WU welcomed the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Visit the campus to see the outstanding research and innovation progress of the university.

Walailak University welcomed the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Visit the campus to see the outstanding research and innovation progress of the university.

Associate Professor Dr. Surin Maisrikrod, Acting Vice President Walailak University (WU) welcomed Mr. Kraisorn Wisitwong, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and Mr. Trairat Chairat, Deputy Governor with heads of government and private agencies in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. On the occasion of coming to visit the university's important and outstanding research progress and innovation development. To continue the operation to drive the development of Nakhon Si Thammarat province together with the mass. On May 18, 2022 in the past.

On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Surin Maisrikrod, Acting Vice President, said that Walailak University is very pleased that the provincial governor , Deputy provincial governor, head of government/private sectors came to visit the operation of the university. This time which is the implementation of the plan to drive the development of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province for the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat. And it will be evident that Walailak University that the governor of the province. Have been involved in the construction in the early days, until today, how has Walailak University developed? Walailak University has a vision to "To unfailingly address community needs", but at the same time have to "to strive for international recognition for excellence". Which is considered the most difficult question. At the university there must be world-class research. World-class researchers attended the event. But to have world-class researchers join the work. Walailak University must first be a world-class university, and now Walailak University has been filed as a leading research university in the country. According to the university grouping of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the visit of the governor today. This is a continuation of the last meeting to drive the development of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province with Walailak University. Hopefully there will be some mechanism that cause continuous collaboration between the university and the province to drive the use of research results and innovations of the university to continue to benefit the people and Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Mr. Kraisorn Wisitwong, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, said that this visit to Walailak University brought heads of government and private sectors to learn examples of good research and innovations of Walailak University. To lead to the community and people of Nakhon Si Thammarat people, where the word "university" is not just an educational establishment that educates youth or students only. But the university is to create a body of knowledge that is useful to the people. is a public university Coming in to learn this time will be filled. Continuing and coordinating cooperation between the university and Nakhon Si Thammarat province. and make them know Walailak University has many interesting innovations and advances in research that can be used for the benefit of the people. in practice in occupation and daily life including learning about plant conservation Walailak University is a collection and conservation of many plant genetics for youth and interested people to learn. This is another way to be a true university of the people.

Then, the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and the delegation visited the operations of the Center of Excellence in Essential Oil Innovation. The Center of Excellence presents innovations in food safety, food preservation, preservation of plant fibers and the production of food packaging used to slow the ripening of fruits and vegetables. Research on brown rice and production of healthy brown rice products The researchers of the Center for Excellence are Associate Professor Dr. Narumon Matan, Head of the Center of Excellence for Aromatherapy Innovation. Assistant Professor Dr. Sumetee Songsamer and Assistant Professor Dr. Thanong Eawsiri attended the lecture to cooperate in furthering innovation to users.

Visit Smart Farming with the Center of Excellence in Ecology, Forecasting and Management with Associate Professor Dr. Mallika Charoensuthasinee, Dean of the School of Science Presenting research results and innovations in precision agricultural technology for Siamese pomelo pomelos and cloud-based information technology processing systems. To display a web portal Help the Siamese pomelo plantation farmers decide to water them for full growth and before harvesting their produce. Knowledge management and technology transfer of precision agriculture for off-season mangosteen production, development of a platform for managing tourism boats on Machine Learning Cloud using loT Sensor, etc.

Visit to the development of cannabis research at the Hemp Research Site at the Architectural and Design Laboratory by Associate Professor Dr. Pojamarn Suranilpong, Head of the Hemp Research Center. With the private sector joining the MOU to develop research on hemp herbs welcome to visit Walailak University has signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation. Developed more than 10 research projects on herbs, cannabis, hemp and kratom with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and 6 private companies to carry out research projects on cannabis, hemp and kratom by Walailak University. Has set up a research supervisory committee Develop and utilize cannabis, hemp and kratom. To serve to promote research development and innovation for answering market demand both at home and abroad as well as providing support to research areas for the private sector. For the development of species, cultivation systems and cannabis production, hemp and more than 130 rai of huts.

Visit the Center of Excellence for Wood and Biomaterials at Building for science and technology 2 with Associate Professor Dr. Nirandorn Matan, Head of the Center of Excellence for Wood and Biomaterials. Assistant Professor Dr. Kesara Seneesrisakul, Assistant Professor Dr. Prachid Samolee, Assistant Professor Dr. Uthen Thaptuang and Associate Professor Dr. Suthon Sriwaro Lecturer in Petrochemical and Polymers Department School of Engineering and Technology and personnel to welcome with outstanding research and innovation results under the Center of Excellence, such as the DryWooD automatic wood drying control system, the wood plywood concentration control system. Innovative rubber guns to help StressWooD meter Real-time wood moisture meter Innovation of oil palm drying to prevent collapsing Innovation of sandwich sticks that use palm oil as the filling. Wooden walls with foam rubber as heat insulation Production of composite wood with rubber and palm as the filling Improving wood structures at the nanometer scale to be a source of electrical energy storage, etc.