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.
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.
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
Big congratulation to our two Master’s students Nguyen Xuan Chien and Kybuye James Okwack has gained the Best Poster Award at the AY2025 Fall Semester Degree Thesis Interim Report Session.
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.
Our laboratory has successfully established a new experimental field in 2025, cultivating around 20 rice varieties to support multiple ongoing research projects. The experiment aims to investigate varietal differences in physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses under various environmental conditions.
We are delighted to announce that in March 2025, two doctoral students from Xuan Lab have successfully completed their Ph.D. programs: Mr. Vongdala Noudeng from Laos and Mr. Zarif Aminov from Uzbekistan. Throughout their academic journey, both scholars demonstrated remarkable dedication and made significant contributions to scientific research, resulting in several high-quality publications.
Mr. Vongdala and Mr. Zarif were recipients of the prestigious JDS scholarship. Mr. Vongdala focused his research on municipal solid waste management and environmental pollution, addressing critical challenges in sustainability and public health. Meanwhile, Mr. Zarif specialized in the field of renewable energy, showcasing deep expertise and innovative approaches in energy systems.
We hope that their time at Xuan Lab and Hiroshima University has provided them with a solid academic foundation and essential skills that will support their future careers. We are confident that they will continue to excel and make meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
We sincerely wish them continued success, good health, and happiness for both themselves and their families.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and best wishes to Dr. La Hoang Anh, who will soon be moving to Sophia Agrobiotech Institute (ISA), INRAE, Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, France, to continue his outstanding academic journey. Dr. Anh has been an invaluable member of our laboratory, contributing not only through his impressive research achievements but also through his unwavering support and mentorship of our students. With over 30 published academic articles, Dr. Anh has established himself as a leading researcher in the field of natural products, with particular expertise in allelochemicals, anti-chronic disease agents, and anti-blood cancer agents. His work has opened new pathways in natural compound research with applications in health and agriculture.
Beyond his research, Dr. Anh has played a crucial role as a sub-supervisor, guiding numerous master’s and Ph.D. students with dedication and kindness. His thoughtful advice, technical expertise, and tireless encouragement have been deeply appreciated by all members of our lab. It is also worth highlighting that Dr. Anh’s excellence has been recognized through two consecutive Excellent Student Awards from Hiroshima University, reflecting his exceptional talent and hard work.
Although we are sad to see Dr. Anh leave our laboratory, we are excited to follow his future successes and are confident that he will continue to make significant contributions to his field. On behalf of all the lab members, we sincerely thank Dr. Anh for his incredible contributions and wish him all the best in his new chapter. Please keep in touch, and we hope our paths will cross again soon.
In February 2025, the Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Tran Dang Xuan Lab), Hiroshima University, held a heartfelt farewell meeting for Dr. Tran Thien Long, who has been a valued postdoctoral researcher at the lab since April 2024.
Dr. Long earned his Ph.D. from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and possesses extensive expertise in genetics and plant breeding. During his time at Xuan Lab, he made significant contributions to our collective research efforts, demonstrating his dedication and expertise in the field.
As Dr. Long embarks on a new professional journey in Sweden, we extend our best wishes for his continued success in scientific research. His contributions to our lab will always be remembered, and we look forward to seeing his future achievements.
As a regular member of the JSBBA, the Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry has contributed four major studies to the 2023 Annual Meeting of the JSBBA (日本農芸化学会2023年度大会). The workshop was hosted by Hiroshima University (Online).
The presentation list is as follows:
