Thai researcher’s biodiesel research recognized by L’Oreal’s “For Women in Science” Fellowship program

In Thailand, Benjamas Cheirsilp of Prince of Songkla University has been recognized by the L’Oreal’s “For Women in Science” Fellowship program for her research on the “Isolation and Screening of Oleaginous Fungi for Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Wastes from Palm Oil Mill to Biodiesel Feedstocks,” looking at ways to create renewable energy from the natural breakdown of waste. She is one of 55 scientists to be supported by the program since its began 13 years ago.