{"id":53244,"date":"2026-05-18T11:36:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/?p=53244"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:08:15","slug":"dear-distinguished-colleagues-and-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/?p=53244","title":{"rendered":"Dear Distinguished Colleagues and Friends,"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are delighted to share the Second Announcement for the 38\u1d57\u02b0 Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference (TSB2026) with Joint Session on Biorefinery and Fermentation Technologies for Agricultural Waste Valorization under BCG Economy, to be held on November 23\u201324, 2026, at Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Conference Theme:\u00a0<\/b>“Biotechnology for Sustainable Prosperity: From Lab to Global Impact”<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>KEYNOTE SPEAKERS<\/b>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>We are honored to announce our distinguished Keynote Speakers for TSB2026:<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Dong-Myung Kim (Former President of KSBB)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Cell-Free Synthetic Biology: From Protein Production to the Construction of Artificial Cells<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Tsuyoshi Imai<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, Japan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Adaptive Behavior of Mesophilic Methanogens to the Thermotolerant Range around 45\u00b0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Research Center for Thermotolerant Microbial Resources, Organization for Research Initiatives, Yamaguchi University, Japan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: New Ethanol Production Process: Its Background and Development<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Yu-Shen Cheng<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Graduate Program in Sustainable Technology, National Tsing Hua University; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: From Insect Biorefinery to Drop-In Fuels: Upgrading Insect Oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Diesel<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>INVITED SPEAKERS<\/b>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>We are also honored to introduce our distinguished Invited Speakers for TSB2026:<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Byung-Kwan Cho<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Synthetic biology of Acetogenic bacteria for sustainable C1 gas bioconversion<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Yutaka Nakashimada<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Hiroshima University, Japan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Process development of thermophilic syngas fermentation<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Prof. Dr. Pornchai Rachtanapun<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Chiang Mai University, Thailand<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Agricultural waste-derived functional biopolymers: From biomass valorization to sustainable packaging, biomedical, and smart sensing applications<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriana Sabri<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Harnessing stingless bee microbial ecosystems for sustainable functional sugar innovation<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Universiti Malaya, Malaysia<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Fruiting-body-base flour from an oyster mushroom farm waste in the development of antioxidative chicken patty<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yujiro Higuchi<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Kyushu University, Japan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Transcription and translation dynamics in multinuclear and multicellular filamentous fungi<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Asst. Prof. Dr. Kuan Shiong Khoo<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Yuan Ze University, Taiwan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Closed-loop recycling of food waste into biochar: A carbon neutral strategy<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Dr. Hiroyuki Ohashi<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, Osaka, Japan<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Selective glycosylation of olive phenolics for enhanced stability and functional preservation<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Dr. Pitak Laoratanakul<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Materials Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, Thailand<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Topic: Sustainable materials innovation from industrial bio-waste toward a low-carbon circular society<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>NEW SESSION: BioNext Rising Stars \u2014 Poster Showcase<\/b>
\n<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Exclusively for High School Students<\/b>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>TSB2026 proudly introduces a new dedicated session for high school students. We warmly encourage young innovators to submit their work and join us in Khon Kaen!<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>CONTACT & REGISTRATION<\/b>
\n<\/span>\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/span>
\n<\/span>For important dates and registration, please visit the conference website at\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/tsb2026.kku.ac.th\/<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 General Inquiries: \u00a0<\/span>tsb2026.biotechkku@gmail.com<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Registration:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>tsb2026.register@gmail.com<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Submission:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>tsb2026.academic@gmail.com<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>We warmly invite you to submit your abstracts and register at your earliest convenience. Kindly circulate this announcement among your colleagues, networks, and institutions.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>We look forward to welcoming you to TSB2026 in Khon Kaen, Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n

With warmest regards,<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Associate Professor Dr. Preekamol Klanrit<\/span>
\n<\/span>Chair, Organizing Committee \u2014 TSB2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology<\/span>
\n<\/span>Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand<\/span>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/tsb2026.kku.ac.th\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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We are delighted to share the Second Announcement for the 38\u1d57\u02b0 Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference (TSB2026) with Joint Session on Biorefinery and Fermentation Technologies for Agricultural Waste Valorization under BCG Economy, to be held on November 23\u201324, 2026, at Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Conference Theme:\u00a0“Biotechnology for Sustainable Prosperity: From Lab to Global Impact” \u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501 We are honored to announce our distinguished Keynote Speakers for TSB2026: \u00a0Prof. Dr. Dong-Myung Kim (Former President of KSBB) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National…<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"News<\/a>, Top News<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Priyachart Srisuthom","url":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/?author=14"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53244"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53247,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53244\/revisions\/53247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/53245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.kku.ac.th\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}