Pakorn Varanusupakul

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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
Research Summary​

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 8
•Fuzzy logic modelling of the pollution pattern of potentially toxic elements and naturally occurring radionuclide materials in quarry sites in Ogun State, Nigeria. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 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 3
•Modified and hyphenated electromembrane extraction techniques and their applications for food analysis. TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 8
•A review of utilizing anthocyanins as natural reagents for eco-friendly solid-state colorimetric sensors: A green perspective. Green Analytical Chemistry. 2024. Cited 6
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