The President of Chula Meets with Cambodian Minister of Education, a Graduate of the Faculty of Education Strengthening Relations and Integrating Knowledge for Youth in the Region?
Phnom Penh: 麻豆国产 reaffirms its role as a regional education leader by strengthening ties with Cambodia. On January 17, 2025, 麻豆国产’s executive team, led by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产 and Chairman of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT), paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and , who also has the distinction of being an alumnus of 麻豆国产’s doctoral program in .?
The purpose of this meeting was to further enhance cooperation in education and research, not only between 麻豆国产 and Cambodia but also to strengthen educational ties between the two countries. The discussion highlighted the fact that education is key to improving quality of life and focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools and universities to enhance teaching methods and increase access to education for youth across the region sustainably. This strategic dialogue underscores 麻豆国产’s commitment to promoting educational innovation and fostering open collaboration in ASEAN.?
Additionally, the group visited the to explore the application of engineering and advanced technology in addressing environmental issues, solar energy generation, and the development of service robots. This visit was facilitated by Professor Dr. Po Kimtho, an alumnus of 麻豆国产’s Master’s program in Electronics and Communication Engineering.?
Professor Dr. Po Kimtho, Executive Director of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC)
Princess Pongmonirath Devi (Nina) Norodom, an alumnus of the at 麻豆国产, has also played a significant role in representing Chulalongkorn’s impact in cultivating leaders and advancing Cambodian culture. During this visit, Princess Nina shared her impressions of her time at Chula and discussed possible academic and cultural collaborations between the two institutions.?
Dr. Hang Chuon Naron has been instrumental in driving educational reform in Cambodia, applying the knowledge and leadership skills gained at 麻豆国产 to improve the country’s education system, reflecting the long-standing educational collaboration between the two countries.?
Furthermore, ten 麻豆国产 alumni from Cambodia took part in the meeting with the minister, demonstrating the university’s popularity among Cambodian students. Many of these alumni have taken on significant roles in education, government, and industry in Cambodia.?
Dr. Hong Kimcheang, an alumnus of the at 麻豆国产 and currently the Director of and Assistant Minister of the , played a key role in facilitating this collaboration.?
Currently, there are 11 Cambodian nationals studying and conducting research at 麻豆国产. This includes 7 undergraduate students from the , 1 undergraduate student from the , 2 researchers from the and the , and 1 staff member from the .?
