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Education Background |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1972-1977 PhD (Applied Polymer Science) 1971-1972 MSc (Chemistry and Technology of Polymers) 1968-1971 BSc (Chemistry) The University of FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
· Polymer Chemistry · Polymer Synthesis and Characterisation · Ring-Opening Polymerisation of Cyclic Esters · Biodegradable Polyesters for Use in Biomedical Applications · Environmentally Degradable Plastics |
Awards |
AWARDS
1980 Chartered Chemist (CChem), 1988 Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), |
Publications |
PUBLICATIONS (2005-present) (* Corresponding Author), Scopus Author ID : 35605933000
1. Frame-Composite Mesh: A New Method to Treat Complex Unstable Flail Chest: A Case Report K. Chittawatanarat *, N. Chotirodniramit, K. Chandacham, R. Molloy, C. Laokul J. Med. Assoc. Thai, 93, 1, 123-127 (2010) 2. Novel Tin(II) Butoxides for Use as Initiators in the Ring-Opening Polymerisation of ε-Caprolactone M. Dumklang, Chiang Mai J. Sci., 36, 2, 136-148 (2009) 3. Evaluation of the Use of Chitosan in Ocular Drug Delivery of Vancomycin A. Khangtragool, CMU J. Nat. Sci., 8, 1, 1-9 (2009) 4. Stability of Chitosan Solutions for Potential Use in Ocular Drug Delivery A. Khangtragool *, S. Ausayakhun, P. Leesawat, R. Molloy, C. Laokul CMU J. Nat. Sci., 7, 2, 209-217 (2008) 5. Defining the Physical Structure and Properties in Novel Monofilaments with Potential for Use as Absorbable Surgical Sutures Based on a Lactide-Containing Block Terpolymer W. Channuan, J. Siripitayananon, R. Molloy, G.R. Mitchell * Polymer, 49, 4433-4445 (2008) 6. Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Esters Using Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiators A. Kleawkla, R. Molloy *, Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 757-760 (2008) 7. Design and Preparation of a Bioresponsive Hydrogel for Biomedical Application as a Wound Dressing C. Witthayaprapakorn, R. Molloy *, K. Nalampang, B. J. Tighe Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 681-684 (2008) 8. Processing, Mechanical Property Development and In Vitro Hydrolytic Degradation Studies of a Poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) Monofilament Fibre for Potential Use as an Absorbable Surgical Suture P. Chooprayoon, J. Siripitayananon *, R. Molloy, Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 693-696 (2008) 9. Effects of Hot-Drawing and Annealing on the Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Polyester Monofilament Fibres J. Siripitayananon, R. Molloy *, S. Bunkird, A. Kleawkla, R. Panjakha, P. Chooprayoon Int. Polym. Proc., 23 (2), 161-167 (2008) 10. 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 Y. Baimark *, M. Srisa-ard, J. Threeprom, R. Molloy, W. Punyodom e-Polymers, 138, 1-9 (2007) 11. Design and Preparation of AMPS-Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Use as Wound Dressings K. Nalampang *, N. Suebsanit, C. Witthayaprapakorn, R. Molloy Chiang Mai J. Sci., 34, 2, 183-189 (2007) 12. Kinetic Studies of the Ring-Opening Bulk Polymerization of e-Caprolactone Using a Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiator A. Kleawkla, W. Suksomran, A. Charuchinda, R. Molloy *, J. Solid Mech. Mater. 13. Synthesis and Characterisation of Poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) Copolymers: Influence of Sequential Monomer Addition on Chain Microstructure K. Nalampang *, R. Molloy, W. Punyodom Polym. Adv. Technol., 18, 3, 240-248 (2007) 14. Investigation of the Crystal Structure in Segmented Triblock L-Lactide, e-Caprolactone and Glycolide Terpolymer Fibres W. Channuan, J. Siripitayananon *, R. Molloy, M. Sriyai, G.R. Mitchell Chiang Mai J. Sci., 32, 3, 507-513 (2005) 15. Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides W. Punyodom *, R. Molloy, K. Nalampang, C. Kamcharoen, B. Waraegsiri, K. Sananpanich, A. Pleumsamran Chiang Mai J. Sci., 32, 3, 479-486 (2005) 16. The Structure of Crystallisable Copolymers of L-Lactide, e-Caprolactone and Glycolide Polymer, 46, 6411-6428 (2005) 17. Synthesis, Characterization and Melt Spinning of a Block Copolymer of L-Lactide and e-Caprolactone for Potential Use as an Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture Y. Baimark, R. Molloy *, N. Molloy, J. Siripitayananon, W. Punyodom, M. Sriyai J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Med., 16, 8, 699-707 (2005) 18. Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) (B) – Poly(L-lactide) (A) Y. Baimark, R. Molloy * Polym. Adv. Technol., 16, 4, 332-337 (2005) |
Research Geant |
RESEARCH GRANTS (2000-present)
Ongoing Research Grants Research Topic Development of a Special-Purpose, Fast-Absorbable Synthetic Monofilament Suture for Use in Surgery Sources of Funding National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Time Duration 2 Years (September 2009 - August 2011) Budget 1,000,000 Baht Status of Participation Co-Principal Investigator 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 Co-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 Co-Principal Investigator Research Topic Synthesis, Processing and Properties Testing of Novel Absorbable Nerve Guides Sources of Funding National Metal and Time Duration 1 Year 6 Months (23 April 2009 – 22 October 2010) Budget 541,000 baht Status of Participation Co-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 Time Duration 2 Years (20 April 2009 – 19 April 2011) Budget 800,000 baht Status of Participation Co-Principal Investigator Research Topic Development of Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Use as Cartilage Tissue Engineering Sources of Funding Biomedical 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 Time Duration 1 Year (Signing a Contract) Budget 1,400,000 baht Status of Participation 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 Time Duration 1 Year (Signing a Contract) Budget 2,200,000 baht Status of Participation Co-Principal Investigator Completed Research Grants Research Topic Design and Preparation of Synthetic Hydrogels for Biomedical Use as Wound Dressing Sources of Funding National Science and Technology Development Agency : NSTDA Time Duration 3.5 Years (April 2006 - September 2009) Budget 1,754,500 baht Status of Participation Co-Principal Investigator Research Topic Development of a New Lower-Cost, Synthetic Absorbable Monofilament Suture for Use in Surgery Sources of Funding National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Time Duration 3 Years (May 2006 - May 2009) Budget 2,000,000 baht Status of Participation Co-Principal Investigator Research Topic Continuous Semi-Batch Process of Lactide Synthesis from Lactic acid Sources of Funding Office of the National Research Council of Time Duration 1 Year (16 March 2009 – 15 March 2010) Budget 1,359,100 baht Status of Participation Co-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 Time Duration 1 Year (August 2007 – July 2008) Budget 650,000 baht Status of Participation Co-Investigator Research Topic Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides Sources of Funding National Metal and Time Duration 3 Years 6 Months (April 2003 - October 2006) Budget 3,735,600 Baht Status of Participation Co-Investigator Research Topic Control of Molecular Architecture in the Synthesis of Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use in Biomedical Applications Sources of Funding Time Duration 2 Years (July 2004 – June 2006) Budget 480,000 Baht Status of Participation Co-Investigator Sources of Funding National Metal and Time Duration 3 Years (January 2005 - December 2007) Budget 3,000,000 Baht Status of Participation Coordinator Research Topic Improvement of the Synthesis of L-Lactide from Lactic Acid Sources of Funding Faculty of Science, Time Duration 1 Year (September 2006 – August 2007) Budget 50,000Bbaht Status of Participation Co-Investigator Research Topic Effect of Sequential Monomer Addition on the Chain Microstructure of Biodegradable Copolyesters for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications Sources of Funding Time Duration 1 Year (September 2004 – August 2005) Budget 70,000 Baht Status of Participation Co-Investigator JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARDS
Chiang Mai Journal of Science (Associate Editor, International Relations) Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology |
Patent and Petty Patent |
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Overseas Link |
OVERSEAS LINKS
Professor B.J. Tighe, Biomaterials Research Unit, Professor G.R. Mitchell, Centre for Advanced Microscopy, |
Industrial Linkages |
INDUSTRIAL LINKS
PTT Public Company Limited, Peters Surgical Company Limited, |
