Niwat Angkawisittpan was born in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He received a B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering (Hons.) from Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 1997, a M.Sc. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, Indiana, USA, in 2003, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, USA, in 2009. Since 2009, he has been with the Research Unit for Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (RECENT), Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand, where he is currently an Associate Professor. He has authored or co-authored numerous journal and conference papers. His research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, neural networks, compact microstrip devices, metamaterial applications for RF and microwave circuits, and electromagnetic material characterization.