On 2 April 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Meeting Room 10, 10th Floor, the Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narongrit Muangmai, Assistant to the President for Research and Internationalization, along with KU administrators, namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sathaporn Chuepeng, Vice President for Sriracha Campus; Prof. Dr. Wanwipa Vongsangnak, Dean of Kasetsart University International College (KUIC); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatuwit Keawsuwan, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Humanities; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchat Leungprasert, Deputy Dean for Administration, Faculty of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ratchatee Techapiesancharoenkij, Head of Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; Dr. Punarut Sirichokpokin, Assistant to the President for Corporate Communications and International Affairs at Sriracha Campus; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantiga Choochottiros, Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science; Asst. Prof. Dr. Prachakon Kaewkhiaw, Marine Engineering Department, International Maritime Studies; Acting Second Lieutenant Dr. Phunsin Kantha, Assistant Dean of Kasetsart University International College (KUIC); and IAD representatives welcomed delegations from University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), China, led by Prof. SUN Jinghong, Vice Chancellor; Prof. PANG Xiaolu, Dean of National Center for Materials Service Safety; Prof. HAN Xuezhou, Deputy Director of Humanistic Quality Education Center; Prof. LI Bei, Deputy Director of Office of International Affairs; Prof. WANG Pengfei, Deputy Director of Department of Facilities and Maintenance Management; and Prof. TIAN Jianjun, Associate Dean of Institute for Advanced Material and Technology.

          USTB is one of the leading universities renowned for its strengths in engineering and science, ranked 430th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. Following the visit of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sathaporn Chuepeng and his team to USTB 2 years ago, KU and USTB have initiated a range of collaborations, including student and staff exchange programs, dual degree programs, and joint research projects, particularly in cooperation with Kasetsart University’s Sriracha Campus. USTB executives stated that, although the university is well known for its engineering disciplines, it is also open to initiating collaborations in the field of social sciences, such as music and humanities.

          In addition, the discussion covered potential collaboration on several key topics, including the development of railway transport to China, cooperation on agricultural products, cultural exchange, and marine mineral exploration. Following the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narongrit Muangmai presented a souvenir to Prof. SUN Jinghong, and all participants took group photos.