Dr. Pakorn Petchprayoon, Ph.D.
Director, Geo-Informatics Product Innovation Office
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), Thailand

Dr. Pakorn Petchprayoon is a geospatial scientist and innovation leader specializing in remote sensing, Earth observation, and geospatial product development. IRD+3IIC+3GISTDA+3

He currently serves as the Director of the Geo-Informatics Product Innovation Office at GISTDA, where he leads efforts to translate satellite and spatial data into actionable products and solutions for sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. GISTDA+2IRD+2

Previously, Dr. Pakorn held roles such as Chief of the Economic Division within GISTDA, where he oversaw the integration of geospatial data into public policy and economic analysis. IIC He also has a strong research background: he was a researcher and geoinformatics scientist in earlier stages of his career, contributing to projects on climate systems, remote sensing applications, and environmental monitoring. IIC+1

Dr. Pakorn earned his Ph.D. in Remote Sensing from the University of Colorado, USA. IIC His academic background also includes an M.A. in Remote Sensing from Mahidol University, an M.Sc. in Information Systems Management from Burapha University, and a B.Sc. in Geography. IIC

He has published research on topics such as integrating Sentinel-2 imagery with machine learning for agricultural damage assessment, relationships between aerosol optical depth and particulate matter, hydrological modeling in changing landscapes, and more. ResearchGate+2IIC+2

In forums and international gatherings, Dr. Pakorn emphasizes the importance of advancing space technology, strengthening geospatial collaboration in Southeast Asia, and applying geoinformatics to sustainable development challenges, such as climate change resilience and precision agriculture.