Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University Welcomes Delegation from Curtin University, Australia to Discuss Academic Collaboration and Dual Degree Programs

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University (CMU), led by Assistant Professor Uttapol Smutkupt, Ph.D., Vice Dean together with Asst. Prof. Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong D.Eng., Vice Dean and Director of the Chiang Mai International Engineering School and Asst. Prof. Faifan Tantakitti Ph.D., along with faculty members and representatives from the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Computer Engineering, warmly welcomed a three-member delegation from Curtin University, Australia, during their official visit to the Faculty of Engineering, CMU.

The visiting delegation comprised:

1. Prof. Sambit Datta, Dean International Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University

2. Prof. Yue Rong, Global Partnerships Consultant, Global Curtin, Curtin University

3. Saba Amanuel, School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and

The recent visit aimed to discuss guidelines for developing joint academic cooperation, focusing on the establishment of joint degree programs with the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Computer Engineering. The discussions also emphasized academic and research exchanges to build a strong and sustainable long-term partnership between the two institutions.

Additionally, the delegation visited the Department of Electrical Engineering to meet with faculty members and explore opportunities for expanding research collaboration.

This collaboration reflects the Faculty of Engineering’s commitment to nurturing globally competent engineers through real-world experience and cross-cultural learning. It also underscores the faculty’s ongoing efforts to enhance its internationalization and empower students to become key drivers in the global technology and innovation sectors.