Summary of Discussion and Collaboration on Research and Innovation Development between KU and RUMT

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Topic: Deep Tech towards the Initial Step of Appropriate Tech between KU and RUMT

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Venue: Meeting Room 10, 10th Floor, Office of International Affairs, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus

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Participants Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath - Assistant to the President for Research and Internationalization, Kasetsart University; Dr. Weerasin Sonjaroon - Kasetsart University Institute for Advanced Studies (KUIAS); Dr. Borwarkit Nakamanurak - Director, Research and Development Institute (RDI), Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin (RMUTR); Dr. Chalakorn Udomraksasakul - Director of Institute of Research and Development, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon; Ms. Chonnapat Wannahoi - Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sutham Sriwawut - Director, RDI, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep; Asst. Prof. Dr. Direk Boonthum - Deputy Director, RDI, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kiattisak Sangpradit - Director, RDI, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi; Asst. Prof. Dr. Warunee Srisongkram - Director, RDI, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi

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On Monday, November 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Meeting Room 10, the Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, a discussion under the topic "Deep Tech towards the Initial Step of Appropriate Tech between KU and RUMT" was held.

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The meeting began with presentations on opportunities for collaborative research and innovation development between two leading institutions in Thailand. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath, Assistant to the President for Research and Internationalization, Kasetsart University, highlighted key university statistics, including campuses, student demographics, research initiatives, publications, distinguished researchers, and external funding sources.

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Following this, Dr. Borwarkit Nakamanurak - Director, Research and Development Institute (RDI), Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin (RMUTR), and Dr. Chalakorn Udomraksasakul - Director of Institute of Research and Development, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, shared significant research statistics. Their presentation emphasized RUMT's strengths, including research contributions impacting communities and a vast SME network under the "One RUMT" strategy, showcasing impactful research outcomes.

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The session concluded with discussions on future collaborations, summarized as follows:

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1.       Both universities will publicize research collaboration opportunities to their researchers.

2.       A two-day joint meeting will be held in late February, with the date to be confirmed.

3.      "Carbon Neutrality" will serve as the main theme, with additional themes to engage diverse researchers and studies. University administrators may also attend.

4.       RUMT will confirm the venue details.

5.     RUMT will invite KU to attend its Tech Talk events, featuring presentations by RDI center heads on progress and achievements.

6.        RUMT will invite KU to participate in the 28th Annual "Bang Phra Agricultural Fair" in 2024.