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Lab Graduation Announcement: Congratulations to Our Hiroshima University Graduates – Class of 2026

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The laboratory community extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. NGUYEN PHUONG MAI, Mr. SOMAR ACHI, and Mr. NGUYEN XUAN CHIEN on their graduation from Hiroshima University!

Dr. NGUYEN PHUONG MAI (Ph.D., Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, MEXT Scholar)

We celebrate Dr. Mai on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation. Throughout her Ph.D. journey, she has demonstrated outstanding excellence in her field, focusing on “Utilization of Pink Swamp Mallow (Abelmoschus sagittifolius) as a Potential Source for Developing Functional Foods.” Her dedication is highlighted by 4 international publications, the Hiroshima University Excellence Student Scholarship Award 2025, and the Best Oral Presentation Award at the VANJ Conference (The University of Tokyo, 2024).

Mr. SOMAR ACHI (Master’s, Hiroshima University TSE Program)

We recognize Mr. Somar for his impactful research in Biomass Energy, specifically evaluating the potential of olive pomace as a sustainable biomass energy source. Beyond his academic achievements, his relentless effort in research, collaborative spirit, and vibrant energy have greatly energized our laboratory environment.

Mr. NGUYEN XUAN CHIEN (Master’s, Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society)

We congratulate Mr. Chien on earning his Master’s degree while contributing to Microbiology, Enzymology, Genetics, and Plant Physiology. His passion for science and devotion to his work are reflected in his accolades, including the Hiroshima University Excellence Student Award 2025 and the Best Poster Award at the AY2025 Fall Semester Degree Thesis Interim Report Session. His hard work, helpful guidance, and willingness to share knowledge have been invaluable to his peers.

Throughout your tenure with our research group, your academic rigor, innovative spirit, and collaborative attitude have greatly enriched our scientific environment and inspired your peers. Your hard work has left a lasting and meaningful mark on our laboratory.

We sincerely thank you for your dedication, leadership, and contributions to our research family, and we extend our warmest wishes for your future professional accomplishments and personal growth!

Rice Harvest

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Our lab has successfully completed this season’s rice harvest as part of our ongoing field experiments. This year’s research focused on applying bio-microbial products for soil treatment, improving the root environment, and boosting crop resilience while reducing chemical dependency. These trials contribute to advancing Low-Emission and Circular Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Conservation, as well as High-Value Green Agriculture aligned with ESG standards.

This hands-on field experience provided invaluable insights into trial management and strengthened our teamwork. We sincerely thank our Senseis for guidance and all students for hard work, and we look forward to positive research outcomes!

Rice Harvest and Field Cleanup Activity

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Our lab successfully completed the rice harvest for this season as part of our ongoing field experiments. Following the harvest, students and researchers worked together to clean and prepare the field for the next year research activities. This hands-on experience provided valuable insights into field management practices and strengthened our teamwork in agricultural research.

New students from October 2025

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We are pleased to welcome five Master’s students — Nguyen Van Thuc, Nguyen Viet Anh, Le Ba Hoang Hiep, Tran Duc An Khanh, and Nguyen Phu Duc — along with four Ph.D. students — Do Thi Hoai Thuong, Irvan Adhin Cholilie, Akter Jesmin, and Muzammil Mohammad Zaman — who will join our laboratory from October 2025.


We hope all of you will enjoy your studies in our lab and at Hiroshima University, as well as your life and cultural experiences in Japan.

Mr Nguyen Phu Duc, a new Master student

Dr Nguyen Van Quan has honorable transition to other institution

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From September 2025, Dr. Nguyen Van Quan completed his contract at Hiroshima University and began his work at Thai Nguyen University (College of Medicine and Pharmacy), Vietnam.
We sincerely thank him for his valuable contributions to our laboratory and trust that his outstanding expertise and dedication to science and education will greatly contribute to his future work in Vietnam.

Mr. Ramin Rayee has received his doctoral degree

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We congratulate Dr Ramin Rayee has obtained his doctoral degree. He was the JICA students for Master course, and then came again for the Ph.D under the MEXT Scholarship. Totally he published 14 papers in international journals.

Ramin Rayee with two other Master students received their graduate certificates

Ramin Rayee received his Ph.D certificate with other members of TSE

Field Sample Collection for Rice Experiment

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In September 2025, our laboratory under supervision of Prof. Tran Dang Xuan conducted sample collection from rice field experiment. Field experiment is part of our laboratory’s continuous efforts to understand rice adaptation mechanisms and to develop strategies that improve crop resilience and productivity under adverse environmental conditions.