Asst. Prof. Dr. Narong Anurak, a faculty member of the College of Communication Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University (SSRU), has been invited to serve as an Invited Expert Contributor in the international research project Metascience Novelty Indicators Challenge.

The project is led by the UK Metascience Unit with the support of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. 

The initiative is implemented in partnership with the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) and RAND Europe.

The Metascience Novelty Indicators Challenge aims to develop innovative approaches for assessing research novelty by integrating expert evaluation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analytical tools. 

The project seeks to advance more robust, transparent, and internationally applicable research evaluation systems, particularly in areas related to research funding, science policy, and innovation development.

In his role as an Invited Expert Contributor, Asst. Prof. Dr. Narong provides academic insights, expert perspectives, and constructive feedback to support the design and validation of research novelty indicators. His participation contributes to the broader effort of improving global research assessment frameworks.

This invitation highlights the growing international recognition of Thai scholars and reflects SSRU’s expanding engagement in global academic collaboration. It also embodies the spirit of “From Local to Global,” demonstrating how academic development rooted in local foundations can lead to meaningful contributions on the international stage.