Borwornsom (Ack) is a health systems researcher and faculty member of Ramathibodi Medical School, Mahidol University. Previously a hospital director and practicing physician in Lamphun of northern Thailand, his observations of inequitable access to quality healthcare inspired him to pursue an academic career in health policy and management.

Ack’s research applies systems thinking in solving complex issues such as regional governance of Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage, community-based health interventions for vulnerable populations, patient safety in primary care settings, and dynamics of health workforce planning. He also serves on the scientific advisory committee of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation.