MOU Signed Between Tipco Asphalt and KMITL to Foster Sustainable Road Construction in Thailand
On January 15, 2025, Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, led by Mr. Soranat Nantamontri (Deputy Managing Director – Thailand Business Unit) and Mr. Surapol Ketkaew (Technical Director), joined hands with the Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, represented by Associate Professor Dr. Somyot Kiattiwanichwilai (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) and Professor Dr. Uma Sibunruang (Head of the Department of Civil Engineering), to sign an academic cooperation agreement at the Engineering Innovation Development and Technology Service Center (EIDTs).
The collaboration aims to foster academic cooperation and facilitate various research studies to benefit both parties. Initiatives under this partnership include guest lectures by company experts for the university, support for construction site visits and laboratory testing, internships, and research projects for students focusing on developing construction systems and asphalt concrete products. These efforts seek to sustainably elevate excellence in academics, technology, industry, and the country’s road network.
