The Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (INT), Mahidol University, Welcomes the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, for Discussions on Collaboration in Technology and Innovation Management
On July 22, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Sittiwat Lertsiri, Ph.D., Vice President of Mahidol University, together with Professor Dr. Sansanee Chaiyaroj, Advisor to the President for Research, Assoc. Prof. Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Ph.D., Vice President for Global Partnerships and University Council, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viriya Taecharungroj, Director of INT – The Institute for Technology and Innovation Management Mahidol University , welcomed executives and faculty members from the University of Leicester, led by Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor. The delegation included Professor Thompson Robinson(Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Life Sciences and Dean of the Medical School), Professor Dr. Sarina Wakefield (Dean of International, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities), Professor James Fitchett (Deputy Head of the College of Business), Paul Angrave (Director of Public Affairs), Anthony Braybrooke (Associate Head of International), Tien Tien (International Team), and Mr. Chavit Uttamachai (Science and Innovation Advisor, British Embassy).
On this occasion, the Institute also served as a witness to the signing of the academic collaboration agreement, and engaged in discussions on potential cooperation in Technology and Innovation Management, innovation advancement, research and innovation management, as well as research commercialization with Professor Nishan Canagarajah and his team. The meeting was attended by Professor Dr. Sansanee Chaiyaroj, Associate Professor Dr. Viriya Taecharungroj, Ms. Onwalun Lohitharn, Deputy Director of INT, and Assoc. Prof. Dale Alan Konstanz, Associate Dean for International Affairs, Mahidol University International College.