On September 3, 2024, faculty members and students from the Fukuoka Institute of Technology in Japan, led by Assoc. Prof. Tomiya Kimura, Assoc. Prof. Jing Fu, and Assoc. Prof. Elis Kulla, visited the Department of Industrial Engineering at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering. The visit aimed to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions in the future.
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The visitors were warmly welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Angsumalin Senjuntichai, D.Eng. (Department head), faculty members, and researchers. During the visit, knowledge and innovations were exchanged from three laboratories:
1. Automation Lab led by Asst. Prof. Poom Luangjamekorn
2. Disaster and Risk Management Information Systems Research Unit led by Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng.
3. Advanced Manufacturing Lab led by Prof. Somkiat Tangjitsitcharoen, D.Eng.
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This visit provided an opportunity to exchange ideas on cutting-edge research and laid the foundation for future academic and research collaborations, which are expected to benefit both institutions in terms of research and academic development.