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The Mini Symposium on Chemical and Biosensor Applications in Tropical Diseases and Agriculture was successfully organized by the Department of Botany and the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, on Saturday, 7 March 2026, in celebration of the 109th Anniversary of the Faculty of Science and the 70th Anniversary of the Department of Botany.The event featured distinguished biosensor researchers from Thailand and Japan, including Professor Dr. Eiichi Tamiya from the University of Osaka.Faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students from the Department of Botany participated in the symposium and proudly received several awards:  Best Poster Award Tanit Kamtasalee“Colorimetric
Plant Resilience & Innovation Seminar Series – Episode 2 The Department of Botany, by the Center of Excellence in Plant Environment Physiology, cordially invites you to Episode 2 of the Plant Resilience & Innovation Seminar Series. Talk title: Secrets of Seed “Epi-memory”: The Roles of Epigenetically Regulated Transgenerational Memory in Crop Plants by Assistant Professor Dr. Chetphilin Suriyasak Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 – 13:00 Room 308, Botany Building, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University About the Speaker: Dr. Chetphilin Suriyasak is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate
18th Botanical Conference of Thailand at Chulalongkorn University June 18-20, 2026 Brief schedule February 16 to April 19: Early bird registration February 16 to April 19: Abstract submission April 20 to May 31: Regular registration February 16 to May 15: Proceedings submission June 18 to 19: Academic conference at Mahamakut Building, Chulalongkorn University June 20: Field Trip at Ko Kret Island, Nonthaburi August: Proceedings publication For more information, see the conference website https://www.bct18.sc.chula.ac.th/ Links for registration and abstract submission will be announced on February 16 For more information, please contact us via email: BCT18@chula.ac.th #BCT18
18th Botanical Conference of Thailand (BCT18) === SAVE THE DATE === We cordially invite students, researchers, and all botany enthusiasts to participate in the 18th Botanical Conference of Thailand (BCT18). June 18-20, 2026 Mahamakut Building Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, ThailandInformation regarding presentation and registration will be announced later, stay tuned!  #BCT18
The Department of Botany, by the Center of Excellence in Plant Environment Physiology,is delighted to launch the first episode of the Plant Resilience & Innovation Seminar Series with the talk:“Unraveling How Plant Stomatal Guard Cells Sense and Respond to Elevated Temperatures through the Lens of Genetics”by Mr. Natthiwong Pankasem Ph.D. candidate, Cell and Developmental Biology Department, School of Biological Sciences, University of California San Diego Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1 P.M. – 2 P.M. Room 308, Botany Building, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University**The seminar will be in English.**About the Speaker Nattiwong Pankasem earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science
Alumni Spotlight The Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University is proud to highlight Dr. Itsara Pracharoenwattana, a distinguished graduate of our undergraduate program. Dr. Itsara’s passion for plants has taken root far beyond the walls of our department. Now based in Australia, he was recently featured on Gardening Australia by ABC, sharing his inspiring story and his deep connection with plants and garden life. Read his full story here: https://www.abc.net.au/…/my-garden-path…/105438622… #BotanyChula #ChulaScience #AlumniSpotlight #ChulalongkornUniversity #GardeningAustralia
Join us for a Special Seminar Hosted by 230×894 Doc Disser Sem class (Botany, Zoology,  and Bioscience), faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University. Topic “Diversity of plants in Thai art: A case study of Wat Bang Krapom in Samut Songkram Province” by Pakkapol Thaowetsuwan, Ph.D. Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University 20 August 2025 (FREE ADMISSION) Start from 1-3 PM Multipurpose room. 2nd floor Tab building, faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University. For registration, please contact.. chadtip.r@chula.ac.th (Asst. Prof. Dr. Chadtip Rodtassana)
The Straits Times (Singapore) recently featured the Professor Kasin Suvatabandhu Herbarium, Department of Botany, Chulalongkorn University — highlighting its value for both scientific research and forensic investigations. Herbarium serves as a repository of preserved plant specimens, functioning as an invaluable reference for biodiversity studies. Beyond its role as a historical scientific archive, the herbarium contributes to multiple fields of knowledge, including Pharmacology (medicinal and food plants), Ecology and Environmental science (invasive species research), and Forensics & law (plant evidence in criminal investigations). Established in 1982, the Professor Kasin Suvatabandhu Herbarium (BCU) currently holds over 20,000 plant specimens, serving as