On August 21, 2026, the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, welcomed a delegation from Glodon Company Limited for a collaborative meeting on academic partnership and engineering technology development. The meeting was held at Room R210, Building 1, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, and was attended by faculty members and staff.

Assistant Professor Dr. Korporn Panyim, Deputy Dean for Administration and Finance, welcomed Mr. Wataru Matsumoto, Vice President of Glodon Company Limited, who was accompanied by Mr. Frank Xu, Marketing Director for the Philippines, India, and Thailand, and other Glodon representatives. The meeting gave the parties an opportunity to discuss advances in engineering education and to explore potential collaboration between academia and industry at the international level.

Following the welcome session, representatives from both organizations exchanged souvenirs as a sign of friendship and mutual partnership. The meeting continued with discussions on academic collaboration and future cooperation opportunities. Associate Professor Dr. Teraphan Ornthammarath, Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Associate Professor Dr. Wonsiri Punurai, a member of the department, shared information and highlighted the strengths of the Faculty in education, research, and innovation development.

The meeting marked another important step in strengthening collaborative networks between the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, and international industry partners. It also reinforced a shared commitment to advancing human resource development, engineering research, and technological innovation, while creating new opportunities for students and faculty members in the future.