Tipco Asphalt Congratulates the Winners of the CE CU–TIPCO Asphalt Mix Design Challenge 2025
Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, organized the CE CU–TIPCO Asphalt Mix Design Challenge 2025, a platform for young pavement design innovators to showcase their ideas. The competition was held as part of the Civil Engineering Materials course, with 15 teams of third-year students participating in scholarship awards.
The official announcement of the results took place on Friday, October 24, 2025, with representatives from Tipco Asphalt, led by _Khun Surapon Katekaew, Director of Technical Department, and Khun Sompun Leelapanyaporn, Senior Manager of Technical Intelligence, joining the ceremony. From Chulalongkorn University, the event was attended by Prof. Dr. Kasem Choocharukul, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonchai Sangpetngam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, and Dr. Siwarak Unsiwilai, who together presided over the award ceremony and presented prizes to the winning teams.
Competition Results:
🏆 First Prize: Team MO 1
Members: Mr. Jeerapat Yingsuthipan, Mr. Thitiphan Khananurak, Mr. Naphat Janyawatnanon, Mr. Natthawat Sirijanya, Mr. Warit Wiriya¬kit, and Mr. Sirachatch Saetang
🥈 First Runner-up: Team TU 4
Members: Mr. Paranat Luewisetphaiboon, Mr. Phannaphat Phonphuet, Mr. Waranyach Khai¬man, Mr. Sorawit Taengkiew, Mr. Sahaphon Phamoramanop, and Ms. Azzaree Masan
🥉 Second Runner-up: Team TU 3
Members: Mr. Natthanakrit Thumnimit, Mr. Panasm Prangsombat, Mr. Thanaphoom Chaiyasawat, Ms. Natnaree Busabongthong, Mr. Khanin Saladthuk, and Ms. Saichon Youchuea
This competition aimed to provide hands-on learning experiences for students to understand the principles of designing and testing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), emphasizing both strength and performance suitability. It simulated real-world challenges faced by pavement engineers while inspiring students to develop a deeper interest and understanding of asphalt technology.
Tipco Asphalt Group remains committed to supporting and developing the potential of young engineers and students through ongoing academic collaborations and national-level competitions in the future.
