ENVI Mahidol Activities, January 2026

On 26 January 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, together with Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Associate Dean for Education and International Relations, and faculty staff, held a meeting with representatives from Denso Group companies, including Siam Denso Manufacturing and Siam Kyosan Denso.

The discussion focused on potential collaboration in Cooperative and Work Integrated Education (CWIE), as well as joint research and development in environmental and sustainability fields.

The meeting emphasized the development of cooperative education and internship programs. The company proposed a cooperative education model allowing students to work in real industrial settings for a period of 8 months to 1 year, functioning as full-time employees and undertaking real-world projects in place of traditional senior projects. This approach aims to better prepare students for industrial careers and provide opportunities for high-performing students to be recruited by the company upon graduation.

In addition, both parties exchanged views on Denso Group’s environmental and sustainability policies, particularly its Eco Vision and its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

Regarding academic collaboration, Denso expressed strong interest in long-term joint research involving faculty members and students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Research topics of interest include plastic recycling, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and innovative technologies for carbon reduction. Both parties agreed on the importance of establishing a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure continuity and a clear framework for collaboration, with activities expected to commence as early as June, in alignment with the student internship period.

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23 January 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Chamroonsuddit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant Dean for Policy, Planning and International Relations, and Dr. Shreema Rana, Foreign Expert, welcomed Dr. Deepak C. Bajracharya, Executive Director of the Group for Technical Assistance (GTA) Foundation, Nepal, and Dr. Imran Khan, Director of Precision Health Consultants (PHC Global), Pakistan, on the occasion of their visit to the Faculty to discuss academic and research collaboration.

The meeting focused on the exchange of knowledge and experiences in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to support public health, environmental management, and sustainable development. In particular, the discussion highlighted the AI-Sarosh Project of the GTA Foundation, which is supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of Canada and the United Kingdom. The project aims to strengthen health systems for maternal and child health, as well as sexual and reproductive health, through the application of AI technology combined with community-based approaches.

In addition, both parties exchanged views on research related to the impacts of climate change on health and the environment, disaster management, air pollution (PM2.5), and the use of digital technologies and AI for data analysis, forecasting, and policy support. They agreed on the strong potential for future collaboration, including the development of joint research projects, academic and student exchange programs, and the strengthening of regional networks in Asia, in order to jointly advance public health, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development at the international level.

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On 22 January 2026 from 6.00–6.35 p.m., the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, in collaboration with PTT Oil and Retail Business (PTT OR), hosted a Facebook Live session entitled “Technology for Tackling Climate Change.”

The session featured Associate Professor Dr. Kampanat Bhakdikul, faculty member and Advisor for Education and International Relations, and Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Associate Dean for Education and International Relations, as guest speakers.

The discussion covered global and ASEAN climate change situations, the role of climate technologies in mitigating environmental impacts, and examples of innovative climate technologies from around the world. The speakers also emphasized the importance of engaging youth through the OR Seeding Project, encouraging participants to analyze climate challenges and develop innovative solutions. The live session included an interactive Q&A segment, allowing viewers to actively participate.

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21 January 2026, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University organized the Special Talk Series Day at the Badhanatala Environment Building (Building 4). The event aimed to promote academic collaboration between Thailand and the Republic of Indonesia under the exchange program with Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER). The program focused on exchanging knowledge on the green economy, environmental technologies, and approaches to sustainable urban development.

The morning sessions featured insightful lectures on green business opportunities and regional cooperation within ASEAN by Dr. Aditya Budi Krisnanto from UNMER, as well as a presentation on the application of solar energy in sustainable aquaculture systems using a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) by Ir. Subairi. In addition, I Kadek Putra Igmas shared perspectives and experiences related to environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, the Faculty's Deputy Dean for Research and Academic, also Services delivered a special lecture entitled “Co-creating Sustainable Cities: Community–University–City in Action,” emphasizing the importance of integrated collaboration between communities and academic institutions in building sustainable cities.

On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presented certificates of appreciation to the speakers from UNMER as a gesture of gratitude and to strengthen academic relations. The event also included a discussion session on future collaboration, covering student exchange opportunities, scholarship support, and joint initiatives in research and teaching between the two institutions.

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20 January 2026, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Engineering, and the Tourism Diploma Program, Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER), Republic of Indonesia, organized the project titled “Sustainability Connect: Global Learning for a Better Tomorrow 2026 (ENVI Mahidol University x UNMER)” at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University. The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, who delivered welcoming remarks to participating faculty members and students. In addition, Ir. Subairi, S.T., M.T., IPM., from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER), addressed the success of the project’s initiation.

The project represents an academic collaboration between the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, and Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER), Republic of Indonesia, aimed at promoting learning in sustainable development, environmental studies, and international student exchange. The initiative integrates international relations, student affairs, and both Thai and international curricula of the Faculty. Its objectives are to establish an international learning platform and provide opportunities for students from both institutions to learn together through real-world situations, while enhancing systems thinking, cross-cultural teamwork, and communication skills in multicultural contexts. The project also encourages the application of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework in problem analysis and the development of creative sustainability-oriented concepts. Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations, serves as the Project Director.

Learning activities under the project include participation in international program classes (sit-in classes), hands-on workshops, field studies in community, university, and urban contexts, as well as collaborative creative group projects (SDGs-based Mini Projects) and project presentations. These activities are linked to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The program is conducted from 20 January to 9 February 2026, with participation from faculty members and students of Universitas Merdeka Malang together with Thai students enrolled in both Thai and international programs of the Faculty. The project aims to enable participants to apply sustainability knowledge in diverse contexts and to serve as a strong foundation for the long-term expansion of academic collaboration between the two institutions in the future.

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On 16 January 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, together with Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Associate Dean for Research and Academic Services, and faculty staff, visited the Salaya community to listen to public feedback on the “Red Flag for Dust Alert: Community-Based Air Quality Monitoring System for Sustainable Environment” project.

The delegation met with Mr. Phon Kaewthong, Deputy Mayor of Salaya Municipality, and Mr. Thanat Phuangdokmai, Head of Academic Services and Outreach Division, Acting Director of the Strategy and Planning Office, Salaya Municipality, to exchange insights and recommendations for improving the PM2.5 monitoring and alert system in line with local needs.

The project aims to develop a community-based air quality monitoring and alert system, promoting public participation in environmental monitoring. The pilot area in Salaya Municipality, Nakhon Pathom Province, is equipped with four prototype monitoring devices installed at key locations, including the municipal office, railway market, Salawan Temple, and the Rom Sai Community Exercise Area along Maha Sawat Canal.

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