On 15 June 2023, Adj. Prof. Dr. Vanchai Sirichana, Chairman of Mae Fah Luang University Council presided over the ceremony of the receiving royal command appointing the President of Mae Fah Luang University and the inauguration ceremony of Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn as the new President at the Princess Srinagarindra Auditorium (C4). The ceremony was attended by the University Council members, MFU’s executives, lecturers, staff members, students, Mr. Waradisorn Onnuch, Vice Governor of Chiang Rai Province, the general public, and representatives from many other departments in Chiang Rai province.
According to the royal command, Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn have been graciously appointed as President of Mae Fah Luang University, effective as of 1 June 2023 onwards, as promulgated in the Royal Thai Government Gazette.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn received the royal command and stated that she would do her best as the President to maintain the dignity and pride of Mae Fah Luang University. Also, she will adhere to the philosophy of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra to “Restore the forest and develop the people” and carry on the university’s intention in order to develop and enhance the university’s performance.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn earned a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) from Chiang Mai University, Thailand in 1995. She later gained a Master of Agriculture (Plant Pathology) from the University of Sydney, Australia in 1997 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Postharvest Pathology) from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2007.
During her tenure at Mae Fah Luang University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn held the position of Assistant to the President of Mae Fah Luang University from 2009 to 2015; Acting Dean of the School of Agro Industry from 2013 to 2019; and Vice President of Mae Fah Luang University from 2015 to 2018. Dr. Naradisorn has also contributed extensively to teaching and learning of the university through her role as a lecturer of the School of Agro Industry from 1999 until present day. Moreover, Dr. Naradisorn has been appointed as the Committee of Advisors to the Minister of Education since 3 January 2023.
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