Dr. PORNTHEP NAVAKITKANOK

Director
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), THAILAND

Pornthep Navakitkanok is a leader in high technology, recognized for his exceptional project management skills that advance Thailand's engineering capabilities. With 20 years of high-skilled experience as Director of the National Satellite Manufacturing Centre at GISTDA, he has effectively overseen complex initiatives like THEOS-2 and foreign satellite testing, collaborating with top world-class companies to expand Thailand’s global partnerships and technical expertise.

Holding a Ph.D. in innovation management, Pornthep excels in strategic planning, resource optimization, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. His leadership drives Thailand's high technology initiatives forward while fostering the development of future industry talent, strengthening the country’s position in the global engineering community