Students from the Faculty of Engineering at Chiang Mai University have won the first runner-up prize in the ANSYS Simulation Award, presented on the national stage by CADFEM, a leading provider of engineering simulation solutions, at the ‘20th TSAE Auto Challenge 2026 Student Formula’ event. This achievement highlights the promise of a new generation of CMU engineers, who are capable of integrating academic knowledge, advanced technology, and professional teamwork.

Hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers-Thailand (TSAE) from February 5-7, 2026, at the Pathum Thani Speedway, the competition challenged students from leading institutions nationwide to design, fabricate, and develop student formula-style racing cars. The contest encompassed various disciplines, including engineering design, cost analysis, business presentation, and on-track competition.

The ANSYS Simulation Award is presented to teams that demonstrate an outstanding capacity to apply engineering analysis and simulation software to effectively design and develop racing cars. This includes evaluating structural integrity, strength, and safety to improve overall vehicle performance. The team from CMU demonstrated high proficiency in using these advanced engineering tools, earning them the prestigious second-place finish.

This achievement is a testament to the all-around capacity of the Faculty of Engineering students, ranging from their technical knowledge and cutting-edge technology application to their teamwork and systematic project management. The team was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Anucha Promwungkwa and Associate Professor Dr. Niti
Kammuang-lue, who provided valuable guidance throughout the process, allowing the students to excel on the national stage.

The Faculty of Engineering remains committed to promoting practice-based learning, innovation, and comprehensive capacity building in an attempt to foster high-quality engineers who meet international standards, and who will play a key role in driving the country’s automotive and technology industries forward.