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Expanding Academic Opportunities: TDTU–Chulalongkorn Pharmacy Collaboration

International cooperation

Expanding international education and research opportunities

Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), Vietnam, and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Academic meeting23 September 2026
Cooperation frameworkMemorandum of Understanding signed in 2025
FocusEducation and scientific research

Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025, the two faculties met on 23 September 2026 to discuss academic training and scientific research. The exchange focused on educational pathways and opportunities for students and researchers to engage in an international academic environment.

Chulalongkorn University delegation

Representatives from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences included:

  • Assoc. Prof. Chatchai Chaotham, Ph.D.Vice Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Lifelong Learning
  • Asst. Prof. Natchagorn Lumlerdkij, Ph.D.Assistant Dean
  • Prof. Varisa Pongrakhananon, Ph.D.Representative, Master’s/Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Assoc. Prof. Veerakiet Boonkanokwong, Ph.D.Representative, Master’s/Ph.D. Program in Industrial Pharmacy
  • Asst. Prof. Chanthawat Patikorn, Ph.D.Representative, Master’s/Ph.D. Program in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
  • Dr. Parinya PhoemlapRepresentative, Master’s/Ph.D. Program in Pharmaceutical Care
  • Dr. Jeerapat DoungchaweeRepresentative, Master’s/Ph.D. Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology

Education and scholarship opportunities

The faculties discussed training programs and learning opportunities for students, with particular attention to the following areas:

01 / TRAINING

Short courses and specialized training programs

02 / GRADUATE STUDY

Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Thailand

03 / SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship opportunities for graduate students and Ph.D. candidates

Chulalongkorn University also shared information about graduate scholarships, broadening the opportunities discussed for professional development, research and academic collaboration across borders.