PMU-B for the FUTURE – 4th Edition
- PMU-B Cluster
- Aug 11, 2023
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PMU-B Cluster Participates in “PMU-B for the FUTURE #4” — A Strategic Review and Policy Recommendation Forum
On Monday, August 7, 2023, the PMU-B Cluster Coordination Office took part in the event “PMU-B for the FUTURE – 4th Edition: A Study and Review of PMU-B’s Past Operations for Strategic Evaluation and Policy Recommendations”, held at Sirikunakorn Room 3, Sirikunakorn Building, Khon Kaen University.
The event was officially opened by Professor Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B, who delivered the keynote address and chaired the panel discussion. The forum was well-attended by researchers, scholars, and distinguished experts both on-site and via online platforms.
The PMU-B Cluster Coordination Office was represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rina Patramanon, Chair of the Frontier Research Cluster, and Ms. Jaturaporn Chokphukhaochiew, Chair of the SHA and AI Cluster. Joining the forum were faculty members and researchers, including Prof. Dr. Sakda Dadduang from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, and other leading academic contributors.
Distinguished panelists included:
Dr. Apirachai WongsriworaphonDirector, Northeastern Science Park, Khon Kaen University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapon PhenratDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University
Dr. Withan TiacharoenRepresentative from the private sector, Sapiens Technology Co., Ltd.
Key discussion topics included:
The structure of Thailand’s Science, Research, and Innovation (STI) system and the role of Program Management Units (PMUs) in research funding and coordination
Current research agendas, technologies, and workforce competencies in demand by the industrial sector
Infrastructure and ecosystem development necessary for fostering research and innovation, and strengthening collaborative networks between government, industry, and other sectors
The development of high-competency human capital and frontier research that aligns with Thailand’s 10 targeted industries
Additional research-related issues, challenges, and opportunities
