KMUTNB Welcomes Executives from Delta Electronics (Thailand) to Discuss Expanding Collaboration in Innovative Engineering Development for Industry

On March 5, 2026, at Ratchaphruek Meeting Room, the management team of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) gave a warm welcome to a distinguished delegation of executives from Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL on the occasion of their visit to the university to discuss directions for academic and technological collaboration. The main aim of the discussion was to enhance the potential of engineering education and to jointly advance innovation development with the industrial sector.

On this occasion, KMUTNB administrators including Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, Chairman of the KMUTNB University Council; Prof. Dr.Thanin Silpcharu., the University President; Asst. Prof. Prof. Preecha Ongaree, Chief Advisor to the President and Vice President for Planning and Organizational Development; Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, Director of KMUTNB Techno Park along with the University executive team welcomed and exchanged views with the delegation from Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL.

The delegation team was led by Mr. Victor Cheng, CEO, accompanied by Mr. Chih-Hao Huang, Chief Human Resources Officer-SEA Region, and Dr. Sampan Silapanad, Senior Consultant for Business Alliances Development, together with other senior executives. The discussion focused on collaborations in education, research, and the development of manpower in engineering, science, and digital technology to support Thailand’s growth in industries and advanced technologies.

Delta Electronics is recognized as one of the world’s top companies in AI, power electronics technology, robotics, 4.0 industrial automation used in advanced industrialized countries, as well as sustainable energy technologies. The company plays a significant role in driving Thailand’s technological and industrial development. KMUTNB and Delta Electronics (Thailand) have forged a long-standing academic partnership, including curriculum development, research and innovation initiatives, along with activities that promote industry-aligned learning.

During the discussion, both parties exchanged ideas on cultivating career readiness skills for students, particularly the abilities in engineering, science, digital technology as well as advanced competencies and expertise needed for modern manufacturing. The discussion also involved cooperative partnerships to support student internships and cooperative (co-op) education programs, and creating fresh graduate employment opportunities so they can find some positions at Delta Electronics.

This continued collaboration between KMUTNB and Delta Electronics serves as an example of academia–industry knowledge integration for enhanced real-world learning and developing high-quality human resources to meet industrial demands, contributing to Thailand’s economic success.

Following the discussion, the Delta Electronics executive team paid a visit to KMUTNB Techno Park, regarded as a center for research, innovation, and technology development in collaboration with industry. A key aim  is to foster innovation and technology transfer to the manufacturing sector. The delegation toured  key facilities, including KMUTNB, Delta Electronics Industrial Training Center, and the International Institute of Space Technology for Economic Development (INSTED).

This meeting highlights a shared commitment mutual vision to strengthen university–industry collaboration in advancing knowledge, technology, and high-potential human resources, which will play a vital role in boosting Thailand’s technological and economic competitiveness in the future.

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