Doctoral Student in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering Won 3rd Prize for Oral Presentation at the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Tassapak Wutisirirattanachai, doctoral student in Environmental Engineering for Symbiosis at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, secured 3rd place in the graduate student competition, “Biochar Uses in Agricultural Production,” during the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting (organized by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America), held in San Antonio, Texas, USA, from November 10–13.

His presentation, titled “Hydrothermal Carbonization of Water Hyacinth and Sludge Mixtures: Addressing Biofuel and Fertilizer Challenges,” highlighted the potential of hydrothermal carbonization technology to convert wet biomass into hydrochar and process water, offering promising applications in solid fuel production and liquid fertilizer utilization. This research was conducted under the SATREPS-EARTH project framework.  

Reflecting on the achievement, Tassapak said:  “It was an honor to receive this award. The 2024 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Annual Meeting was my first oral presentation at an international conference, making this recognition even more meaningful. I am deeply grateful to my lab members, especially those who provided invaluable advice and support during critical stages of my research. Their encouragement and collaboration were key to achieving this milestone. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Professor Shinjiro Sato for his exceptional guidance throughout this journey. Additionally, I am grateful to the SATREPS-EARTH project and the Sasakawa Scientific Research Grant for funding this research and supporting my participation in the conference. I hope my contributions to the field of waste utilization will be applied to real-world practices in the future.