Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University Congratulates the Award Winners of the International Research Competition at FDCU International Symposium 2026

The Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University successfully hosted the FDCU International Symposium 2026 under the theme “Redefining Possibilities: Integrating Discovery and Practice in Modern Dentistry” on 29 May 2026 at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

One of the highlights of the symposium was the International Research Competition, which provided a platform for students, researchers, and young academics from leading institutions across Asia to present their research, exchange knowledge, and foster international academic collaboration. The competition showcased outstanding research contributions across six categories: Basic Science, Clinical Application, Digital Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Review Articles, and Case Report.

The award recipients in each category were as follows:

1) Basic Science

Winner

• Yiran Tu (Kyushu University, Japan)

1^st Runner-Up

• Rezon Yanuar (Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)

2^nd Runner-Up

• Koji Kinoshita (Kyushu University, Japan)
• Keita Maki (Kyushu University, Japan)
• Stefanus Derren Kurniawan (Lambung Mangkurat University, Indonesia)

2) Clinical Application

Winner

• Nur Farisya Shamsuddin (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

1^st Runner-Up

• Akmal Khalis Bin Doreyat (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

2^nd Runner-Up

• Sijia Song (Guangxi Medical University, China)
• Joel Heng Shu Moh (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
• Megumi Matsuyama (Showa Medical University, Japan)

3) Digital Dentistry

Winner

• Chun-Jhen Su (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)

1^st Runner-Up

• Sumitra A/P Segahran (MAHSA University, Malaysia)

2^nd Runner-Up

• Jingzhe Ding (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)
• Srishti Verma (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India)
• Phasathorn Jewrasumnuay (Tohoku University, Japan)

4) Dental Public Health

Winner

• Joseph Macadaeg Acosta (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

1^st Runner-Up

• Kaung Myat Thwin (Niigata University, Japan)

2^nd Runner-Up

• Rattapong Owasitth (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
• Lan Nan (Guangxi Medical University, China)
• Santhosh Kotian (MAHSA University, Malaysia)

5) Review Articles

Winner

• Win Myat Phyo (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

1st Runner-Up

• Namrata Suresh (Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, India)

2nd Runner-Up

• Indah Ramadhani (Hasanuddin University, Indonesia)
• Enjang Setya Pembayun (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)

6) Case Report

Winner

• Tida Srihapanklang (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

1^st Runner-Up

• Pasutra Buranasomphop (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)

2^nd Runner-Up

• Margaretha Dame (Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)
• Syahruni Tajuddin (Hasanuddin University, Indonesia)

The competition attracted participants from prestigious universities across Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, reflecting the growing strength of international collaboration in dental research and education. The diversity and quality of the submitted works demonstrated the remarkable potential of emerging researchers in advancing knowledge across basic sciences, clinical practice, digital innovation, public health, evidence synthesis, and case-based learning.

Through the FDCU International Symposium 2026, the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a global platform for academic exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research excellence. The symposium successfully embodied its theme, “Redefining Possibilities: Integrating Discovery and Practice in Modern Dentistry,” by bringing together future leaders and innovators who will help shape the future of dentistry worldwide.

FDCU international Symposium 2026 Picture

LINK: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xNS7ILMSDHvb9Vyu48M21apl57k0WfTC?usp=sharing