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On 5 June 2025, Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, participated as the representative speaker from Chulalongkorn University at the ACNET-EngTech General Assembly 2024, held at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus. . The assembly was hosted by the ASEAN-China Network for Cooperation and Exchange among Engineering and Technology Universities (ACNET-EngTech) with the aim of strengthening academic collaboration, joint research, and human resource development in the fields of engineering and technology among universities in ASEAN and China. #ChulaEngineering #วิศวจุฬา #Chula #112ปีวิศวจุฬา

You are cordially invited to visit the showcase “Products from Silk Fibroin Protein”, a project by the Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University and Enginelife, co., ltd, spinoff company from Faculty of Engineering and CU Engineering Enterprise. The exhibition will be featured at the Thailand Pavilion during World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Osaka, Japan, under the main theme “Thailand Connecting Lives for Greatest Happiness.” The exhibition will be open to the public from April 13 to October 13, 2025, highlighting Thailand’s potential and innovation in the field of healthcare. #ChulaEngineering #วิศวจุฬา #Chula #111ปีวิศวจุฬา #WorldExpo2025 #WorldExpo2025OsakaKansai #EXPO2025 #ThailandPavilionWorldExpo2025

On the morning of May 20, 2025, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with The University of Tokyo, held the first Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the research project “Data-Driven Dynamic Transport Management in Emerging Metropolis for Climate Change Mitigation” which is nicknamed as “3DTraffic.” The principal investigators of the research project are Professor Daisuke Fukuda from the University of Tokyo and Professor Kasem Choocharukul from Chulalongkorn University. . The meeting held in a hybrid fashion in Meeting Room 1106 on the 11th floor of the Centennial Memorial Building, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. Associate Professor Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University, chaired the meeting. Participants included representatives from various Thai government agencies involved in transportation planning and traffic management in Bangkok, representatives from Japanese government agencies, and researchers from various institutions who are the members of the 3DTraffic project. . The JCC meeting was organized to lay a mutual understanding of the overall project plans, structure, goals, and details of the research plan for the 3DTraffic project. This project operates under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) program, a joint initiative of the Japan Science and Technology

Chulalongkorn University, led by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President, along with the university executive team, welcomed Professor Teiji Tominaka, M.D., President of Tohoku University, Japan, and his delegation for a meeting on academic collaboration on May 19, 2025, at the reception room on the 2nd floor of Chamchuri 4 Building. . Joining the welcome from the Faculty of Engineering were Associate Professor Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Natt Leelawat, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, and Associate Professor Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, faculty member of the International School of Engineering Administration. . The discussion aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two universities, support joint research initiatives, and build connections between startup companies affiliated with both institutions. Tohoku University is the first university in Japan to be awarded research funding under the Japanese government’s Universities for International Research Excellence (UIRE) program, which promotes international research collaboration. #ChulaEngineering #วิศวจุฬา #Chula #111ปีวิศวจุฬา

The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, extends its deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a global advocate for peace, understanding, and compassion. His boundless kindness and lifelong dedication to humanity will remain an enduring legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who mourn this profound loss. With heartfelt sympathy, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University  

  Bangkok, March 25, 2025 – Chulalongkorn University, through its Faculty of Engineering and Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS), has announced a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Leaders for Global Operations (MIT LGO) program. This partnership was unveiled at the 31st Chula the Impact academic seminar, organized by Chulalongkorn University Communications Center. The new Chula-LGO program aims to cultivate leaders equipped with both technical expertise in engineering and business acumen, addressing the evolving demands of industries in the digital era and the global economy. . The signing ceremony between Chulalongkorn University and MIT LGO featured remarks from Prof. Dr.Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, who emphasized the significance of the program: “Chula-LGO is more than just another master’s program; it is a transformative step in advancing Thai education to meet international standards. Through our collaboration with MIT LGO, students will gain cutting-edge knowledge, engage with real-world industries, and be equipped to take on leadership roles in the global economy.” . Chula-LGO: An Integrated Program for the Future . Chula-LGO is a two-year master’s program offering an interdisciplinary learning experience. Students will earn a Master of Engineering degree from Chulalongkorn University and an MBA from Chulalongkorn Business School. The curriculum

The Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, successfully hosted a short-term exchange program for students from Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU), Japan, from March 9 to 22, 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between Chula Engineering and Aoyama Gakuin University, strengthening academic and cultural ties between the two institutions. . This year, the program has been officially renamed MALI Program (Multicultural Awareness through Language Immersion). The word “MALI” can also be read in Thai as “Jasmine,” a flower symbolizing pure love and Mother’s Day in Thailand. Additionally, in Japan, Mother’s Day was established in the same year as the founding of Aoyama Gakuin University. This reflects the program’s goal of fostering cross-cultural learning and deep language immersion. . The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Surat Kwanmuang, Associate Dean, who emphasized the program’s broader objectives: “This program is not only about academic learning but also about building friendships, expanding networks, and fostering a community of mutual exchange and understanding. I encourage all students to make the most of these two weeks—immerse yourselves in the activities, engage with one another, and create memories that will last a lifetime.” . Throughout the two-week program,

On January 16, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit (Dean of Faculty of Engineering), Assoc. Prof. Sawekchai Tangaramvong (Associate Dean of Academics Affairs), Prof. Chalermchon Satirapod (Associate Dean of Research Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natt Leelawat (Assistant Dean for International Affairs), Dr. Chanon Pornrungroj (Assistant Dean of Planning and Budget), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soorathep Kheawhom (Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering), Asst. Prof. Dr. Peerapat Thongnuek (Interdisciplinary Program of Biomedical Engineering) from Chula Engineering welcomed representatives from Queen Mary University of London, Professor Wen Wang FREng (Vice Principal for Science and Engineering), Professor Alex Clark (Dean for International, Faculty of Science and Engineering), Dr Chinnapat Panwisawas (Senior Lecturer in Materials and Solid Mechanics, Deputy Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Materials Science and Engineering Programme at SEMS School of Engineering and Material Science (SEMS), Faculty of Science and Engineering), Dr Craig Wheway (Senior International Partnerships Manager Joint Research and Development Office) at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 2, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. . In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on and collaboration topics between Queen Mary University of London and Chula Engineering.

On January 14, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit (Dean of Faculty of Engineering), Assoc. Prof. Sawekchai Tangaramvong (Associate Dean of Academics Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natt Leelawat (Assistant Dean for International Affairs), Prof. Dr. David Banjerdpongchai, Deputy Director of Innovation for Education and Research from Chula Engineering welcomed representatives from Essex University, Vanessa Potter, Vice President, Sam Look, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Amorndech Cholpilaiponk, Recruitment and Development Manager, Southeast Asia at Suan Ruam Jai Meeting Room 1, Engineering Building 3, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. In addition to the introduction of each organization, there was a discussion on collaboration topics in the future between Essex University and Chula Engineering.

On December 20, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Head of the Disaster and Risk Management Information Systems Research Unit, and Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, visited the Disaster Prevention Library in Tokyo, Japan. He presented two copies of his Thai book, “Insight knowledges about Japan Tsunami evacuation warning system (in Thai language),” to Ms. HOTTA Yayoi, Librarian and Curator of the Disaster Prevention Library. . The book, authored by Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng. (Chulalongkorn University), Jing Tang, D.Eng. (Chulalongkorn University), Wanit Treeranurat (Chulalongkorn University), Ampan Laosunthara (Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan), Korakoch Mongkornsuk (Chulalongkorn University), and Asst. Prof. Panon Latcharote, D.Eng. (Mahidol University), was published in 2024. It is available online at https://www.eng.chula.ac.th/th/45387 . The Disaster Prevention Library, operated by the National Municipality Property Disaster Mutual Aid Association, is a specialized library dedicated to disaster prevention. It houses a vast collection of disaster-related books mainly from Japan and also some from other countries.