Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Suranaree University of Technology Signs MoU & Collaboration in the area of Agriculture & Food Technology | UTM Research & Innovation
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Suranaree University of Technology Signs MoU & Collaboration in the area of Agriculture & Food Technology

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Suranaree University of Technology Signs MoU & Collaboration in the area of Agriculture & Food Technology

by | Dec 12, 2022 | UTM NewsHub

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Suranaree University Of Technology (SUT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage in Research and Development (R&D) collaboration in the area of agriculture and food technology.

The MoU was signed by the vice chancellor of UTM, Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi bin Ismail and the rector of SUT, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anan Tongraar. It was commenced from 7th December and remain in force for three years.

This collaboration is an initiative from UTM Research Management Centre (RMC) Industrial and International Network Unit to help researchers obtain international grants through the Southeast Asia and Taiwan Universities (SATU) JOINT RESEARCH SCHEME (JRS) 2021 program.

Under this program, this collaboration initiative was created and led by Ts. Dr. Nicole Leong Hong Yeng, Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocessing (ICA), UTM and Assistant Professor Dr. Kamolchanok Umnajkitikorn, Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT), SUT.

ICA is a research centre of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia located in the Pagoh district of Johor. ICA is one of the research centres of higher education institutions based in the Pagoh Higher Education Hub (HPTP) which is an education development project under the Malaysian Ministry of Education. As one of the Centres of Excellence, ICA focuses on the development of innovative agricultural technology aimed at promoting human health and well-being.

Institute of Agricultural technology (IAT) is an institute of SUT that focuses on research and teaching in agriculture and food biotechnology. IAT is one of the most established centres in Thailand in the field of biotechnology and food production technique research.

This deliberate cooperation enables sharing and exchanging of knowledge and resources between UTM and SUT for research and student development. Several initiatives have been discussed such as joint research and publication, students and academic staffs exchange programme, and joint research seminar, workshop and conference. Apart from that, this collaboration is expected to further enhance the global standing of both institutions at the national and global levels.

Source: UTM NewsHub

Explore More

AGL Illuminates International Youth Symposium 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 2nd Aug. – In a captivating event that brought together young minds and diplomatic figures, the Ambassador Global Lecture (AGL) took center stage at the International Youth Symposium 2024 today at Dewan Azman Hashim, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)...

UTM’s IKG Honored for Infrastructure Excellence at MCIEA 2024

The Institute of Noise & Vibration (IKG), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, was recognized as the recipient of the Best Major Infrastructure Project (Specialist Consultant) during the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024. The...

iHumEnTech 2024: Driving Innovations in Human-Centered Technology

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 29 –  The International Human-Centered Technology Conference 2024 (iHumEnTech 2024) was successfully organized by the Institute of Human-Centered Engineering (iHumEn), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Held at the Impiana Hotel in Johor Bahru, the...

UTM AP Ts Dr Ramesh Zaidi Named Visiting Professor at Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

MALANG, INDONESIA, 9th October 2023 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)’s Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Ramesh Zaidi Rozan of the Information Systems Department served as a Visiting Professor at Indonesia’s Universitas Brawijaya for one month starting October 8. He...
Research Ecosystem
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM Nexus - Research & Innovation

Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

DVCRI Profile Johor Bahru Office Kuala Lumpur Office

Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HI-COE)

Advance Membrane Technology Research Centre - AMTEC Institute of Noise & Vibration - INV Wireless Communication Centre - WCC

Research Institute

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Institute of High Voltage & High Current - IVAT UTM-MPRC Institue for Oil & Gas - IFOG Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics - CAIRO Centre for Engineering Education - CEE Centre for Advanced Composite Materials - CACM Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocessing - ICA Institute of Bioproduct Development - IBD

Service Entity

Research Management Centre - RMC Penerbit UTM Press Centre for Community & Industry Network - CCIN Innovation & Commercialisation Centre - ICC University Laboratory Management Centre - PPMU Institut Sultan Iskandar - UTM-ISI

Get the latest news & events

Customer Satisfaction Index