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KMITL and Raydent Partner for Nuclear Energy Research Center

KMITL and Raydent Partner for Nuclear Energy Research Center

Matichon•Economy•3d ago

Reader Briefing

KMITL and Raydent International sign MOU to develop a nuclear energy study center to support Thailand's Net Zero transition.

  • •KMITL has partnered with Raydent International to establish a center for clean nuclear energy research.
  • •The initiative aims to develop human capital and infrastructure for long-term power security.
  • •The collaboration will explore the development of Advanced Modular Reactors.
  • •The partnership was formalized on June 4.

Overview

  • •KMITL signed an MOU with Raydent International on June 4 in order to initiate a nuclear energy education center.
  • •KMITL President Dr. Komsan Maleesee indicated that Thailand requires specialized personnel and infrastructure in order to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
  • •KMITL and Raydent International signed an MOU resulting in the formation of a joint initiative to study the feasibility of support centers for nuclear reactors.
  • •KMITL and Raydent International are focusing on Advanced Modular Reactors in order to ensure compact, high-safety energy solutions.
  • •KMITL will host the 'KMITL EXPO 2026' from September 1 – 6, 2026, in order to showcase technological innovations to the public.
  • •The public will gain access to educational information regarding nuclear energy technology, resulting in greater public understanding of Net Zero initiatives.

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Key Quotes

Associate Professor Dr. Komsan Maleesee
"Thailand must prepare knowledge, personnel, and infrastructure to support the transition to a clean energy system in the future."
ประเทศไทยจำเป็นต้องเตรียมความพร้อมด้านองค์ความรู้ บุคลากร และโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน เพื่อรองรับการเปลี่ยนผ่านสู่ระบบพลังงานสะอาดในอนาคต

Key Entities

Organization

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง)ℹ️
A leading Thai research university collaborating with private sectors to develop nuclear energy personnel and innovation.
Raydent International Company Limited(บริษัท เรย์แด้นท์ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล จำกัด)
Private company collaborating with KMITL to study nuclear energy production and establish a research center.

Person

Associate Professor Dr. Komsan Maleesee(รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.คมสัน มาลีสี)
President of KMITL overseeing strategic partnerships for clean energy transitions.