The 30 th Tri-U International Joint Seminar and Symposium 2024 (Tri-U), held from November 11-15, 2024 at Jiangsu University in the People’s Republic of China, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of this prestigious international academic conference.

Leading the delegation from Chiang Mai University (CMU) is Asst.Prof.Dr. Todsaporn Pichaiya, Vice President, accompanied by a team of faculty members and students from the Faculty of Engineering, including:

1. Assoc.Prof. Thongchai Fongsamootr       : Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
2. Asst.Prof.Dr.Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong : Assistant Dean
3. Dr.Kittiya Thunsiri    :Lecturer
4. Dr.Krit Sujarittam    : Lecturer
5. Miss Usanee Pongsawaleesri : Head of Chiang Mai International Engineering School
6. Miss Natthanan Phanbunplook :International Relations officer
7. Mr.Poommipat Wattanaprasit  : Student
8. Mr. Setthanuwat Tipma : Student
9. Mr. Suraphat Baroonphan : Student
10. Mr.Wittawat Jaroenwachirasak : Student
11. Mr.Suphakrit Kongkham : Student
12. Mr.Anurak     Narak : Student
13. Miss Naruesaran Limsilatham       : Student
14. Miss Kanyarat  Phutthanawong : Student
15. Miss Anya Poonnawatt       : Student
16. Miss Kornnapa Pha-In        : Student
17. Mr.Tanakrit   Mamee         : Student

This year’s Tri-U conference has attracted over 120 participants from 7 universities across 4 countries:

1. Jiangsu University (JSU) – China
2. Mie University (MU) – Japan
3. Chiang Mai University (CMU) – Thailand
4. IPB University – Indonesia
5. Guangxi University – China
6. Maejo University – Thailand
7. Chiangrai Rajabhat University – Thailand

The conference featured a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary, during which awards were presented to faculty and students who have made outstanding contributions and achievements through their participation in Tri-U over the years. Chiang Mai University proposed Prof. Nobutaka Ito and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nat Vorayos to receive these prestigious awards. Additionally, Asst. Prof. Dr. Todsaporn Pichaiya was honored to deliver a plenary speech on “Chiang Mai University’s Path to Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management” during the opening ceremony.

The Tri-U International Joint Seminar and Symposium has been a long-standing and highly significant collaboration, fostering research development, academic exchange, and cross-cultural understanding among students and faculty from the participating universities. This collaboration has been instrumental in promoting the internationalization of Chiang Mai University over the years.