Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Year of Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering | Mahidol University | 2004 |
| Master of Science | Technology Management | Thammasat University | 2008 |
| Bachelor of Science | Genetics | Chulalongkorn University | 1998 |
Academic Positions
| Year | Position and Institution |
|---|---|
| 2018 – Present | Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2015 – 2018 | Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2008 – 2015 | Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2005 – 2008 | Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University |
| 2005 | Researcher, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Mahidol University |
Awards
| Year | Award / Program |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Australia – Thailand Endeavour Research Alumni Mentoring Program, Department of Education and Training, Australian Embassy Bangkok and Thailand’s Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) |
| 2017 | THE HITACHI SCHOLARSHIP research fellowship |
| 2016 | Distinguished Alumnus Award in Academic/Research Category, the Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University |
| 2016 | – Newton Fund-TRF Professional Development Program for Mid-Career Researchers – Newton Fund-TRF Travel Grant for supervisors |
| 2015 | Endeavour Executive Fellowships, Australian Government, AUSTRALIA |
| 2008 | Endeavour Research Fellowship, Australian Government, AUSTRALIA |
| 2006 | TRF-CHE Outstanding New Researcher Award, Thailand Research Fund and Office of the Higher Education Commission |
Publications :
Research Articles
- Angsujinda K, Kitchanakan P, Daewang N, Chintapitaksakul L, Wanganurakkul S, Chaiyo S, Khongchareonporn N, Mahony TJ, Assavalapsakul W. Evaluation of recombinant extracellular enveloped virion protein candidates for the detection of serological responses to lumpy skin disease virus in cattle Vet Q. 2025; 45(1):1-13. Scopus
- Suksai S, Attasart P, Angsujinda K, Zhang B, Xu ZP, Mitter N, Mahony TJ, Assavalapsakul, W. Delivery of virus-specific dsRNA using a composite nanomaterial improves the protection of shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) against yellow head virus challenge. Aquaculture. 2025; 595, 741570. Scopus
- Konsila K, Assavalapsakul W, Phuwapraisirisan P, Chanchao, C. Anti-Malassezia globosa (MYA-4889, ATCC) activity of Thai propolis from the stingless bee Geniotrigona thoracica. Heliyon. 2024; 10(8), e29421. Scopus
- Peala W, Kitchanakan P, Khongchareonporn N, Angsujinda K, Sittidech A, Wanganurakkul S, Chintapitaksakul L, Suea-Ngam A, Wang SF, Kunpatee K, Chaiyo S, Assavalapsakul W. Paper-based electrochemical immunosensor for highly sensitive detection of chicken anemia virus. Talanta. 2024; 272, 125820. Scopus
- Faikhruea K, Supabowornsathit K, Angsujinda K, Aonbangkhen C, Chaikeeratisak V, Palaga T, Assavalapsakul W, Wagenknecht HA, Vilaivan T. Nucleic acid-templated synthesis of cationic styryl dyes in vitro and in living cells. Chemistry. 2024; e202400913. Scopus
- Angsujinda K, Peala W, Sittidech A, Wanganurakkul S, Mahony TJ, Wang SF, Smith DR, Chintapitaksakul L, Khongchareonporn N, Assavalapsakul W. Development of a lateral flow assay for rapid and accurate detection of chicken anemia virus. Poult Sci. 2024; 103(3), 103432. Scopus
- Huang YC, Wang SF, Chen BC, Yang ZS, Li MC, Wu XY, Youh MJ, Chou HY, Lin YX, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Su LC. Towards cost-effective and lightweight surface plasmon resonance biosensing for H5N1 avian influenza virus detection: Integration of novel near-infrared organic photodetectors. Sens Actuator B-Chem. 2024; 400, 134898. Scopus
- Krainara S, Mistry AN, Malee C, Chavananikul C, Pinyakong O, Assavalapsakul W, Jitpraphai SM, Kachenchart B, Luepromchai E. Development of a plastic waste treatment process by combining deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment and bioaugmentation with a plastic-degrading bacterial consortium J Hazard Mater. 2023; 460, 132507. Scopus
- Ramphan S, Chumchanchira C, Sornjai W, Chailangkarn T, Jongkaewwattana A, Assavalapsakul W, Smith DR. Strain variation can significantly modulate the miRNA response to Zika virus infection. Int J Mol Sci. 2023; 24(22), 16216. Scopus
- Mistry AN, Kachenchart B, Pinyakong O, Assavalapsakul W, Jitpraphai SM, Somwangthanaroj A, Luepromchai E. Bioaugmentation with a defined bacterial consortium: A key to degrade high molecular weight polylactic acid during traditional composting. Bioresour Technol. 2023; 367, 128237. Scopus
- Worawittayatada J, Angsujinda K, Sinnuengnong R, Attasart P, Smith DR, Assavalapsakul W. Simultaneous production of a virus-like particle linked to dsRNA to enhance dsRNA delivery for yellow head virus inhibition. Viruses. 2022; 14(12), 2594. Scopus
- Yang ZS, Lin CY, Urbina AN, Wang WH, Assavalapsakul W, Tseng SP, Lu PL, Chen YH, Yu ML, Wang SF. The first case of monkeypox virus infection detected in Taiwan: awareness and preparation. Int J Infect Dis. 2022; 122, 991-995. Scopus
- Faikhruea K, Choopara I, Somboonna N, Assavalapsakul W, Kim BH, Vilaivan T. Enhancing peptide nucleic acid-nanomaterial interaction and performance improvement of peptide nucleic acid-based nucleic acid detection by using electrostatic effects. ACS Applied Bio Materials. 2022; 5(2), 789-800. Scopus
- Lin CY, Wang WH, Li MC, Lin YT, Yang ZS, Urbina AN, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Chen KR, Kuo CC, Lin YX, Hsiao HH, Lin KD, Lin SY, Chen YH, Yu ML, Su LC, Wang SF. Boosting the detection performance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 test through a sensitive optical biosensor with new superior antibody. Bioeng Transl Med. 2022; e10410. Scopus
- Zulaika E, Solikhah F, Utomo MAP, Endah N, Assavalapsakul W. Cellulose degrading bacteria isolated from Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia as peat fiber decomposer to accelerate peat soil compression. Biodiversitas. 2022; 23(3), 1648-1654. Scopus
- Wang WH, Urbina AN, Lin CY, Yang ZS, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Lu PL, Chen YH, Wang SF. Targets and strategies for vaccine development against dengue viruses. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021; 144, 112304. Scopus
- Angsujinda K, Plaimas K, Smith DR, Kettratad J, Assavalapsakul W. Transcriptomic analysis of red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus infected Asian seabass Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). Aquac Rep. 2020; 18, 100517. Scopus
- Angsujinda K, Mahony TJ, Smith DR, Kettratad J, Assavalapsakul W. Expression profile of selected genes of the E-11 cell line in response to red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus infection. 2020; Aquac Rep. 18, 100468 Scopus
- Chaimongkon D, Assavalapsakul W, Panyim S, Attasart P. A multi-target dsRNA for simultaneous inhibition of yellow head virus and white spot syndrome virus in shrimp. J Biotechnol. 2020; 321, 48-56. Scopus
- Wanganurakkul S, Smith DR, Chintapitaksakul L, Assavalapsakul W. Effective production of recombinant Δ60VP1 chicken anemia virus protein in Escherichia coli and its application to a serodiagnostic indirect ELISA. J Virol Methods. 2020; 282, 113887. Scopus
- Hattapanichaporn C, Hakhunthod W, Wongkasemsiri A, Assavalapsakul W, Kriangkripipat T. A novel, virus-like double-stranded RNA in Phytopythium cucurbitacearum isolated from para rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) in eastern Thailand. Agr. Nat. Resour. 2020; 54(2), 180-9. Scopus
- Wang WH, Urbina AN, Wu CC, Lin CY, Thitithanyanont A, Assavalapsakul W, Lu PL, Chen YH, Wang SF. An epidemiological survey of the current status of Zika and immune interaction between dengue and Zika infection in Southern Taiwan. Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 93, 151-9. Scopus
- Wang WH, Chen HJ, Lin CY, Assavalapsakul W, Wang SF. Imported dengue fever and climatic variation are important determinants facilitating dengue epidemics in Southern Taiwan. J Infect. 2020; 80(1), 121-142. Scopus
- Wang WH, Lin CY, Chang K, Urbina AN, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Lu PL, Chen YH, Wang SF. A clinical and epidemiological survey of the largest dengue outbreak in Southern Taiwan in 2015. Int J Infect Dis. 2019; 88, 88-99. Scopus
- Wang WH, Lin CY, Chang Ishcol MR, Urbina AN, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Lu PL, Chen YH, Wang SF. Detection of African swine fever virus in pork products brought to Taiwan by travellers. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2019; 8(1), 1000-2. Scopus
Review Articles
- Yang ZS, Lin CY, Khan MB, Hsu MC, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Wang SF. Understanding the role of galectins toward influenza A virus infection. Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2023; 27(10), 927-937. Scopus
- Khan MB, Yang ZS, Lin CY, Hsu MC, Urbina AN, Assavalapsakul W, Wang WH, Chen YH, Wang SF. Dengue overview: An updated systemic review. J Infect Public Health. 2023; 16(10),1625-1642. Scopus
- Wang WH, Urbina AN, Chang MR, Assavalapsakul W, Lu PL, Chen YH, Wang SF. Dengue hemorrhagic fever – A systemic literature review of current perspectives on pathogenesis, prevention and control. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2020; 53(6), 963-978. Scopus
- Wang WH, Lin CY, Chang MR, Urbina AN, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Chen YH, Liu FT, Wang SF. The role of galectins in virus infection – A systemic literature review. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2020; 53(6): 925-935. Scopus
- Wang WH, Erazo EM, Ishcol MRC, Lin CY, Assavalapsakul W, Thitithanyanont A, Wang SF. Virus-induced pathogenesis, vaccine development, and diagnosis of novel H7N9 avian influenza A virus in humans: a systemic literature review. J Int Med Res. 2020; 48(1). Scopus