SUT Retains Position Among Thailand’s Best Universities

Ranked No. 1 Best Engineering & Technology Scientist in Thailand by Research.com

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) has once again affirmed its standing as one of Thailand’s leading research universities after being ranked among the Best Universities in Thailand 2025/2026 by Research.com, a globally recognized academic ranking platform for researchers worldwide.

In the overall ranking, SUT is placed 9th in Thailand among 21 Thai universities listed and 1,583rd worldwide, maintaining the same national position as in the previous year. The results highlight the University’s sustained excellence in research productivity, citation impact, and academic influence at the international level.

Strong Performance by Discipline

SUT also achieved notable rankings in several key academic disciplines under the Best Universities by Discipline category:

• 2nd in Thailand / 700th worldwide in Materials Science
• 4th in Thailand / 754th worldwide in Engineering and Technology
• 8th in Thailand / 1,419th worldwide in Chemistry

These rankings reflect SUT’s strong foundation in science and technology—fields that are essential to national industrial development and global innovation.

SUT Professors Recognized Among Thailand’s Best Scientists

In addition to institutional recognition, SUT faculty members were ranked among the Best Scientists in Thailand by Research.com, underscoring the global impact of their scholarly contributions.

⭐ Professor Dr. Suksun Horpibulsuk

Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of the Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Program, School of Engineering, and Director of the Computer Center at SUT:

• Ranked No. 1 in Thailand in Engineering and Technology
  (Best Engineering and Technology Scientists in Thailand)
  and 361st worldwide
• Ranked No. 3 in Thailand in Materials Science
  (Best Materials Science Scientists in Thailand)
  and 2,683rd worldwide

⭐ Professor Dr. Santi Maensiri

Professor of Physics and Dean of the School of Science at SUT:

• Ranked No. 5 in Thailand in Materials Science
  and 5,677th worldwide

Sustained Excellence and Global Impact

SUT has successfully maintained its national ranking across overall and discipline-specific categories, as well as in individual scientist rankings, consistent with last year’s results. This achievement reinforces the University’s role as a leading institution in science, technology, and innovation—both nationally and internationally.

The continued recognition reflects SUT’s commitment to advancing high-quality research, fostering innovation, and contributing to sustainable national development in alignment with its strategic vision under SUT 2025 and “SUT NEXT.”

SUT remains dedicated to strengthening its global research presence and enhancing its academic reputation as a research-intensive university driving impactful innovation for society.

https://research.com/university-rankings/best-global-universities/th