Mexican student wins international science award in Thailand

Ian Rafael Morales Villanueva, a student from the Instituto Cultural Tampico in Tamaulipas, has received international recognition for his scientific research at the Asia Pacific Conference of Young Scientists (APCYS) 2026 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Morales Villanueva was honored in the Cutting-edge Science and Technology category for his project, “Prototype of a biomimetic patch for controlled bone regeneration.” The research focuses on using biocompatible materials to mimic natural processes to aid in the recovery of fractures and bone injuries. His work was ranked among the top three projects in the Life Science category.

This achievement has qualified him to participate in the Foundation for Global Science Initiatives fair in India in 2027. The project was developed under the scientific guidance of advisor Luis Fernando Aguiñaga Rodríguez.