Department of Material Product Technology

was stablished in 1994. The aim was to support the industry need for professional people in material and packaging area.   The department is the first educational institution in Southern region of Thailand providing technical education in material and packaging applications.  The department is equipped with a variety of advanced instruments and hand on experienced faculty.

RESEARCH AREAS

Food packaging

• Identifying suitable materials for the development of new or alternative packaging approaches for employing the concept of biodegradable food packaging
• Production, properties and potential application of active food packaging for shelf life extension of food.
• Microencapsulation of bioactive compounds derived from natural resources and potential uses in food packaging.
• Production and application of freshness indicator in food stuff.
• Shelf life of packaged food icon

Packaging technology

• Seal integrity of packaging
• Shock and vibration in packaging
• Packaging dynamic icon

Paper and printing

• Wax and organic materials for paper coating
• Pulping and paper from agricultural by products and wastes
• Ink and printing technology
• Modified starch use for paper process icon

Polymer and polymer composite

• Barrier properties of polymers
• Bio-related polymer materials
• Bio-based polymer blend and (nano) composite
• Rubber based composite materials icon

Product and package design

• Structural and graphic design of package
• Product design

Staffs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thawien Wittaya

Vice Dean for Administration and Academic Services

0-7428-6359
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waranyou Sridach

Lecturer

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Supachai Pisuchpen

Lecturer

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Thummanoon Prodpran

Lecturer

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Ponusa Jitphuthi

Lecturer

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornsatit Sookchoo

Lecturer

0-7428-6351
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Ladawan Songtipya

Lecturer

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Dr. Somporn ninmanee

Lecturer

0-7428-6358
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