Students from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University (KKU), achieved distinction by winning the Young Rising Stars of Science Award 2025 (YRSS) at The 51st International Congress on Science, Technology and Technology-based Innovation (STT51). The prestigious conference was held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.

The outstanding award recipients are as follows:

Mr. Patiphan Ninphan, a postgraduate student in the Master of Science (Mathematics) programme, was awarded the Silver Award for his research titled, “On α-bases of semigroups” His advisor was Associate Professor Bandit Pibalchommee, Ph.D.

Miss Watchara Yuechue, also a postgraduate student in the Master of Science (Mathematics) programme, secured the Bronze Award for her research titled, “Fixed Point Iterations on Metric trees.” Her advisor was Assistant Professor Pongsakorn Yoskaew, Ph.D.

The STT51 Congress serves as a crucial national platform gathering researchers and students in science and technology to present high-quality academic work. Consequently, the Young Rising Stars of Science Award is a recognition of the potential and capability of emerging researchers who will be vital forces in the future development of the nation’s scientific landscape.

The Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, remains committed to continuously supporting and promoting student research to foster high-calibre new researchers capable of generating studies that positively impact society and the nation. This commitment aligns with the Faculty’s vision of being a leading institution that creates knowledge and high-quality personnel in the sciences.