CU SACAS
Vision & Mission
Our Aims
To be a research hub for gathering experts from both academic and industry of algal biotechnology in Thailand.
To bridge the gaps between Chula researchers and industry who are both interested in algal biotechnology.
To create excellent research work related to algal biotechnology for making positive impacts on Thai society.
Research Focus Areas
- Advanced & Practical Algal Technology
- Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization
- Food Security
- Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy
Leadership Team
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasidit Nootong - Head of RU
Culture optimization, photobioreactor design, aquaculture integration
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanakarn Monshupanee - Deputy Head
Bioplastics, metabolic activities, strain improvement
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pichaya In-na - Coordinator
Algal cultivation systems, carbon capture, bioelectricity
Prof. Dr. Artiwan Shotipruk - Member
Green extraction, bioactive compounds, biorefinery
Prof. Dr. Anongnat Somwangthanaroj - Member
Biopolymers, bioplastics production
Dr. Chonlatep Usaku - Member
Green technology, compound extraction
Research Value Chain
Upstream
Algal cultivation, photobioreactor optimization, strain development, biomass production
Midstream
Biomass harvesting, bioproduct separation, purification processes, biorefinery
Downstream
Bioplastic production, bioactive compound extraction, biofuel development
Applications
Supplements, biofuels, biopolymers, carbon capture technologies
Key Highlights
- 161 Research Articles (2019-2024)
- 10 Review Papers
- 4 Book Chapters
- 51% PHB Conversion Efficiency
Microalgae Species Utilized
- Chlorogloea fritschii (Easy-to-harvest)
- Chlorococcum humicola
- Chlorella vulgaris
- Haematococcus pluvialis
- Dunaliella acuminatus
Contact
Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pichaya In-na
Email: pichaya.l@chula.ac.th
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand