Ph.D. Knowledge Management and Innovation Management

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2026/05/13/knowledge-management-the-tech-worlds-step-child-may-be-ais-salvation/

Knowledge Management, The Tech World’s Step Child, May Be AI’s Salvation In an era when unstructured data is seen as the most critical fuel for the artificial era ahead, it’s time knowledge management had a seat at the table.

Congratulations to Antje for successfully defending her PhD KIM proposal defense on developing a readiness model for transformation of Linear Business Models into Circular Business Models: The case of Thai SMEs 🎉

Only 4 days left to apply for the Bangkok University Young Achiever scholarship eligible for the PhD KIM program too!
Qualifications:
1. Thai and Non-Thai Nationals are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants must be up to 40 years of age.
3. Completed a master's degree
4. Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher,
5. Applicants must have no less than 3-year experience in the field of the chosen program.
Don't miss this great opportunity, apply soon!
https://www.bu.ac.th/en/scholarship/60

Please join us for the 2026 International Conference on Creativity,

Entrepreneurship and Management - July 2-4, 2026

Bangkok University is pleased to invite academics, researchers, practitioners, and doctoral students to the first edition of ICCEM 2026, an international conference dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Management.

https://iccem.bu.ac.th

Very sad news. Your kindness and presence will remain in our memories, Malou.
Rest in peace 🙏

The IKI-SEA is proud to be a partner of the upcoming ISPIM Connects Bangkok conference. It is not too late to submit papers or register. Check it out and See you soon! 😉

ISPIM Connects Bangkok Innovation Conference 2026 Join 200 innovation professionals from around the world in Bangkok (9-11 March 2026) at the ISPIM Connects Bangkok Conference on "Innovating for Impact: People, Planet, Purpose"

Happy Creative New Year 2026 from the IKI-SEA Team!

As we step into a brand-new year, we at the Institute for Knowledge and Innovation - South-East Asia (IKI-SEA) would like to take a moment to reflect on 2025 and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey.

To our collaborators, clients, partners, students, faculty, and friends – thank you for your trust, insights, and unwavering support. Together, we’ve explored exciting opportunities, embraced innovation, and pushed boundaries in the fields of Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Creativity.

In 2026, we are committed to continuing our mission to connect, inspire, and empower individuals and organizations, creating meaningful impact in Thailand, ASEAN, and beyond.

We look forward to strengthening our partnerships and embarking on new adventures together!
Let’s keep learning, innovating, and growing as a community.

Here’s to an amazing 2028 filled with knowledge, creativity, and success!

Warmest wishes,
The IKI-SEA Team
Bangkok University

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr. Kaiyu (Karrie) Yang on successfully completing her PhD in Knowledge Management and Innovation Management at Bangkok University!
A well-deserved milestone after years of hard work and resilience. Very proud of this accomplishment—wishing you all the best for the next chapter!
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Pondchanoke Piraintorn ! 🎉

Warmest congratulations to Dr. Pondchanok for successfully defending her PhD in Knowledge & Innovation Management (KIM) at Bangkok University, in partnership with the University of Grenoble Alpes (France).

Her dissertation—reviewed by a distinguished committee of eight experts—presents a highly original and impactful study on using weak signals to enhance the ideation process within an insurance regulator’s innovation lab in Thailand.

A special thanks to her two amazing advisors, Prof. Nicolas Lesca and Dr. Irene Fan, for their exceptional guidance and support throughout this journey.

After many years of dedication, hard work, and resilience, this milestone is truly well deserved.

✨ Bravo, Dr. Japan! ✨

Congratulations to Dr.Kaiyu (Karrie) Yang!

We are delighted to announce that Dr.Kaiyu (Karrie) Yang, a Ph.D. KIM graduate from Bangkok University, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Student Award for her distinguished dissertation in the field of social sciences. This award is presented by the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT) under the gracious patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

This marks the fourth time a Ph.D. KIM student has received this esteemed recognition, underscoring the exceptional research quality and academic excellence fostered by our Ph.D. KIM program.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kaiyu (Karrie) Yang on this remarkable achievement and to her dedicated Ph.D. advisors Dr. Vincent Ribiere and Prof Anne Bartel-Radic, for their invaluable guidance and support.