EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1996-2000         PhD (Polymer Physics)

IRC in Polymer Science and Technology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom    

1990-1994         M.S. (Chemistry)          

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

1986-1990         B.S. (Chemistry)

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALLIZATION

·  Polymer Chemistry

·  Polymer Synthesis, Characterisations and Testing

·  Biodegradable Polymers for Use in Biomedical Applications and as Bioplastics

 AWARDS

1996-1999                 Scholarship for PhD awarded by IRC in Polymer Science and Technology, University of

Leeds, UK                                            

Sep 2008          Best Paper Presentation Award in Biomedical Materials and Devices Scission in the 5th

Thailand Materials Science and Technology Conference by National Metal and Materials TechnologyCenter (MTEC), NSTDA and Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) PTE Ltd. and Bara Scientific Co. Ltd.

Research Topic: Biodegradable Polyester Scaffolds for Nerve Regeneration: Where do we stand?

March 2009       Professional Vote (Chemical Science and Environment) and Grand Champion, IRPUS52, ThailandResearch Fund (TRF)

Research Topic: In vitro hydrolytic degradation study of poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone) for use as absorbable nerve guide

May 2010          Best Research Award, National Research Project: Rubber (Year 2009), Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Research Topic: Modified Rubber for Coating: Poly(lactic acid)-graft-Modified Liquid Natural Rubber Bioplastic Elastomer

 PUBLICATIONS (2016-present), Scopus Author ID : 8626853400

M. Dumklang, N. Pattawong, W. Punyodom*, P. Meepowpan, R. Molloy, M. Hoffman, “Novel Tin(II) Butoxides for Use as Initiators in the Ring-Opening Polymerisation of e-Caprolactone”, Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 36(2), 136-148 (2009).

A. Kleawkla, R. Molloy*, W. Naksata and W. Punyodom, "Ring-opening Poymerization of Caprolactone Using Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiators", Advanced Materials Research, 55-57, 757-760 (2008).

K. Nalampang*, R. Molloy and W. Punyodom, “Synthesis and characterization of Poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) Copolymers: Influence of Sequential Monomer Addition on Chain Microstructure”, Polymer for Advanced Technology, 18, 240-248 (2007).

Y. Baimark*, M. Srisa-ard, J. Threeprom, R. Molloy and W. Punyodom, “Synthesis and characterization of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide-co-e-caprolactone) diblock copolymers: Effects of block lengths and compositions”, e-Polymers,  No. 138 (2007).

A. Kleawkla, W. Suksomran, A. Charuchinda, R. Molloy*, W. Naksata, W. Punyodom, “Kinetic Studies of the Ring-Opening Bulk Polymerization of e-Caprolactone Using a Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiator”, Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, 1(4), 613-623 (2007).

W. Punyodom*, R.A. Jones, I.M. Ward and A.F. Johnson, ‘’Radiation Induced Crosslinking of Acetylene Impregnated Polyesters (II): Effects of Pre-Irradiation Crystallinity, Molecular Structure and Post-Irradiation Crosslinking on Mechanical Properties’’, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 100, 4476-4490 (2006).

W. Punyodom*,  R. Molloy,  K. Nalampang,  C. Kamcharoen,  K. Sananpanich,  A. Pleumsamrn, “Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides”, Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 32, 3, 479-486 (2005).

Y. Baimark, R. Molloy*, N. Molloy, J. Siripitayananon, W. Punyodom and M. Sriyai, “Synthesis, Characterization and Melt Spinning of a Block Copolymer of L-Lactide and e-caprolactone for Potential Use as an Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 16, 8, 699-707 (2005).

JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD

            Chiang Mai Journal of Science (2010-present)

 RESEARCH GRANTS  (2000-present)

Ongoing Research Grants

Research Topic           Synthesis of D-lactide from Purified D-lactic acid and Ring-opening Polymerisation

of D-lactide to form Poly(D-lactide)

Sources of Funding     National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Time Duration              1 Year (August 2010 – July 2011)

Budget                         2,226,200 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides (Phase II)

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Time Duration              2 Years (1 September 2009 - 31 August 2011)

Budget                         1,521,300 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Synthesis, Processing and Properties Testing of Novel Absorbable Nerve Guides

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              1 Year 6 Months (23 April 2009 – 22 October 2010)

Budget                         541,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic          Synthesis, Characterisation and Kinetic Studies of Novel Organotin Initiators for Controlled Ring-opening Polymerisation of Cyclic Esters

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              2 Years (20 April 2009 – 19 April 2011)

Budget                         800,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Development of Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Use as Cartilage Tissue Engineering

Sources of Funding     Biomedical Engineering Center, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (1 October 2009 – 30 September 2010)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic          Formulation Development for the Production of Packaging Film from Bioplastics Modified with Cellulose Derivatives

Sources of Funding     Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT)

Time Duration              1 Year (Signing a Contract)

Budget                         1,400,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Continuous Semi-Batch Process of Lactide Synthesis from Lactic acid (Phase II)

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (Signing a Contract)

Budget                         2,200,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Completed Research Grants

Research Topic           Continuous Semi-Batch Process of Lactide Synthesis from Lactic acid

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (16 March 2009 – 15 March 2010)

Budget                         1,359,100 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Synthesis of Lactide from Lactic acid for Use in Ring-opening Polymerisation

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (August 2007 – July 2008)

Budget                         650,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              3 Years 6 Months (April 2003 - October 2006)

Budget                         3,735,600 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Theoretical Study of the Ring-Opening Polymerization of e-Caprolactone Initiated by Novel Tin(II) alkoxides

Sources of Funding     Ministry of Science and Technology

Time Duration              1 Year (1 October 2008 – 30 September 2009)

Budget                         250,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Control of Molecular Architecture in the Synthesis of Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use in Biomedical Applications

Sources of Funding     Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              2 Years (July 2004 – June 2006)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator  

Research Topic            Poly(lactic acid)-graft-Modified Liquid Natural Rubber Bioplastic Elastomer

Sources of Funding     Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              1 Years 6 Months (September 2007 – February 2009)

Budget                         350,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Biomedical Polymers Technology Unit

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              3 Years (January 2005 - December 2007)

Budget                         3,000,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Improvement of the Synthesis of L-lactide from Lactic acid

Sources of Funding     Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2006 – August 2007)

Budget                         50,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Effect of sequential Monomer Addition on the Chain Microstructure of Biodegradable Copolyesters for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications

Sources of Funding     Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2004 – August 2005)

Budget                         70,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Control of Porosity in Absorbable Nerve Guides

Sources of Funding     Network for the Excellence in Functional Nanomaterials (NEFN), Chiang Mai 

                                    University,

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2005 – August 2006)

Budget                         70,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

 PATENTS AND PETTY PATENTS

Patent: Synthesis of Novel Soluble Tin(II) alkoxides Catalyst

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Patent: Synthesis of Lactide using Novel Soluble Tin(II) alkoxides Catalyst

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 OVERSEAS LINKS

Professor I.M. Ward, IRC in Polymer Science and Technology, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, UK

Professor B.J. Tighe, Biomaterials Research Unit, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University,Birmingham, UK

Professor Mark Hoffman, School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSW, Australia

Associate Professor Dr. John Foster, School of Biotechnology and Molecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Australia

Dr. Pall Thordarson, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia

 INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES

PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand

Peters Surgical International Company Limited, Bangkok (Parent Company based in France)