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Two
students from Mahidol University
International College won
scholarships to study Master’s
and Doctoral Degree in organic
chemistry. Ms. Chiraphorn
Khan received a scholarship
to study at Case Western
Reserve University, USA,
while Mr. Rameez Ali, from
The Republic of Maldives,
will study at the University
of Nevada, Reno, USA.
In
the teaching and learning
environment that emphasize
research, the two students
participated in the research
project entitled “Regioselective
iodination of phenol and
analogues using N-iodosuccinimide
and p-toluenesulfonic acid,
where they co-author and
publish their findings in
Tetrahedron Letters. Their
research experience is a
major part of their motivation
to continue graduate study
as well as succeeded in
obtaining the scholarship
“Our senior friends always
give advice and encouragement,”
the two students commented.
Ms. Chiraphorn says that
her goal is to complete
doctoral degree and obtain
the knowledge to become
a faculty member at Mahidol
University International
College. Mr. Rameez aimed
to return to his home country
and use his knowledge to
develop his country. The
two students acknowledge
and thank Dr. Pakorn Bovonsombat,
who provided valuable guidance.
Their graduate study begins
in September 2009. Mahidol
University would like to
congratulate and wish them
success.
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Date : June 4, 2009
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