I.Title: The Metaverse Revolution: Transforming Interaction in the Digital Age
II.Presenter: Prof. Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
III.Time: 09:40-10:10, November 20th，2025
IV.Location:KC218
V.Overview
The evolution of advanced digital technologies is fundamentally reshaping the way we interact, learn, and collaborate. As immersive technologies progress, the metaverse has transitioned from a futuristic vision to a dynamic digital ecosystem with far-reaching implications across academia, industry, and society. By integrating extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced signal processing, it creates seamless and intuitive digital interactions. Moving beyond traditional video conferencing and social media, the metaverse enables immersive and interactive communication through avatars, spatial computing, and real-time data integration. The metaverse enhances accessibility, engagement, and innovation in the digital era by incorporating digital twins, AI-powered simulations, and virtual collaborative spaces. This keynote will explore the latest advancements in metaverse technologies, emphasizing their transformative applications in education, research, and cross-border collaboration. A key focus will be MANGOs: Metaverse for Academic Nexus Global Opportunities, a pioneering initiative designed to revolutionize academic collaboration by creating immersive, interactive, and globally connected virtual environments. MANGOs enhance experiential learning, remote teamwork, and knowledge dissemination, paving the way for a more inclusive and dynamic digital education ecosystem in the metaverse. As the metaverse continues to evolve, its role in shaping the future of communication, education, and global collaboration will be pivotal, driving new possibilities for immersive and interconnected digital experiences.
VI.About the presenter:
Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. He received his B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from Chulalongkorn University in 1990. Pursuing advanced studies abroad, he obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in telecommunications from the University of Essex, U.K., in 1992 and 1997, respectively. During his doctoral studies, he participated in a European Commission-funded project on multiwavelength transport networks (MWTN), where he played a key role in network design and dimensioning. Upon completing his Ph.D., Prof. Lunchakorn joined the Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University in 1997. Over the years, he has made substantial contributions to both academia and industry, authoring or co-authoring 15 books and publishing over 150 research articles in esteemed journals and conferences worldwide. He has served as General Chair of the 33rd International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications. His research interests span several domains, including wireless communication and networks, the metaverse, and immersive technologies such as extended reality (XR).
