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Prof. Skorn Koonawootrittriron, Ph.D.

Leadership & Administration

Alongside his research, Prof. Skorn has held leadership roles at department, faculty and university level, and advises national policy on dairy, beef and buffalo. Since 2026 he has served as Vice President, linking KU's research stations, radio network and sustainable development center with the communities around them.

Official portrait as Vice President of Kasetsart University

Current appointment · since 2026

Vice President for Area-Based Mission Integration

Oversees KU's research centers and stations, KU Radio and the Princess Sirindhorn Center for Sustainable Development.

As Vice President

His public engagements since taking office in 2026, as reported by KU and the press. Newest first.

Photo: Siam Rath

· Siam Rath

KU and Chanthaburi join forces on agriculture and food

He attends as Vice President when the KU President signs a research MoU with the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization and the Chanthaburi Provincial Industry Council: adding value to fruit crops and post-harvest technology.

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Photo: The CM Reporter

· World Variety News

Doi Pui Research Station turns 60

At the station's 60th anniversary he outlines its next decade: research stations, the KU radio network, a credit bank and lifelong learning.

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Leadership path

From heading an agriculture faculty in Sakon Nakhon to Vice President of Kasetsart University.

  1. 2002–2003Head of the Agriculture FacultyRajamangala Institute of Technology, Sakon Nakhon
  2. 2003–2004Assistant Dean for Planning & International AffairsFaculty of Agriculture
  3. 2006–2008Deputy Head for Education & Student AffairsDepartment of Animal Science
  4. 2012–2014Assistant Dean for Research & Academic ServicesFaculty of Agriculture
  5. 2014–2017Associate Dean for ResearchFaculty of Agriculture
  6. 2017–NowChair, Graduate Program in Animal ScienceFaculty of Agriculture
  7. 2026–NowVice President for Area-Based Mission IntegrationKasetsart University

Helped set up at KU

2004

KU Agribusiness Center

Helped found the center as a new Assistant Professor.

2004

Double degree with Victoria University

An international double-degree program between KU and Victoria University, Australia.

2015

Support for research groups

A system to support research groups in the Faculty of Agriculture, set up while he was Associate Dean for Research.

Roles and administration

Highlights

8 roles

  1. Vice President for Area-Based Mission Integration

    Kasetsart University

    2026–present

  2. Chair, Graduate Program in Animal Science

    Faculty of Agriculture · Kasetsart University

    2017–present

  3. Editor-in-Chief, Thai Journal of Agricultural Science

    Agricultural Science Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage · Journals

    2021–present

  4. Editor-in-Chief, Agricultural Science and Innovation Journal

    Agricultural Science Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage · Journals

    2017–present

  5. Subcommittee on whole-chain dairy efficiency

    Senate Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives · Government policy

    2025–present

  6. Subcommittee Member on Beef Cattle and Buffalo Production Costs

    National Policy Committee on Beef Cattle and Buffalo Development and Products · Government policy

    2024–present

  7. Support Team Member, Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development Project

    Royal Initiative of King Rama X · Public & private sector

    2023–present

  8. Adjunct Professor

    University of Florida, USA · Guangxi University, China · International

Partnerships for research and development

See the research these roles support, or contact the office about collaboration.