Engineering CMU Partners with E-Square to Drive Future Engineers and Sustainable Environmental-Energy Innovations
On June 18, 2026, The Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University (CMU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation with E-Square Environment and Engineering Co., Ltd. The ceremony took place at the Gear 201 Meeting Room, Engineering Administration Building, Chiang Mai University. The agreement was signed by Associate Professor Dr. Thongchai Fongsamootr, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Jiraphan Chotiratanasak, Chief Executive Officer of E-Square Environment and Engineering Co., Ltd. Witnessing the signing were Assistant Professor Dr. Korrakot Yaibuathet Tipayawong, Vice Dean, and Mr. Khanchit Chutiphaisan, Chief Technology Officer. Executive members, faculty staff, representatives from the Engineering Alumni Association, and delegates from both organizations also honored the ceremony as witnesses.
The Faculty of Engineering holds a strong vision to be a “Leading Institution for Future Engineers.” It is dedicated to producing graduates who possess not only robust academic knowledge but also practical hands-on skills, enabling them to adapt swiftly to technological transformations. This collaboration with E-Square—a premier organization renowned for its long-standing expertise in environmental and energy engineering—will serve as a vital bridge connecting academic knowledge with direct industrial experience. It offers invaluable opportunities for students and personnel to learn from real-world scenarios through internships, cooperative education, joint research projects, and the co-development of sustainable innovations. Furthermore, the active support and presence of the Engineering Alumni Association underscore a powerful network that effectively bridges the gap between academia and the business sector.
This collaboration is set to foster high-caliber human resources and cultivate innovations that directly address industrial needs. Ultimately, this partnership will not only yield mutual benefits for both organizations but will also contribute significantly to the economy, society, and the sustainable development of the nation. This milestone marks a promising beginning in forging a solid relationship among the higher education institution, the alumni network, and the private sector, driving the country’s environmental and energy industries toward a stable and sustainable future
