» KKU Joins Belt and Road Summit, Seals Dual-Degree Deal with China’s Leading University (315 Views)

On June 12, 2025, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China  – Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University (KKU), led a delegation, Asst.Prof.Denpong Soodphakdee, Vice President for Education and Digital, Assoc. Prof.Ratchaphon Suntivarakorn. Dean, Faculty of Engineering, and Assoc.Prof.Komkrit Pitiruek, Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Organizational Development, Faculty of Engineering to participate in The Second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange (BRST) at the Tianfu International Convention Center, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, hosted by Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU).

On this occasion, the KKU President was honored as one of four Keynote Speakers, delivering a presentation on “KKU’s exploration and pioneering of educating (co-educating) engineering talents in the field of transportation (high-speed rail) in Thailand”, highlighting KKU’s role in developing human resources for Thailand’s rail industry.

Following the conference, Khon Kaen University and SWJTU signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish a Double Degree Program (2+2) in railway engineering, further solidifying academic collaboration between the two institutions. The signing was witnessed by distinguished delegates from various countries.

SWJTU is ranked No.1 in China in Transportation Engineering (A+) and is considered one of the world’s leading institutions in railway engineering. This partnership with KKU marks a significant milestone in high-potential international academic cooperation.

During the visit, the KKU delegation also held discussions with the SWJTU President, Prof.Yan Xuedong on faculty and staff exchange programs and joint research funding opportunities. They also met with the second cohort of KKU engineering students currently undergoing hands-on training in high-speed rail systems at SWJTU.

The visit included a tour of the State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System and the Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) Operating System, a cutting-edge rail technology that uses electromagnetic force to levitate and propel trains, significantly reducing friction and enabling ultra-high-speed travel.

This participation and agreement underscore Khon Kaen University’s commitment to developing skilled professionals in the railway sector and advancing strategic academic partnerships with world-class institutions.

News: Netdao Chamroendararasmee , International Relations Officer

 

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