Khon Kaen University Signing a memorandum of academic cooperation with the company Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. supports the sugar cane and sugar industry to drive the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) economy with manpower development and sustainable competitiveness in the market.
KKU joins forces with companies Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. supports the cane and sugar industry to drive the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) economy sustainably.
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Khon Kaen University Organized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. at Sarasin Conference Room, 2nd floor, Sirikunakorn Building. Khon Kaen University, with Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, Mrs. Araya Arunanondchai, Chief Executive Officer and President, Ms. Jutatip Arunanondchai, Dr. Juthamas Arunanondchai, Executive Director of Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd., joined the signing together with executives from the company. Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd., and executives of Khon Kaen University witness
Mrs. Araya Arunanondchai, Chief Executive Officer and President
Mrs. Araya Arunanondchai, Chief Executive Officer and President of Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd., mentioned the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Khon Kaen University this time that on behalf of the Ratchaburi Sugar Group, honored and with great pleasure in signing the Signing Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Cooperation “Research and development of sugar cane and sugar industry for BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy)” between the company Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. with Khon Kaen University today, Ratchaburi Sugar Group Has operated the business of producing and distributing quality sugar both nationally and internationally, including related industries. with a commitment to studying, developing, and improving technology continuous production taking into account environmental conservation, safety and enhancing the potential of employees in the group Ratchaburi Sugar Personnel development in terms of operational skills and academic continuity, which at present, Ratchaburi Sugar Group The project has been implemented in collaboration with personnel. from the Faculty of Engineering Khon Kaen University as well as to create cooperation in education management and human resource development between the group companies. Ratchaburi Sugar and Khon Kaen University in the future Therefore,
MOU today with the following objectives:
1) creating cooperation in education and workforce development, namely promoting and developing the Faculty of Engineering’s curriculum; Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Technology Faculty of Pharmacy and other relevant faculties.
2) Strengthen research cooperation. Knowledge Management Technology development and innovation to benefit the sugarcane and sugar industries and related industries such as agricultural technology research Promotion of precision sugar cane production (Precision Sugar Cane Production). Research on productivity enhancement. Production Chain Management and industrial plant systems Zero Waste Management Research Carbon Neutral Management Greenhouse Gas Reduction Biotechnology research Research on the utilization of products and by-products from sugar cane and sugar industry Research on food supplement development and related products, etc.
3) Development of local agro-industry, especially in the sugar cane and sugar industry and continuous industries for maximum efficiency And can compete in the market sustainably
4) drive the economy from bio-based. bio-economy, circular economy, and green economy (green-economy) including biomass processing (bio-refinery) based on knowledge, technology, and innovation from the cane and sugar industry
The scope of cooperation is as follows:
1) Promote, support, and cooperate in education and workforce development.
2) Support students in enhancing learning and experience. by entering the internship and cooperative education at the Ratchaburi Sugar Group.
3) Provide necessary facilities and equipment. to carry out research projects As both parties agree, it should be done together.
4) Support the budget for research under the cooperation according to the specified objectives on behalf of the Ratchaburi Sugar Group. sincerely hope that This academic cooperation in research and development of the cane and sugar industry to drive the BCG economy will be able to develop manpower. and strengthen research cooperation. Knowledge Management Technology development and innovation to benefit the sugarcane and sugar industries and related industries effectively in the future
Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University
Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University said at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOU) that Khon Kaen University and Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. recognize the benefits and importance of cooperation between educational institutions and private business companies. in education personnel development Knowledge management, research, technology development, and innovation that are useful for the cane and sugar industry. Including related industries by linking with activities that will affect the development of local communities Driving the bio-based economy (bio-economy), circular economy, green economy (green-economy), and biomass processing (biorefinery) by signing a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation this time, Khon Kaen University 1) Collaborate in education and workforce development, i.e. curriculum improvement and development, training, experience enhancement and skills in sugar cane and sugar for the Faculty of Engineering. Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Technology, and other faculties 2) Encourage and support students to go on internships and cooperative education at companies in the Ratchaburi Sugar Factory Group. 3) Support academic work and research. to develop the sugar cane and sugar industry Including related industries. 4) Supporting facilities and scientific equipment. 5) to cooperate in the development of personnel of the Ratchaburi Sugar Factory Group, farmers, and related industry personnel. On behalf of Khon Kaen University sincerely hope that the Memorandum of Agreement on academic cooperation This “Research and Development of the Cane and Sugar Industry for BCG Economy (Bio-Circular-Green Economy)” will be the starting point to develop manpower and drive the BCG economy to increase the competitiveness of the market. continue to be sustainable
Khon Kaen University and Ratchaburi Sugar Co., Ltd. held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ceremony on “Research and Development of the Cane and Sugar Industry to Drive the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) Economy” in This will be the starting point for developing manpower and driving the BCG economy to increase the competitiveness of the market sustainably according to the objectives set by both parties in the future.
