On 22 – 26 November 2021, Mae Fah Luang University showcased current research projects and won the Platinum Award for “the Development of Substrate Culture System for Enhancing Root Rot Resistance and High Curcuminoids of Turmeric Planting” receiving a Royal Trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, a certificate and prize money of 120,000 baht alongside Silpakorn University in the 16th Thailand Research Expo 2021 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok.
The 16th Thailand Research Expo 2021 was held by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation in collaboration with public and private research networks in Thailand on the theme “Research for Thailand’s development of security, prosperity and sustainability”. This expo was a national stage where researchers and students present their quality research works, technologies and innovations.
This year, Mae Fah Luang University submitted four research works under a concept of ‘MFU: Medical and Medicinal Innovation for Sustainable Development’ including:
1. The Development of Substrate Culture System for Enhancing Root Rot Resistance and High Curcuminoids of Turmeric Planting by Asst. Prof. Dr.Rawiwan Charoensup;
2. Water-based Air Purifier Connected with the Internet of Things Technology by Asst. Prof. Arnon Jumlongkul, M.D.;
3. Innovative Implanted Medical Device from Thai Para by Assoc. Prof. Sittiporn Punyanitya, M.D.; and
4. Rice-cow Bone Based Anchor Bolt by Assoc. Prof. Sittiporn Punyanitya, M.D.
