PROFILES : Researcher
Project : Ajinomoto Award
Background:
Established in 1991, the Ajinomoto Award recognizes outstanding Thai researchers whose work advances academic knowledge, drives innovation, and contributes to Thailand’s industrial and social development.
The program is organized in collaboration with leading academic associations and currently recognizes outstanding researchers in three disciplines:
- Biotechnology (since 1991) – in collaboration with the Thai Society for Biotechnology
- Nutrition (since 2014) – in collaboration with the Nutrition Association of Thailand
- Food Science and Technology (since 2015) – in collaboration with the Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand
Objectives
1. Encourage continuous excellence in research and innovation.
2. Support the application of research to benefit industry and society.
3. Recognize researchers who have made outstanding academic contributions.
4. Inspire the next generation of researchers through exemplary achievements.
Program
Each year, the Ajinomoto Foundation and its academic partners jointly nominate and select one outstanding researcher in each discipline to receive the Ajinomoto Award, recognizing sustained excellence and impactful contributions to their field.
Project Impact
To date, the Ajinomoto Award has recognized 59 outstanding researchers, including:
- Ajinomoto–TSB Award (Biotechnology): 35 recipients
- Ajinomoto Young Researcher Award (Nutrition): 11 recipients
- Ajinomoto–FoSTAT Award (Food Science and Technology): 13 recipients
Through these awards, the Ajinomoto Foundation continues to promote research excellence, foster innovation, and support the advancement of Thailand’s academic community, industry, and society.
