Assoc. Prof. Dr. David J. Harding
Molecular Metal Clusters
Discrete metal clusters can display a variety of fascinating magnetic behaviours including single molecule magnet (SMM) behaviour. In these systems each cluster acts as a high spin molecular switch. Once again, the applications are in data storage, quantum computing and spintronic devices
Assoc. Prof. Dr. David J. Harding
Applications of Spin Crossover Materials
The ability of spin crossover complexes to act as binary switches and their clear colour changes upon crossover make them suitable for a broad range of applications including high density data storage, quantum computing and sensors.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phimphaka Harding
Light harvesting Ru and Zn complexes.
We focus on the design and synthesis of mixed ligand Ru and Zn systems using microwave synthesis as an efficient way to prepare the target molecules. To achieve maximum output we are screening our target molecules by applying TD DFT calculations to the system before we actually synthesize the complexes.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phimphaka Harding
Spin Crossover Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials are expected to form the basis of technological materials in the future. Nanomaterials developed from our molecular systems allow the design of truly functional devices. These nanomaterials vary in shape from spheres to cubes to rods. Thin films are also accessible and represent a promising alternative to current technology.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Montra Chairat
My research interest concerns adsorption and thermodynamic studies for dyeing of textiles with natural dyes. Structural modification of natural dyes and/or surface modification of fibers for improving the dye uptake onto fibers and biosorption of dye removal from textile effluents using low-cost absorbents.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrapong Phupong
My research interests concern natural product chemistry in plants and microorganisms and bioactive compound isolation, structure determination, and evaluation the bioavailability of the pure compounds responsible for the biological activities such as anti-oxidation,anti-inflammation, and antifungal activity.
Asst.Prof.Dr.Hathaichanok Kommen
My interest of research is in Natural Products. Study of active compounds from plants. I am also interested in chemistry education which is the study of the teaching and learning of chemistry in universities. The topics would include understanding how students learn chemistry, how best to teach chemistry, and how to improve learning outcomes by changing teaching methods.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sujittra Poorahong
My research interests span across the fields of the interface between surface science, materials chemistry, electrochemistry and nanoscience. I aim to develop novel nanomaterials for the next generation of electrochemical sensor and biosensors, energy conversion and storage.
Dr. Chompoonoot Nanthamathee
My research interests span across the field of porous materials. Specific topics are synthesis and functionalization of zeolites and Metal-Organic Frameworks for various applications. A range of applications primarily includes gas/ liquid adsorption and separation, wastewater treatment and sensing.
Dr. Cholpisut Tantapakul
My research interests are in natural products chemistry field. I’m working on the isolation and elucidation of secondary metabolites from plants and fungi, as well as evaluation of their biological activities including of antioxidant, antibacterial and alpha-glucosidase inhibition.
Dr. Piyaluk Nurerk
My research interest is focused on development of sample preparation techniques and optosensor. I intend to apply porous materials and nanomaterials for the development of sample preparation techniques coupled to chromatography and develop fluorometric optosensor based quantum dots for the determination of trace organic contaminants in environment and food