Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanichaya Mekprasart | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanichaya Mekprasart | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanichaya Mekprasart , College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkutā€™s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang , Thailand

Wanichaya Mekprasart is a Thai researcher and lecturer at the College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkutā€™s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Bangkok, Thailand. Born on April 13, 1986, in Bangkok, she earned her Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from KMITL in 2012, with a thesis focused on enhancing the performance efficiency of TiO2 nanocomposites. With over five years of experience in her field, her research specialization includes TiO2, ZnO, photocatalysts, ball milling processes, co-precipitation, and luminescent materials. She has contributed significantly to her field, evidenced by numerous publications in high-impact journals, exploring various aspects of nanotechnology and material science.

Professional Profile:

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Education:

Wanichaya Mekprasart earned her Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in 2012 from King Mongkutā€™s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Bangkok. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Performance Efficiency Enhancement of TiO2 Modified in form of Nanocomposites with CuPc and NiO by Ball-milling-assisted Process,” delved into the intricate realm of nanomaterials. Through this research, she explored innovative methodologies to augment the efficiency of TiO2 through the utilization of nanocomposites with CuPc and NiO, employing a ball-milling-assisted process. This endeavor underscored her commitment to advancing the understanding and application of nanotechnology in material science.

Work Experience:

Wanichaya Mekprasart holds the position of Lecturer and Researcher at the College of Materials Innovation and Technology, located within King Mongkutā€™s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Bangkok. With a specialization in TiO2, ZnO, photocatalysts, and advanced material processes, she brings over five years of dedicated research experience to her role. Her contributions to the field are underscored by a prolific publication record, with numerous influential papers featured in esteemed journals. Wanichaya’s work is distinguished by its focus on enhancing material performance for a range of applications, particularly in the realms of energy, light emission, and environmental sustainability

Publication Top Notes:

  • “The Effect of Polyvinyl Alcohol Addition on the Optical Properties and Oxygen Detection Performance of Titanium Dioxide and Methylene Blue Nanocomposite Colorimetric Indicators”
    • Published: 2024
    • Journal: Polymers
  • “Structural and Optical Characterizations of Polymethyl Methacrylate Films with the Incorporation of Ultrafine SiO2/TiO2 Composites Utilized as Self-Cleaning Surfaces”
      • Published: 2023
      • Journal: Polymers
  • “Influence of Yb Ion Dopant on Physical, Optical, and Photocatalytic Properties of Er-Doped BiVO4 Synthesized by One-Step Sonochemical Process”
      • Published: 2023
      • Journal: Integrated Ferroelectrics
  • “STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL, AND VISIBLE-LIGHT DRIVEN PHOTACATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF Yb-DOPED BiVO4 NANOPARTICLES PREPARED VIA RAPID SONOCHEMICAL PROCESS”
      • Published: 2023
      • Journal: Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology
  • “Tailoring the Emission Behavior of WO3 Thin Films by Eu3+ Ions for Light-Emitting Applications”
    • Published: 2023
    • Journal: Nanomaterials