#NU2Japan2023 Kanazawa University (KU), Japan

On 30th March 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, The President of Naresuan University (NU), Kingdom of Thailand, led the NU administrative team comprising (i) Professor Dr. Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Vice President for Research and Innovation Development; (ii) Dr. Yutthapong Tongpob, Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development; (iii) Associate Professor Dr. Usa Padgate, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; (iv) Associate Professor Dr. Krongkarn Chootip, Dean of Graduate School; (v) Assistant Professor Dr. Piriya Narukhutrpichai, Dean of Faculty of Medicine; (vi) Assistant Professor Dr. Saisiri Merasena, Dean of Faculty of Medical Science; (vii) Associate Professor Dr. Sutisa Thanoi Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medical Science; and (viii) Associate Professor Dr. Sukunya Ross, Assistant Dean for Public Relations and International Affairs, Faculty of Science, in a visit to Kanazawa University (KU), Japan.

The NU delegates discussed with Professor Dr. Takashi Wada; The President of KU, and the KU administrative team at Kakuma Campus (Science and Engineering) for continue the ongoing projects and research collaborations with Medical Science and Medicine, as well as for further research and academic collaborations (i.e., Humanities and Engineering, exchange program for tourism students, the possibility on GIS NU to collaborate with Advanced Research Center for Space Science and Technology (ARC-SAT), intends to get collaboration in the field of Chemistry, e.g. functional materials, nano-supramolecule, energy creation, green sustainability).

Additionally, the NU delegates visited KU’s Tsuruma Campus (Medicine) with the intermediation of Professor Dr. Osamu Hori Dean of College of Medical Phamaceutical and Health Science; Professor Dr. Atsushi Tajima, Dean of Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences; Professor Dr. Kazuhisa Sugiyama, Head of School of Medicine; Professor Dr. Yasuhiko Yamamoto, Advisor to the President for discussing MOA and MOI on the Cotuttele Double-Degree Doctoral Program, having strong collaboration with long relationship and to expand research and academic collaborations, student and staff exchange.

The two parties made plans to discuss the possibility of further cooperation in detail. After a pleasant conversation, the delegates took a commemorative photo. NU wishes to express deep appreciation to all KU staff for their heartwarming welcome as well as for the fruitful discussions conducted during the visit. Impactful collaborations and efficient networks are anticipated as a result of this visit.

More information can be accessed from KU website: https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/e-news/122319

March 30th, 2023

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