On March 2, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalat Santivarangkna, Director of the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaowanee Chupeerach, Deputy Director and INMU staff, participated in the 56th Anniversary of Mahidol University’s Royal Bestowal of its Name and the 137th Commemoration at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
On this occasion, Mahidol University organized the 13th Professor Kasan Jatikavanich Keynote Address on the topic “Nan Sandbox,” delivered by Mr. Banthoon Lamsam, Chairman Emeritus of Kasikornbank Public Co., Ltd., at the Grand Ballroom, Prince Mahidol Hall Conference Center, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
In the afternoon, an awards ceremony was held to honor Mahidol University personnel and alumni for the year 2024.
This year, lecturers and researchers from the Institute of Nutrition who received awards in various categories included:
1. Dr. Nilesh Prakash Nirmal, a researcher from the Food Science Unit, has been honored with the “Mahidol University Researcher of the Year 2025: High Impact Researcher in Science and Technology” award. The award was received on his behalf by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalat Santivarangkna, Director of the Institute of Nutrition.
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattira On-nom has been granted a petty patent for her innovation in “Basil Chicken Fried Rice and its Production Process.”
3. Ms. Rungrat Chamchan has been granted a petty patent for her innovation in “Pork Fried Rice and its Production Process.”
4. Outstanding Personnel Awards 2024 in various categories:
– Ms. Rungrat Chamchan: Outstanding Government Officer (Professional or Specialized Field)
– Mrs. Sudarat Chuarphom: Outstanding Budget-Funded Employee
– Mr. Nuttapong Polchaisittikul: Outstanding Non-Budget-Funded Employee Outstanding University Staff
– Dr. Aree Prachansuwan: Academic Track – Less than 10 years of service
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dunyaporn Trachootham: Academic Track – 10 to 20 years of service
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaniphun Butryee: Academic Track – More than 20 years of service
– Ms. Sunsanee Maliong: Professional or General Support – Less than 10 years of service
– Ms. Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee: Professional or General Support – 10 to 20 years of service
– Ms. Wimolrat Meethawee: Professional or General Support – More than 20 years of service
