Dec 9, 2024
The Office of International Affairs is proud to share that Assoc. Prof. Dr. Komsan Maleesee, President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, has been awarded the 2024 Certificate of Commendation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. The award ceremony was graciously hosted by H.E. Masato Otaka, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, at the Japanese Embassy in Thailand to honor Dr. Komsan’s exceptional contributions to the Thai KOSEN Project and his dedication to strengthening academic collaboration and relations between Japan and Thailand.
As the director of the KOSEN Institute at KMITL (2019–2022), Dr. Komsan played a key role in launching the world’s first overseas establishment of Japan’s KOSEN educational system in Thailand. His visionary leadership has paved the way for innovative education in science and engineering, nurturing talented graduates and advancing Thailand-Japan academic exchanges.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from KMITL and KOSEN institutes, who celebrated this prestigious recognition. Highlights of the event included speeches from H.E. Masato Otaka and others, mesmerizing musical performances by KMITL’s Institute of Music Science and Engineering (@imse_kmitl), and a display of Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement art.
Dr. Komsan is also a proud alumnus of Tokai University, Japan, where he completed his studies in Civil Engineering and graduate studies in Science and Technology. His personal connection to Japan continues to inspire and encourage young Thai students to explore educational opportunities in Japan.
