Visited Kyushu University, Japan
March 10, 2026
Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University Strengthens Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Kyushu University, Japan
On March 10, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Sarawut Thepanondh, Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, together with faculty executives and academic staff, visited Kyushu University, Japan. During the visit, they held discussions with Professor Kenichi Tanoue, Senior Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Design; Professor Keiji Iramina from the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation (SISI), Graduate School of System Life Sciences; and Professor Aya Hagishima, Senior Vice President from the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences.
The discussions aimed to establish a foundation for strategic collaboration in three key areas:
Academic & Research:
Integrating Design Thinking into public health research, with an emphasis on designing environments and products that address the needs of aging societies while promoting sustainable health and well-being. The collaboration also highlights the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge to develop innovative solutions that respond to global public health and environmental challenges.
Executive Training:
Developing joint training programs for executives and emerging public health leaders, with a focus on interdisciplinary analytical thinking and innovation management skills required to address complex health challenges in an increasingly dynamic global context.
Talent Exchange:
Promoting faculty and student exchanges to expand international research networks and enhance professional competencies in a global academic environment.
This visit represents an important milestone in advancing the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, toward becoming a leader in innovation for sustainable health and well-being through strengthened collaboration with leading international academic institutions.
