On November 21, 2023, Associate Professor Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., Assistant Dean for Communications and International Affairs of Chula Engineering, visited Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Japan. The visit aimed to solidify the partnership between the two institutions and discuss future collaborative programs.

Professor David W. Reedy of AGU’s College of Science and Engineering welcomed Assoc. Prof. Natt and discussed the highly successful AGU-Chula 2023 program. The program allows students from both universities to participate joined some classes and exchange cultural perspectives. The meeting also focused on planning the 2024 program to enhance this collaborative initiative further.

Following the discussion, Assoc. Prof. Natt toured Professor MATSUMOTO Toshiyuki’s lab under the guidance of Assistant Professor Nakano. This visit provided valuable insights into AGU’s research activities.

Assoc. Prof. Natt then joined a meeting with Professor CHO Hideo, Dean of AGU’s College of Science and Engineering, Professor Yoneyama, and Professor David W. Reedy. The meeting focused on the AGU Short-Term Internship Program (STIP), which welcomes Chula Engineering students each year for internship opportunities within AGU’s research labs.

This visit to AGU underscores the commitment of both institutions to fostering international collaboration and providing their students with enriching educational experiences. The successful AGU-Chula 2023 program and the ongoing discussions on the 2024 program and AGU STIP demonstrate the strong partnership between Chula Engineering and AGU.