The Institute for Innovative Learning (IL), Mahidol University, serves as a leading hub for research, innovation, and academic development in learning sciences and educational innovation. The Institute integrates expertise across education, science, technology, health sciences, and social sciences to advance transformative learning, foster future-ready competencies, and contribute to sustainable societal development.

Through interdisciplinary research and collaboration, the Institute develops evidence-based innovations, learning technologies, and educational practices that address emerging challenges in education and human development at national and international levels.

VISION

To be a world-class leader in learning innovations.

MISSION

To excel in learning innovations with integrity for the betterment of Thai society and the benefit of humankind. The Institute is committed to advancing research and innovation in learning, producing graduates with profound knowledge, lifelong learning capabilities, creativity, innovation, and effective communication skills, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and educational excellence.

RESEARCH THEMES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE

The Institute conducts research and innovation across a broad spectrum of educational and learning-related disciplines, including:

• Learning Sciences and Higher Education Research
• Educational Innovation and Curriculum Development
• Educational Technology and Digital Learning
• Artificial Intelligence in Education (AI in Education)
• Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Education
• STEM Education and Maker Education
• Game-Based Learning and Gamification
• Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Learning
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and SDG Integration
• Future Skills, Lifelong Learning, and Workforce Development
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Learning Measurement

HIGH-IMPACT PUBLICATIONS

Research outputs from the Institute are published in leading international journals and conference proceedings in the fields of educational technology, learning sciences, STEM education, game-based learning, digital transformation in education, and sustainable development education. The Institute for Innovative Learning is recognized for producing high-quality research published in internationally indexed journals, particularly in top-quartile (Q1 and Q2) journals. Its research excellence is driven by interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative learning research, and a commitment to generating meaningful impacts on education, society, and sustainable development. (International Publications)

ONGOING PROJECTS AND COLLABORATIONS

The Institute actively collaborates with faculties and research units across Mahidol University, as well as national and international partners, to conduct interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary educational challenges. Current projects focus on AI-enhanced learning, digital and blended learning, STEM and maker education, game-based learning, future competencies, sustainability education, and innovative learning ecosystem development.

RESEARCH FUNDING AND FUNDING PROFILE

The Institute has secured competitive research funding from national and international agencies, including research councils, program management units, governmental organizations, educational agencies, and university funding schemes. Funding activities support educational innovation, learning technology development, interdisciplinary research, capacity building, and research initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Contact us:
Email: [email protected]

Website: https://il.mahidol.ac.th/eng/

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999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170

Tel. : 0-2441-9729