NSYSU College of Science Delegation Visits Mahidol University and

Signs MOU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration

On the afternoon of August 11, 2026, a delegation from the College of Science at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) visited the Faculty of Science at Mahidol University in Thailand,

where they received a warm welcome from the Faculty’s administrators and academic staff.

The delegation was led by Professor Jyh-Tsung Lee, Dean of the College of Science, and included Professor May-Ru Chen, Associate Dean of the College of Science;

Professor Shuchen Hsieh, Chair of the Department of Chemistry; Professor Che-Hsin Lee, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences; Professor Chien-Cheng Kuo,

Chair of the Department of Physics; Professor Tsung-Lin Lee, former Chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics; Professor Chih-Wei Chen,

current Chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics; Professor Chang-Yi Wu, Director of the International Ph.D. Program for Science;

and Professor Vincent C.-C. Wang of the Department of Chemistry.

The delegation was warmly received by Associate Professor Prasit Suwannalert, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Mahidol University; Associate Professor Pasit Pakawatpanurut,

Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation; Dr. Rapee Boonplueang, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; as well as other administrators and faculty members.

During the meeting, representatives from both institutions introduced the academic development and research strengths of their respective colleges and exchanged views

on existing collaborations and potential areas for future cooperation.

As a significant milestone of the visit, the two universities held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),

reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening academic and research collaboration.

  

Representatives from both institutions also exchanged commemorative gifts and took group photographs to mark the occasion.

The NSYSU delegation also visited Mahidol University’s Department of Chemistry, Department of Mathematics, Central Instrument Facility, and the Mahidol-Evident Bioimaging Center.

 

These visits provided opportunities for more in-depth discussions on specific areas and future plans for collaboration,

while further strengthening mutual understanding and academic ties between the two institutions.

The College of Science at National Sun Yat-sen University extends its sincere appreciation to the Faculty of Science

at Mahidol University and the entire hosting team for their warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements.

The College looks forward to maintaining close ties with Mahidol University and further deepening the partnership

between the two institutions through future academic and research collaboration.