Dr. Teerapong Panboonyuen, widely known as "Dr. Kao," is an Artificial Intelligence researcher focused on advancing Learning Representations as the foundation of next-generation AI. His work integrates Compositional World Models to build large-scale systems that are autonomy-driven and interpretable. He is the founder of MARSAIL, an AI laboratory developing intelligent agents for the insurance ecosystem under the vision of AI for Social Good. His pioneering contributions to the field have earned him international recognition as an IEEE GRSS Professional Member Spotlight, highlighting his impact as a global leader in next-generation AI.
In terms of academic background, Dr. Kao earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Chulalongkorn University in just two and a half years under the Chulalongkorn University 100th Anniversary Doctoral Scholarship and the 90th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship. Prior to that, he completed his Master's degree in the same field within one and a half years under a graduate scholarship granted in celebration of His Majesty the King's 72nd Birthday Anniversary Scholarship. He obtained his doctoral degree at the age of only 27, reflecting his academic excellence and strong dedication to research.
In addition, Dr. Kao was awarded the highest-tier postdoctoral support under the Second Century Fund (C2F), Track A for high-potential postdoctoral researchers at Chulalongkorn University, supporting research with global impact in Artificial Intelligence. He was also honored as one of the Thai researchers granted the prestigious opportunity to attend the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025, graciously conferred under royal patronage by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
His research expertise encompasses advanced areas of Computer Vision, including object recognition, scene understanding, and semantic interpretation, as well as Geospatial Intelligence, employing satellite and aerial imagery to support spatially informed decision-making. Additionally, he places strong emphasis on Human–AI Interaction, forming the foundation for AI systems capable of understanding and interacting naturally with humans. With his profound contributions and visionary approach, Dr. Kao is recognized as a rising figure in the global AI research community.