LPU Renewed Partnership with the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI)

The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) has renewed its partnership with the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) on May 23, 2024. This Memorandum of Understanding encompasses study visits, research collaboration, and faculty and student exchanges, among other academic initiatives.

The signing ceremony was held at the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand.


Representatives from Thai-Nichi University included:

• Assoc. Prof. Rungsun Lertnaisat, President

• Dr. Ruttikorn Varakulsiripunth, Vice President for Research and International Relations

• Dr. Tiwa Park, Dean of Thai-Nichi International College

• Dr. Pisut Pongchairerks, Deputy Dean of Thai-Nichi International College

• Ms. Thunchanok Janphaka, Head of Office, International College

• Ms. Rhea Mar Keith Javinal On-poo, Assistant Dean for External Affairs

• Ms. Maria Teresita Bulawin Carlos, Faculty of Global Communication


Representing LPU Manila were:

• Dr. Jennifer Tucpi, Vice President for Academic Affairs

• Dr. Devy Galang, University Registrar

• Dr. Samuel Chua, Dean of the Graduate School

• Dr. Erlito Albina, Chairperson of Information Technology Department

• Dr. Alex Hernandez, Faculty of the College of Computer Studies

• Dr. Irvin Perono, Faculty of the College of Business Administration


The MOU is part of the efforts of LPU Manila for strengthening internationalization and global engagement.

The MOU is one of the key initiatives by LPU Manila to enhance its internationalization efforts and expand global engagement, providing more opportunities for learning and development for its students and faculty.