Education
| 2004-2005 | Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell/Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR), Department of Food Science and Technology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA |
| 1999-2002 | Ph.D. (Biotechnology Engineering), Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka, Osaka, Japans |
| 1997-1998 | UNESCO fellow, UNESCO International Post-Graduate University in Microbiology and Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Osaka, Japan |
| 1993-1996 | M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology), Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand |
| 1989-1993 | B.Sc. Genetics, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
Invited positions and distinctions
| 2026-2027 | Specially Appointed Professor (Full-Time) at International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Japan from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| 2025-2026 | The world’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier (career-long citation impact from Stanford University) |
| 2022, 2024-2026 | The world’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier (single-year citation impact from Stanford University) |
| 2024-2026 | Visiting researcher at International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Japan from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 |
| 2023-2024 | Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) at International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Japan from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
| 2022 | Guest Associate Professor at The University of Osaka, Japan from 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 |
| 2019-2020 | Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) at International Center for Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Japan from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020 |
| 2006-2010 | Short-term visiting researcher under NRCT/NSTDA/JST at Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka, Japan |
Training
| 2004-2005 | Certificate of Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell/Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) Department of Food Science and Technology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA |
| 1997-1998 | Diploma (Microbial Technology) UNESCO International Post-Graduate University in Microbiology and Biotechnology, The University of Osaka, Japan (UNESCO Fellowship) |
Research Expertise
| Bioprocess Engineering: on-line monitoring and control system, process development and optimization |
Research Interest
Book
| 1 | Napathorn, S.C. “Principle of Bioprocess Technology”, Chulalongkorn University Press, 2016. (ISBN 978-974-03-3474-3) สพจ. 2044 |
| 2 | Napathorn, S.C. “Advances in Bioprocess Technology”, Chulalongkorn University Press, 2017. (ISBN 978-974-03-3613-6) สพจ. 2144 |
| 3 | Napathorn, S.C. Production of Pineapple Microcrystalline Cellulose and Polyhydroxyalkanoates Using Pineapple Solid Wastes in Sultan, M.T.H., Abd-Aziz, S. and Napathorn, S.C. (Editors) “Pineapple and its wastes utilization towards circular bioeconomy and sustainability”, Universiti Putra Malaysia Press, Serdang, 2022. (ISBN 978-967-0035-28-4) |
| 4 | Napathorn, S.C. The Future of Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoates: New Perspectives in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology Based on the Utilization of Abundant Lignocellulose Waste in Atta-Ur Rahman (Editor) “Studies in Natural Products Chemistry Volume 82”, Elsevier, 2024, 82, pp. 235–245 (Hardback ISBN: 9780443157561, eBook ISBN: 9780443157578) |
Publications
Selected Publications
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1. Phothong, N., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2026) Bio-based lignin/polyhydroxybutyrate nanoparticles for encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate toward sustainable sunscreen formulations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 370, 152801. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.152801 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.7] 2. Naumtanong, P., Rakton, J., Sudesh, K., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2026) Valorization of organic wastes for sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoate production using a newly isolated Priestia megaterium SCN-SN2. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 250, 112156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112156 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.1] 3. Phothong, N., Naumtanong, P., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2026) Genomic insights into polyhydroxyalkanoate metabolism and putative polymer-degrading enzymes in Achromobacter xylosoxidans SCN-PN1. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 250, 112144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112144 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.1] 4. Intasit, R., Napathorn, S.C. and Kim, B.S.* (2026) Bio-upcycling of bioplastic wastes into polyhydroxyalkanoates. Bioresource Technology, 445, 134120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134120 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 9.0] 5. Jaiboon, K., Miyazaki, K., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2025) Targeted silencing of exopolysaccharide biosynthesis genes via CRISPR/dCas9 to enhance polyhydroxybutyrate production in Burkholderia sp. SCN-KJ. Biofuel Research Journal, 12(4), 2537-2553. https://doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2025.12.4.3 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 11.9] 6. Phothong, N., Vimolmangkang, S. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2025) Optimization of pH-responsive cannabidiol-loaded polyhydroxybutyrate/cellulose acetate phthalate microparticles using response surface methodology for anticancer properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 329(2), 147758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.147758 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 7. Pachimsawat, J., Tsuge, T. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2025) Rewiring Escherichia coli central carbon metabolism for the sustainable bioconversion of waste glycerol into biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate. Biofuel Research Journal, 12(3), 2451-2469. https://doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2025.12.3.2 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 11.9] 8. Phothong, N., Bhamarasuta, S., Morikane, S., Tomita, H., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2025) Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biodegradation by a novel thermophilic Actinomadura sp. SCN-SB with microbial upcycling potential. Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, 8, 408-421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aiepr.2025.05.002 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 12.0] 9. Nanthachai, S., Kim, B.S., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2025) Towards sustainability by integrated microbial degradation and closed-loop biological recycling of the copolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) by Azohydromonas australica DSM 1124. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 239, 111420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2025.111420 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 7.4] 10. Jaiboon, K., Chouwatat, P. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2024) Valorization of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol for simultaneous biosynthesis of biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate and exopolysaccharide by the newly isolated Burkholderia sp. SCN-KJ. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 281(4), 136556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136556 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 11. Phothong, N., Pattarakankul, T., Morikane, S., Palaga, T., Aht-Ong, D., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2024) Stability and release mechanism of double emulsification (W1/O/W2) for biodegradable pH-responsive polyhydroxybutyrate/cellulose acetate phthalate microbeads loaded with the water-soluble bioactive compound niacinamide. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 271(2), 132680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132680 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 12. Phothong, N., Aht-Ong, D. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2024) Fabrication, characterization and release behavior of α-tocopherol acetate-loaded pH responsive polyhydroxybutyrate/cellulose acetate phthalate microbeads. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 260(2), 129535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129535 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 13. Phothong, N., Boontip, T., Chouwatat, P., Aht-Ong, D. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2024) Preparation and characterization of astaxanthin-loaded biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) microbeads for personal care and cosmetic applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 257(2), 128709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128709 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 14. Raunhan, R., Jantharadej, K., Mhuantong, W., Napathorn, S.C. and Suwannasilp, B.B.* (2023) Valorization of food waste derived anaerobic digestate into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) using Thauera mechernichensis TL1. Waste Management, 171, 248-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.08.039 [Q1, Impact Factor 8.1] 15. Goswami, L., Kushwaha, A., Napathorn, S.C. and Kim, B.S.* (2023) Valorization of organic wastes using bioreactors for polyhydroxyalkanoate production: Recent advancement, sustainable approaches, challenges, and future perspectives. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 125743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125743 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.5] 16. Sukruansuwan, V. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2018) Use of agro-industrial residue from the canned pineapple industry for polyhydroxybutyrate production by Cupriavidus necator strain A-04. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 11, 202. [Impact Factor 6.3] 17. Muangwong, A., Boontip, T., Pachimsawat, J. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2016) Medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates consisting primarily of unsaturated 3-hydroxy-5-cis-dodecanoate synthesized by newly isolated bacteria using crude glycerol. Microbial Cell Factories, 15, 55. [Q1, Impact Factor 6.5] 18. Chanprateep, S.* (2010) Current trends in biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 110(6), 621-632. ScienceDirect Top 25 most downloaded articles (2010-2015) and Top 10 most cited articles of the journal. [Impact Factor 2.5] 19. Chanprateep, S.*, Buasri, K., Muangwong, A. and Utiswannakul, P. (2010) Biosynthesis and biocompatibility of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 95(10), 2003-2012. [Impact Factor 3.4] 20. Chanprateep, S.*, Katakura, Y., Shimizu, H., Visetkoop, S., Kulpreecha, S. and Shioya, S. (2008) Characterization of new isolated Ralstonia eutropha strain A-04 and kinetic study of biodegradable copolyester poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) production. Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, 35(11), 1205-1215. [Impact Factor 2.8] |
Grants, Awards and Recognition
| 2026 | Excellent Research Award 2026, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2025–2026 | Exchange Faculty Travel Grant, Chulalongkorn University (March 2025 – June 2026) |
| 2025 | NRCT Quality Achievement Award 2025, National Research Council of Thailand |
| 2011–2024 | Industry-funded research grants: Bangchak Corporation PCL; Agriculture and Biotechnology Industry Coordination Office; NIA Thematic Innovation with Thai Wah Agri Biotech (TWPC); LION Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. |
| 2006–2015 | National research grants: NRCT/NSTDA/JST Joint Program in Biotechnology; TRF-MAG; Higher Education Research Promotion and National Research University Project; Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2010 | Outstanding Young Scientist Award and Chula-Mongkut Award, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2009 | Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize, The Society for Biotechnology, Japan |
| 2007 | Excellent Paper Award, The Society for Biotechnology, Japan |
| 2004–2005 | LICR/Cornell Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cornell University, USA |
| 2003 | Asahi Overseas Research Grant, The Asahi Glass Foundation, Japan |
| 1999–2002 | Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship, Japanese Government |
| 1997–1998 | UNESCO Fellowship, ICBiotec, The University of Osaka, Japan |