On 13 December 2023, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) of Japan, organized the AIST-TISTR Mini Symposium 2023 under the theme ‘AGRI-FOOD WISDOM: INSIGHTS INTO THE FUTURE SOCIETY’.
The main objective was to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge in agricultural and food research in Thailand and Japan with the presentations given by researchers from AIST and TISTR at the TISTR, Technopolis.
On this occasion, Mr. Sayan Tanpanich, Advisory Board for Product Development from Research to Commercialization, TISTR, presided over the event and the session commenced with an opening address by him, together with distinguished guests, including, Ms. Kanjana Dummananda, Director of Office of the Governor of TISTR, Ms. Sirinan Thubthimthet, Director of Expert Centre of Innovative Health Food of TISTR, and Dr. Sophon Sirisattha, Research Expert, R&D for Bio-industries of TISTR, joined in extending their warm welcomes.
The event brought together researchers from the AIST and the TISTR. They collectively participated in the presentation of research findings covering diverse topics such as Bacterial Biotechnology, Algae Bioscrubber, Bioproduction in Plants, Development of Customized Plants, and Ecology and Molecular Biotechnology.
Importantly, within the event, a dedicated session was arranged for Young Researchers, providing a platform for them to share ideas and projects from both organizations. A total of 6 individuals presented their research topics in English and these presentations were evaluated by a qualified committee, and the awards were granted to outstanding presentations by Young Researchers who participated in the session.
The three researchers from TISTR who were invited to present in the Young Researchers Session are:
1. Dr. Teerawat Srisuk (Research Officer, Lamtakhong Research Station, Expert Centre of Innovative Agriculture (InnoAg)
2. Dr. Thongkorn Ploypetchara (Research Officer, Expert Centre of Innovative Health Food (InnoFood)
3. Dr. Siriporn Butseekhot (Research Officer, Expert Centre of Innovative Health Food (InnoFood)
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