Chula PhD Student Selected for ICGP 2026 at NIMS, Japan

Chulalongkorn University extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Wanchalearm Manchan, a Ph.D. student in Nanoscience and Technology (International/Interdisciplinary Program) at the School of Integrated Innovation, Chulalongkorn University, for being selected as one of the awardees of the International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) 2026, organized by the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. 

The International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) is an academic collaboration between NIMS and partner universities abroad. It aims to provide graduate students—especially doctoral candidates—with the opportunity to engage in international collaborative research for a period of 6 months to 1 year under joint supervision from faculty members of both institutions. Students are able to conduct research that contributes to their thesis at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). Each year, approximately 30 participants are selected for the program: https://www.nims.go.jp/eng/hr-development/ICGP.html

Mr. Wanachaloem Manchan is conducting his research under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Nadnudda Rodthongkum, his thesis advisor is scheduled to participate in the collaborative research program at NIMS, Japan. His research topic is: 

“Synthesis of MOF for Chemical Sensor Applications,” under the supervision of Prof. Mitsuhiro Ebara. 

This achievement reflects both the student’s potential and the research excellence of the School of Integrated Innovation at Chulalongkorn University, as well as the strength of its academic collaboration with leading international institutions.