Visiting Professor
Connecting Global Expertise with Research, Education, and Innovation at KUIC
Senior Visiting Professor and Researcher Support Program
Advancing internationalization, academic excellence, research collaboration, and global knowledge exchange at Kasetsart University International College.
Program Overview
The Senior Visiting Professor and Researcher Support Program is a strategic initiative of Kasetsart University International College (KUIC) aimed at advancing internationalization and enhancing academic and research excellence.
The program invites distinguished scholars, highly experienced researchers, and senior visiting professors from leading international universities and research institutions to collaborate with KUIC as advisors, mentors, guest lecturers, and research partners.
Through this initiative, KUIC strengthens the capabilities of faculty members, researchers, research assistants, and students while expanding academic and research networks within Kasetsart University and with partner institutions worldwide.
Program Objectives
Enhance Research and Academic Excellence
Engage senior visiting professors and researchers as advisors and collaborators in KUIC research projects and international academic programs, supporting high-quality research and internationally recognized publications.
Strengthen Faculty and Student Capacity
Enhance the global competencies of faculty members, researchers, and students through mentorship, academic exchange, and collaborative research aligned with national development priorities and global challenges.
Expand International Research Partnerships
Establish and strengthen collaboration between KUIC, Kasetsart University, and leading universities and research institutions worldwide through international academic networks.
Promote Knowledge Transfer and Global Engagement
Facilitate advanced knowledge exchange through guest lectures, academic seminars, workshops, and collaborative activities for faculty members, students, researchers, and interested participants.
Duration of Appointment
KUIC Senior Visiting Professors
Professor Mattheos Koffas
Metabolic Engineering & Synthetic BiologyProfessor Mattheos Koffas is a world-renowned expert in Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology. His research focuses on applying advanced bioengineering approaches to genetically engineer and optimize microbial cellular pathways, transforming microorganisms into efficient “cell factories” for the biosynthesis of high-value natural products.
His research includes phytochemicals, flavonoids, and advanced bioactive compounds with applications in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, nutraceuticals, biotechnology, and medical innovation.
Professor Thierry Maré
IUT de Saint-Malo, FranceProfessor Thierry Maré is an expert in Thermal Engineering, Heat Transfer, and Nanofluids Technology.
His research focuses on improving energy efficiency, thermal management, and heat exchange systems through advanced nanofluids and thermal engineering technologies for industrial and technological applications.