The 8th Kyoto University – Mahidol University On-site Laboratory Workshop was held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 9:30 AM (local time) in a hybrid format online and on-site at Salaya Campus of Mahidol University.
Kyoto University launched the On-site Laboratory initiative in September 2018 as a part of its strategy under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ‘s Designated National University (DNU) program, and Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES) of Kyoto University established the “Kyoto University On-Site Laboratory at Mahidol University for Educational and Research Collaboration in Environmental Studies” with the collaboration of the Faculty of Engineering of Mahidol University in 2018.
Hosted by Kyoto University’s GSGES, this workshop was held at Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus and online, following the previous workshop, which marked a return to an on-site format after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 159 participants, including 62 on-site and 97 online, mainly from Kyoto University and Mahidol University, took part in the event.
The workshop began with opening remarks by Prof. Yasuyuki Kawano, Vice President of Kyoto University, and Prof. Chihiro Tanaka, Dean of GSGES, Kyoto University, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University. After a commemorative photo session, participants split into four parallel sessions: (1) Environmental Engineering, (2) Agriculture & Ecosystems, (3) Public Health, and (4) Chemical Engineering. Researchers from Kyoto University and Mahidol University exchanged information on recent research findings and developments in educational and research activities.
During the Plenary Session, chaired by Professor Shinya Echigo of Kyoto University, coordinators from each session reported on the contents of the respective parallel session, and information and opinions were shared and exchanged beyond the boundaries of their fields. Additionally, prospects for research and educational activities were discussed. Students who actually participated in the double-degree program and those engaged in joint research with Mahidol University shared their experiences, fostering lively discussions.
Finally, the workshop concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Korporn Panyim, Deputy Dean for Administration, Research and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, and Prof. Izuru Saizen, Vice Dean, GSGES, Kyoto University.
Continuing from last year, this workshop served as a valuable opportunity for active exchanges on joint research and educational activities between Kyoto University and Mahidol University. Discussions on potential future collaborations in research and education made the event highly fruitful.
Group photo of face-to-face participants
Welcome address by Prof. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University
 Parallel session (Agriculture and Ecosystem） |
 Parallel session (Chemical Engineering) |