EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2004 - 2010       PhD (Materials Engineering)      

Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham,UK           

1996 - 2001       MSc (Chemistry)           

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

1992 - 1996       BSc (Chemistry)

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

·  Polymer Synthesis, Characterisations and Testing

·  Biodegradable Polymers for Use in Biomedical Applications

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PUBLICATIONS (2016-present), Scopus Author ID : 56232707700

1. Bunkerd, R., Molloy, R., Somsunan, R., Punyodom, W., Topham, P.D. & Tighe, B.J. 2018, "Synthesis and Characterization of Chemically-Modified Cassava Starch Grafted with Poly(2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate) for Blending with Poly(Lactic Acid)", Starch/Staerke, vol. 70, no. 11-12.

2. Kapanya, A., Somsunan, R., Molloy, R., Jiranusornkul, S., Jongpaiboonkit, L., Kong, Y. & Baurecht, D. 2019, "Sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate/gelatin hydrogels for use as wound dressings: Preparation, characterization and cytocompatibility", Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express, vol. 5, no. 2.

3. Kapanya, A., Somsunan, R., Molloy, R., Jiranusornkul, S., Leewattanapasuk, W., Jongpaiboonkit, L. & Kong, Y. 2020, "Synthesis of polymeric hydrogels incorporating chlorhexidine gluconate as antibacterial wound dressings", Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, vol. 31, no. 7, pp. 895-909.

4. Kapanya, A., Somsunan, R., Phasayavan, W., Molloy, R. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2020, "Effect of molecular weight of poly(ethylene glycol) as humectant in interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels based on poly(sodium AMPS) and gelatin for wound dressing applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, .

5. Ratsameetammajak, N., Molloy, R. & Somsunan, R. 2018, "Preparation and property testing of polymer blends of poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene succinate) plasticised with long-chain fatty acids", Plastics, Rubber and Composites, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 139-146.

6. Ruengde, S., Siripitayananon, J., Molloy, R., Somsunan, R., Topham, P.D. & Tighe, B.J. 2016, "Preparation of a poly(L-lactide-co -caprolactone) copolymer using a novel tin(II) alkoxide initiator and its fiber processing for potential use as an absorbable monofilament surgical suture", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, vol. 65, no. 6, pp. 277-284.

7. Somsunan, R. & Mainoiy, N. 2020, "Isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of PLA/PBS blends with talc as nucleating agent", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, vol. 139, no. 3, pp. 1941-1948.

8. Somsunan, R., Noppakoon, S. & Punyodom, W. 2019, "Effect of G40 plasticizer on the properties of ternary blends of biodegradable PLA/PBS/G40", Journal of Polymer Research, vol. 26, no. 4.

                RESEARCH GRANTS 

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

Engineering

Sources of Funding     Biomedical Engineering Center, Chiangmai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2009 - August 2010)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

2.         Research Topic            Fabrication and Characterisation of Polymeric Scaffolds by Electrospinning for

Use in Tissue Engineering

Sources of Funding     Faculty of Science, Chiangmai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2009 - August 2010)

Budget                         50,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

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