CEO of Banpu Power Public Visits the University

On May 11, 2022, Dr. Kirana, CEO of Banpu Power Public, visited the University. Banpu Power Public Co., Ltd. is the parent company of Banpu Japan Co., Ltd., which is conducting joint research with the Dean of the undergraduate school, Professor Ben Abdallah, and is a global company that develops the electric power business based in Thailand. This visit was realized to further deepen the cooperation between our university and Banpu Japan Co., Ltd., which participates in the smart city plan in Aizuwakamatsu City.

The University explained the characteristics of the University and the status of collaboration with Banpu Japan, especially the demonstration experiment using the solar carport which was prepared for joint research in April last year. Dr. Kirana told us that he would like to promote a wide range of collaboration with our university in the future, such as social contribution in the electric power business centered on renewable energy and consideration of overseas internships for UoA students.

Banpu side visitors:
Dr. Kirana Limpaphayom, CEO of Banpu Power Public
Mr. Voravudhi Linananda, former CEO of Banpu Power, current director
Mr. Wittapon Jawjit, Director of Human Resources Department, Banpu Group
Mr. Mitsuo Ido, President of Banpu Japan
and others, 8 in total

the University of Aizu responders:
Toshiaki Miyazaki, President
Jiro Iwase, Regent
Ben Abdallah Abderazek, Dean of the undergraduate school
Ian Wilson, Director of Center for Globalization
and others, 8 in total