Warakorn Luangluewut, Researcher, Defense Technology Institute (DTI), Thailand By Sol Gonzalez Meet the young public sector officials in the inaugural Young & Official Report 2026. Warakorn Luangluewut, Researcher, Defense Technology Institute (DTI), Thailand. Image: Warakorn Luangluewut. 1) What does public service mean to you? Can you share more about your role in the public sector? I am primarily engaged in research related to defense technology, with responsibilities encompassing research activities, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and communication system development. My professional background began with studies and practical work in image processing, signals and systems, machine learning, and other related fields. I have subsequently applied this knowledge to AI, communication technologies, and other relevant areas in order to maximise benefits for myself, the public, and the nation. In my work, I strive to develop expertise and innovations in areas of personal interest while ensuring alignment with national needs and organisational policies, so that the outcomes can deliver the greatest possible benefit to all stakeholders. 2) Tell us about a project you championed. What impact did it have on the community? My work provides benefits across the military, civilian, and research sectors. In the military domain, one of my recent projects involves the development of a system for detecting whether training postures are performed correctly. This system helps make training more convenient, faster, and more efficient by introducing an application that supports instructors in their work. As a result, instructors are able to supervise and evaluate trainees more effectively, especially in situations where the number of instructors is significantly smaller than the number of cadets. Therefore, this work plays an important role in enhancing military training efficiency. In addition, I have also worked on the development of a flood area detection system, which can be further extended into an automatic