Academic Background

Narong earned a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University (USA). In 2022, he was awarded the ACSDSD Doctoral Research Grant to pursue a PhD in Sustainable Leadership at Mahidol University. He is a licensed engineer with credentials in project management, quality assurance, and human resources.

Research Focus

His scholarly work centers on education for sustainable development, emphasizing curriculum design, learning climate, and pedagogy to cultivate sustainability competencies. He has published peer-reviewed articles and conference papers in sustainability, engineering education, and management education.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

A Keyword co-occurrence analysis of research on service learning: Conceptual foci and emerging research trends

Narong, D. K., & Hallinger, P. (2023)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13040339 

A bibliometric review of service learning research, 1950–2022

Hallinger, P., & Narong, D. K. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1177/10538259241245137 

Traversing the evolution of research on engineering education for sustainability: A bibliometric review (1991–2022)

Narong, D. K., & Hallinger, P. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020641 

The evolution of service learning in engineering education: A bibliometric Review of Research (1995–2023)

Narong, D. K., & Hallinger, P. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2024.2368148 

A system-based framework for engineering education as sustainable development

Narong, D. K. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2024.2374481 

Mapping the evolution of business and management education for sustainable development: A bibliometric review of research (1996–2023)

Narong, D. K. (2025) 

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-05-2024-0345 

Business and management education for sustainability: A state-of-the-art review of literature post-UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2015–2023)

Narong, D. K. (2025) 

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101115 

Research trends on micro-credentials: A keyword co-occurrence analysis and science mapping

Narong, D. K. (2025)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2025.2509578 

Published Conference Papers:

At the intersection of service learning and engineering education for sustainable development: A bibliometric review of research (2004–2023)

Narong, D. K., & Wattanaphak, N. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1109/iSTEM-Ed62750.2024.10663141

The research landscape and emerging trends in technical and vocational education and training for sustainability (1998–2023) 

Narong, D. K. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTeD62334.2024.10844646 

Breaking barriers: Examining accessibility research within the realm of engineering education between 1986 and 2023

Narong, D. K. (2024)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED62316.2024.10923782

Published Conference Papers

• At the intersection of service learning and engineering education (2024) – Read full paper
• Technical and vocational education and training for sustainability (2024) – Read full paper
• Accessibility research in engineering education (2024) – Read full paper

Work in Progress

• Motivational pathways to sustainability competencies in engineering education
• Academic motivation and authentic learning for sustainability in engineering capstones
• Engineering capstones for sustainability: Comparative study of industry-based and service-learning projects

Contribution to ASEAN Sustainability

In 2022, Dr. Narong Kongpiwatanawas awarded the ACSDSD Doctoral Research Grant to pursue a PhD in Sustainable Leadership at Mahidol University. Narong’s research advances SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). His work informs policy, guides institutional reform, and promotes innovative solutions for inclusive and resilient growth in ASEAN.