Assist. Prof. Dr. Kittisakchai Naemchanthara | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi | Thailand

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kittisakchai Naemchanthara, a materials physicist at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, is widely recognized for his multidisciplinary contributions spanning nanomaterials, biomaterials, biophysics, radiological science, and nuclear applications. With 21 Scopus-indexed publications, 112 citations, and an h-index of 6, he has established a strong research presence in advanced material characterization and sustainable material innovation. His work centers on transforming biological and mineral-based resources into high-value functional materials using techniques such as XRD, FTIR, TGA, SEM, ESR, and laser-based analyses. He has produced influential findings on hydroxyapatite synthesis, calcium phosphate nanomaterials, chitosan-based nanofibers, metal–ceramic hybrid systems, and humidity adsorbents derived from waste shells, contributing to green technologies for environmental, biomedical, and industrial applications. His studies on thermal effects in biominerals, including eggshells and natural minerals, have enhanced understanding of phase transformations and structural behavior under varying temperature conditions. Professor Naemchanthara’s collaborative research further extends into laser applications for cultural heritage conservation, electrochemical materials for nitrate removal from wastewater, and fossil shell classification using advanced spectroscopic tools. His participation in international conferences underscores his commitment to scientific dissemination and interdisciplinary advancement. Through sustained research output and innovative materials science applications, he continues to drive impactful progress in physics-based material development, resource valorization, and analytical characterization, strengthening his reputation as a versatile and forward-thinking researcher.

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Featured Publications

Naemchanthara, K., Meejoo, S., Onreabroy, W., & Limsuwan, P. (2008). Temperature effect on chicken eggshell investigated by XRD, TGA and FTIR. Advanced Materials Research, 55, 333–336.

Faksawat, K., Limsuwan, P., & Naemchanthara, K. (2021). 3D printing technique of specific bone shape based on raw clay using hydroxyapatite as an additive material. Applied Clay Science, 214, 106269.

Faksawat, K., Sujinnapram, S., Limsuwan, P., Hoonnivathana, E., & Naemchanthara, K. (2015). Preparation and characteristics of hydroxyapatite synthesized from cuttlefish bone by precipitation method. Advanced Materials Research, 1125, 421–425.

Pongtonglor, P., Hoonnivathana, E., Limsuwan, P., Limsuwan, S., & Naemchanthara, K. (2011). Utilization of waste eggshells as humidity adsorbent. (Journal name not provided).

Boonpratum, C., Naemchanthara, P., Limsuwan, P., & Naemchanthara, K. (2022). Effects of chitosan and Tween 80 addition on the properties of nanofiber mat through electrospinning. e-Polymers, 22(1), 234–248.