On October 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, the Dean, in the company of Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, the Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, and Lecturer Dr. Praewa Wongburi, the Assistant to the Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, had the honor of extending a warm welcome to Professor Dr. Melissa E. Lenczewski, Director of the Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability, and Energy at Northern Illinois University, United States, on the occasion of her visit to Thailand, to follow up on the research collaborations with faculty members as a recipient of the ASEAN Fulbright Research Scholar scholarship. The focus of this research will revolve around issues related to "Contaminants in groundwater in relation to urban expansion and tourism."
During the meeting, Associate Professor Kitikorn and Professor Lenczewski engaged in comprehensive discussions concerning the proposed research endeavors. This included deliberations on the blueprint for future research initiatives, particularly in the realm of environmental concerns, such as groundwater contamination in industrial areas. Furthermore, the dialogue encompassed the integration of environmental science with health science and the development of a curriculum designed to accommodate the evolving labor market, ensuring that recent graduates remain aligned with global trends, with a specific emphasis on issues linked to environmental sustainability.The meeting also paved the way for the formulation of collaborative research strategies and the planning of diverse academic activities aimed at fostering an enriched academic environment.
