SIRINDA (PAMMY) CHALERMTHIRALERT
Hi! I'm
Sirinda Chalermthiralert
(though most people call me Pammy!)
I am a senior in high school. Beyond this identity, I am an aspiring researcher, beekeeper, scuba diver, environmentalist, advocate, and the list goes on...
...but you shouldn't just take my word for it. I created this page to visually walk you through my path of exploration and innovation toward a more sustainable future, as well as my mission to foster a more inclusive world. Enjoy!
Projects
BeeFriend
Founder, Inventor & Lead Researcher
I created BeeFriend to prove that pest control doesn’t have to come at the cost of pollinators. It’s a 100% organic insecticide made from green mussel shell waste from Thailand’s seafood industry. BeeFriend targets soft-bodied insect pests like mealybugs while staying safe for bees. After testing it on real farms and refining it with farmers’ feedback, we now have BeeFriend in use on organic farms and in Bangkok’s public park nurseries.
Awards:
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iCAN Competition 2025 – Gold Medal, Canada Special Award
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WICO Competition 2025 – Gold Medal, Taiwan Special Award (WIIPA)
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Guangzhou Fair, International Exhibition of Inventions 2025 – Gold Medal, Outstanding Award (Citizen Innovation, Singapore Special Award), Honorable Mention & Internationally Outstanding Inventor Award from NRCT
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InventCor 2025 (Romania) - Gold Medal
Partners:
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AquaVibe
Co-Founder, Researcher & Co-Author
What if we could clean polluted water using sunlight? AquaVibe uses photocatalytic degradation, in which light activates a catalyst coating on our 3D-printed scaffolds to break down organic pollutants in industrial wastewater into harmless byproducts. The scaffolds can be reused, making the process sustainable from start to finish. Our latest version adds hard carbon made from durian peel and is published in the SQ1 Journal Catalysts. AquaVibe reflects my commitment to affordable, accessible, sustainable clean water solutions. This product was granted Thailand Petty Patent No. 2403003284.
SQ1 Journal, Catalysts
Petty Patent
Awards:
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Conrad Challenge - The Water Challenge 2025 - Finalist
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International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology 2024 - Best Presentation Award
Partners:
Perilla Guard
Inventor, First Author & Researcher
I created Perilla Guard, inspired by my love for diving and the coral reefs I swim through, to see if a local Thai crop could protect both people and the ocean. It’s a natural SPF 30 PA+++ sunscreen made from perilla seeds sourced from farmers in Northern Thailand, gentle on the skin and safe for coral reefs. As lead researcher, I published the work as first author in the Q1 Journal Cosmetics. The formula is patented and registered with the Thai FDA, and it’s now sold online, on Shopee, and in organic shops across Thailand, so every bottle supports local farmers too. This product was granted Thailand Petty Patent No. 2403004023.
Q1 Journal, Cosmetics
Petty Patent
Awards:
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Korea-International Youth Olympiad (KIYO) 2026 - The Best of International Invention Competition - Gold Medal, Hong Kong Special Award
Partners:
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Hope For Health
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
I co-founded Hope For Health to tackle health inequity in rural Thailand, where basic eye and dental care can be hours away. We run mobile medical clinics and health seminars that bring free, accessible eye and dental care directly to communities that need it most. Partnering with local hospitals across rural Thailand and the Autistic Thai Foundation, we’ve also expanded our work to support children with disabilities and their families.
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Extracurriculars
InvisAbilities
Co-President
As Co-President of InvisAbilities, I help lead an ISB student club that makes space for the conversations people don’t always have out loud, about mental health, neurodiversity, and what real inclusion looks like at school. Through events, workshops, and student-led initiatives, we work to help every student feel seen, especially those whose challenges aren’t visible from the outside. It’s my commitment to building a school community where differences are understood, not just tolerated.
Junior Special Olympics
Founding Trip Leader
As the leader of Junior Special Olympics, I organize a week-long trip in which ISB students spend time alongside children with disabilities and neurodiverse peers in our local community. Over three years, I’ve matched ~300 ISB students with kids for sports, games, and activities designed to be inclusive. Each year I’ve watched friendships grow between students who might never have met otherwise. I’ve also seen students arrive unsure of what to expect and leave with a completely different understanding of what disability means. Seeing those mindsets change is my favorite part, and it’s shaped how I think about inclusion in everything I do.
Student Council
Vice President
I’ve been on Student Council since 9th grade, and this year I’m Vice President and on ISB’s Executive Council. I work on policy initiatives and community events that represent what students actually need, and I run our class’s PR and Instagram. Feel free to check it out below!
Student Ambassadors
President
As President of Student Ambassadors, I've led over 240 students help make ISB feel like home for new families. We run new-student orientations and farewell lunches, and I introduced interest-based partner matching so new students meet someone they actually click with.
Varsity Tennis
Music - Trumpet
Team Captain
As team captain, I’ve represented ISB at the IASAS tennis tournament, which brings together varsity teams from international schools across six Southeast Asian countries. Along the way I’ve won one gold and two silver medals. My favorite part is keeping the team’s energy up, on and off the court.
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Tri-M Honor Society Member
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Jazz Band & Wind Ensemble Member
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Performed at the Kinnari Charity Music Festival, which raised $10,000 for the Thai Red Cross Foundation
Recognition (Awards & Media Coverage)
Awards
Top 100 Emerging Innovator Awards (EIA) 2026
By Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware
The Emerging Innovator Awards recognize 100 outstanding high school students from around the world whose bold ideas and initiatives are driving positive change.
Korean International Youth Olympiad 4I (KIYO) 2026
in Seoul, South Korea
Perilla Guard
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Gold Prize from World Women Inventors & Entrepreneurs Association
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Special Award from Hong Kong Dream Technology and Innovation Society
14th World Invention Creativity Olympics (WICO)
in Seoul, South Korea
BeeFriend
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Gold Award
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Special Award from World Innovation Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA)
10th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN 2025)
BeeFriend
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Gold Medal
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Special Award from Toronto International Award of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)
11th International Exhibition of Inventions
(IEI 2025)
in Guangzhou, China
BeeFriend
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Gold Medal
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Outstanding Award from Citizen Innovation of Singapore
6th edition of International Exhibition INVENTCOR 2025
in Deva, Romania
BeeFriend
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Gold Award
Certificate of Appreciation
from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
by the National Research Council of Thailand
BeeFriend
Conrad Challenge -
The Water Challenge 2025
AquaVibe
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Finalist
International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology 2024
AquaVibe
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Best Presentation Award
Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Youth Who Bring Honor to the Nation (Innovation Category), 2026
This award recognizes the impact of BeeFriend, AquaVibe, and Perilla Guard on local communities in Thailand, as well as their international recognition.
Thailand National Outstanding Youth Award 2025
This award recognizes youth in Thailand who demonstrate outstanding excellence and valuable contributions to society. Awarded for my work with Hope for Health and Junior Special Olympics.
ISB Distinguished Service Leader Award 2026
For contributions to environmental innovations.
ISB Service Leadership Award 2025
For contributions to Junior Special Olympics (JSO).
Tennis Tournament of the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools
(IASAS Tennis)
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Gold Medal All Tournament 2024
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Silver Medal 2025, 2026
The tournament brings together varsity tennis teams from major international schools across six Southeast Asian countries.
2024 IASAS VEX Robotics Formosa
in Taipei, Taiwan
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Energy Award for great team spirit and enthusiasm
ISB International Honor Society (IHS)
A high school honor society that recognizes top academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Joined the Tri-M Music Honor Society as a trumpet player.
Media Coverage
BeeFriend received a Gold Medal and an Outstanding Award at the 11th International Exhibition of Inventions in China.
Recognized by the Social Development Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for BeeFriend.
AquaVibe received the Best Poster Presentation award at SMARTMAT 2024.
Introduced BeeFriend to the BMA’s Environment Department, demonstrating how it can protect Bangkok’s public parks without traditional chemical insecticides, improving pollination and increasing productivity.
Hope For Health introduced nutrition education to parents of children with disabilities in Bangkok.
AquaVibe received the Best Poster Presentation award at SMARTMAT 2024.