Committee
ICRF2026
Collaboration
Hosted & Supported By
ICRF2026 is made possible through the collaboration of leading national institutions and organizations dedicated to advancing rice science and sustainability.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.)
mhesi.go.th
National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)
สำนักงานการวิจัยแห่งชาติ (วช.)
nrct.go.th
Kasetsart University (KU)
มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ (มก.)
ku.ac.th
National Hub of Knowledge on Rice (Hub of Rice)
ศูนย์กลางความรู้ด้านวิทยาศาสตร์และการวิจัยข้าวของประเทศไทย
thailandricehub.org
Thaksin University (TSU)
มหาวิทยาลัยทักษิณ (มทษ.)
tsu.ac.th
Rice Department (RD)
กรมการข้าว
ricethailand.go.th
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
สำนักงานพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ (สวทช.)
nstda.or.th
Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage
มูลนิธิข้าวไทย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์
thairice.org
ICRF 2026
Organizing Committees
Convener
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwaret Arikit
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
International Steering Committee
Dr. Björn Ole Sander
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
Dr. Inez Slamet-Loedin
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
Prof. Dr. Julie Gray
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Dr. Pao-Yang Chen
Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
Prof. Dr. Izawa Takeshi
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Japan
Academic Committee
Assist. Prof. Dr. Anuchida Wongchuen
Maejo University
Prof. Dr. Anurak Sunpapao
Prince of Songkla University, Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Apichart Noenplab
Rice Department
Prof. Dr. Chanakan Prom-u-thai
Lanna Rice Research Center, Chiang Mai University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanet Malumpong
Kasetsart University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchawal Chantrasuriyarat
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Chawanphat Muangnoi
Mahidol University
Dr. Darunee Edwards
Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage
Dr. Jonaliza L. Siangliw
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Kanthita Suangtho
Rice Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanyanat Sirithunya
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
Dr. Meechai Siangliw
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nantiya Panomjan
Thaksin University
Mr. Nitat Charoenthamraksa
Lifestyle and Spirit of Thai Farmers Learning Center
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orachos Napasintuwong
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Panya Lao-Anantana
Kasetsart University
Dr. Phanchita Vejchasarn
Rice Department
Dr. Phinnyarat Kongprakon
Kasetsart University
Prof. Dr. Piyada Theerakulpisut
Khon Kaen University
Possawat Narumol
Thai Farmer's Way of Life and Spirit Learning Center (Na Hia Chai)
Dr. Rungroj Krittayaphong
Mahidol University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samak Kaewsuksaeng
Thaksin University
Dr. Samart Wanchana
NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
Dr. Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang
NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompong Chankaew
Khon Kaen University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sujin Patarapuwadol
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Cheabu
Princess of Naradhiwas University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supachitra Chadchawan
Chulalongkorn University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Suphat Kumthai
Chiang Mai University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Kate-ngam
Ubon Ratchathani University
Dr. Theerayut Toojinda
Kasetsart University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varaporn Sangtong
Maejo University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varodom Charoensawan
Mahidol University
Dr. Vinitchan Ruenjaichon
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Vaiphot Kanjoo
University of Phayao
Dr. Wirulda Pootakham
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Wintai Kamolsukyunyong
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Novel Rice Processing and Product innovation committees
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savitree Ratanasumawong
Kasetsart University
Emeritus Prof. Dr. Onanong Naivikul
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nongnuch Siriwong
Kasetsart University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Parisut Chalermchaiwat
Kasetsart University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Methavee Peanparkdee
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Chawakwan Nitikornwarakul
Kasetsart University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Phatthranit Klinmalai
Chiang Mai University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Krittiya Khuenpet
Thammasat University
Logistics, Reception and Registration Committee
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patompong Saengwilai
Mahidol University
Dr. Wasin Ponchiwin
NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
Marketing, Public Relations, Finance Committee
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kanamon Riangwong
Silpakorn University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Prisana Wonglom
Thaksin University
Dr. Siriphat Ruengphayak
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Secretary
Mr. Sumon Hoymala
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Mr. Krittidech Thaworntangcharoenkit
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Mr. Anat Sukeewong
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Mr. Wanchana Aesomnuk
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Ms. Pimnipa Loekprathanchai
Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
