Prof. Emeritus Dr. Pornchai Matangkasombut
Chairman, Thonburi Rehab Center (THR) Company Limited

- Former President of Mahidol University for 2 terms
- Important person for the development of the Thai science education system
- Senior Scientist of the Year 2005 of the Science Society of Thailand under royal patronage
- Received the Order of the Palms Academy Knight (Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques) as a developer of academic and cultural cooperation between Thailand and France.
- Received a plaque of honor from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Department of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as a contributor to the Institute for the Promotion of teaching Science and Technology on the occasion of the founding day of NSTDA 50 years