On August 15, 2023, the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Wanida Koo-amornpattana, the Department Chair of Chemical Engineering, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chularat Sakdaronnarong, a Professor from the Chemical Engineering department was welcomed Prof. Chiaki Ogino from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kobe University, Japan. Additionally, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Deputy Dean for International Relations and Special Affairs, along with esteemed Chemical Engineering lecturers, joined in extending the warm welcome. Representatives from Sumitomo Heavy Industries, including Mr. Takaaki Yajima and Dr. Soontaree Intasa-Ard, were also present at this important meeting, which aimed to discuss future collaborations. The meeting took place at the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at Mahidol University.