During June 27–28, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, along with Asst. Prof. Dr. Korporn Panyim, Deputy Dean for Administration, Research, and Innovation, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornthip Keangin, Deputy Dean for Networking Development and Corporate Relations, and Dr. Rojjalak Chuckpaiwong, Deputy Dean for Policy Planning and Quality Assurance, participated in the 2nd meeting of the Engineering Deans Council of Thailand 2024. The meeting aimed to provide a platform for members of the Engineering Deans Council of Thailand to meet, discuss, and exchange knowledge, leading to cooperation in the development of education and strong academic work. They also participated in a study tour seminar for the Visiting Friends Project at the Faculty of Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University.
The event included discussions on topics such as "The Role and Mechanism of Cooperation Between Industry and Education in Developing the Engineering Workforce of the Future" and "Direction of Development of the Lower Northeastern Region and the Direction of Cooperation Between the Education Sector and Industries." Additionally, the executive team toured the surrounding facilities at Ubon Ratchathani University and visited the UBU Pilot Plant as part of the study tour for the Visiting Friends Project.