MIdS participated in a collaborative meeting to discuss academic and research partnerships with distinguished guests from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.
26 February 2025
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School
MIdS Welcomes Delegation from Institute of Science Tokyo for Academic and Research Collaboration
On the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, the College of Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies (MIdS), Chiang Mai University, hosted a meeting with distinguished guests from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, led by Professor Dr. Hanaoka Shinya. The discussion was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Apichat Sopadang, Dean of MIdS, and attended by key academic and industry representatives, including:
Assistant Professor Dr. Korakot Yaibuathet Tipyawong, Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CMU
Associate Professor Dr. Sakkasem Ramingwong, Deputy Head, Center of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, CMU
Assistant Professor Dr. Salinee Santiteerakul, Assistant Dean, MIdS, CMU
Assistant Professor Dr. Vorathamon Cherapanukorn, Assistant Dean, MIdS, CMU
Additionally, experts from external organizations joined the discussion, including:
Associate Professor Dr. Woramon Chaoarat Watanabe, Faculty of Logistics and Digital Supply Chain, Naresuan University
Dr. Sunida Thiwong, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, School of Management, Mae Fah Luang University
Mr. Nattadanai Homkhong, CEO, Big Data Agency Co., Ltd.
Ms. Phanit Thongtheang, RECONIX Co., Ltd.
Ms. Kumiko Chubachi, Secretary, Big Data Agency Co., Ltd.
Ms. Supawadee Jakkram, RECONIX Co., Ltd.
The meeting focused on strengthening academic and research collaborations in Supply Chain and Logistics Management under the SEED Project, as well as exploring the joint development of sustainable supply chain and logistics management curricula.
In the afternoon, Professor Dr. Hanaoka Shinya delivered a special lecture on "Cross-border Corridor Development and Operation in the Greater Mekong Subregion" to students enrolled in 255230 Industrial Organization Management. The session took place from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in Lecture Room 6, IE Building, Faculty of Engineering, CMU.