Tokyo Tech News
Tokyo Tech News
Published: November 1, 2018
The TAIST-Tokyo Tech Graduation Ceremony for academic year 2017 was held on August 29, 2018 at the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), located within Thailand Science Park in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. Many guests came together with TAIST-Tokyo Tech staff to celebrate the achievements of graduates on their special day.
TAIST graduates with program faculty members
TAIST-Tokyo Tech (TAIST) was established in 2007 at the request of the Thai government. It aims to form research and development centers and produce talented technically innovative individuals. TAIST is being managed in collaboration with Tokyo Tech, NSTDA, and four leading Thai universities, namely King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology of Thammasat University (SIIT/TU), and Kasetsart University (KU). The total number of graduates now stands at 339.
During the graduation ceremony, Dr. Omjai Saimek, vice president of NSTDA, and Dr. Tetsuya Mizumoto, executive vice president of Tokyo Tech, delivered congratulatory speeches. Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, director of Japan Information Service, representing the Embassy of Japan in Thailand at the ceremony, also congratulated the students.
Commemorative photo with Saimek (right) and Mizumoto (left)
NSTDA's Saimek delivering a speech
EVP Mizumoto's congratulatory speech
Kobayashi wishing students well
Each graduate received a certificate of completion from Mizumoto and a graduation gift from Saimek. Whether they decide to pursue further research through a doctoral degree at Tokyo Tech or work in a private or government organization, TAIST graduates will undoubtedly apply the experience and knowledge acquired from the program in their chosen paths.
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