Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation with the Thai IoT Association to enhance capacity in artificial intelligence (AI), human resource development, knowledge transfer, project implementation, research, and innovation. The collaboration also aims to provide professional training and experiential learning opportunities for students.
     The MoU signing ceremony was officiated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uraiporn Janvanichyanont, the President of HCU, and Dr. Sutad Krongchon, President of the Thai IoT Association. The partnership is guided by a shared vision to elevate technological capabilities, market readiness, and specialized expertise across multiple fields—particularly healthcare, health technology (Health Tech), software development, and research—with the goal of strengthening health confidence and fostering highly effective collaborative networks.
      University executives and faculty members from both institutions attended the ceremony as witnesses, including Dr. Jonathan Rante Carreon, Vice President; Dr. Jamroonsri Poomthian, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology; faculty members from the Faculty of Science and Technology; and Mr. Chansil Matong, Vice President of the Thai IoT Association.
      The signing ceremony took place on 15 January 2026 at the Conference Room, 4th Floor, Administration Building, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University.
     This MoU marks a strategic milestone in integrating AI and IoT-driven innovations with healthcare and health technology education and research. By bridging academia and industry, the partnership accelerates the translation of research into practical applications, strengthens workforce readiness in emerging digital health domains, and expands opportunities for student internships and professional training. The collaboration also reinforces HCU’s commitment to interdisciplinary innovation and industry-aligned education, positioning the university as a key contributor to Thailand’s AI–Health Tech ecosystem and to sustainable, technology-enabled healthcare advancement.