On January 27, 2026, Dr. Poramate Sittisun, a lecturer at the School of Energy and Environment - SEEN, University of Phayao, and head of the project “Enhancing the Capacity of Local Rice Cracker Products through Drying and Packaging Innovations toward the Sustainable Development Goals,” received a Silver Award at the 15th Phayao Research National Academic Conference.

The award-winning work resulted from field-based activities to support a community enterprise engaged in fish farming and fish processing in the Yian River Basin, Ban Mai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phayao Province. The project focused on improving and developing production, processing, and packaging processes by promoting an infrared drying system tailored to the community’s needs. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.