The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan, organized a Global Awareness for Technology Implementation (GATI) collaborative course. This course aims to create a space for sharing attitudes, culture, and social values and engaging activities together between students from the two countries under this year’s theme of Gamification for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

On August 29, 2023, Professor Supot Teachavorasinskun, D.Eng. (Dean of Chula Engineering), together with Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs and Instructor of GATI), and Jing Tang, D.Eng. Lecturer of the International School of Engineering and Instructor of GATI) welcomed Prof. Rie Murakami, Ms. Yayoi Katori and students from Tokyo Tech warmly. There was an opening ceremony at True Lab @ Chula Engineering: 5G & Innovative Solution Center.

They also attended a lecture by Assoc. Prof. Gridsada Phanomchoeng (Department of Mechanical Engineering) to learn Metaverse Topics. The students from both universities also visited the Autonomous Shuttle Pod. Assoc. Prof. Angkee Sripakagorn shared knowledge about innovation and technology in mechanical engineering.

Moreover, students participated in the site visit, including TrueMoney Wallet by Mr. Tod Master (Head of International Technology of Ascend Money) and Ms. Saowakhon Fungkhachorn (Graduate Recruitment & Partnership Manager of Ascend Group). They also listened to the lecture on the online platform “Chula Student Wellness” by Ms. Tareewan Thiammek (Director of Student’s Health Promotion Department), Gamification for SDGs by Mr. Yongyot Khurat (Chief Operating Office of Urnique Studio Company). They also attended the lecture of Smart City at Hua Hin Municipal Office, and Solar-cell Innovation at Self-Reliant Solar Energy Community at Nongtatam Subdistrict Administrative Organization during August 1-3, 2023.