In light of the successful visit of the Taiwan-Thailand Science and Technology Collaboration (TTSTC) Delegation to Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in May 2024, where robust connections were forged, a follow-up visit transpired from August 18 to August 22, 2024. During this visit, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattha Jindapetch, Director of Biomedical Engineering, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surapong Chatpun, Deputy Director of Educational Innovation, Office of Education and Learning Innovation, from PSU, embarked on a visit to Taiwan.

The delegation engaged in fruitful academic and research exchanges at several prestigious Taiwanese universities, including National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), National Pingtung University (NPTU), National Taipei Institute of Technology (Taipei Tech), and Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU). These discussions centered on future collaborative opportunities, with a particular focus on international talent cultivation and mobility.

(Corresponding to the University visit order)

   National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

• Chair Prof. Fong-Chin Su Motion Analysis Laboratory

• Prof. Li-Chieh Kuo Rehabilitation Technology & BioMechanics Lab

• Attending Physician Lin-Chieh Hsu at National Cheng Kung University Hospital

 

• Clinical Professor Hsiu-Yun Hsu, Prof. Li-Chieh Kuo with Assoc. Prof. Surapong Chatpun at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department in NCKU hospital 

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattha Jindapetch visited the Medical Device Innovation Center (MDIC)

   National Pingtung University (NPTU)

• Meeting with the Executive team in NPTU, with the Academic Vice President Dr. Bai-jiun Shih, Faculties from the College of Science and the Office of International Affairs 
  
  

• Meeting with faculties at the Department of Applied Chemistry

 

 

 National Taipei Institute of Technology (Taipei Tech)

• Meeting with Prof. Jia-Chang Wang, at the Dept of Mechanical Engineering / Institute of Mechatronic Engineering

  Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU)

• Meeting with Adjunct Professor Wen-Yaw Chung at the Department of Electronic Engineering

 

This visit serves to reinforce the collaborative efforts between Taiwan and Thailand, laying a solid foundation for the facilitation of bilateral talent development and mobility initiatives.