The international academic symposium was held from 6–11 June 2026, bringing together students, faculty members, and researchers from the Faculty of Science, Burapha University; Faculty of Marine Technology, Burapha University Chanthaburi Campus; Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University; and Zhejiang Ocean University, People’s Republic of China. The symposium included study visits focusing on marine resources, discussions and exchanges on academic collaboration, and the development of joint research project proposals for future collaboration.
The aims
- To provide a platform for the exchange of academic knowledge in the fields of oceanography, environmental science, fisheries, and biodiversity among faculty members, researchers, and students from BUU and ZJOU.
- To present academic and research works through both oral presentations and poster presentations.
- To discuss and develop joint research proposals between researchers from the two institutions.
An international academic symposium was organized to facilitate the exchange of academic knowledge and research in the fields of oceanography and environmental science, aquaculture and fisheries, coastal resource management, and biodiversity. The symposium was held in collaboration with Zhejiang Ocean University (ZJOU), People’s Republic of China. In addition to academic presentations, the symposium focused on discussions to develop joint research proposals. Participants also took part in study visits focusing on coastal resource management and mangrove ecosystems at the Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center and the Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University.
The impacts
- Participants exchanged up-to-date academic knowledge in the fields of oceanography and environmental science, aquaculture and fisheries, coastal resource management, and biodiversity.
- Joint research proposals were developed among researchers from the two institutions, which are expected to contribute to strengthening long-term academic collaboration.
- Burapha University implemented the activities under the existing cooperation agreement, providing participating faculties with opportunities to further develop and expand academic and research collaboration.
Project Leader: Dr. Nawasit Rakbamrung
