Establishment of GC and VISTEC Collaboration in Biomolecular Engineering

Establishment of GC and VISTEC Collaboration in Biomolecular Engineering


Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) moved another step forward to fulfill    its mission of “Triple Helix Research” by signing an official agreement with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) on Wednesday 7 June 2023. The signing ceremony took place at the VISTEC Auditorium from 09:00-10:00 hr ICT. Prominent figures from both GC and VISTEC gave speeches at the ceremony, namely, (1) Khun Narongsak Jivakanun, GC Chief Operating Officer on International Business, (2) Khun Pitipan Tepartimargorn, VISTEC Chairperson of Executive Committee and Council Committee Member, (3) Professor Dr. Jumras Limtrakul, VISTEC President, (4) Dr. Kamel Ramdani, GC Senior Vice President on Product Innovation and Innovation Management, and (5) Professor Dr. Pimchai Chaiyen, VISTEC Dean of Biomolecular Science and Engineering.


The meeting today also witnessed another VISTEC-French connection. This time it is indirectly through Dr. Kamel Ramdani who had his past education in connection with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Dr. Kamel Ramdani mentioned in his presentation today that when GC was seeking potential partners who have the capability and expertise in advanced biomolecular science, the first name that came to mind was VISTEC-BSE. He firmly believes that the partnership is an example of the “front runner, not the follower”.