On 27th March 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, President of Naresuan University (NU), Thailand, led the NU administrative team comprising (i) Professor Dr. Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Vice President for Research and Innovation Development; (ii) Dr. Yutthapong Tongpob, Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development; (iii) Assistant Professor Dr. Saisiri Merasena, Dean of Faculty of Medical Science; (iv) Associate Professor Dr. Sutisa Thanoi Deputy Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medical Science; and (v) Associate Professor Dr. Sukunya Ross, Assistant Dean for Public Relations and International Affairs, Faculty of Science, in a visit to Gunma University (GU), Isesaki, Japan.
NU delegates discussed with Professor Dr. Yasuki Ishizaki, President of GU, and the GU administrative team at Aramaki campus about the possibilities of research and academic collaborations (i.e., BASL3, food and wellness, neuroscience, cancer medical science, diabetes mellitus), student and staff exchange, as well as opportunities for linkages with private sectors.
Prof. Dr. Yasuki Ishizaki (center), President of Gunma University, and Prof. Dr.Kuo Yamada (far left) from GU Graduate School of Science and Technology welcome NU delegates led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, President of Naresuan University
NU delegates discuss collaborations with Prof. Dr. Yasuki Ishizaki (center left), President of Gunma University, and Prof. Dr.Kuo Yamada (center right)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, President of Naresuan University, and Professor Dr. Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Vice President for Research and Innovation Development, present Prof. Dr. Yasuki Ishizaki, President of Gunma University, with NU degree program information and tokens of appreciation
After a pleasant round of introduction and discussion, the delegates from NU visited GU’s Kiryu campus with the intermediation of Professor Dr. Kou Yamada from Division of Mechanical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology, to conclude an inter-faculty activities and agreements.
The NU team then visited the laboratories led by Prof. Dr. Nobuyoshi Nakagawa from Department of Environmental Engineering Science, Prof. Dr. Yuya Tanaka from Department of Mechanical Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. You Yin from Division of Electronics and Informatics, Department of Mathematics and Physics, and Prof. Dr. Nobuhiro Takeda from Department of Materials and BioScience, under the attentive guidance of Professor Dr. Shinichi Kuroda, Chairman of the International Exchange Committee and Vice Director of Division of Industry-Academia Collaboration.
Following the laboratory visits, the NU team paid a courtesy call to Prof. Dr. Tsuneaki Ishima, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, and faculty members comprising Prof. Dr. Masafumi Unno from Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Prof. Dr. Masanobu Kanai from Graduate School of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Motoko S. Asano from Division of Molecular Science, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, and Prof. Dr. Masashi Sonoyama, Assoc. Dean / Division of Molecular Science.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, President of Naresuan University, Professor Dr. Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Vice President for Research and Innovation Development, and Dr. Yutthapong Tongpob, Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development, present Prof. Dr. Tsuneaki Ishima, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, Gunma University, with a token of appreciation
NU Team discusses research collaborations and student & staff mobility activities with GU delegates from Faculty of Science and Technology
NU delegates with Prof. Dr. Tsuneaki Ishima, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, and faculty members in front of the faculty building at Gunma University
At Kiryu Textile Museum, NU delegates watched a video presentation of the museum’s 1,300-year history and admired the museum’s exquisite exhibits and efficient management.
Prof. Dr.Kuo Yamada leading the tour of Kiryu Textile Museum
NU President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, showcasing a durable Thai fabric designed as an all-purpose handbag
The two parties made plans to discuss the possibility of further cooperation in detail. After a pleasant conversation, the delegates took a commemorative photo under beautiful cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Prof. Dr. Tsuneaki Ishima (center right), Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, Gunma University, and faculty members pose with NU delegates led by Assoc. Prof. Sarintip Tantanee (center left), President of Naresuan University, in full view of the cherry blossom tress
NU wishes to express deep appreciation to all GU staff for their heartwarming welcome as well as for the fruitful discussions conducted during the visit. Impactful collaborations and efficient networks are anticipated as a result of this visit.