On 29–30 August 2025, the Coastal Oceanography and Climate Change Research Center (COCC) organized a mini-symposium titled “Reinventing the Blue Lens: Advanced Technologies for Ocean Discovery” at the Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. The event was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ponlachart Chotikarn, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutinee Sinutok, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siriporn Pradit.
The symposium was held under the Reinventing University Project, themed “Enhancing Academic Quality and Developing International Research Networks,” under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunton Wongsiri, Vice President for Research and Innovation. Supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the initiative aimed to strengthen academic excellence and foster global research partnerships.
The event brought together faculty members, researchers, and students from three leading Thai universities—Prince of Songkla University, Kasetsart University, and Chulalongkorn University—along with visiting professors from nine international partner institutions. Discussions focused on cutting-edge technologies in marine science, innovative research methodologies, and collaborative approaches to addressing ocean and climate challenges.
