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Walailak university, 222 Thaiburi, Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160
College of Graduate Studies
Walailak University, Thasala,
Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160
Thailand
+66-7567-2100
DR. PHIMPHAKA HARDING
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
Program chair
My research interests are in designing and synthesis molecular magnetic materials. Recently, I expand my research interest to the molecular junction fabrication toward molecular electronic devices for high density memory and molecular sensors for medical diagnose.
Contact: kphimpha@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. DAVID J. HARDING
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
Program manager
My research interests are in the discovery of new materials with designed structural, optical and magnetic properties for molecular electronics. There are three areas of interest spin crossover materials, single molecule magnets and crystal engineering.
Contact: hdavid@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. NIRUNDORN
MATAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research interests lie in the understanding of stress development due to water migration within lingo-cellulose porous materials such as wood. Real-time stress measurement technique and micro-mechanical model has been developed for the understanding of the underpinning mechanisms. I am, particularly, interested in the relation between viscoelastic and mechano-sorptive creep behaviors and collapse due to capillary pressure. The knowledge gained can be applied in wood industries to reduce cost and defects.
Contact: mnirundo@wu.ac.th
DR. SUTHON SRIVARO
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research aims to develop wood based composite materials for structural application. Currently, I am interested in the development of cross laminated timber (CLT) from local wood species in Thailand for mid-rise building construction.
Contact: ssuthon@wu.ac.th
DR. PARAWEE RATTANAKIT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
Program Counsellor
My research interests are in :
•Green chemistry and green nanotechnology
•Green production of nanoparticles and their applications in sensing areas
•Development of flow-base spectrophotometric system
•Design and fabrication of analytical sensors for environmental, pharmaceutical, and biomedical analysis
Contact: parawee.ra@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. UPSORN BOONYANG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
My research interests are in developing functional nano porous materials. Recently, functional porous materials with hierarchically pore, have developed a range of novel techniques to fabricate aligned porous and hierarchically porous materials, and nanostructures. The great challenge is to control the hierarchically meso-, macroporous materials with individual pore size, porous structures, and functionalities for various applications such as drug delivery, protein purification and water treatment.
Contact: upsorn.bo@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. WANCHART PREECHATIWONG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research interests are in blend of Polyethylene oxide (PEO) and Epoxidized Natural rubber (ENR) since both polymers have flexible chains that can carry ions. Electrolytes are very important in energy storage material. In addition, we also focus on various kinds of adhesives. In the future, we would see more polymer electrolytes having good adhesive property.
Contact: pwanchar@wu.ac.th
DR. PRACHID SARAMOLEE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research interests are the modification of silica surface by plasma polymerization. The plasma-polymerization conditions and characterization of modified silica were concerned. Effect of plasma-modified silica filled in natural rubber on compound and vulcanized properties were investigated. Rubber products and applications are also studied and developed to create new innovation products.
Contact: sprachid@wu.ac.th
DR. PIYALUK NURERK
LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY
My research interest is focused on development and application of miniaturized sample preparation techniques and optosensor for environmental and food analysis. I intend to apply porous materials and nanomaterials as the adsorbents for the extraction and preconcentration of trace organic contaminants coupled to chromatography and develop selectively fluorometric optosensor based quantum dots for the determination of trace organic contaminants in environment and food.
Contact: piyaluk.nu@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. SUTASSANA
NA PHATTHALUNG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN PHYSICS
My research interest are in the effects of defects on the electronic and optical properties in semiconductors, 2D materials, and nanoparticles by using density functional theory (DFT). The research topics include the development of photocatalysts for anti-microorganism and water splitting for hydrogen production as well as the identification of the origin of colors in gemstones.
Contact: sutassana@gmail.com
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DR. CHITNARONG
SIRISATHITKUL
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN PHYSICS
Developing new forms of permanent magnets of varying sizes and shapes without rare-earth elements. We will together explore new ferromagnetic materials and turn them into composites compatible with the additive manufacturing.
Contact: chitnarong.siri@gmail.com
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DR. MUDTORLEP
NISOA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN PHYSICS
My research interest are in :
•RF and Microwave heating
•Atmospheric cold plasma sources and applications in agriculture and medicine
•High-density plasmas and ion sources, Plasma diagnostics, Plasma modelling and simulations
Contact: mnisoa@yahoo.com
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DR. SORASAK DANWORAPHONG
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN PHYSICS
My research interests reside in the field of wave physics. They include acoustical and optical characterization of artificial and natural materials. I am also interested in investigating the effect of ultrasonic waves on biological cells and applying ultrasonic energy to extract useful compounds from plants as well as expediting or deterring their natural growth. Recently, I extend my work to include metamaterial for low-frequency mechanical waves. All topics are carried out using experiments and simulations.
Contact: dsorasak@gmail.com
DR. PANNIPA CHAOWANA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research interests are in
- Wood composite technology
- Wood-polymer system
- Sustainable wood innovation
The research are under the research grants:
- Development of boron analysis procedures for treated Rubberwood.
- Utilizing lignin as partial replacement of phenol in phenol formaldehyde adhesive.
Contact: mpannipa@hotmail.com
DR. SUJITTRA POORAHONG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
Program manager
My research interests span across the fields of the interface between surface science, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and nanoscience. I aim to develop novel nanomaterials for the next generation of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, energy conversion and storage. The projects often encompass synthesis, and characterization by X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, spectroscopy of 2D and 3 D nanomaterials with a particular application.
Contact: sujittra.po@mail.wu.ac.th
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DR. SUREURG KHONGTONG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
The development of composite materials from more sustainable sources, cellulosic-based waste, is our research interest. We are focusing on the utilization of aged Rubberwood and Oil palm wood by the incorporation of natural rubber and plastic in order to improve their physical and mechanical properties. This would provide an opportunity to tune the properties of these materials to reach the designated applications.
Contact: sureurg@gmail.com
DR. UTHEN THUBSUANG
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
My research interests fall into the synthesis and development of porous materials with a wide range of hierarchical pore structures, based on both polymer and biomass precursors. There are many huge challenges in designing their textural properties and microstructures for specific applications. Currently, these porous materials, especially porous carbon, have been utilized in various desired applications e.g. energy storage (supercapacitor and battery), catalysts, and gas sensor.
Contact: uthen.th@wu.ac.th
DR. KOTCHPHAN KANJANA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
IN CHEMISTRY
My research interests center around the development and applications of biomass-derived carbon-based composite materials in energy storage technologies. I am particularly interested in green chemistry. Therefore, the synthesis methods mainly rely on radiation processing along with facile chemical and physical activations. Based on the well-designed process, the textural, chemical and electronic properties of the materials can be modified to best serve the applications.
Contact: kotchaphan.kn@mail.wu.ac.th
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