On July 16, 2024, the research team that won the Innovation Award 2024 presented their first-place award to Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, MD, KKU President, in honor and recognition of the university’s achievements in research and innovation.

Recently, the AI For Hip Fracture Detection research team from Khon Kaen University won the regional championship in the Commercial Innovation category at the Innovation Award 2024 presented by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Their work featured an artificial intelligence system capable of detecting hip fractures from X-ray images with high accuracy. This AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the medical field and patient care.

The research team, led by Asst. Prof. Prin Tawinpraiand and Dr. Nattapon Tawinprai, KKU Faculty of Medicine, collaborated with the research team from the KKU Faculty of Engineering, led by Assoc. Prof. Puripong Suthisopapan. They developed an AI model that can accurately detect hip fractures from X-ray images and was recognized by the judging panel as highly creative and beneficial for medicine.

This award not only honors the research team and Khon Kaen University but also opens opportunities to apply this technology in the medical field across the Asia region. The research team is currently piloting the AI system at Srinagarind Hospital to test its effectiveness and refine it for use in other healthcare facilities.

The KKU President commented on this achievement: “Winning this award is the result of the dedication and collaboration of our team. We hope our AI technology will enhance patient care quality and reduce the workload of doctors in the future.”

Additionally, the research team is preparing to participate in the national level of the Innovation Award 2024, an important platform for showcasing the capabilities and potential of advanced AI technology. This success confirms the potential of Thai researchers and KKU in developing modern technologies that genuinely benefit society.