On May 16, 2026, the "University-level Student Scientific Research Competition for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year" at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade officially came to a close. Participating in this year's competition, the lecturers and students of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology achieved encouraging results, with multiple research projects honored across various award categories.
To reach these impressive milestones, the young research teams from the Faculty of Food Science and Technology spent months working diligently in the laboratories, overcoming numerous challenges to refine highly practical research projects. The final results are completely well-deserved recognition for the extraordinary efforts of all competing teams.
The Faculty of Food Science and Technology would like to congratulate the teams that excellently won awards:
FIRST PRIZE
Project: Evaluation of the preservation efficiency of mangoes using chitosan-alginate coatings Students: Nguyen Huu Hoa, Huynh Ngoc Anh Thu, Ha Pham Kim Tuyen Advisor: MSc. Lieu My Dong
The team winning the First Prize in the field of Food Technology and Nutrition
SECOND PRIZE
Project: Application of microwave and enzymatic techniques in the production of resistant starch from purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Student: Nguyen Minh Nguyet Advisors: Dr. Huynh Thi Le Dung and MSc. Tran Chi Hai
The team winning the Second Prize in the field of Food Technology and Nutrition
THIRD PRIZE
Project: Research on the microencapsulation of astaxanthin from shrimp shells and preliminary application of the astaxanthin preparation in food Students: Le Van Hieu, Truong Cong Nhat Tung, Tran Thuy Phuc, Huynh Dang Quynh Tram, Nguyen Tu Lam Advisor: MSc. Tran Chi Hai
The team winning the Third Prize in the field of Food Technology and Nutrition
CONSOLATION PRIZE
Project: Research on creating inclusion complexes between folic acid and β-cyclodextrin and their application in food technology Students: Tieu Kim Yen, Nguyen Le Thien Nga, Pham Thị Thanh Ngan, Nguyen Huynh Thanh Thao, Pham Hong Cam Advisor: Dr. Tran Thi Hong Cam
Project: Research on modifying polysaccharides from Ceratophyllum submersum hornwort using the carboxymethylation method Students: Tran Thị Bich Huyen, Tran Thao Van Trong, Tran Khanh Linh, Nguyen Hoang Phuong Thuy Advisor: MSc. Nguyen Thị Thu Huyen
Project: Application of green extraction methods in extracting anthocyanins and polyphenols from mangosteen peels Students: Nguyen Hoang Anh, Le Hoang Huyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Huynh Anh Khoi Advisor: Dr. Nguyen Van Anh
Project: Research on extraction, composition determination, and quality evaluation of Michelia tonkinensis seed oil Students: Huynh Ha Bao Ngoc, Le Do Quyen, Hoang Thi Kim Oanh, Vo Ngoc Yen Oanh Advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu
Project: Research on the combined application of cold plasma and aloe vera-chitosan coatings in banana preservation Students: La Thi Yen Linh, La Xuan Lam, Vo Thanh Huy Advisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Kim Lien and MSc. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy
Project: Research on the production process of extract from Ficus auriculata Roxb. fig fruit Students: Pham Thi Phuong Linh, Le Ngoc Nhu, Duong Le Thao Nguyen, Nguyen Phu Qui Advisor: MSc. Pham Thi My Tien
The teams winning Consolation Prizes in the field of Food Technology and Nutrition
In addition, the Most Voted Scientific Poster Award belonged to the student group: Tieu Kim Yen, Nguyen Le Thien Nga, Pham Thi Thanh Ngan, Nguyen Huynh Thanh Thao, and Pham Hong Cam.
The teams winning the "Most Voted Scientific Poster" Award
The "2025 - 2026 Student Scientific Research" Competition honors outstanding and practical scientific research projects
Success at this year's competition not only brings honorable certificates of merit but also equips students with valuable creative thinking and practical experience. Wishing our "young scientists" – the resilient FST-ers – to keep the fire of passion burning, constantly innovate, and achieve even greater milestones in their future career paths.
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