IUNC Russia & Asia Pacific 2027

(Hon.) Prof. Dr. Supaporn Chuangchid
M.D.I.S., D.H.C. (IEGL) | Founding Executive Secretary, AUAP

GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

An international higher education leader with more than three decades of service, advancing academic cooperation, educational diplomacy, institutional partnerships, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.

Serving AUAP since its establishment in 1995 at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand.

(Hon.) Prof. Dr. Supaporn Chuangchid has devoted more than three decades to advancing international higher education, global academic cooperation, educational diplomacy, and institutional development. She began her professional career at the Center for International Affairs, Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand, and has served as the founding Executive Secretary of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) since its establishment in 1995 at Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Throughout her distinguished career, Prof. Dr. Chuangchid has played a pivotal role in advancing AUAP’s mission and strengthening its international presence as a platform for universities across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond. Her work has focused on promoting cross-border academic cooperation, internationalization, leadership development, policy dialogue, research collaboration, youth engagement, and educational innovation in support of sustainable development.

Her professional commitment is closely aligned with the principles and aspirations of the United Nations, particularly the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through AUAP programs and international partnerships, she has consistently promoted SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and, especially, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

A major focus of her leadership has been building strategic partnerships that connect universities with governments, international organizations, industry, civil society, and global networks. She has contributed to developing cooperation with prominent international organizations and higher education partners, including the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), Times Higher Education (THE), the WURI Foundation and World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI), and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), among many others.