Organization Committee

Duties

1. Provide advice and guidelines for operations to various committees
2. Monitoring the progression of overall PPCR activities
3. Suggestions and guidance for further improvement
4. Decision-making by a consensus meeting for the critical issue

Membership

1. Professor Hector Tsang, Ph.D. Chair Professor and Head, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ex-officio
2. Professor Sakorn Pornprasert, Ph.D. Dean, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairman)
3. Associate Professor Sam Chan, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Co-chairman)
4. Associate Professor Aatit Paungmali, Ph.D. Vice Dean for Research and International Relations, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Organizing Committee Chairman)
5. Associate Professor Ratchada Cressey, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Organizing Committee Co-Chairman)
6. Assistant Professor Sarinya Sriphetcharawut, Ph.D. Head, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU
7. Associate Professor Dr. Samatchai Chamnongkich, Ph.D. Head, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU
8. Mrs. Chompunoot Kanoksanpaisan Faculty Secretary, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU
9. Mrs.Wassana Pilonpongsathorn Head, Research and International Relations, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Conference Secretariat)
10. Ms. Joann Yiu Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Conference Secretariat)

Duties

1. Invite speakers and arrange related logistics.
2. Design a scientific program.
   - Pre- and post-conference short courses
3. Review of the vetting process.
4. Judges and moderators arrangement.
5. Run the scientific program.
6. Oral and poster presentation award arrangement.
7. Prepare an assessment form, summarize and evaluate the results of the PPCR.
8. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Assistant Professor Sarinya Sriphetcharawut, Ph.D. Head, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Associate Professor Arnold Wong, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Co-chairman)
3. Dr. Tsui Chi Man
4. Assistant Professor Dr. Shumei Wang
5. Assistant Professor Dr. Georg Kranz
6. Assistant Professor Dr. Shirley Ngai
7. Assistant Professor Dr. Richard Xu
8. Assistant Professor Dr. Fadi Al Zoubi
9. Assistant Professor Dr. Stanley Winser
10. Assistant Professor Dr. Will Chien
11. Assistant Professor Dr. Meizhen Huang
12. Dr. Thomson Wong
13. Assistant Professor Dr. Maggie Xin
14. Assistant Professor Dr. Chun-Liang Hsu
15. Assistant Professor Dr. Joni Zhong
16. Assistant Professor Dr. Eliza Sun
17. Ms. Josephine Wong
18. Mr. Stanley Wu
19. Assistant Professor Dr. Benson Lau
20. Assistant Professor Dr. Sonata Yau
21. Dr. Kazue Noda (Kobe University, Japan)
22. Assoc. Prof. Kayano Yotsumoto, Ph.D. (Kobe University, Japan)
23. Dr. Vikram Mohan (Bournemouth University, UK
24. Dr. Leonard Joseph (The University of Brighton, UK)
25. Assoc. Prof. Richard Yang, Ph.D. (Tzu Chi University, Taiwan)
26. Associate Professor Aatit Paungmali, Ph.D.
27. Associate Professor Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Ph.D.
28. Assistant Professor Arisa Parameyong, Ph.D.
29. Lecturer Anuchart Kaunnil, Ph.D.
30. Lecturer Araya Yankai
31. Lecturer Sauwaluk Dacha, Ph.D.
32. Mrs. Wassana Pilonpongsathorn
33. Ms. Orapin Jompintong (Secretary)

Duties

1. Public relations for the academic conferences exhibition booth and co-sponsoring conferences through various public relations media such as Website, Facebook to target groups.
2. Prepare registration documents, name tags and meeting documents for participants.
3. Registration and accommodation for special guests
4. Prepare speakers' name tags and the meeting committee.
5. Prepare a video introducing the host and venue for academic conferences.
6. Provide certificates for meeting attendees.
7. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Assistant Professor Siriphan Kongsawasdi, Ph.D Assistant Dean for Corporate Communications, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Assistant Professor Freddy Lam, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
3. Research Assistant Professor Sally Cao, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
4. Assistant Professor Mujalin Prasannarong, Ph.D.
5. Lecturer Savitree Charununtakorn, Ph.D.
6. Lecturer Kewalin Panyo, Ph.D.
7. Mr.Nopphorn Puangsombat
8. Ms.Patsaya Jarach
9. Ms.Akkharapha Vadtanapong
10. Mr.Thanakorn Karnluksanee (Secretary)

Duties

1. Prepare a budget for the PPCR.
2. Facilitate support from various sponsors
3. Receive registration fee.
4. Control, supervise, and be responsible for the procurement of materials and equipment for managing meetings, and disbursement of expenses related to the meeting (shall be in accordance with the disbursement regulations and disbursement criteria of Chiang Mai University).
5. Prepare an account summarizing income and expenses for the meeting.
6. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Associate Professor Jananya Panyamee Dhippayom, Ph.D. Vice Dean for Administration and Human Resources, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Assistant Professor Freddy Lam, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
3. Research Assistant Professor Sally Cao, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
4. Assistant Professor Saifon Boonchatkul, Ph.D.
5. Assistant Professor Sopida Apichai, Ph.D.
6. Mrs.Kalyarat Junta
7. Ms.Aungsumalee Sritiruan
8. Mrs.Piyanush Sabkham
9. Ms.Sawitree Sririn (Secretary)

Duties

1. Prepare materials audio-visual equipment to be neat, adequate, and appropriate.
2. Ensure that all technical aspects of sound and audiovisual recordings during the meeting, preservation of sound and audiovisual media and technically sustainable approaches to future access and others as assigned.
3. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Assistant Professor Dr. Husalerk Niamin, Ph.D. Vice Dean for Strategy and Information Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Assistant Professor Piyawat Trevittaya, Ph.D.
3. Mr.Natee Jindakum
4. Mr.Chatchai Phirawatthakul
5. Ms.Pim Pholjaroen
6. Mr.Nopphorn Puangsombat
7. Mr.Anuruk Bunpun
8. Ms.Patsaya Jarach
9. Mr.Tapapol Camnoi (Secretary)

Duties

1. Coordinate the preparation and reception of the executive committee, speakers, invited guests from participating organizations and attendees.
2. Responsible for ceremonies e.g., opening ceremonies and closing ceremonies. Gather information about the CV of speakers. Introduce speakers and ensure that the meeting proceeds according to the meeting schedule.
3. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Associate Professor Ratchada Cressey, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Assistant Professor Freddy Lam, Ph.D. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
3. Ms. Joann Yiu Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Conference Secretariat)
4. Associate Professor Jananya Panyamee Dhippayom, Ph.D.
5. Assistant Professor Pattraporn Sittilertpisan, Ph.D.
6. Assistant Professor Sirinun Boripuntakul, Ph.D.
7. Assistant Professor Supat Chupradit, Ph.D.
8. Lecturer Natwipa Wanicharoen, Ph.D.
9. Lecturer Munlika Sremakaew, Ph.D.
10. Lecturer Busaba Chuatrakoon, Ph.D.
11. Lecturer Krongporn Chinchai
12. Ms. Supanee Phisawong (Secretary)

Duties

1. Making catering arrangements including arrangements of food, snacks and beverages throughout the meeting.
2. Ensure that all catering services are run in accordance with the University’s guidelines on procurement and project management and that they are delivered effectively and within budget
3. Coordinate and prepare vehicles to transport speakers, committee members, attendees and working groups throughout the meeting.
4. Reports progress and problems to the organizing committee.

Membership

1. Assistant Professor Ubon Pirunsan, Ph.D. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU (Chairperson)
2. Assistant Professor Supaporn Chinchai, Ph.D.
3. Assistant Professor Phuanjai Rattakorn, Ph.D.
4. Mrs.Chompunoot Kanoksanpaisan
5. Ms.Nipaporn Thonglorm
6. Mrs.Rungtiwa Mongkolkerd 
7. Mr.Sompong Tantipetcharawan
8. Mrs.Suthida Wongphan (Secretary)
Supporting Organizations
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai
Government Office
Chiang Mai Provincial
Public Health Office
Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports
Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization
The Occupational Therapist Association of Thailand (OTAT)
The Physical Therapy Association of Thailand (PTAT)
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau