Associate Professor Dr. Pakorn Varanusupakul
- Room 1228/5 Mahamakut Building, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University Phayathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330, THAILAND
- 02-2187717
Education
- [2000] Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Lowell
- [1994] B.Sc., Chulalongkorn University
Work Experiences
- [2006 - present] Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [2011 - present] Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [2003 - 2011] Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [2002 - 2006] Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [2001 - 2002] Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Analysis, Senator William X. Wall Experiment Station, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Lawrence, Massachusetts USA
Current Research Topics
- Development of sample preparation techniques; i.e., liquid phase microextraction using hollow fiber membrane and incorporation to flow-based analysis methods for food and environmental applications; and development of analytical devices, such as fiber optic sensor.
Scholarship and Awards
- [2021-2022] Fundamental Fund, Thailand Science Reseach and Innovation (TSRI) via Chulalongkorn University
- [2021] Invited speaker at 33rd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM33), virtual conference, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- [2018-2020] Grant from The Asahi Glass Foundation
- [2018] Invited speaker at Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference
- [2018] (PACCON2018), PSU International Convention Center, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
- [2016-2017] Grant for in-depth Research Strategy, Ratchadapisek Fund, Chulalongkorn University (Food and Water Cluster)
- [2014-2015] Grant for in-depth Research Strategy, Ratchadapisek Fund, Chulalongkorn University (Advance Material Cluster)
- [2008-2010] The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) through the High throughput Screening / Analysis: Tool for Drug Discovery, Disease diagnosis and Health safety project
- [2006 – 2008] Grant for Senior Project, the Program of Industrial Production Process Improvement with Cleaner Technology supported by National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) and Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
- [2005 – 2007] Grant for New Researcher, the Thailand Research Fund
- [2003 – 2005] Grants for Development of New Faculty Staff, Chulalongkorn University
- [1998] Outstanding Graduate Student Award honored by University of Massachusetts Lowell
- [1998 – 2000] Research Assistantship Award, MIT Sea Grant College Program
- [1997 – 1999] Research Assistantship Award, Casco Bay Estuary Project, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
- [1995 – 1999] Teaching Assistant scholarship awarded by the department of chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Publications
•Diverse roles, advantages and importance of deep eutectic solvents application in solid and liquid-phase microextraction techniques – A review. Separation and Purification Technology.
2025. Cited 0
•Applications of nanosorbents in dispersive solid phase extraction/microextraction approaches for monitoring of synthetic dyes in various types of samples: A review. Microchemical Journal. 2025. Cited 0
•Modified and hyphenated electromembrane extraction techniques and their applications for food analysis. TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 2
•A review of utilizing anthocyanins as natural reagents for eco-friendly solid-state colorimetric sensors: A green perspective. Green Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 4
•Recent cutting-edge approaches to the integration of solid-liquid extraction with deep eutectic solvents: Toward a greener procedure for biomass valorization. Advances in Sample Preparation. 2024. Cited 2
Full list
•Applications of nanosorbents in dispersive solid phase extraction/microextraction approaches for monitoring of synthetic dyes in various types of samples: A review. Microchemical Journal. 2025. Cited 0
•Modified and hyphenated electromembrane extraction techniques and their applications for food analysis. TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 2
•A review of utilizing anthocyanins as natural reagents for eco-friendly solid-state colorimetric sensors: A green perspective. Green Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 4
•Recent cutting-edge approaches to the integration of solid-liquid extraction with deep eutectic solvents: Toward a greener procedure for biomass valorization. Advances in Sample Preparation. 2024. Cited 2
Full list