A delegation from Khon Kaen University (KKU), including members of the University Council and executives from the Faculty of Technology, visited Osaka University in Japan on October 2, 2025, to expand upon their existing academic collaboration.
The group visited the International Center for Biotechnology within the Graduate School of Engineering to discuss future cooperative efforts. They were warmly welcomed by Professor Kiyoshi Fujita, Regional Director of the ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives; Professor Hidehiro Sakurai, Chair of the International Affairs Committee for the Graduate School of Engineering; and Professor Kazuhito Fujiyama from the Division of Biotechnology and the International Center for Biotechnology.
The delegation from Khon Kaen University was composed of distinguished members of the University Council. :
Professor Somchart Soponronnarit
Mr. Sunthorn Arunanondchai
Associate Professor Thanachart Numnonda
Prof. SUPASIT PANNARUNOTHAI, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Porfessor Denpong Soodphakdee Vice President for Education and Digital Secretary of the University Council
The Faculty of Technology’s executive team includes
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chanthima Phungamngoen.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vimoltip Singtuen
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Jirawan Apiraksakorn
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amporn Sae-Eaw
The academic relationship between KKU’s Faculty of Technology and Osaka University began in 2022 when a research team led by Professor Fujiyama visited KKU to exchange knowledge and tour the faculty’s science laboratories. This led to the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions on March 31, 2023, when a delegation from KKU’s Faculty of Technology traveled to Osaka.
This recent visit marks a significant step in advancing the partnership. The Faculty of Technology plans to invite Professor Fujiyama to participate in its “Reinventing University 2025” project. Furthermore, both institutions discussed expanding their collaboration to include joint research and student exchange programs, aiming to enhance academic capabilities and elevate educational quality to international standards.
This cooperation reflects the commitment of KKU’s Faculty of Technology to developing its international network, improving teaching and research, and creating opportunities for its students and staff as it strives to become a leading educational institution regionally and globally.
