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Leading global Research Projects
Bridging AI Gaps: A Comparative Study on Developing a Robust AI Maturity Framework for the UK and Japan
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
selected Funded Projects
The following are featured funded projects involving Sukanlaya Sawang, showcasing just a portion of her extensive and impactful research portfolio.
Digital Transformation and Innovation for Functional Skills UK
Innovate UK
Exploring AI-Enabled Opportunities for Wellbeing Tourism
Royal Society of Edinburgh and Ministry of Science and Technology (Taiwan)
Advancing Innovation and Sustainability Research
The British Academy
E-learning Engagement for Rail Industry
Cooporative Research Centre for Rail Innovation - The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Innovation Benchmark for the Spatial Industry
Cooporative Research Centre for Spatial Information - The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Research Funding
Professor Sawang has secured more than £1.5 million in competitive funding from organisations including UKRI, the British Academy, the British Council, HSBC, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Australian Research Council. Her projects unite international research teams to address challenges in entrepreneurship, digital transformation and sustainable development.
International Collaboration
Working across the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, Professor Sawang leads partnerships connecting academic expertise with local knowledge and industry needs. Her projects explore responsible AI adoption, SME innovation, sustainable enterprise and inclusive economic development.
Innovating Through Research partnership
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Industry and Policy Partnerships
Through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and collaborations with businesses, public bodies and community organisations, Professor Sawang develops research that responds to real-world challenges. These partnerships help organisations build innovation capabilities, adopt emerging technologies responsibly and strengthen long-term resilience.
Research Impact
Her funded initiatives have contributed to AI maturity frameworks, entrepreneurship education, green innovation programmes and international capacity-building activities. These outcomes support evidence-informed policymaking, sustainable business practices and greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities.