The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, will be prominently featured in the upcoming 11th International Seminar Series, a major academic event exploring the latest breakthroughs in food innovation, safety, and sustainability. The seminar, organized as part of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiative, will take place on May 5–6, 2025, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Bayombong Campus Function Hall, with virtual access via Zoom and livestreaming on the NVSU Facebook page.
This two-day International Lecture Series will gather thought leaders, researchers, and students to discuss critical advancements shaping the future of the food industry. Attendees will gain first-hand insights from AIT scientists and scholars, known globally for their expertise in food engineering and bioprocess technology.
📅 Lecture Highlights:
📌 May 5, 2025
- Next-Gen Nutrition: Probiotics, Functional Foods, and Biofortification as Tools for Wellness and Public Health
👨🏫 Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Anal
Professor, Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources, AIT
📌 May 6, 2025 (Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Advancing Food Innovation and Health Through Intercultural Collaboration: A Graduate Perspective from AIT
👨🎓 Speaker: Mr. Johnmel A. Valerozo, PFT
MS Student, Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Health, AIT - Understanding Food Safety: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Solutions
👨🏫 Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Anal
AIT, Thailand
📌 May 6, 2025 (Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Exploring the Potential of Alternative Proteins: Innovations, Impact, and Future Directions
👨🏫 Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Anal - Fermentation Frontiers: Exploring Microbial Pathways for Alternative Protein Innovation
👨🔬 Speaker: Mr. Daniel L. Rice, MSc
Research Associate, Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources, AIT
This event aims to foster international academic exchange and promote innovative, science-based strategies for building a sustainable and health-driven food future. Students, faculty, and professionals are invited to join the dialogue and engage with leading minds from AIT and beyond.
