The ASCI Research Presentation was held on September 24, 2026 at Nagoya University.

This time, we were delighted to have six graduates present their doctoral research, sharing the results of threir hard work and dedication across a wide range of fields.

【Graduate School of Law】
Dr. Kim Hoan My Linh
"A Legal Study on Civil Servant Reform in Vietnam: From Dispersion to Search for Common Principles"

【Graduate School of Medicine】
Dr. Souphatsone Houatthongkham
"Characteristics of COVID-19 cases and factors associated with disease severity in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a nationwide study"

【Graduate School of International Development】
Dr. Theara Khoun
"Monetary and Multidimensional Poverty: Evidence from Cambodia’s Social Protection Programs"

Dr. Rowena A. Dorado
"Rice Farming and Climate Change-Related Hazards in the Philippines"

【Graduate School of Environmental Studies】
Dr. Khonekeo Kingkhambang 
"Thermochemical Co-processing of Marine Biomass and Plastic Waste into Functional Adsorbents for Water Cleaning"

Dr. Tulga Mendjargal
"Toward a Circular Resource Strategy: Vehicle Lifespan Dynamics and Material Stock Analysis for Circular Economy Governance in Mongolia's Transportation and Construction Sectors"

Congratulations to all six graduates on the successful completion of your PhD studies and on this wonderful achievement!



We are truly proud of your accomplishments and grateful that you shared your research and experiences with us. We hope this presentation will be another memorable milestone in your academic journey.

We look forward to seeing your continued growth and success, and to witnessing all that you will accomplish in the future!

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Related article:
https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/news/articles/asci-class-of-2026-for-leading-professionals-presents-doctoral-research/