On March 4, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Pattrawut Charoenroop, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, welcomed a group of students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka. They were led by Senior Professor Lalita S. Fernando from the Department of Public Administration. The visiting delegation participated in a study tour at the institute, held in rooms 601-602 on the 6th floor of the Siam Boromraja Kumari Building. During their visit, they explored potential collaboration opportunities, including engaging students in debate programs, summer camp activities, and participation in international academic conferences. The group also toured the Smart City Development Research Center, known as the NIDA Smart Compact City Center (NIDA S2C°). There, Mr. Pornchai Pruksaratnon, Consulting team of NIDA Smart Compact City Center, warmly welcomed them and provided insightful presentations, which included a visit to the institute’s library.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura representatives included: 1. Professor Chandana Gunathilaka, Department of Finance 2. Professor M.A.K. Sriyalatha, Department of Business Economics 3. Professor Upuli Perera, Department of Estate Management and Valuation
