Activities

From 4–6 November 2026, at the Fukuoka International Congress Center, Japan, the 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Engineering, Science, and Technology (RESTCON 2026) was successfully co-hosted by Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), in collaboration with King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), the Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Thai Microelectronics Center, the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Institute of Metrology.

The conference brought together academics, researchers, and professionals from Thailand, Japan, and other countries to exchange knowledge, present research findings, and explore new opportunities for international collaboration in robotics, engineering, science, and technology. The conference also featured 49 research papers across nine subject areas, with contributions from seven countries. Of these, 20 papers involved participation from Thai institutions, including three joint research papers by KMUTNB and Kyutech. These contributions highlighted the research capabilities of Thai academics and the growing international research networks fostered through institutional collaboration.

On 5 November 2026, Dr. Punpermsak Aruni, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Thailand, attended the conference. The event was also attended by Prof. Dr. Masaki Fuchiwaki, General Chair of RESTCON 2026, Prof. Tohru Kamiya, Honorary General Chair. KMUTNB was represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichet Sriyanyong, Vice President for International Affairs of KMUTNB, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Thanasupsin, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Amornphun Phunopas, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Aran Blattler, Assistant Dean for International Affairs and Corporate Communications.

Over the years, KMUTNB and Kyutech have developed extensive cooperation through student and staff exchanges, postgraduate education, research collaboration, and joint academic activities. The successful organization of RESTCON 2026 marks another important milestone in the longstanding cooperation between both institutions, which demonstrates their shared commitment to academic excellence and scientific advancement.