Signing Ceremony between KU and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan

          On Friday, August 16^th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Kamphol Adulavidhaya Conference Room, Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, Dr. Chongrak Wachrinrat, Acting President of Kasetsart University along with administrators and lecturers, namely

          1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weeraphart Khunrattanasiri, Dean of Graduate School

          2. Prof. Dr. Wanchai Yodsudjai, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

          3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Punpiti Piamsa-Nga, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanawin Rakthanmanon, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Engineering

          5. Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaiporn Jaikaeo, Deputy Director of the Office of Educational Administration

          6. Prof. Dr. Chantana Chantrapornchai, Lecturer of the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anan Phonphoem, Vice President for Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence

          8. Dr. Withawat Tangtrongpairoj, Acting Deputy Director of the Office of Computer Service

          9. Dr. Chawanat Nakasan, Lecturer of the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srijidtra Charoenlarpnopparut, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Lifelong Learning

          11. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ampika Bansiddhi, Deputy Dean of the Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          12. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oratai Jongprateep, Lecturer of the Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          13. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureerat Polsilapa, Lecturer of the Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

          14. Asst. Prof. Dr. Gasidit Panomsuwan, Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering

          15. Prof. Dr.Dokrak Marod, Vice President for Research and Internationalization

          16. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs

          17. Asst. Prof. Dr.rer.Soc Supapatpimol Simlee, Assistant to the President for International Affairs

          welcomed representatives from Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), namely

          1. Dr. Shiozaki, President

          2. Dr. Ohta, Executive Vice-President

          3. Prof. Yoshida, Adviser to the President

          4. Prof. Matsumoto, Director of Thai Office

          5. Prof. Kiyokawa, NAIST Alumni President

          6. Prof. Hirota, Dean

          7. Prof. Okada, General Manager

          8. Mr. Imura, General Manager

          9. Ms. Hatoyama, Staff of the International Affairs Division

          10. Ms. Goto, Staff of the International Affairs Division

          11. Mr. Yabe, Staff of the International Affairs Division

          on the occasion of visiting KU to sign the Double Degree MOA in Material Engineering and Computer Engineering degrees.

          Before the presidents of both universities signed the MOA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weeraphart Khunrattanasiri explained the various dual degree programs (Dual/Double/Joint Degree) overseen by the Graduate School. He noted that the Graduate School initiated dual degree programs in 2014 and now collaborates with universities worldwide. Following this, Prof. Dr. Wanchai Yodsudjai explained that the collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering at KU and NAIST began in 2010, and by 2012, the faculty started sending KU students to NAIST for exchange programs.

          Additionally, Prof. Okada provided a brief overview of the history of NAIST. It was established in 1991 as a national university in Ikoma, located in the northwest of Nara, Japan, and offers graduate programs in 3 fields: Biological Sciences, Information Sciences, and Material Sciences. The university admitted its first master's students in 1993 and its first doctoral students in 1996. Currently, there are nearly 800 master's students and almost 400 doctoral students from 44 countries worldwide. KU and NAIST share a strong and close relationship. After the signing ceremony, Dr. Chongrak Wachrinrat presented a souvenir to Dr. Shiozaki, and all participants took a group photo together.

          The university's official website > https://www.naist.jp/en