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Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn, Associate Professor, Ph.D.

Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn, Associate Professor, Ph.D.

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 Food Science and Technology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
1997-1998 UNESCO fellow, UNESCO International Post-Graduate University in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Osaka University, 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

2019-2020 Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020 at International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan
2006-2009 Short-term visiting researcher at Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 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, Osaka University, Japan (UNESCO Fellowship)

Research Expertise

Bioprocess Engineering: on-line monitoring and control system, process development and optimization

Research Interest

– On-line monitoring and control system for bioprocess system and engineering
– Biochemical engineering approaches toward bioprocess operation and optimization
– Process optimization for the production biodegradable polymer polyhydroxyalkanoates
– Process optimization for the production of therapeutic agents in Pichia pastoris and Escherichia coli
– Biopolymer characterization, biodegradation testing and biocompatibility testing
– Preparation of biocomposite films between PHAs and microcrystalline cellulose
– High-throughput screening of PHAs producing microorganisms
– Microencapsulation techniques in polyhydroxyalkanoates

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

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Selected Publications

  1. 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, Volume 271, Part 2, June 2024, 132680 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132680 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.2]
  2. 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, Volume 260, Part 2, March 2024, 129535 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129535 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.2]
  3. 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, Volume 257, Part 2, February 2024, 128709 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128709 [Tier 1, Impact Factor 8.2]
  4. Theeraseematham, P., Aht-Ong, D., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2023) Valorization of agro-industrial waste from the cassava industry as esterified cellulose butyrate for polyhydroxybutyrate-based biocomposites PLoS ONE accepted [Q1, Impact Factor 3.752]
  5. 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]
  6. 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 [T1, Impact Factor 8.2]
  7. Prasertsilp P, Pattaragulwanit K, Kim BS, and Napathorn, S.C.* (2023) Microwave-assisted cassava pulp hydrolysis as food waste biorefinery for biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate production, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 11:1131053. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1131053 [Impact Factor 6.06]
  8.  Sinsukudomchai P., Aht-Ong D., Honda K., and Napathorn, S.C.* (2023) Green composites made of polyhydroxybutyrate and long-chain fatty acid esterified microcrystalline cellulose from pineapple leaf. PLoS ONE 18(3): e0282311. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0282311 [Impact Factor 3.752]
  9. Unrean, P, Napathorn, S.C., Tee, K.L., Wong, T.S. and Champreda, V. (2023) Lignin to polyhydroxyalkanoate bioprocessing by novel strain of Pseudomonas monteilii, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13, pages4651–4657 (2023). doi:10.1007/s13399-021-01525-7 [Impact Factor 2.602]
  10. Wongmoon, C. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2022) Optimization of efficient recovery for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using the green solvent 1,3-dioxolane, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology Dec 6;10:1086636. doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.1086636 [Impact Factor 6.06]
  11. Boontip, T., Waditee-Sirisattha, R., Honda, K. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2021) Strategies for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production using a cold-shock promoter in Escherichia coli, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 9, 666036. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.666036 [Impact Factor 6.06] 
  12. Napathorn, S.C.*, Visetkoop, S., Pinyakong, O., Okano, K. and Honda, K. (2021) Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production using an arabinose-inducible expression system in comparison with cold shock inducible expression system in Escherichia coli, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 9, 661096. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.661096 [Impact Factor 5.89] 
  13. Khomlaem, C., Aloui, H., Deshmukh, A.R., Yun, J.-H., Kim, H.-S., Napathorn, S.C., Kim, B.S. (2020) Defatted Chlorella biomass as a renewable carbon source for polyhydroxyalkanoates and carotenoids co-production, Algal Research 51, 102068. [Impact Factor 4.008] 
  14. Punrata, T., Thaniyavarna, J.*, Napathorn, S.C., Anuntagoolb, J., Thaniyavarn, S. (2020) Production of a sophorolipid biosurfactant by Wickerhamomyces anomalus MUE24 and its use for modification of rice flour properties, Science Asia 46, 11-18. [Impact Factor 0.425] 
  15. 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 5.498] 
  16. Yabueng, N. and Napathorn, S.C.* (2018) Toward non-toxic and simple recovery process of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using the green solvent 1,3-dioxolane, Process Biochemistry  69, 197-207. [Impact Factor 2.521] 
  17. Muangwong, A., Boontip, T, Pachimsawat, J and Napathorn, S. Chanprateep* (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. [Impact Factor 4.221]
  18. Wisuthiphaet, N. and Napathorn, S. Chanprateep* (2016) Optimisation of the use of products from the cane sugar industry for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production by Azohydromonas lata DSM 1123 in fed-batch cultivation, Process Biochemistry 51, 352-361. [Impact Factor 2.521]
  19. Napathorn, S. Chanprateep* (2014) Biocompatibilities and biodegradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)s produced by a model metabolic reaction-based system, BMC Microbiology 14, 285. doi:10.1186/s12866-014-0285-4 [Impact Factor 2.98]
  20. Khumvanit, P., Napathorn, S. Chanprateep and Suwannasilp, B. Boonchayaanant* (2014) Polyhydroxyalkanoate production with a feast/famine feeding regime using sludge from wastewater treatment plants of the food and beverage industry, Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 8(6), 641-647 [Impact Factor = 0.826]
  21. Jaturapaktrarak, C., Napathorn, S. Chaprateep*, Cheng, M., Okano, K., Ohtake, H. and Honda, K.* (2014) In vitro conversion of glycerol to lactate with thermophilic enzymes. Bioresources and Bioprocessing 1(1),18. [Impact Factor = 4.578]
  22. Anuleejun, S., Palaga, T., Katakura, Y., Kuroki, M., Kuroki, M. and Napathorn, S.  Chanprateep*(2014) Optimal production of a fusion protein consisting of a single-chain variable fragment antibody against a tumor-associated antigen and interleukin-2 in fed-batch culture of Pichia pastoris, Anticancer Research 34(8), 3925-3936. [Impact Factor = 1.872] 
  23. Napathorn, S. Chanprateep*, Kuroki, M. and Kuroki, M. (2014) High expression of fusion proteins consisting of a single-chain variable fragment antibody against a tumor-associated antigen and interleukin-2 in Escherichia coli, Anticancer Research 34(8), 3937-3946. [Impact Factor = 1.872] 
  24. Chanprateep, S.* (2010) Current Trends in Biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates, Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering 110(6), 621-632. [Impact Factor = 1.79]  *ScienceDirect Top25 certificate of the most downloaded articles (2010-2015) and Top10 of the most cited article of Journal of Bioscience and Bioegningeering, extracted from Scopus since 2009
  25. 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 = 2.63] 
  26. 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 = 2.505] 
  27. Chanprateep, S. and Kulpreecha, S. (2006) Production and characterization of biodegradable terpolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydrobyvalerate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) by Alcaligenes sp. A-04. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering 101(1), 51-56. [Impact Factor = 1.79] * THE EXCELLENT PAPER AWARD 2007, The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
  28. Chanprateep, S.*, Shimizu, H. and Shioya, S. (2006) Characterization and enzymatic degradation of microbial copolyester P(3HB-co-3HV)s produced by metabolic reaction model based system. Polymer Degradation and Stability 91(12), 2941-2950. [Impact Factor = 2.63] 
  29. Shimizu, H., Chanprateep, S., Kulpreecha, S., Boonruangthavorn, A., and Shioya, S. (2005) Development of production processes of a biodegradable polymer, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate): Metabolic pathway analysis, quality control of polymer, and use of starch. Biotechnology for sustainable utilization of biological resources in the tropics. (ed. T. Seki) 17, 78-83.
  30. Chanprateep, S., Kikuya, K., Seki, S, Takawa, S., Shimizu, H., and Shioya, S. (2003) Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of biodegradable random poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and block one. Journal of Chemical Engineering Japan 36 (6), 639-646. [Impact Factor = 0.609] 
  31. Chanprateep, S., Kikuya, K., Shimizu, H., and Shioya, S. (2002) Model predictive control for biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates production in fed-batch culture. Journal of  Biotechnology 95 (2), 157 – 169. [Impact Factor = 2.88] 
  32. Chanprateep, S., Abe, N., Shimizu, H., and Shioya, S. (2001) Multivariable control of alcohol concentrations in the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) by Paracoccus denitrificans. Biotechnololgy and Bioengineering 74, 116-124. [Impact Factor = 4.164] 
  33. Shimizu, H., Chanprateep, S., Hirunrattanakorn, A., Kikuya, K., Shioya, S. (2001) Quality control of polyhydroxyalkanoates in fed-batch culture based on a metabolic reaction model. Eighth International Conference on Computer Applications in Biotechnology pp. 207-212
  34. Chanprateep, S., Shimizu, H., and Shioya, S. (1998) Optimal production of biodegradable copolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate),  P(3HB-co-4HB), by Alcaligenes sp. A-04. (ed. T. Yoshida) 21, 281–292.

Supplemented original paper

  1. Napathorn, C. and Chanprateep, S. (2011) What Types of Factors Can Influence the Strength of Labor Unions in Companies and State Enterprises in Thailand, International Journal of Business and Management. 6(2) 112-124.
  2. Napathorn, C. and Chanprateep, S. (2011) Recent Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Issues in Thailand, Interdisciplinary Journal of Research in Business. 1(6) 66-81.
  3. Napathorn, C. and Chanprateep, S. (2011) Reasons Why Thai Employees Want to Join Labor Unions: Evidence in Private Companies and State Enterprises, International Journal of Business and Management. 6(12) 58-64).

Grants, Awards and Recognition

1997 – 1998 UNESCO Fellowship, ICBiotec, Osaka University, Japan
1999 – 2002 MONBUSHO scholarship, Japanese Government, Japan
2003 The ASAHI Oversea Research Grant Award, The Asahi Glass Foundation, Japan
2004 – 2005 LICR/CORNELL Fellowship, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
2006 – 2010 Research grant “Joint Program in the Field of Biotechnology” NRCT/NSTDA/JST
2006 – 2007 Ratchadaphi-seksomphot Endowment Fund, Chulalongkorn University
2007 THE EXCELLENT PAPER AWARD, The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
2008 The HITACHI TROPHY AWARD in Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (Ms. Ketsunee Bausri)
2009 THE YOUNG ASIAN BIOTECHNOLOGIST PRIZE, The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
2009 – 2010 Research grants “TRF-MAG window I and II” and “Ratchadaphi-seksomphot Endowment Fund”, Chulalongkorn University
2010 (1) OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD, The science Forum, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
(2) CHULA-MONGKUT AWARD, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
(3) BEST PRESENTATION AWARD, The International Conference TISD 2010 (Ms. Amtiga Maungwong)
2011 – 2013 Research grant “The Higher Education Research Promotion and National University Project of Thailand”
2011 – 2013 Joined Research Faculty of Science and LION corp. (Thailand) Ltd.
2013 – 2015 Research cluster  “Ratchadaphi-seksomphot Endowment Fund”, Chulalongkorn University
2019 Research grants from Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
2019 – 2021 Research grant from Agriculture and Biotechnology Industry Coordination Office, Industry Division and Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
2019 – 2020 Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) at International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020
2022 Guest Associate Profess at Osaka University, Japan from 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022
2022 The World’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier
2023 Research grant from Thematic Innovation: National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) and Thai Wah Agri Biotech Co. Ltd. (TWPC), Innovative Agriculture Section from 1 May 2023 to 30 November 2024
2023 – 2024 Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) at International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
2024 – 2025   Visiting researcher at International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Japan from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
2024

The world’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier (single year citation impact from Stanford University)