Assoc. Prof. Dr. Unruan Leknoi
Senior Advisor to Secretariat
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Unruan Leknoi is an expert on climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and participatory development, with over 20 years of academic and applied research experience. She was appointed Director of the Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute (CUSRI) in 2023 and leads the institute’s interdisciplinary and policy-relevant work across Southeast Asia.
She has led more than 60 research projects funded by national ministries and international partners, working across sectors to co-create solutions for low-carbon transitions, waste management, and climate-resilient communities. Her work emphasizes bridging research and real-world application.
Dr. Unruan’s research has been published in leading international journals indexed in Scopus, including Land Use Policy, Cities, and Resources, Environment and Sustainability. Her studies on nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture in highland areas, and circular economy models have been widely cited for their scientific rigor and policy relevance.
With a strong commitment to evidence-based development, she actively contributes to public policy dialogue and international research collaborations—positioning CUSRI as a key knowledge partner in advancing sustainable and inclusive development."
