The 1st Annual Meeting under the TRF Senior Research Scholar Project | คณะอุตสาหกรรมเกษตร มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ : Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, THAILAND
The 1st Annual Meeting under the TRF Senior Research Scholar Project of Professor Dr.Pornchai Rachtanapun, held on May 17–18, 2025, at the Tree Scape Retreat Resort, Chiang Mai.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr.Winita Punyodom, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, who warmly welcomed participants and officially inaugurated the event. Professor Dr. Pornchai Rachtanapun, Project Leader, delivered the report and overview of the project’s objectives.
The event aimed to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers through research presentations and discussions. Keynote lectures were delivered by distinguished experts, including Professor Emeritus Dr.Tawee Tunkasiri, from Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University and Professor Dr. Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit. from the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University.
Additionally, this event was hosted on the executive stage, featured a dynamic panel discussion that brought together the distinguished VIP experts; Associate Professor Dr.Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Dean of the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Associate Professor Dr.Noppol Leksawasdi, Director of the Office of Research Administration and Associate Professor Dr.Phisit Seesuriyachan, Vice dean of the Faculty of Agro-Industry — they provided valuable insights into strategies for advancing collaborative research and also added a deeper layer to the conversation at this stage as well. This exclusive gathering not only strengthened the research network, but also reinforced collaboration between institutions, driving forward the Faculty’s mission to enhance research excellence and reinforcing Chiang Mai University's strategic commitment to be a leading university at both national and international levels.