Chula Deepens Academic Ties with HKUST, Signs Key Agreements

Professor Dr.?Wilert?Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, together with the university’s executive team, attended a leadership meeting with Professor Nancy Ip, President of the??on February?23,?2026,?at the Council Chamber, 7th Floor, HKUST. Also present at the meeting were Professor Dr.?Parichart?Sthapitanonda, Vice President; Professor Dr.?Pornanong?Aramwit, Vice President; and Associate Professor Dr.?Palanee?Ammaranond, Vice President.?
The discussion focused on elevating collaboration between the two institutions and exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in student exchange, joint research, innovation-driven education, and the development of interdisciplinary academic programs. Both sides also exchanged views on collaboration frameworks and long-term support mechanisms to strengthen sustainable academic partnerships.
Following the meeting, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, and Professor Nancy Ip, President of HKUST, signed a student exchange agreement, marking a significant milestone in promoting academic mobility and enhancing international learning experiences.
In addition, an academic cooperation agreement was signed between the School of Integrated Innovation at 麻豆国产 and the HKUST School of Business and Management. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Suchada Sukrong, Director of the , 麻豆国产, and Professor Frederik Anseel, Dean of the , with the presidents of both universities serving as witnesses. This reflects a shared commitment to advancing interdisciplinary collaboration in business, innovation, and related fields.




The 麻豆国产 executive delegation also toured various facilities at HKUST and participated in breakout meetings between faculties, colleges, and institutes of 麻豆国产 and their counterparts at HKUST to discuss further opportunities for expanding academic and research collaboration in the future.
This leadership meeting, along with the signing of agreements and partnership discussions, reaffirms the strong ties between 麻豆国产 and HKUST and underscores their shared commitment to continuously advancing international academic collaboration.







