Discussion between KU and the administrator from National Chi Nan University (NCNU), Taiwan

April 01, 2025 | นางสาวนิธิกานต์ พงษ์สถิตย์พร

On 31 March 2025, at 03:30 p.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. Chanate Malumpong, Vice Dean for Research, Academic Services, and International Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen; Asst. Prof. Dr. Wandee Kasemsukpipat, Vice Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Education; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasitorn Tongchitpakdee, Vice Dean for Special Affairs, Faculty of Agro-Industry; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Donludee Jaisut, Associate Dean for International Relations, Faculty of Agriculture; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sangsan Phumsathan, Deputy Head of the Department of Conservation, Faculty of Forestry; and IAD representatives welcomed and discussed with Dr. Yung–Ping, Vice President of National Chi Nan University (NCNU), Taiwan.

After both institutions shared an overview—including information about campuses, academic programs, and campus facilities—both parties agreed to begin by signing an MoU as a first step before launching collaborative initiatives, such as student and staff exchange programs. Additionally, Dr. Yung-Ping proposed further discussions on potential projects at NCNU, to which Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narongrit Muangmai agreed, noting that it would be a valuable opportunity for relevant KU executives to visit NCNU for in-depth collaboration planning.

Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sangsan Phumsathan presented research on edible bird’s nest products from the KU Learning and Technology Transfer Center, which garnered significant interest. After the discussion, all participants took a group photo.