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Academic Staff

FACULTY OF AGRO-INDUSTRY

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thawien Wittaya

Vice Dean for Administration and Academic Services

Affiliation :

Contact:

  • thawean.b@psu.ac.th
  • 0-7428-6359

Research record:

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Education :

  • Ph.D. (Food Technology) Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Course Director :

Field of interest :

  • Biopolymer from natural sources and their application in packaging.
  • Active biopolymer food packaging.
  • Packaging permeability and shelf-life of food products.

Current researches :

  • Improvement of rice starch film properties by using physical, mechanical and chemical treatments.
  • Production, properties and potential application of antimicrobial biodegradable films incorporated with antimicrobial compounds derived from plant materials
  • Microencapsulation of antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds derived from plant materials and potential uses in food packaging.
  • Production and Improvement of polysaccharide composite biodegradable packaging by cooperating with starch nanocrystals, cellulose and crystalline.

Awards :

Publications :

    1.  Woggum, T., Sirivongpaisal. P. and Wittaya, T. 2014. Properties and characteristics of dual-modified rice starch based biodegradable films. International Journal of Biological Macromolecule. 67: 490-502.
    2. Detduangchan, N., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T.Enhancement of biodegradable rice starch films by using chemical crosslinking agents. International Food Research Journal. 21(3): 1189-1199.
    3. Wittaya, T. 2013. Influence of Type and Concentration of Plasticizers on the Properties of Edible Film From Mung Bean Proteins. KMITL Science and Technology Journal. 13(1): 51-58.
    4. Narapakdeesakul, D., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. 2013. Synthesizing of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch’s Lignin Derivatives and Potential Use for Production of Linerboard Coating. Accepted for Publication in Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology. . 36(5): 705-703.
    5. Narapakdeesakul, D., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, 2013. Recovery, characteristics and potential use as linerboard coatings of lignin from oil palm empty fruit bunch’s black liquor. Industrial Crops and Products. 50: 8-14.
    6. Narapakdeesakul, D., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. Synthesizing of oil palm empty fruit bunch’s lignin derivatives and potential use for production of linerboard coating. Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology. 35: 705-713.
    7. Detduangchan, N and Wittaya, T. Effect of UV-treatment on the properties of biodegradable rice starch films. International Food Research Journal. 20(3): 1617-1626.
    8. Narapakdeesakul, D., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. 2013. Novel use of oil palm empty fruit bunch’s lignin derivatives for production of linerboard coating. Progress in Organic Coatings. 76: 999-1005.
    9. Kaewpool, P., Sridach,. Wittaya, T. 2013. Mechanical, thermal and structural properties of rice starch films reinforced with rice starch nanocrystals. International Food Research Journal. 20(1): 439-449.
    1. Narapakdeesakul, D., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. Development of oil palm empty fruit bunch’s lignin for production of linerboard coating: effect of selected stabilizers on coating characteristics and coated linerboard properties. Progress in Organic Coatings. 76: 482-487.
    2. Jonjankiat, S., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. 2013. Effect of citric acid, PVOH and starch ratio on the properties of cross-linked poly (vinyl alcohol)/ starch adhesive. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 27(15): 1727-1738.
    3. Jonjankiat, S. Wittaya, T. and Sridach, W. 2011. Improvement of poly(Vinyl Alcohol) adhesives with cellulose microfibre from sugarcane bagasse. Iranian Polymer Journal. 20 (4): 305-317.
    4. Kiatsomboon, N., Chantachum, S. and Wittaya, T. Antimicrobial Activity and the Properties of Edible Films Incorporated with Encapsulated Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.) Oil. International Food Research Journal. 18(4): 1531-1541.
    5. Thongsane, P., Sridach, W. and Wittaya, T. Effect of palm pressed fiber (PPF) surface treatment on the properties of rice starch films. International Food Research Journal. 18: 287-302.
    6. Chana-Thaworn, J., Chanthachum, S. and Wittaya, T. 2011. Antimicrobial Activity and Characteristics of Edible Films Incorporated with Phayom Wood (Shorea tolura) International Food Research Journal. 18: 39-54
    7. Chana-Thaworn, J., Chanthachum, S. and Wittaya, T. Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Edible Films Incorporated with Kiam Wood (Cotyleobium lanceotatum) Extracts. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 44(1): 284-292.
    8. Thongsane, P., Sridach, W., Ariffin, F. and Wittaya, T. Characteristics and Properties of Edible Rice Starch Films Reinforced with Palm Pressed Fibers. International Food Research Journal. 17:535-547.
    9. Wittaya, T. and Sopanodora, P. 2009. Effect of Some Process Parameters on the Properties of Edible Film Produced from Lizard Fish (Saurida undosquamis) Muscle. KMITL Sci. Tech. J. 9(1): 27-42
    10. Wittaya, T. Microcomposites of Rice Starch Film Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose from Palm Pressed Fiber. International Food Research Journal. 16: 493-500.
    11. Siripongvutikorn, S., Thongraung, C., Usawakesmanee, W., Bourtoom, T., Thammarutwasik, P. Development of instant garcinia (garcinia atroviridis) tom-yum mix as a high acid seasoning. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 33 (1): 74-86.