The announcement was made by Dr. Narongchai Adornseranee, Chairman of
the University Council, after listening to the vision statement and
presentations of three candidates. The University Council met to select
the 11th President of the University. Khon Kaen University stated
that “The reason for selecting him is the concrete results he has
achieved which developed Khon Kaen University and he was able to
explain what work he will continue and change to keep up with the
changing world, nation, region and community from the largest to
smallest scale.”
Dr. Kittichai graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from
the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khon Kaen University in 1978;
and received his Master’s in Engineering (Agricultural Machinery) from
AIT in 1985. He completed his doctoral degree in Machine Design and
Manufacturing from Niigata University Japan in the year 1991.
The recommendation will be presented before the Commission for Higher
Education (HEC) for presentation to the Cabinet before the president
will be installed through a royal decree.
Details are available at this link: http://www.kku.ac.th/news/v.php?q=0007548&l=en