On Friday, December 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, at Meeting Room 9, 2nd Floor, the Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, presided over to welcome the delegation from the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Republic of China (Taiwan).

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The event was attended by KU administrators and faculty, including Associate Professor Dr. Prateep Duengkae, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry; Associate Professor Dr. Suchat Leungprasert, Deputy Dean for Administration, Faculty of Engineering; Assistant Professor Dr. Witcha Imaram, Associate Dean for Administration, Faculty of Science; Assistant Professor Dr. Pawee Klongvessa, Lecturer, Department of Environmental Technology and Management, Faculty of Environment; Assistant Professor Dr. Naruemol Kaewjampa, Deputy Dean for International Affairs and Educational Innovation, Graduate School; Associate Professor Dr. Worachart Wisawapipat, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture; Associate Professor Dr. Anchalee Sirikhachornkit, Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science; Assistant Professor Dr. Jareerat Chunthawodtiporn, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture; Miss Pratthana Thirakiettikun, Head of the International Collaboration and Networking Sections; and staff members of the International Affairs Division welcomed the visiting scholars from the College of Bioresources and Agriculture included Dr. Yu-Pin Lin, Dean of the Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering; Dr. Chihhao Fan, Associate Dean and Professor, Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering; Dr. Shan-Li Wang, Professor, Department of Agricultural Chemistry; and Dr. Shih-Shun Lin, Professor, Institute of Biotechnology on their official visit to Kasetsart University.

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During the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs delivered a welcoming address, followed by remarks of appreciation from Dr. Yu-Pin Lin, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to strengthen ties between the institutions. Discussions focused on promoting and expanding academic and research collaborations to foster mutual growth and advancement.

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The purpose of this official visit, coordinated by the Vice Dean for Administration at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, was to discuss avenues for developing academic collaborations, including student exchange programs, a double-degree program, and the establishment of a joint research center. The College of Bioresources and Agriculture has maintained an MOU with the Faculty of Agriculture, Kamphaeng Saen, since 2019, engaging in collaborative research and co-hosting bilateral symposia.

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In today’s meeting, executives and lecturers from various faculties and departments participated in discussions on shared areas of interest, including research, academics, and publications, particularly in fields such as engineering, agriculture, environment, science, and veterinary medicine. Both parties explored research topics of mutual interest, including Biochar, Circular Economy, and Microplastics. They also discussed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the university level to initiate collaborations with other interested faculties or departments in the future.

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Additionally, academics from the College of Bioresources and Agriculture (NTU) emphasized that collaborative activities at the faculty or university level could commence immediately during the preparation and pending formal signing of the MoU. These activities may include co-publication of research on aligned topics, student exchange programs, scholarship opportunities, an establishment of a Joint Research Center, technology exchanges, and other research projects or academic activities in the future.

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The meeting included discussions on the aforementioned collaborations, during which executives from both institutions presented and discussed approaches to fostering research and academic collaboration in the near future. Both sides expressed their satisfaction with the successful outcome of the discussions. Following this, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, presented souvenirs to the delegation from the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University (Republic of China, Taiwan), and group photos were taken with all participants to commemorate the occasion. The delegation then proceeded to visit Kasetsart University's Kamphaeng Saen Campus.

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Overview of the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University (NTU)

The College of Bioresources and Agriculture (CBA) at National Taiwan University (NTU) was established in 1943 under its original name, the College of Agriculture, to advance agricultural sciences and related fields. In 2003, the college was renamed to better reflect its broader focus on bioresources and sustainability.

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Today, CBA is recognized as a leading institution for agricultural and life sciences, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide in Agricultural Sciences. NTU, founded in 1928, is Taiwan's premier university, comprising 11 colleges, 54 departments, and 66 research centers. It enrolls over 30,000 students, including 17,000 undergraduates and 15,000 postgraduates.

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CBA encompasses diverse disciplines, such as agricultural sciences, agricultural engineering, natural resource management, biological sciences, and food technology. Its research and education focus on addressing critical global challenges like climate change, resource efficiency, and food security.

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With cutting-edge facilities and extensive academic collaborations globally, CBA continues to lead in agriculture and natural resource conservation across Asia, fostering innovation and societal impact.