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The Association of Nigerian Scholars at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) proudly celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mr. James Danga, a master’s researcher in Green Chemistry and Sustainability Program, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. James’s research poster on Ralstonia solanacearum’s metabolic response to Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, won Best Poster Presentation at the 6th IAMBEST International Conference. This work explores ways to optimize the use of nature to protect crops sustainably, reducing reliance on harmful chemical controls. The study investigated how the plant pathogen responds to the biocontrol bacterium using targeted metabolomics, as this knowledge will help optimize the efficacy of the biocontrol agent, and found that Ralstonia remodels its lipid membranes, boosting phosphatidylethanolamines and free fatty acids, as a survival response to Bacillus metabolites. This metabolic adaptation could guide the design of smarter, more resilient biocontrol strategies. James’s work provides a much needed solution toward eco-friendly pest control by reducing the need for harmful pesticides and supporting the use of renewable feedstocks, which reflect key principles of Green Chemistry such as prevention, designing safer chemicals, use of renewable feedstocks, and design for degradation—while aligning with the UN SDGs (2 and 3). This academic feat reflects ANSCU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and sustainable environmental impact. ANSCU felicitates with Mr. James on this well-deserved recognition.

The Association of Nigerian Scholars at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) is excited to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Ms. Modupe Adunni Raphael, a master’s researcher in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. Modupe’s thesis titled “Geographical classification of okra based on chemometric analysis of polyphenolic compound data obtained from HPLC-UV and LC-MS analysis” was awarded the best poster award in the food, agriculture, and cosmetics section at the Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference 2025 held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Modupe’s study integrated analytical and chemometric techniques to geographically classify okra based on its phenolic profile. This developed analytical procedure serves as a tool for okra farmers to discriminate their product through geographical indication, thereby contributing to economic growth. This award underscores Modupe’s contribution to food authenticity and traceable research using analytical techniques. ANSCU celebrates and congratulates Modupe on this achievement.

The Association of Nigerian Students at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mr. Emmanuel Ede Ogar, a doctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. Emmanuel’s paper, “Performance Assessment of Supervised Machine Learning-Based Approaches for Photovoltaic Diagnosis,” was awarded the Best Paper Award at the 21st International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications, and Information Technology (ECTI-CON) 2024, held in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This innovative study utilized a dataset from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to train and evaluate supervised machine learning models to diagnose and classify critical faults in solar PV systems. This prestigious award underscores Emmanuel’s significant contributions to renewable energy research and reflects ANSCU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and global impact. Congratulations, Emmanuel, on this well-deserved recognition!

The Association of Nigerian Students at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) is delighted to honor the remarkable achievement of Mrs. Deborah Oyetolani Ogar, a Master’s researcher in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. Deborah’s research paper, “Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential through Transition from Gasoline-Powered to Electric Motorcycles by Using SUMO: Preliminary Case Study of Sathorn Area in Bangkok,” was awarded the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Sustainable Energy 2024 (ICUE 2024), held in Pattaya City, Thailand, from October 21–23, 2024. This innovative study utilized the Simulation of Urban MObility (SUMO) platform to evaluate the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning from gasoline-powered to electric motorcycles in Bangkok’s Sathorn area. Deborah’s work provides critical insights into sustainable urban mobility, offering a scalable model for reducing carbon footprints in densely populated cities. This prestigious award highlights Deborah’s exceptional contribution to sustainable energy research and reinforces ANSCU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and environmental impact. Congratulations, Deborah, on this well-deserved recognition!