Prof Dr Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat
University of Manchester, University of Sussex
Professional Achievement Award Finalist
Prof Dr Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat is a pioneer in the setting-up of venture capital funds to support the process of technology transfer and commercialisation. She was an advisory board member to the Deputy Prime Minister in establishing a research and development (R&D) centre to support technology transfer in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Prof Dr Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat intends to expand the policy research carried out in the United Nations Millennium Project to promote S&T innovation systems for developing countries.