Biography

A lecturer from the Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science at Chulalongkorn University. My research interests are living biocomposites, algae biotechnologies, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), and biomimetic chemical engineering. Actively looking for Master’s, Ph.D. students, and Post-Docs to join my research team. Contact email: pichaya.i@chula.ac.th

Research Interests

Living Biocomposites Algae Biotechnologies Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Biomimetic Chemical Engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Newcastle University, UK

M.Sc. (Distinction) in Clean Technology

Newcastle University, UK

B.Eng. (1st Hons) in Chemical Engineering

Newcastle University, UK

Recent Publications

Natural pigments from micro- and macro-algae for nail polish application

Algal Research 2025

Bio-hydrogel formulation for co-immobilization of microalgae and bacteria in living biofilters for nutrient recovery from secondary industrial effluents

Cleaner Engineering and Technology 2025

Comparative evaluation of growth, CO<sub>2</sub> capture, and biomass biochemical composition between Chlorococcum humicola and Chlorella vulgaris under varying CO<sub>2</sub> concentrations and simulated cement flue gas

Algal Research 2025
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Latest News

International Research Engagement and Knowledge Exchange at the Kuala Lumpur International Summit on Sustainable Future (KLSF 2025)

September 15, 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Kanthaphan Punnaanan, our lab member, on receiving

May 21, 2025

2nd SACAS International Symposium

January 21, 2025
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