SUT Dean Congratulates Faculty Member on Receiving the 2024 Toray Science and Technology Research Grant

 

 

On March 7, 2025, Professor Dr. Santi Mansiri, Dean of the School of Science at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), represented the university in congratulating Assistant Professor Dr. Orathai Weerananthanaphan, a faculty member in the Preclinical Science Program, School of Science, SUT. She was awarded the Science and Technology Research Grant in the Agriculture and Biology category by the Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF) for her research project titled "Development of Nanofibers from Black Jasmine Rice for Wound Healing Applications."

 

 

The 31st Toray Science and Technology Research Grant Award Ceremony was held at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, with General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, presiding over the event.

 

Toray Science Foundation’s Commitment to Advancing Science and Technology

The Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF) has long been dedicated to fostering scientific and technological advancements in Thailand through three key awards:

✅ Science and Technology Award – Recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions for their contributions to science and technology.

✅ Science and Technology Research Grant – Supporting research projects that promote national scientific and technological development.

✅ Science Education Award – Honoring exceptional secondary school science teachers for their innovative teaching methods.

 

 

 

SUT: A Leading Institution in Research Excellence

SUT has consistently demonstrated excellence in research, with 21 faculty members and researchers receiving awards from TTSF between 1994 and 2024. This achievement highlights the university’s strong commitment to advancing scientific and technological research, solidifying its status as a leading institution in Thailand’s academic and research community.

 

SUT proudly congratulates Assistant Professor Dr. Orathai Weerananthanaphan on this prestigious achievement and wishes her continued success in research that benefits society and the nation.