On Friday, February 21, 2025, Saint-Gobain Thailand visited the laboratories and engaged in discussions with the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Architecture and Design at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). The delegation was welcomed by:
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bundit Fungtammasan, Advisor to the President for Research and Innovation
Asst. Prof. Dr. Montira Nopharatana, Vice President for Industry and Partnerships
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tawich Pulngern, Dean of Faculty of Engineering
Asst.Prof. Waraluk Pansuwan, Dean of School of Architecture and Design
Asst.Prof.Dr. Chaiwat Ekkawatpanit, Associate Dean for Industrial Relations and Special Affairs
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Weerachart Tangchirapat and Dr. Kasan Chanto, Lecturer from the Department of Civil Engineering.
During the visit, the group toured the research laboratories for concrete and sustainable construction materials located on the 1st and 3rd floors of the CB5 building.
During the discussion, Mr. Patrick Samphantharak, Business Development Lead, and Ms. Suthida Archadech, Corporate Communication Director, representatives from Saint-Gobain Thailand, expressed great interest in innovations and research on modern construction materials technology. Their focus was particularly on the design and selection of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. The research team from the Concrete and Sustainable Construction Materials Laboratory has been continuously conducting research and development in these areas to support advancements in the field.