Associate Professor Dr Weerachai Chaiworapuek, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, was invited to attend the Keio Double Degree Day at Keio University in Japan. During the event, he discussed strategic collaboration with Gwenaëlle Guillerme, Secretary General of the T.I.M.E. Association, and Professor Dr Norihisa Miki, Vice-Dean for the International Center at Keio University. Their discussions focused on potential membership in the global T.I.M.E. Association (Top International Managers in Engineering) network.
What is the T.I.M.E. Association, and why does it matter?
Founded in Paris, France, in 1989, T.I.M.E. Association is a network of top-tier higher education institutions specializing in technology and engineering. It now comprises more than 50 distinguished member institutions across 24 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Canada, Brazil, and Japan.
Opportunities being developed for KU Mechanical Engineering students
- Double Master’s Degree Pathway: An opportunity for students to earn two master’s degrees—from KU and a leading partner university in the T.I.M.E. network.
- Global Mobility & Cultural Agility: Shaping next-generation engineers with adaptable, borderless skill sets highly sought after by multinational corporations worldwide.
- Global Academic & Research Consortium: Building international research partnerships, faculty and student exchanges, and joint research funding opportunities, including support through EU programs.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering remains committed to opening doors to world-class educational opportunities, empowering our students to become Global Engineering Leaders.
