KMITL Hosts Durban University of Technology to Explore Collaborative Opportunities in Research, Education, and Innovation  

January 23, 2025

KMITL Welcomes Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa 🌏

KMITL executives, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pitcha Prasitmeeboon, Vice President for International Affairs, were honored to welcome delegates from Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa. The delegation included Ms. Nontokozo Ngcobo from Innobiz DUT Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Prof. Rendani Maladzhi from the Faculty of Engineering.

Discussions focused on key topics, including Cooperative Education and Industry Collaboration, Postgraduate Education and Quality Practices, and strategies for enhancing global academic and research partnerships.

The visit also included a tour of the KMITL Lifelong Learning Center (KLLC), followed by a discussion with KMITL Research and Innovation Services-KRIS-on Entrepreneurship Integration and Pedagogy, Strategies for Technology Transfer, and Impact of Research and Benefits to Society.

KMITL executives joining the discussions were:

Asst. Prof. Dr. Punnama Siriphannon – Vice President for Academic Affairs and Educational Administration

Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanoknuch Songsuwankit – Assistant Dean, School of Engineering

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rutchanee Gullayanon – Executive Vice President for Research and Innovations

Asst. Prof. Dr. Natdanai Sinsamutpadung – Vice President for Research and Innovations

Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa – Director, KMITL Research and Innovation Services (KRIS)