PROFILES : Researcher

Name – Last Name:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanok Ratanakanokchai


Present:

Lecturer in Faculty of Biotechnology and Technology King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi


Workplace:

Technology Laboratory Enzyme Faculty of Biotechnology and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi 49 Soi Ngamwongwan 25, Bangkhuntien, Chatuchak, Tambol / Tha Kham, Amphoe Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok 10150


Education Background:

  • 1982 Bachelor Degree in Chemistry Khonkaen University
  • 1985 MA in Biotechnology King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
  • 1996 Doctor of Applied Biological Chemistry Tokyo University of Agricultural and Technology Japan

Work Background:

  • December 16, 1987 : Level 4 teachers
  • April 11, 1992 : Assistant Professor Level 6
  • 1996 – Present : Head of Enzyme Technology Laboratory
  • October 1, 1997 : Assistant Professor, Level 7
  • December 2, 1998 – Present : Present Associate Professor
  • November 1, 2001 to January 31, 2006 : Chair of Biochemistry Technology
  • January 12, 2009 to March 16, 2011 : Associate Dean for Research

Research Area and Interests:

  • Genetic engineering
  • Enzyme plant cell wall
  • Fermentation technology
  • Production of high value agricultural residues
  • Enzyme Technology
  • Bio-chemical industry
  • Enzyme improvement

Research Award

  • UNESCO Scholarship (Osaka and Tohoku University, Japan) (1990 – 1991)
  • MONBUSHO Scholarship (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan) (1993 – 1996)
  • Visiting Professor (Osaka University) between 24 January – 25 Febuary 2006 (2003)
  • Outstanding Academice Award from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Science direct top 25 List of most downloaded articles (2017)