sustainable Building Materials
Nattapat Tanjariyaporn
Senior Researcher
Brain Computer Interface,
Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Research
Natcha Chaimongkol
Coordinator
Innovation Ecosystems
Panisara Sucharitkul
Sustainable Designer
Well-Being Research Integration
Sittha Preedapirat
Senior Researcher
Brain Computer Interface
Wacharakorn Maneechote
Sustainable Designer
Well-Being Research Integrations
RISC Membership
Sign up for free membership and gain access to our facility, which includes the Well-being Material Library.
Come visit us in Bangkok
Located in the prestigious Magnolia Ratchadamri Boulevard mixed-use complex, only steps from public transit.
Eco-material Producers
If you are a producer of an eco-product we would love to hear from you.
Entrepreneurs & Students
RISC supports students and young professionals in the engineering, design, and architecture disciplines.