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On Thursday, 11 September 2025, at 10.00 a.m., Kasetsart University hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from Kanazawa University, Japan, at Meeting Room 9, 2nd Floor, Kasetsart Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center, Bangkhen Campus.
The KU delegation was led by Professor Dokrak Marod, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Internationalization, together with KU executives and faculty members, including:
- Assoc. Prof. Somwang Khantayanuwong, Ph.D., Vice President for Health Sciences Development and Suphan Buri Areas
- Assoc. Prof. Weeraphart Khunrattanasiri, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School
- Assoc. Prof. Major General Saisamorn Chaleoykitti, Ph.D., Acting Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
- Assoc. Prof. Suree Jianmongkol, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Asst. Prof. Jiramate Changklom, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pinkawas Kongmalai, Assistant Dean for Research, Faculty of Medicine
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Kitsanaporn Tipkanjanaraykha, Acting Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Nursing
- Asst. Prof. Thunyapat Thongyen, Ph.D., Faculty of Environment
- Mr. Krishna Parntang, Kasetsart University International College
- Ms. Maipirapa Toomtong, Kasetsart University International College
- Ms. Pratthana Thirakiettikun, Head of International Collaboration and Networking Section, International Affairs Division
The Kanazawa University delegation was led by:
- Prof. Dr. Takashi Wada, President
- Prof. Dr. Takafumi Seto, Professor, Advisor to the President, and Dean of the Graduate School of Natural Sciences and Engineering
- Ms. Toshi Fukuda, Director, International Student Exchange Division, International Relations Department
- Ms. Kamonrat Shenwirattanapith, Kanazawa University Bangkok Office
Kanazawa University, a Japanese national university, first began its partnership with KU in January 2015. It is one of 48 Japanese universities with offices in Thailand (JSPS Bangkok Office, 2023). With 4 colleges and 16 schools, Kanazawa University has welcomed a significant number of KU students through its exchange programs.
During the meeting, KU representatives introduced their faculties and units, sharing proposals for future collaboration. The Graduate School, for example, suggested establishing a Double Degree Program to strengthen academic cooperation. Currently, the KU Graduate School maintains nearly 100 active international partnerships, with Kanazawa University expected to become a new strategic partner. The Faculty of Medicine also presented an introductory video of its programs.
Looking ahead, from 12–18 October 2025, Professor Dokrak Marod, along with International Affairs Division staff and nine supporting staff members under the KU Staff International Mobility (KUSIM) scheme, will visit Kanazawa University to further enhance academic ties.
🔗 For more information, please visit Kanazawa University Official Website.
