| TIME | AGENDA |
| 14.00 – 14.10 | Opening of the Webinar Dr Chua Kim Aik, Chair, APSA Special Interest Group for Field Crops |
| 14.10 – 14.40 | Carbon Credit Management in Rice Dr. Katherine Nelson, Vietnam Coordinator, Inclusive Digital Tools to Enable Climate-Informed Agroecological Transitions, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) |
| 14.40 – 15.00 | Q&A session |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Carbon Credit Management for Field Crops Dr. Kanyanat Pattama Sirithunya, Director, Research and Development Institute, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Dr. Suraphon Chaiwongsar, Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Lampang, Thailand |
| 15.30 – 15.50 | Q&A session |
| 15.50 – 16.00 | Wrap up and closing remarks Dr MD Ali Afzal, Co-Chair, APSA Special Interest Group for Field Crops |
Dr. Katherine Nelson
Vietnam Coordinator
Inclusive Digital Tools to Enable Climate-Informed Agroecological Transitions
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Profile:
Katherine (Katie) Nelson has been working as a climate change specialist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Hanoi, Vietnam for 3 years. She received her PhD in Behavioral Environmental Economics from Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany. The focus of her PhD research was on environmental conservation and human behavior. Prior to this, Katie worked as a communication and extension specialist at IRRI focusing on ICT4Development. More info on https://alliancebioversityciat.org/who-we-are/katie-nelson
Dr. Kanyanat Pattama Sirithunya
Director, Research and Development Institute
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), Chiang Mai, Thailand
Profile:
Dr. Kanyanat (Pattama) Sirithunya is the Director of the Research and Development Institute at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), Thailand. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Breeding from Kasetsart University, she brings over four decades of experience in crop improvement, specializing in wheat, barley, and rice breeding for disease resistance and climate adaptation. Her research has significantly advanced hybrid rice development, upland rice propagation, and the use of molecular markers for crop improvement—key areas in enhancing field crop productivity and resilience under changing climate conditions. Dr. Sirithunya’s work aligns closely with carbon credit strategies through the development of high-efficiency, low-emission crop varieties suited to Thailand’s agro-ecological zones.
She has contributed extensively to international collaborations, including training programs in China, Spain, and Southeast Asia, and has published widely in high-impact journals such as Field Crops Research and Plant Breeding. Her pioneering efforts in mapping resistance genes and integrating biostatistical tools for plant evaluation have earned her recognition across Asia. Dr. Sirithunya’s leadership in breeding climate-smart cereals and her commitment to sustainable agriculture make her a vital contributor to the dialogue on carbon credit management in field crop systems.
Dr. Suraphon Chaiwongsar
Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Lampang, Thailand
Profile:
Dr. Suraphon Chaiwongsar is a renowned expert in sustainable agriculture, bioenergy, and plant biotechnology, currently serving at the Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Thailand. He holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has led pioneering research in biomass utilization, life cycle analysis (LCA) of biofuels, and the development of climate-resilient field crops. His work emphasizes carbon-efficient rice and cereal crop systems, circular economy models, and community-based innovations that align with carbon credit frameworks. Dr. Chaiwongsar’s extensive experience in integrating science with grassroots development makes him a valuable contributor to discussions on carbon credit management in agriculture.
Dr. Chaiwongsar has received numerous accolades for his innovative contributions, including multiple Gold Medals from Euroinvent 2023 for “Black Rice Pearl Powder,” “Green Rice Flour,” and “Lanna Natural Straw,” all recognized for their sustainability and eco-friendly impact. His invention of the “Healthy and Eco-Friendly Cricket Burger” earned him the Excellence Invention Award from APIICIS and special recognition from international innovation societies. These honors reflect his commitment to advancing agricultural technologies that support environmental stewardship and carbon reduction, positioning him as a leader in the transition toward low-emission farming systems.
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