Students from our research center were awarded academic presentation prizes at the 8th Marine Science Conference, held from June 25â27, 2025 at Rua Rasada Hotel, Trang Province. The details of the awards are as follows:
- 1) Mr. Muhammad Safie bin Shukri received the âOutstanding Presentation Awardâ in the Oral Presentation category (Student Level). His presentation, entitled âDevelopment of a molecular approach for identifying the coral Pocillopora using ATP6 gene sequencing and High Resolution Meltingâ, conducted by Muhammad Safie bin Shukri, Mathinee Yucharoen, and Aekkaraj Nualla-ong. This research highlighted the application of molecular biology techniques to improve the accuracy of coral species identificationâan essential tool for biodiversity research and coral reef conservation.
- 2) Miss Jor. Pongsapatchanok Chanok was awarded the âHonourable Mentionâ in the Poster Presentation category (Student Level) for her work titled âDetection of Heavy Metals in Water and Water Primrose at Thale Noiâ, conducted by Jor. Pongsapatchanok Chanok, Korawich Keereerak, Prakrit Noppradit, and Siriporn Pradit. This study focused on environmental quality assessment of the Thale Noi area, an ecologically and socioeconomically significant wetland in southern Thailand.
These achievements reflect the strong research potential of student and the research centerâs commitment to providing academic mentorship that fosters scientific skills, critical thinking, and communicationâcrucial qualities for the development of future researchers.
