IC2 Students Excel at AI International Hackathon 2025

We are proud to share that students affiliated with the Innovative Cognitive Computing (IC2) research group at the School of Information Technology (SIT), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) achieved outstanding success at the AI International Hackathon 2025, held from 24–27 June 2025 at the Learning Exchange (LX) Building, KMUTT.

Organized by SIT as part of its 30th Anniversary celebrations, the hackathon brought together talented students from leading universities to develop AI-driven solutions under the theme “Social Transformation for Quality of Life.” Over four days, participants collaborated intensively to design, prototype, and present their innovations addressing real-world challenges through technology.

IC2 Students Among the Top Teams

We are thrilled to announce that both the Winner and the 1st Runner-Up teams included students currently interning and conducting research with IC2 during the summer of 2025.

🏆 Winner — Team “Aura”
Project: God View AI
Members:

Mr. Han Win Aung – KMUTT

Mr. Kaung Hset Hein – KMUTT

Mr. Thaw Zin Moe Myint – KMUTT

🥈 1st Runner-Up — Team “MAD AI”
Project: Retinal Scan Tracking App
Members:

Ms. Ampuan Zuhairah Ampuan Haji Zainal – Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Ms. Khaing Zin Than – KMUTT

Ms. Mattea Reid – University of Toronto

Both teams demonstrated exceptional creativity, technical skill, and problem-solving ability, reflecting the interdisciplinary and applied learning environment fostered by IC2. Their projects showcased practical uses of artificial intelligence to enhance social well-being, aligning closely with IC2’s mission to integrate AI in addressing real-world challenges.

IC2 congratulates all members of the Aura and MAD AI teams for their outstanding accomplishments. We also extend our appreciation to the School of Information Technology (SIT), KMUTT, for organizing this inspiring event and to the sponsors CDG, SCB10X, and Lactasoy for their support in nurturing young innovators.

About the AI International Hackathon 2025

The AI International Hackathon 2025 served as a platform for students across Thailand and abroad to collaborate and develop innovative AI solutions. The event featured expert judges from leading technology organizations, including CDG and SCB10X, who provided valuable insights and feedback to participants.

The hackathon’s success reflects SIT and IC2’s shared vision to cultivate the next generation of AI researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are ready to make meaningful contributions to society.

Congratulations to All Participants

IC2 celebrates the success of our student teams and looks forward to continuing to support and mentor young researchers in pursuing innovative cognitive computing for the betterment of society.

We are inspired by their creativity and commitment — and can’t wait to see where their next projects will lead.