Chulalongkorn University Exploring Collaborative Opportunities with MIT
On June 5th, 2025, President Wilert Puriwat and the University’s delegation visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). They were welcomed by the MIT President, Prof. Sally Kornbluth, and Prof. Duane S. Boning, Vice Provost for International Activities. The meeting offered the opportunity for the administrators of both sides to discuss potential academic and research collaborations between the two institutions. On this occasion, President Wilert Puriwat also presented a token of appreciation to the MIT President in recognition of the MIT’s hospitality in hosting this visit.
At the MIT, the delegation also met the representatives of the MIT Sloan School of Management, led by Prof. Georgia Perakis, Interim John C Head III Dean. After the meeting, the group toured the Sloan School of Management. They proceeded to the MIT School of Engineering for a meeting with Prof. Maria Yang, Deputy Dean of the School. This was wrapped up by a laboratory tour.
To learn the MIT’s history and culture, the Chulalongkorn University delegates also took a tour of the MIT Museum to explore exhibits showcasing the MIT’s works in science, engineering, and innovation. The tour provided insights into the Institute’s history of research, its impact on global technological advancement, its culture of innovation and public outreach.
On this occasion, the delegation met with the members of the MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) alumni community and Chulalongkorn University’s former students who are currently studying at the MIT.
