November 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, the Dean, and Assistant Professor Dr. Kritana Prueksakorn of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University received Associate Prof. Dr. Park Jongkwan, the Head of the Department of Environmental Engineering, along with Professor Dr. Moon Byung-hyun, Professor Dr. Kim Tae-hyeung, and Assistant Prof. Dr. Lee Jongkeun from Changwon National University (CWNU), South Korea, on the occasion of their visit to Thailand from November 13 to 15, 2023, with the purpose of discussing cooperation in research and academics, including meetings with faculty members to exchange research information and introduce the Department of Environmental Engineering to students interested in pursuing graduate studies at Changwon National University.
During the meeting, there was an exchange of information about the overview of academic operations, including teaching, research, and academic services. The expertise of academic personnel was discussed before exploring ways to develop research collaborations on topics that align with the expertise of faculty members from both institutions. These topics include fields of study with the potential for joint research in the future, such as green energy, water quality, air quality, and carbon capture technology (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: CCUS), Climate Change and Net Zero (CN) Platform, as well as research on other topics related to sustainable development.
Additionally, the possibility of developing other academic activities, such as student and personnel inbound-and-outbound exchange programs, was discussed. Notably, the preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions was also addressed.
The meeting took place in conference room 1215, at the Dean's Office, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.
