EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1998-2003         PhD (Chemical Physics)           

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand  

1994-1998         BSc (Chemistry)

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALLIZATION

·  Polymer/ Material Modeling

·  Biocomputing and Drug Design

·  Model compound and characterization

 AWARDS 

·          2006     Hitachi  research  fellowship of the Hitachi Scholarship Foundation,  Japan

·          2006     Scientist exchange scholarship of  the ASEA-uniNET Project

·          1998     B.Sc. Chemistry (First Class Honors)

PUBLICATIONS (2016-present), Scopus Author ID : 6506497707

1. Chiangraeng, N., Chachvalvutikul, A., Choklap, W., Kaowphong, S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2019, "Synthesis of BiVO4 photocatalyst via cyclic microwave irradiation method", Ferroelectrics, vol. 552, no. 1, pp. 42-52.

2. Chiangraeng, N., Lee, V.S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2019, "Coarse-grained modelling and temperature effect on the morphology of PS-b-PI copolymer", Polymers, vol. 11, no. 6.

3. Chiangraeng, N., Lee, V.S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2018, "Miscibility of PS-PI diblock copolymer by Molecular Dynamic and Mesoscopic Simulations", Journal of Physics: Conference Series.

4. Chiangraeng, N., Lee, V.S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2018, "Phase separation dynamics and morphologies prediction of PEO-b-PMMA copolymer by atomistic and mesoscopic simulations", Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 18-26.

5. Japa, M., Panoy, P., Anuchai, S., Phanichphant, S., Nimmanpipug, P., Kaowphong, S., Tantraviwat, D. & Inceesungvorn, B. 2016, "Controlled synthesis of barium chromate multi-layered microdiscs and their photocatalytic activity", RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 1571-1580.

6. Kaewmuang, P., Pudkon, W., Prasatkhetragarn, A., Nimmanpipug, P., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2018, "Comparison of sizes, morphologies and optical properties of nio nanostructures synthesized using acetate and nitrate anions from nickel salts via hydrothermal method", Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 1122-1128.

7. Kantawong, T., Lee, V.S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2016, "Anatase TiO2 (101) and wurtzite ZnO (001) modified polymer for visible light-photocatalytic efficiency enhancement", Integrated Ferroelectrics, vol. 175, no. 1, pp. 120-129.

8. Kaowphong, S., Chumha, N., Nimmanpipug, P. & Kittiwachana, S. 2018, "Nanosized GdVO4 powders synthesized by sol–gel method using different carboxylic acids", Rare Metals, vol. 37, no. 7, pp. 561-567.

9. Keyen, U., Nimmanpipug, P. & Lee, V.S. 2020, "Crystal structures and pressure-induced phase transformations of LiAlH4: A first-principles study", AIP Advances, vol. 10, no. 2.

10. Kodchakorn, K., Lee, V.S., Yana, J. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2016, "Density functional theory calculations of hydrogen dissociative adsorption on platinum-involved alloy surfaces", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, pp. 35-40.

11. Kodchakorn, K., Nimmanpipug, P., Phongtamrug, S. & Tashiro, K. 2019, "PH-induced conformational changes in histamine in the solid state", RSC Advances, vol. 9, no. 34, pp. 19375-19389.

12. Lee, V.S., Ngaojampa, C., Nimmanpipug, P. & Yu, L. 2016, "Monte carlo and molecular dynamics simulations of surface modification of DNA interacted with ultra-low-energy carbon atoms", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 306, pp. 222-228.

13. Nimmanpipug, P., Kodchakorn, K., Lee, V.S., Yana, J., Jarumaneeroj, C., Phongtamrug, S. & Chirachanchai, S. 2018, "Structural and transport phenomena of urocanate-based proton carrier in sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) membrane composite", Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, vol. 56, no. 24, pp. 1625-1635.

14. Nimmanpipug, P., Lee, V.S., Kruanopparatana, P. & Yu, L.D. 2020, "Geant4-DNA simulation of radiation effects in DNA on strand breaks from ultra-low-energy particles", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, vol. 475, pp. 77-83.

15. Pornprasit, P., Pechurai, W., Chiangraeng, N., Randorn, C., Chandet, N., Mungkornasawakul, P. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2018, "Nanomodified ZnO in natural rubber and its effects on curing characteristics and mechanical properties", Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 2195-2200.

16. Rakitikul, W. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2016, Degree of esterification and gelling properties of pectin structure in coffee pulp.

17. Sangprasert, W., Lee, V.S., Yavirach, P., Boonyawan, D. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2016, Mechanical properties study of plasma treated epoxy-base post in dual-material systems.

18. Wijit, N., Prasitwattanaseree, S., Mahatheeranont, S., Wolschann, P., Jiranusornkul, S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2017, "Estimation of retention time in GC/MS of volatile metabolites in fragrant rice using principle components of molecular descriptors", Analytical Sciences, vol. 33, no. 11, pp. 1211-1217.

19. Wongrattanakamon, P., Lee, V.S., Nimmanpipug, P. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2016, "3D-QSAR modelling dataset of bioflavonoids for predicting the potential modulatory effect on P-glycoprotein activity", Data in Brief, vol. 9, pp. 35-42.

20. Wongrattanakamon, P., Lee, V.S., Nimmanpipug, P. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2016, "Nucleotide binding domain 1 pharmacophore modeling for visualization and analysis of P-glycoprotein–flavonoid molecular interactions", Frontiers in Biology, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 391-395.

21. Wongrattanakamon, P., Lee, V.S., Nimmanpipug, P. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2016, "Nucleotide-binding domain 1 modelling: A novel molecular docking approach for screening of P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity of bioflavonoids", Chemical Data Collections, vol. 2, pp. 10-16.

22. Wongrattanakamon, P., Lee, V.S., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B., Chansakaow, S. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2017, "Insight into the molecular mechanism of P-glycoprotein mediated drug toxicity induced by bioflavonoids: an integrated computational approach", Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 253-271.

23. Wongrattanakamon, P., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B., Chaiyana, W. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2019, "Investigation of the Skin Anti-photoaging Potential of Swertia chirayita Secoiridoids Through the AP-1/Matrix Metalloproteinase Pathway by Molecular Modeling", International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 517-533.

24. Wongrattanakamon, P., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B., Chaiyana, W. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2018, "Molecular modeling of non-covalent binding of Ligustrum lucidum secoiridoid glucosides to AP-1/matrix metalloproteinase pathway components", Journal of Bioenergetics and Biomembranes, vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 315-327.

25. Wongrattanakamon, P., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B., Chansakaow, S. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2018, "A significant mechanism of molecular recognition between bioflavonoids and P-glycoprotein leading to herb-drug interactions", Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 11.

26. Wongrattanakamon, P., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2018, "Molecular modeling elucidates the cellular mechanism of synaptotagmin-SNARE inhibition: a novel plausible route to anti-wrinkle activity of botox-like cosmetic active molecules", Molecular and cellular biochemistry, vol. 442, no. 1-2, pp. 97-109.

27. Wongrattanakamon, P., Nimmanpipug, P., Sirithunyalug, B., Saenjum, C. & Jiranusornkul, S. 2019, "Molecular modeling investigation of the potential mechanism for phytochemical-induced skin collagen biosynthesis by inhibition of the protein phosphatase 1 holoenzyme", Molecular and cellular biochemistry, vol. 454, no. 1-2, pp. 45-56.

 RESEARCH GRANTS 

Research Topic           Computational Design of Molecular Imprinting Polymer for Determination of an Anti-HIV Drug

Sources of Funding     The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              2 Years (May 2008 - May 2010)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            QSARS for Pesticide

Sources of Funding     The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              1 Year (April 2009 - March 2010)

Budget                         600,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator 

Research Topic            Molecular Dynamic Simulation Study of Mutation Effect in Tumor Suppressor  P53

Sources of Funding     Biomedical Engineering Center, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (2008-2009)

Budget                         50,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Polymer modeling for nano-layer synthesis by plasma technique

Sources of Funding     Fast neutron research facility, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (2006-2007)

Budget                         150,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Molecular dynamic simulation of ion implantation on fuel cell membrane

Sources of Funding     MTEC

Time Duration              2 Years (2006-2008)

Budget                         300,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Novel statistics in drug screening

Sources of Funding     The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              3 Years (2005-2008)

Budget                         1,200,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Chemometrics in nano and micro analysis of flow-based

Sources of Funding     The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              3 Years (2004-2007)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Litchi chinensis as anti-HIV-1 protease agent: Structural design from molecular dynamics simulations

Sources of Funding     The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              2 Year (2004-2006)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

  OVERSEAS LINKS

1.       Professor Dr. K. Tashiro, Toyota   Technological   Institute, Japan

2.       Professor Dr. P. Wolschann, University of Vienna, Austria

3.       Professor Dr. J. Gasteiger, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany