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<\/a>At Meiji University ASEAN center<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
Some 20 researchers participated. It started with an opening remark that science is important to get over several problems including natural disaster by Prof. Konuma Hiroyuki, Director of Meiji University ASEAN center and Prof. Prit Supasetsiri, Vice President for International Relations and Public, also gave a welcome address.
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<\/a>Prof. Konuma Hiroyuki, Director of Meiji University ASEAN center<\/p><\/div>
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<\/a>Prof. Prit Supasetsiri, Vice President for International Relations and Public<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
Following was the presentation for JSPS\u2019s outline by Prof. Kuniaki Yamashita, Director of JSPS Bangkok Office and introduction of its international programs by Ms. Noriko Furuya, Deputy Director, and Mr. Toshio Ohta, International Program Associate.
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<\/a>Prof. Kuniaki Yamashita<\/p><\/div>
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<\/a>Ms. Noriko Furuya<\/p><\/div>
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<\/a>Mr. Toshio Ohta<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
And then, Dr. Sorasun Rungsiyanont, Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Srinakharinwirot University and a member of JSPS Alumni Association of Thailand, who obtained his PhD through JSPS RONPAKU (Dissertation PhD) Program, also talked about his experiences with humor, including research activities in Japan, Japanese culture and what he learned through the program.
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