Plenary Speakers
Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Takagi Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan scopus
Topic: Functional amino acids engineering in yeast: From metabolic regulations to biotechnological applications
Prof. Dr. Stephen B. Pointing Yale-NUS College, Singapore scopus
Topic: Intertidal microbial dynamics in response to the 2024 Pasir Panjang oil spill in Singapore
Prof. Dr. Hideaki Nojiri The University of Tokyo, Japan scopus
Topic: Application of a novel screening method for degrading bacteria reveals unknown microbial functions and interactions
Prof. Dr. Fitnat Yildiz University of California, Santa Cruz, USA scopus
Topic: Mechanisms and regulation of biofilm formation in Vibrio cholerae
Prof. Dr. Kohsuke Honda The University of Osaka, Japan scopus
Topic: Design and implementation of synthetic metabolic pathways outside the cells
Dr. Natphasuth Patthirasinsiri Chairman of Biotech Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Thailand
Topic: TBD
Invited Speakers
Prof. Dr. Timothy Mahony The University of Queensland, Australia scopus
Topic: The application of RNA technologies to drive innovations in animal health
Prof. Dr. Robert Duran University of Pau, France scopus
Topic: Microbial ecology of contaminated environments
Prof. Dr. Hakuto Kageyama Meijo University, Japan scopus
Topic: Biosynthetic regulation and biological activities of UV-absorbing compounds in cyanobacteria
Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Shimizu The University of Osaka, Japan scopus
Topic: In silico design and experimental analysis of metabolic pathways for microbial bioproduction
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masaki Honda Meijo University, Japan scopus
Topic: Potential applications of Z-isomer-enriched carotenoids in the food, cosmetic, and feed industries
Prof. Dr. Masaki Mizunuma Hiroshima University, Japan scopus
Topic: Lifespan extension mediated by methionine metabolite
Prof. Dr. Michiya Matsusaki The University of Osaka, Japan scopus
Topic: Dynamic regulation of cells and extracellular matrix for tissue engineering
Dr. Nobuyuki Kijima National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan scopus
Topic: AMR in the agricultural environment
Prof. Dr. Yoichi Honda Kyoto University, Japan scopus
Topic: Recent progress and prospects in molecular genetics and application of mushroom-forming fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus
Prof. Dr. Shinya Kodani Shizuoka University, Japan scopus
Topic: Strategy for heterologous production of new peptides based on genome mining
Prof. Dr. Takeharu Tsuge Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan scopus
Topic: Polyhydroxyalkanoates production by recombinant Ralstonia eutropha from CO2 as sole carbon source
Prof. Dr. Hui-min Neoh Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia scopus
Topic: Harnessing biotechnology for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and detection: patient to environment; genotyping to genome sequencing
Prof. Dr. Kumar Sudesh Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia scopus
Topic: Efficient production and characteristics of biobased and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates from oil palm wastes
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noorjahan Banu Alitheen Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia scopus
Topic: Ameliorative effect of Lactobacillus paracasei HBUAS52231 on spatial learning and memory of D-Galactose-induced aging mice
Dr. Nurzila Ab Latif Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia scopus
Topic: GC-MS profiling of Piper sarmentosum: Impact of solvent selection on phytochemical extraction
Prof. Dr. Beom Soo Kim Chungbuk National, South Korea scopus
Topic: Production of nicotinamide mononucleotide by high cell density culture of metabolically engineered Escherichia coli
Prof. Dr. Shen-Long Tsai National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan scopus
Topic: Harnessing synthetic microbial consortia for advanced bioprocessing applications
Prof. Dr. Si-Yu Li National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan scopus
Topic: Towards sustainable solutions: advancing biodegradable materials in Asia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yi-Chen Ethan Li Feng Chia University, Taiwan scopus
Topic: Microfluidics for stem cell-on-a-chip applications
Prof. Dr. Alisa Vangnai Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: TBD
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ariya Chindamporn Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Clinical insights on antifungal resistance in Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inthawoot Suppavorasatit Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Flavor formation during food fermentation
Dr. Jirasin Koonthongkaew Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Development of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for isobutanol production from an osmotolerant and ethanol-producing yeast
Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand scopus
Topic: mycoSMART: a portable device for multiplex detection of mycotoxins
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuttapon Pombubpa Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: SEA-ARMI - Fungal AMR across southeast Asia
Dr. Pinidphon Prombutara Modgut Co. Ltd., Thailand scopus
Topic: Microbiome-based business opportunities: What are the next steps following a decade of research on the human gut microbiome?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saharuetai Jeamsripong Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Tackling antifungal resistance: bridging environmental and veterinary health through aquaculture insights
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soraya Chaturongakul Mahidol University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Diversity of MDR Enterobacteriaceae in Thai meat products
Prof. Dr. Arinthip Thamchaipenet Kasetsart University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Wolffia globosa microbiome benefits vitamin B12 production
Assist. Prof. Dr. Jomkhwan Meerak Chiang Mai University and BIRTH 2022 Co. Ltd., Thailand scopus
Topic: Immune Boosting Cold Brew Coffee: Future beverage trends but more sustainable
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naraporn Somboonna Chulalongkorn University and AL-DNA Co. Ltd., Thailand scopus
Topic: AL-DNA and THANARA skin microbiome products
Prof. Dr. Nuttha Thongchul Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Job opportunities + research fundings for microbiologists/ biotechnologists
Dr. Phatthanon Prasitchoke Specialist – Biotechnology, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Thailand scopus
Topic: Opportunities for industrial biotechnology in Thailand
Dr. Prakaipetch Kitiyanan Director - Specialty Business, Thai Wah Public Company Limited, Thailand
Topic: Job opportunities and research funding for microbiologists/ biotechnologists at Thai Wah PLC
Dr. Supattra Treerattrakool Mahidol University, Thailand scopus
Topic: Biologics and its application in shrimp
Prof. Dr. Tavan Janvilisri Chulalongkorn University, Thailand scopus
Topic: We gotta start somewhere, right? A small step of cultured meat research in Thailand
Dr. Worawan Watthanathadakit Senior CVC Analyst, Bangchak Initiative and Innovation Center (BiiC), Thailand
Topic: Why startups need more than capital: Scaling SynBio with strategic corporate partnerships
Prof. Dr. Neil Gow University of Exeter, UK scopus
Topic: Antifungal resistance in a one health context: Global challenges and opportunities
Prof. Dr. Tuck Seng Wong The University of Sheffield, UK scopus
Topic: Advancing industrial biotechnology through adaptive laboratory evolution
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salvador Almagro-Moreno St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, USA scopus
Topic: Emergence of pandemic Vibrio cholerae: Molecular drivers and evolutionary bottlenecks