Vietnamese scientist receives award from the King of Thailand

Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong and her colleagues at Phenikaa University were awarded the King of Thailand Awards for their work on plant treatment technology using vetiver grass to reduce dioxin in contaminated soil.

King of Thailand Vetiver Award 2023 (King of Thailand Award) honors 6 outstanding research projects on vetiver grass, taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on May 29.

Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong and her colleagues including Nguyen Quoc Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao and Vu Thi Lan Anh , won the Outstanding Research Award in the non-agricultural application category, with the project " Using treatment technology plants with vetiver grass to reduce dioxin in contaminated soil at Bien Hoa Airport, Dong Nai, Vietnam".

Research to evaluate the ability of vetiver grass to treat pollution and stabilize dioxin-contaminated soil on a field scale at Bien Hoa airport, one of the heaviest dioxin-contaminated areas in Vietnam.

Vetiver grass is known to prevent erosion, conserve soil and water resources, and reduce pollution. This is the first time research has shown that vetiver grass is used to treat dioxin-contaminated soil with plants, thereby opening up opportunities for application in cleaning persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in land and water.

Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong, received the award in Thailand. (Photo: BTC).

According to information from the Vetiver Network, each winning project will receive 2,500 USD and a certificate, presented by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, sponsor of the Vetiver Network (TVNI), on behalf of the King. The award-winning authors also presented and shared their research at the International Conference on Vetiver.

Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong is currently a lecturer and leader of the Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology research group at Phenikaa University. As an expert in ecotoxicology and environmental health, she leads many domestic and international projects on water environment, ecotoxicology, environmental management, natural resources, and chemical pollution treatment. plants and microplastic pollution. Dr. Huong's research interests have recently expanded into the areas of metal speciation and bioavailability in aquatic environments, as well as microplastic pollution and its effects on ecosystems and human health. People.

King of Thailand Vetiver Award 2023, within the framework of the 7th International Vetiver Conference, taking place from May 29 to June 1. This is the third time Thailand has hosted the event, with the theme "Vetiver grass in soil and water conservation", attracting the participation of scientists and researchers from more than 18 countries.

The International Vetiver Conference is a scientific event focusing on various applications of vetiver systems, held every 4 years (or 5 years). The event was first held in 1996 in Thailand and expanded to other countries under the control of the International Vetiver Network and the Chaipattana Foundation.

The international conference on vetiver has been held 6 times, in Chiang Rai - Thailand (1996), Petchaburi - Thailand (2000), Guangzhou - China (2003), Caracas - Venezuela (2006), Lucknow - India (2011), and Da Nang - Vietnam (2015). The conference is an opportunity for experts and scientists to summarize the application effectiveness and superior features of vetiver grass, and soon replicate vetiver technology applications in preventing erosion and limiting pollution. environmental pollution while promoting the economic efficiency of this grass.