ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives Director NIHIRA Takuya receives honorary doctorate from Mahidol University (Thailand)

On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Osaka University ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives Director NIHIRA Takuya (former Director of the International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University) received an honorary doctorate in biotechnology from Mahidol University in Thailand. This doctorate was awarded to Professor Nihira for his numerous contributions to the bioengineering field at Mahidol University.

At the award ceremony, which was held at Mahidol University, the honorary doctorate was bestowed on Prof. Nihira directly by Princess Sirindhorn, who was in attendance in place of King Vajiralongkorn.

Photo provided by: Mahidol University