About Us

In 2008, InterAcademy Panel (IAP) had selected the world’s top scientists to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri and Dr. Warinthorn Songkasiri from Thailand were invited to join the forum. In 2009, Dr. Pimchai Chaiyen and Dr. Jittiporn Kruenate from Thailand were invited to join the forum. In 2010, Global Young Academy (GYA) was founded in Berlin, Germany with the support by IAP and the aim of empowering and mobilizing young scientists to address issues of particu­lar importance to early career scientists. Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri (Thailand) and Prof. Greg Weiss (USA) were the founding co-chairs of GYA. As a result, Thai Young Scientists Academy (TYSA) was founded and its goal are to (1) create a network among young Thai scientists to exchange knowledge and experience, and (2) support these scientists to apply their knowledge and experience to enhance the level of Thai science and technology to solve the country’s problem.

The structure of TYSA is as shown below:

1. Executive Committee

• Co-chairs (2 members)
• Treasurer (1 member)
• Executive committee (3 members)

2. Working Groups

• Internal management
• Science Leadership Program (SLP)
  • ASEAN Science Leadership Program (ASEAN SLP)
  • Mini Science Leadership Program (Mini SLP)
• Science Communication
  • An Innovative Forum for ASEAN Museums Towards Achieving Science and SDGs Awareness in the Community
  • Mythbusters
  • Science Articles
• Science Policy
  • Frontier Research White Paper
• Special Events/Activities
  • NSTDA New Researchers Orientation Seminar
  • ASEAN Young Scientists Network (ASEAN YSN)
  • Conference on the Ethics of Science & Technology and Sustainable Development
  • First Russian-South East Asian Young Researchers Forum
  • 8th Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy

3. Members

• TYSA member:
  • Thai citizen or over 5 years of working experience in Thailand
  • Post graduate degrees or professional licenses in any fields
  • Outstanding achievements in scientific research
  • Commitment to contribute to the society with volunteer minds
  • Age 45 or below at the time of application

• Affiliate member:
  • Age 45 or below at the time of application
  • Nominated by a current TYSA member with a signed approval from another TYSA member in the nomination form
  • Commitment to contribute to the society with volunteer minds
• Invited member:
  • By invitation only