On September 30, 2026, the Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society (SmaSo) hosted the Thesis Interim Report Session (Poster Presentation) at the Large Conference Room in the IDEC Building, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus.

Our laboratory was proud to have three Master’s students participate and present their ongoing research progress alongside fellow graduate students enrolled in the program

Nguyen Phu Duc – Poster No. 7: “DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of Vietnamese and Japanese Lacquer trees (Toxicodendron)”

Nguyen Viet Anh – Poster No. 9: “Enhancing the Resilience and Energy Efficiency of Coastal Infrastructures in Cà Mau Province, Vietnam through Nature-Based, Scientific, and Eco-Friendly Approaches”

Tran Duc An Khanh – Poster No. 6: “Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of Artemisia vulgaris L.”

During the session, our students actively engaged in academic discussions with professors, committee members, and fellow researchers, receiving insightful feedback and constructive suggestions to further refine their thesis research.

The laboratory extends its congratulations to Tran Duc An Khanh, Nguyen Phu Duc, and Nguyen Viet Anh on their successful poster presentations and wishes them continued success in their research journey!

Beyond our daily experiments and literature reviews, today was all about teamwork, relaxation, and great conversations. From shared laughs to team-building moments, the trip was a wonderful reminder of the vibrant culture within our lab.

Thank you to every member who joined in and brought such incredible energy to the event.

Refreshed and inspired, we’re ready to bring this same unity and momentum back to our research.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Nguyen Thi Hai Anh on successfully receiving her Doctoral Degree.

This milestone is a testament to her years of dedication, academic rigour, and outstanding scientific contributions during her doctoral journey. Her hard work, perseverance, and passion for research have culminated in this well-deserved success.

We wish Dr Nguyen Thi Hai Anh continued success, discoveries, and brilliant achievements in her future academic and professional endeavours!

Congratulations to our Master’s students, Nguyen Xuan Chien and Somar Achi, on successfully defending their Master’s theses! Their presentations highlighted great dedication, technical rigor, and valuable scientific contributions to agricultural plant biology and bioenergy sustainability.

Master’s Defense Highlights:

Nguyen Xuan Chien’s Thesis Title: “Tissue-Specific Accumulation and Evidence for Biosynthesis of Momilactones in Rice Reproductive”. Research Focus: Investigated the tissue-specific distribution, accumulation, and in situ gene expression profiles of momilactones A and B in rice spikelets and ovaries, shedding light on local biosynthesis and potential defense mechanisms during early grain development.

Somar Achi’s Thesis Title: Evaluating the Potential of Olive Pomace as a Biomass Energy Source: A Case Study in Japan (Shōdoshima). His research Focus: Applied Advanced Mean Conjoint Estimation (AMCE) and mixed-method survey models to evaluate local public acceptance, pricing boundaries, and certification impacts for utilization of olive pomace pellets in Japan. 

On behalf of the entire laboratory, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chien and Somar on achieving this milestone! We wish both of you continued success in all your future academic and professional endeavors.

Congratulations on Award of the 2026 Satake Research Grant!

Tran Dang Xuan Lab is thrilled to announce that our lab member, Irvan Adhin Cholilie, a doctoral student from the Smart Agriculture Program, Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Satake Research Grant (サタケ基金 2026年度研究助成金).

His award-winning research topic is titled: “Research on Low-Chemical Fertilizer Paddy rice cultivation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Using Photosynthetic Bacterial Formulations” (光合成細菌製剤を利用した低化学肥料型水稲栽培および温室効果ガス削減に関する研究)

Source: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/yakudou/satakekikin/josei/2026/saitaku2026

On-Site Field Inspection by Prof. Tran Dang Xuan & Experts

Irvan’s work focuses on sustainable smart agriculture by integrating photosynthetic bacteria into rice cultivation. This innovative, eco-friendly approach aims to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers while simultaneously mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields—tackling two of modern agriculture’s most pressing environmental challenges.

A new academic term brings fresh scientific questions, and a successful experiment always begins with a pristine research environment. To prepare the facilities for the next batch of plant cultivations and pot trials, our lab members rolled up their sleeves to tackle several essential tasks: Weed Control & Landscaping, Interior Deep Cleaning, trial Plot setup…

Beyond the physical labor, field preparation days like this are a cornerstone of our lab’s strong community spirit. Working side by side—from senior researchers to our newest students—allows us to exchange ideas across projects while fostering strong camaraderie.

With the greenhouse completely refreshed, organised, and optimised, the stage is set for our team to launch innovative, high-impact experiments in sustainable agriculture and crop science.