Pititwut Teerakittikul is the head of sustainability and a lecturer in electronics for robotics at the Institute of Field Robotics (FIBO), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). He is deeply committed to integrating innovative robotics with environmental sustainability.

His academic journey began at KMUTT, where he earned a B.Eng. in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering in 2004. His quest for knowledge then led him to the University of York, U.K., where he received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering in 2008 and 2013, respectively.

Upon returning to Thailand, he joined FIBO as a lecturer, initially focusing on bio-inspired robotics. This interest materialized through the establishment of the Bio-inspired and Educational Robotics Laboratory (Bear Lab) in 2014. While Bear Lab gained valuable insights in both robotics research and education, Pitiwut’s growing awareness of the Anthropocene era – a time marked by significant human impact on Earth – propelled him towards a different path.

Indeed, his stay in the U.K. was not just about academics. It was also where he developed a keen interest in our natural world, largely thanks to the awe-inspiring documentaries narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This newfound love for nature, combined with his ongoing support for organizations like World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, steered him towards a path of environmental advocacy.

In 2023, Pitiwut channeled this passion into creating the “Planet-centric Robotics & Innovation Lab” at FIBO, also known as “Planet-centric Lab”. Inspired by the documentary series “Our Planet”, the lab is a testament to his belief in the power of technology to heal our world.

Beyond leading the Planet-centric Lab, he is passionately involved in redefining engineering education at FIBO. His goal is to develop challenge-based courses that not only impart technical knowledge but also instill a sense of environmental responsibility in future engineers. It is his firm belief that we can equip the next generation with the tools and mindset needed to navigate and solve the unforeseen environmental challenges of the future.

• FRA121 Electronic circuits

• FRA162 Engineering skills

• FRA221 Digital electronics

• FRA222 Microcontroller Interface

• FRA362 Robotics Studio V - Change the World Projects

• FRA503 Planet-Centric Robotics & Innovation