On Monday, December 18, 2023, the school of Agricultural Industry organized the “AI-MFU Day 2023” event, showcasing the academic achievements of fourth-year students from the school of Agricultural Industry. The presentations included 12 projects from the Food Science and Technology program and 22 projects from the Postharvest Technology and logistics program.
The results of the competition and presentations are as follows:
1. First Prize Winners:
- Food Science and Technology: Project: “Development of gluten-free pasta enriched with winged bean protein and pineapple core fiber” Team: Miss Kachanaporn Chumnum, Miss Kingkanjana Satarn, Mr. Jirawat Wipattawallil, and Miss Tuannruwaida Tohamem Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Worathida Homthawornchu
- Postharvest Technology: Project: “Pre-storage Gas-enriched Atmospheres and Coating Retard Browning and Preserve the Quality of Fresh-cut Avocado” Team: Miss Panchada Taikaew Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thammarat Pranomrakjit
2. First Runner-Up Winners:
- Food Science and Technology: Project: “Extending the shelf-life of mochi with Lanna-style stuffing using two different techniques” Team: Miss Natthaporn Nonil, Miss Phannakorn Witchaikam, Miss Ananlak Srikokkruad, and Miss Orisara Klomsuntorn Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattakan Rungreung
- Postharvest Technology: Project: “Investigation of Thermal Insulation Box from Composite Natural Materials for Postharvest Quality of Rambutan” Team: Miss Thawalrat Pothilakson Advisor: Prof. Dr. Saowapha Chaiyavong
3. Popular Vote Award:
- Food Science and Technology: Project: “Development of gluten-free pasta enriched with winged bean protein and pineapple core fiber” Team: Miss Kachanaporn Chumnum, Miss Kingkanjana Satarn, Mr. Jirawat Wipattawallil, and Miss Tuannruwaida Tohamem Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Worathida Homthawornchu
- Postharvest Technology: Project: “Effect of fruit maturity and processing methods on quality of plum liqueur” Team: Miss Chanakan Phanthuririyawej Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rungarun Sasatayathat
The college hopes that this event will promote presentation skills among fourth-year students and serve as a platform for communicating academic achievements to students in subsequent years.
