WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY
Assumption University of Thailand (AU), through its Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology and Innovation, hosted the Junior-Sci Conference: Future Food for Sustainability 2025 on October 16, 2025 at the Hua Mak Campus. The academic gathering brought together bright young minds from schools across Thailand to explore the theme “Future Food for Sustainability”.
The conference provided a platform for students to showcase their research, innovative ideas, and poster presentations in three thematic tracks:
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- Future Food for Sustainability
- Packaging Innovations for the Future of Food
- Sustainable and Biodegradable Food Materials
The opening ceremony was presided over by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, with welcoming remarks from Asst. Prof. Dr. Patchanee Yasurin, Dean of the School. Throughout the day, participants delivered Speed Presentations and showcased posters to panels of academic judges and industry experts.
“We are proud to see students applying science to real-world challenges. Their ideas reflect the future of food innovation in Thailand and beyond,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Patchanee.
Winners and Awards
Best Presenter: [Prasarnmit Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University] — [ผลของแป้งกล้วยดิบต่อการยอมรับทางประสาทสัมผัสและลักษณะของมาการอง]
1st Runner-up: [Srinagarindra The Princess Mother School, Phayao] — [การศึกษาพัฒนาอาหารปลาจากพืชที่มีแคโรทีนอยด์และแอนโทไซยานินที่ส่งผลต่อการเจริญเติบโตและการเปลี่ยนสีของปลาหางนกยูง]
2nd Runner-up: [Saint Louis School Chachoengsao] — [เส้นบะหมี่อัลจิเนต จากไข่ขาว และไข่ผำ สำหรับผู้ที่มีอาการแพ้กลูเตน และขาดโปรตีน]
Honorable Award: [Assumption College Thonburi] — [Development of innovative Pasta Products Using Indigenous Thai Rice for Sustainable Community Economic Enhancement]
Honorable Award: [Chonkanyanukoon School] — [Projella Bar: นวัตกรรมโปรตีนบาร์จากแมงกะพรุน]
Popular Poster Award: [Simuang Wittayakhan School] — [ไอศกรีมเจลลี่ดึ๋งจากแป้งมันสำปะหลัง]
All winners received certificates and cash prizes in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sustainable food innovation.
About the Conference
The Junior-Sci Conference is a flagship initiative of the School. It aims to nurture the next generation of scientists and innovators, fostering creativity, research skills, and a passion for sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology and Innovation, please visit:
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