Assistant Professor Dr. Narinratana Kongjandtre, Deputy Director for Learning, and Mr. Ason Meenapa, Researcher at the Institute of Marine Science (BIMS), Burapha University, welcomed Professor Chung-Lin Huang, Dean of the Office of International and Cross-Strait Cooperation, and his delegation from Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
Project Coordinator: Assistant Professor Dr. Narinratana Kongjandtre, Deputy Director for Learning
Objectives:
The discussion focused on developing collaborative research proposals for coral reef restoration and exploring future opportunities for academic collaboration, including student and staff exchanges, joint research initiatives, and international partnerships.
Program Activities:
The meeting was coordinated through the collaboration of Assistant Professor Dr Nayos Kurukitkosol, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr Sarawut Siriwong, Acting Vice President for Chanthaburi Campus and Dean of the Faculty of Marine Technology, and Dr Nattaphan Thanomsat, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
The meeting provided an important platform for interdisciplinary and international collaboration by bringing together expertise in coral reef ecology, marine science, and engineering. The exchange of knowledge and experience helped identify complementary strengths and potential areas for developing a joint research proposal on coral reef restoration, combining ecological knowledge with engineering and technological approaches. The discussion also laid the groundwork for longer-term collaboration between Burapha University and Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, including opportunities for joint research, student and staff exchanges, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. In the longer term, this collaboration could contribute to the development of innovative, science-based approaches to coral reef restoration while strengthening international research networks and supporting sustainable marine resource management. It directly contributes to SDG 14: Life Below Water through coral reef conservation and restoration, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Date of Implementation: Aug 4, 2026
