18/08/2026
CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TACKLE ENERGY CHALLENGES THROUGH "HACK THE ENERGY" HACKATHON, EARN STUDY TRIP TO SINGAPORE
Bangkok, Thailand — The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Environment and Sustainability Division of the Student Union of Chulalongkorn University and the Office of Physical Resources Management, has launched "HACK THE ENERGY: Rethinking Ideas to Overcome the Energy Crisis," a hackathon-style competition designed to spark innovative solutions to pressing energy challenges.
Recognizing the importance of creating a platform for idea generation and problem-solving around energy issues, the organizers designed the initiative to give Chulalongkorn University students—as both primary energy users and a talent pool of knowledge and skills—the opportunity to apply expertise from their respective fields alongside creative thinking. Participants were challenged to propose sustainable and practical energy management solutions that could be implemented within the Chulalongkorn University campus.
Winning Teams Head to Singapore
As part of the program's rewards, four selected teams earned the opportunity to participate in a study trip to Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, held from August 11–15, 2026. The study visit offered participants an immersive look at cutting-edge sustainability research and energy innovation, including:
A learning session at the RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre (RGE-NTU SusTex)
A technical lecture on MS4667: Introduction to Sustainable Materials, delivered by Dr. Feng XiaoLei
A visit to the Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage (Level 2 entrance)
A technical lecture on MS4682: Materials for Hydrogen Fuel, delivered by Professor Jason Xu
A guided visit and special lecture at the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N)
A closing session featuring student presentations and discussions, where participating teams shared insights and reflections from their study visit
Through HACK THE ENERGY, Chulalongkorn University reaffirms its commitment to empowering students as agents of change in building a more sustainable future—equipping them with the knowledge, exposure, and hands-on experience needed to turn innovative ideas into real-world energy solutions.