Type: Ph.D student
Degree course: Ph.D. (Biological Sciences)
University: Mae Fah Luang
Year of graduation: 2020+
Dissertation title: Succession of saprobic fungi on leaf litter and delineation of species in specific genera
Advisers and supervisors: Prof. Kevin D. Hyde, Dr Rajesh Jeewon, Dr Jutamart Monkai, Dr. Eleni Gentekaki
Publications:
Bhunjun et al. 2019. Multigene phylogenetic characterisation of Colletotrichum artocarpicola sp. nov. from Artocarpus heterophyllus in northern Thailand. Phytotaxa
Experiences at the University
The Center of Excellence in Fungal Research is a pioneer organisation focusing on fungal research, training of future fellow mycologists and community development. While enhancing the profile of Mae Fah Luang University, the centre is a leading academic establishment in Asia. Students have the opportunity to work and collaborate with scientists with different backgrounds such as plant pathology, molecular biologists and chemists. The PhD programme appealed to me as my research work focused on the application of bioinformatics tools for species delineation while having hands-on experience in the laboratory. The centre published over 500 SCI research articles in 2016 and continue to publish high impact research every year. This is therefore an excellent platform to train future mycologists to be among the best in the world.
Alumni wisdom
Stay focused on your work and challenge yourself to be a better version of yourself. Always share your knowledge with fellow researchers. Keep up to date with research in science and in your area of interest. The path to PhD is not an easy one, but during the journey you will grow mentally and as an independent researcher, so enjoy the challenge!