Awards

The Association of Nigerian Scholars at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mr. Auwal Rabiu Auwal (A.K.A. Kharad) on clinching the award for Outstanding academic achievements in Science at Master’s level from Professor Dr. Neelani Foundation at the annual event hosted by Chulalongkorn University in December 2025. Mr. Auwal is a researcher in the department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, and his research is based on Identification of inhibitors and inhibitory mechanism for SARS-CoV-2 Papain like protease. This academic feat reflects his commitment to academic excellence, hard work, and resilience. We felicitate with Mr. Kharad on this well-deserved recognition.

The Association of Nigerian Scholars at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) would like to offer warm congratulations to our very own Mr. Zaharaddeen Muhammad on clinching 2 awards in the Popular votes & Best Poster award category during the STT51 academic conference held between November 11-13, 2025, at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Zaharaddeen’s achievement highlights the spirit of excellence demonstrated by Nigerian students in Chulalongkorn University and in the diaspora. We are so proud of you, Mr. Zaharaddeen on this well-deserved achievement.

The Association of Nigerian Students at Chulalongkorn University (ANSCU) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Mr. Abubakar Saadu, a master’s degree researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. Abubakar’s poster presentation entitled, “Production of recombinant protein of PmMD2 from black tiger shrimp using Escherichia coli system,” was awarded the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference Nature’s Blueprint: A Journey towards Sustainable Development through the BCG Economy Model”, held between November 14-16, 2024 at Krungsri River Hotel in Ayutthaya, Thailand. This innovative study focused on how the myeloid differentiation factor 2 (MD-2)-related lipid-recognition (ML) domain plays a key role in immune response regulation, particularly in the recognition of lipopolysaccharides. However, its function in viral infection in crustaceans remains unclear. In this study, he successfully cloned and characterized MD-2 from Penaeus monodon (PmMD-2). The MD-2 gene was expressed in Escherichia coli to a final concentration of 0.3mM IPTG at 37◦C for 2hr, and the recombinant protein was purified for further functional studies. SDS-PAGE analysis confirmed that the recombinant protein was expressed in the soluble form and was efficiently purified. These findings lay the groundwork for future research into the role of PmMD-2 in viral immune responses and its potential applications in shrimp aquaculture. This prestigious award underscores Abubakar’s significant contributions to agricultural biotechnology research and reflects ANSCU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and global impact. ANSCU congratulates Abubakar on this well-deserved recognition!

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!