Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) organized a special lecture titled “Embracing AI: The Challenges and Opportunities.” The event featured Assoc. Prof. Suku Sukunesan, Associate Dean (Strategic Partnerships) from Edith Cowan University (ECU), as the keynote speaker. The session was attended by faculty members, staff, and students at the Mini-Theater, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Mass Communication Technology, RMUTP (Thewet Campus) on February 19, 2026.

Assoc. Prof. Suku Sukunesan stated that a “Digital Mindset” is the ability to understand workflows and break tasks into smaller components to effectively select the right AI tools for each step. Furthermore, Prompt Engineering is becoming a fundamental new skill—comparable to what coding was in the past. Regarding education management, traditional assessment methods focused on “Artifacts” (such as writing reports or making presentations) may no longer be effective, as AI can generate these outputs almost instantly. Therefore, universities should shift toward assessing the learning process and critical thinking. He recommended applying Constructivist pedagogy, allowing learners to define their own learning paths by questioning AI. Additionally, designing AI-resilient units is crucial to encourage the proper use of AI, meeting industry demands for graduates with these specific skills.

Assoc. Prof. Suku Sukunesan also demonstrated AI capabilities by creating promotional animated videos in seconds and using the Suno application for rapid music composition. He introduced faculty members to RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) or Grounded AI, a system that restricts AI to drawing information only from specific databases or documents. This helps control and mitigate “hallucinations” (false information), ensuring higher accuracy in teaching and learning applications. However, he cautioned users about copyright issues, Intellectual Property (IP) leaks, and data bias. He concluded by encouraging everyone to “embrace and experiment with various AI tools through hands-on practice and trial and error to ensure timely learning and adaptation.”

Information: International Relations Office, Policy and Planning Division
Compiled by: Chaweewan Manopa