On October 27, 2026, Dr. Wannarat Suntiamorntut, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapon Noraset, Acting Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Wudhichart Sawangphol, Acting Deputy Dean for Research, Innovation and Academic Services; Asst. Prof. Dr. Jidapa Kraisangka, Assistant Dean for Academic and Curriculum Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirawich Vachmanus, Assistant Dean for Infrastructure and Technology; Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap, Assistant Dean for Research, Innovation and Academic Services; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suppawong Tuarob, Instructor in the Computer Science Academic Group and Director of the MIKE Research Cluster, welcomed delegations from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and KT Corporation, Republic of Korea. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The meeting was held in Room IT404, 4th Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The delegation comprised Prof. Sung-Wook Lee, Professor at KAIST and Vice President of DAIM Research, representing the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and representatives from KT Corporation, including Mr. Eunkook Kim, Vice President & Head of AX New Business; Mr. Taekyoung Kim, Deputy Director, AX New Business Development Team; Ms. Hosun Lee, Senior Manager, AX New Business Initiation Team; and Mr. Alex Lee, AX New Business Development Team. During the meeting, all parties exchanged views on opportunities for academic and research collaboration, the application of AI technologies to drive innovation, and the development of a skilled workforce in technology-related fields to meet the future needs of industry.
Following the meeting, the delegation visited the construction site of the Intelligent Digital Hub in Medicine (IDHM) project, a center designed to integrate smart digital technologies, the economy, learning, innovation, and artificial intelligence in the medical field. During the visit, the delegation received an overview of the construction project, the building’s development concept, its planned facilities, and its potential future applications.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships and expand international collaboration networks between ICT Mahidol and leading academic and technology organizations in the Republic of Korea. It also facilitated the exchange of knowledge and expertise, paving the way for future collaboration in academia, research, and innovation.
