ธีรพงศ์ ปานบุญยืน (ดร.เก้า)

Dr. Teerapong Panboonyuen, also known as “Dr. Kao,” is a leading researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence. He currently serves as the Principal Researcher at MARSAIL (Motor AI Recognition Solution Artificial Intelligence Laboratory), an advanced AI research lab integrating AI into the automotive industry and car insurance.

In terms of academic background, Dr. Kao completed his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (Doctor of Engineering) at Chulalongkorn University in just two and a half years. His doctoral studies were supported by the 100th Anniversary Chulalongkorn University Doctoral Scholarship and the 90th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s degree in the same field from Chulalongkorn University within one and a half years, under the Graduate Scholarship in Celebration of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King. Notably, Dr. Kao completed his doctoral degree at the age of 27, reflecting his outstanding academic capability and unwavering dedication.

He has been awarded the highest-level postdoctoral research fellowship under the Second Century Fund (C2F Track A) from Chulalongkorn University, supporting high-impact research in AI/ML with global significance. He is also among the few Thai researchers to receive the prestigious Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025 scholarship, graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Dr. Kao's expertise lies in Computer Vision—covering object recognition, scene understanding, and semantic perception—and in Geospatial Intelligence for analyzing satellite and aerial imagery to support spatial decision-making. He also focuses on Human-AI Interaction, a vital component for developing AI technologies that can effectively understand and communicate with humans. With his outstanding contributions and forward-looking vision, Dr. Kao is recognized as a rising figure in the international AI research community.