On 5–6 September 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Dean of the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, as President of the Association of Institutes of Agro-Industry Council (AIAC), together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sujinda Sriwattana, faculty member of the Faculty of Agro-Industry and Advisor to the Association, participated in the 2/2025 Executive Board Meeting of the Association of Institutes of Agro-Industry Council (AIAC), hosted by Khon Kaen University. The meeting aimed to strengthen academic collaboration, exchange knowledge, and foster joint research initiatives to enhance the capacity and academic excellence of member universities. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Assistant Professor Dr. Araya Chaoruangrit, Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, together with faculty members and staff.
As part of the program, the delegates visited the Food Pilot Plant and the Biohythane Pilot Plant to gain insights into pilot plant management and to exchange experiences on integrating knowledge into actionable outcomes within academic, research, industrial, and societal domains.
This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to shaping the direction and advancing the mission of the Association. It also reflects the collective commitment to elevating standards in teaching, research, and innovation, while reaffirming the Association’s vital role as a key driver in fostering the growth and sustainability of Thailand’s Agro-industrial sector.