Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), through its Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Research Center (BNCTRC, SUT), and the Neutron Therapy Research Center (NTRC) at Okayama University, Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster academic collaboration. The partnership aims to advance research on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) and neutron therapy. On September 24, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phornsiri Chongkol, Acting President of SUT, along with the university’s executive team, welcomed Prof. Dr. Keiji Naruse, Director of the Neutron Therapy Research Center at Okayama University, and his delegation at the Sarawithan Meeting Room, SUT Administration Building.

Okayama University, established in 1949, is a leading national university in Japan, located in Okayama Prefecture. Known for its research excellence, it hosts 11 faculties and advanced centers, including the Neutron Therapy Research Center. With around 13,000 students, it promotes interdisciplinary research and global partnerships. The university was recognized as a Top Global University in 2014 for its innovative contributions.

The BNCTRC at SUT is established to serve as a research hub for studying, researching, and providing services related to radiation using a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR). This reactor supports various research techniques, including Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) for elemental analysis, Neutron Radiography for material imaging, and Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for radiation therapy. The initiative also aims to build a robust scientific and technological infrastructure in the region.