Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Strengthens STI Capacity on the International Stage in Japan
From 18 to 24 January 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Pavalee Chompoorat Tridtitanakiat, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, was selected to participate in the STI Coordination Internship Program organized by the Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration (KURA) in collaboration with the ASEAN University Network (AUN), AUN/SEED-Net, and JICA, held at Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
The program is a highly competitive initiative aimed at fostering Next Generation STI Coordination Leaders. Only four participants from the ASEAN region were selected—two from Thailand, one from Indonesia, and one from Malaysia—reflecting the strong potential and significant role of the participants in the coordination of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI).
The STI Coordination Internship Program seeks to enhance collaboration among University Research Administrators (URAs), members of the AUN Secretariat, and emerging leaders in STI coordination (JASTIC Fellows). The program focuses on strengthening ASEAN–Japan cooperation, while developing competencies in STI coordination, research management, and future leadership.
Throughout the program, participants engaged in knowledge exchange on STI coordination and research administration, met with funding agencies and private-sector organizations in Kyoto, and explored mechanisms for international research and education collaboration. The program also provided opportunities to learn from cutting-edge research and university–industry collaboration models through visits to leading institutions and laboratories.
Participation in this program underscores the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University’s commitment to advancing international collaboration and enhancing research and innovation capacity on the global stage.