Dr. Pakpoom "Pai" Buabthong is an Assistant Professor at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University and serves as the Deputy Director at Nakhon Ratchasima Office of Lifelong Learning (NRLL). He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science with a minor in Computer Science from the California Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Buabthong's research interests span from artificial intelligence applications in material science and information retrieval, to integrating AI for sustainability development and poverty alleviation. He has contributed significantly to the field through publications in top-tier journals and participation in international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Buabthong is dedicated to teaching and has developed educational programs aimed at enhancing digital workforce skills.