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Asst. Prof. Dr. Maechee Narumon Jiwattanasuk

Director for M.A.

Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies program

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 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Mar 2023 - Present   Director/Instructor

                                   International Buddhist Studies College,        Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand

  • Director of MA and Instructor of Ph.D. Student in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Program

  • Short course: Mindfulness-based course for Executives

  • Short course: Training Course for Registering as a Mediator under Dispute Mediation Act, B.E. 2562 (2019)

May 2011 – Present        Nun

Buddhamahametta Foundation Ayutthaya, Thailand

  • Organize oversea meditation courses in various countries, for example, USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Australia

  • Developed Live Dhamma Broadcast system and social media.

  • Set up the registration of Charity Organization in United Kingdom so-called Buddhamahametta UK and Australia so-called Buddhamahametta Australia

Aug 2004 – Aug 2009     Senior Product Development Analyst

  Ford Motor Company, Asia Pacific Africa Regional Bangkok, Thailand

  • Advised Management to make investment decision for future car launch

  • Lead Asia Pacific Africa countries to implement new profit system

Successfully  launched  innovative  profit   forecast  model.

  • Initiated Exchange Model for company’s risk management

Monitored 15 core currencies movement and applied appropriate hedging instruments

Sep. 1998 – Apr. 2001   Credit Analyst, Treasury Department

TISCO Finance Plc. Bangkok, Thailand

  • Analyzed and proposed fixed-income instruments to Management Board

Recorded highest profit in the year 2000, contributing 60% profit of the company

  • Completed all of 8 debt restructuring cases within 2 years

2019-2022                  Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Ayutthaya, Thailand

                                 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Peace Studies

2001-2003                 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Fall Church, VA

                                Virginia Tech; Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and IT

                                • Graduated with G.P.A. of 3.60

                                • Toastmaster International (public speaking program)

1994-1998                     Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand

                                   Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Banking

                                • Graduated with G.P.A. of 3.50

                                • President of University Blood Donation

PUBLICATION    Dissertation

Jiwattanasuk, N. “A Process of Development for Peaceful Well-being of Meditation Practitioners through Buddhist Peaceful Means: A Case Study of Buddhamahametta Foundation, Chiang Rak Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.” Ph.D. Dissertation (2021)

 

Research Article

Jiwattanasuk, N., Mahatthanadull, S., Phra Bhavanavajirasundon Vi. (Kittiched Siriwattago), Tongsupachok, S., Khaokhiew, T. “Development and Validation of the Emotional Well-Being Questionnaire: Evidence from Thai Adults and Application to Organizational Leaders.” The Journal of International Buddhist Studies College. Vol. 11. No. 3. (2025:47-169).   

 

Ven. Phra Medhivajarapundit, Phramaha Weerasak Abhinandavedi, Mahatthanadull, S., Jiwattanasuk, N., Srithong, K.., & Tongsupachok, S. “Mindfulness, Wisdom, and Virtue: A Documentary Analysis of Canonical and Contemporary Sources”. The Journal of International Buddhist Studies College. Vol. 11. No. 3. (2025:1-19).   

Jiwattanasuk, N., Vasuratna, V., & Deegalle, M.. “Mindfulness-Based Practices for Multicultural Meditation Practitioners to Develop Mental Well-Being”. The ABAC ODI Journal Vision. Action. Outcome. Vol. 12. No. 2. (2025: 225-242). https://doi.org/10.14456/abacodijournal.2025.13.

Jiwattanasuk, N., et al. “The Effects of Mindful Bowing Meditation Practice with Dhamma Gita. Journal of MCU Buddhist Review. Vol. 8. No. 1. (2024: 54-67).

Jiwattanasuk, N., et al. “Application of Development of Mental    Health for Practitioners through Online Dhamma Gita”. Journal of MCU Buddhist Review. Vol. 8. No. 1. (2024: 189-195).

Jiwattanasuk, N., et al. “Respectfulness in Theravada Buddhism and in Taoism”. Journal of Chaiyaphum Review. Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024: 126-136).

Phramaha Y. Dhiradhammo, Phra C. Vaddhano, Phra W. Varadhammo, Phra S. Silatechaputtiyo, Phramaha M.  Thitadhammo, and Jiwattanasuk, N. “Right Speech: Buddhist Integrated Approach for Multicultural Communication”. Journal of MCU Buddhist Review. Vol. 7. No. 3. (2023: 15-30).

Jiwattanasuk, N. “Circumstances and Current Problems of Executive Meditation Practitioners”. The Journal of Sirindhornparithat. Vol.23 No.2 (2022).

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Academic Article

Jiwattanasuk, N., Phra Bhavanavajirasundon Vi. (Kittiched Siriwattago), Tanpoonkiat, W., Deegalle, M. “Cultivating Mindfulness Activities to Develop Peaceful Well-being”. Journal of International Buddhist Studies. Vo.l.15. No. 1 (2024: 37-54).

Phra W. Varadhammo, Phra C. Vaddhano, and Jiwattanasuk, N. “Insight Meditation Practice through the Utilization of the Right Mindfulness: Phra DhammadhirarajaMahamuni (Chodok Yanasiddhi)”. Journal of MCU Philosophy Review. Vol.6 No.2 (2023: 239-250).

Jiwattanasuk, N. "The Holistic Well-being Concepts in Relation to Quality of Life". The ABAC ODI Journal Vision. Action. Outcome. Vol.10 No.1 (2022).

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Book

Phra Thepwacharasarabandit, Assoc. Prof. Dr., et al. The Essence of Buddhism and Sustainable Community Development. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Press: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (2025: 296 pages)

  Jiwattanasuk, N. Sustainable Development Goals, Inner Development Goals, and Buddhism. Natikul Press: Bangkok, Thailand (2025: 174 pages)

Phramaha Y. Dhiradhammo, Phrakrupaladsampipatthanathirachan (Kittiched Siriwattago), Phra C. Vaddhano, Phra W. Varadhammo, and Jiwattanasuk, N. Atthkalacataka. Decemberry: Bangkok, Thailand (2023:185 pages).

Assistant Editor, Buddhist Wisdom Coping with Global Crisis: the 18th United Nations Day of Vesak cerebrations 2023. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Press. Bangkok, Thailand.

Conference

18 Mar 2026       4th International Conference on Happiness, and Well-being Bangkok, Thailand
                            •    Speaker on the title of a Mechanism-Based Framework for Contemplative Leadership and Emotional Well-Being
1-2 Nov 2025           The First International Academic Seminar on Pali-Chinese Buddhist Studies MCU 
                            •    Speaker on the title of The Multicultural Adaptability of the Mindfulness Wisdom and Loving-kindness (MWL) Model:                                    A Comparative Analysis with Standard Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs).
18 Mar 2025              3rd International Conference on Happiness, and Well-being Bangkok, Thailand
                            •    Speaker on the title of Mindfulness-based Program for Peaceful Well-being of  Meditation Practitioners.
6 June 2024                    Buddhist Contribution to Peace and Human Rights Concepts and Application Oslo, Norway
                            •    Speaker on the title of The Mindful Spiral: Inner Growth Toward Outer Change for Peace
18 Mar 2024              2nd International Conference on Happiness, and Well-being Bangkok, Thailand
                            •    Speaker on the title of Mindfulness-based Program for Peaceful Well-being of  Meditation Practitioners
25 May 2023            World Rural Health Conference. Sydney, Australia.
                            •    Speaker on the title of ¬¬Mental Health in Practitioners through Mindfulness-based Practices.
30 May 2023             Wat Thai Buddharam Brisbane, Australia.
                            •    Vipassana Master.

Certificate

Oct 2023               Certificate of Completion in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week   course
                               International Mindfulness Center JAPAN
30 Aug 2025         Research Proposal Development Training
                               Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
28 Jan 2025           AUN QA Training
                               Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
31 Dec 2024          Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing
                               BP International, UK
10 Sep 2024          Business Model Canvas
                               Eddu Organization, Thailand
19 July 2024          Human Ethics Training
                               Naresuan University, Thailand
28 Jun 2024          BRI NEW GEN #2
                              Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
6-7 Mar 2024       AUN QA Training
                              Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
3 Mar 2024          HDS2825x: Religion, Conflict and Peace 
                              HarvardX, An online learning initiative of Harvard University
16 Dec 2023         Upskill: Analytical Tipitaka and Buddhism with Contemporary Science
                              Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
10-18 Jun 2023    BRI NEW GEN #1
                              Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
25 Mar 2023        PLOs Development 
                              Graduate School, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
6 Feb 2023           Academic Writing 
                              International Buddhist Studies College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
                              And  Oxford School of English

Awards and Honors

Sep 2025      Outstanding Researcher Award
                      Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Academic Year 2025
Sep 2025      Outstanding Buddhist Studies Research Award
                      Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Academic Year 2025
Sep 2025      Outstanding Research Award in Buddhist-Based Intellectual and Moral Development                                        
                      Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Academic Year 2025
May 2025     Phra Kiao Dhammachakra Award for Public Service for Excellence in Public Service
                      The Alumni Foundation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Dec 2023      Outstanding Dissertation Award
                       Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Academic Year 2022/2023

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