On Friday, September 12, 2025, Associate Professor Supakorn Pongbangpho, Ph.D.President, University of Phayao, and Assistant Professor Suwit Panyawong, Vice President for Environment and Landscape, attended the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation in the development of electric vehicle (EV) technology and human resource capacity. The MoU was signed between the University of Phayao and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), represented by Professor Dr. Chookiat Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA, and Dr. Sumitra Jorsarochkul, Director of the National Energy Technology Center. The ceremony took place at the Central Office Building of Thailand Science Park in Pathum Thani Province.
This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing Thailand’s electric vehicle industry through research, innovation, and capacity-building for highly skilled human resources to support the growth of this future-oriented sector. It also aligns with the nation’s policy to achieve sustainable development and carbon neutrality by 2050, a mission that the University of Phayao has embraced in its roadmap to becoming a green and socially responsible university.
Associate Professor Supakorn Pongbangpho, Ph.D.President, University of Phayao, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “The University of Phayao is deeply honored to collaborate with NSTDA. This partnership goes beyond technology and human resource development in the EV sector—it is part of our shared commitment to driving Thailand toward sustainable growth and creating an academic and research ecosystem that can be translated into real industrial applications.”
After the signing ceremony, delegates from the University of Phayao and NSTDA visited various research projects and laboratories, such as those focused on industrial products, power electronics, the Motor and Power Conversion Laboratory, the Lightweight Engineering Laboratory, and the Energy Storage Technology Laboratory. These visits highlighted the country's robust scientific and technological capabilities in supporting all aspects of EV industry development.
The partnership is therefore recognized as an essential starting point for advancing knowledge, cultivating highly skilled professionals, and strengthening the competitiveness of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry for a sustainable future.