Kridtaya Sakamornsnguan is a mining engineer at Thailand's Department of Primary Industries and Mines in the Ministry of Industry. She has worked in the mining sector for more than 15 years, responsible for promoting best practices, capacity building, and technology transfer in the industry. She also participates in academic activities and has conducted reviews on mining-related regulations in Thailand. Presently, she is leading research projects on smart mining to promote productivity and safety in mines and quarries.