Research Centers and Research Groups 
Research centers |
Applied Taxonomic Research Center (ATRC) ATRC carries out research in basic and applied taxonomy, and also provides services to the public through its expertise in taxonomy of local plants, animals and fungi. Contact info.: Prof.Dr. La-orsri Sanoamuang, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Center for Geo-informatics for the Development of Northeast Thailand (GECNET) The center’s main objective is to employ geographical information system technology and remote sensing as a tool for providing information useful for area-based planning for the development of the northeast region of Thailand. Contact info.: Asst.Prof.Dr. Urawan Chanket, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Materials Chemistry Research Center (MCRC) MCRC research is focusing on three areas: (1) molecular functional materials, (2) polymers and organic-inorganic hybrid materials and (3) modified inorganic materials aiming at developing new and novel functional materials for applications. Contact info.: Prof.Dr. Sujittra Youngme, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Protein and Proteomics Research Centre for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI) ProCCI thrives to discover novel proteins, enzymes, and related metabolites that are potentially useful for commercial and industrial purposes. Our core strength includes protein chemistry, molecular biology, enzyme technology, and antimicrobial mechanism. Contact info.: Prof.Dr. Sompong Klaynongsruang, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Research groups |
Salt-tolerant Rice Research Group The group studies Thai rice and its salt tolerance, and how to improve the salt tolerance of rice species, especially jasmine rice, which is a distinctive breed of the Northeastern Thailand. Contact info.: Prof.Dr. Piyada Theerakulpisut, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Natural Products Research Unit The group searches for biologically active chemicals from natural resources including medical plants and microorganisms, especially those found locally. It performs integrated research, linking with researchers from many related fields, both inside and outside KKU. Contact info.: Prof.Dr. Somdej Kanokmedhakul, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Genetics and Environmental Toxicology Research Group The group uses genetics to explore the diversity of living things, genetics diversity and toxicology of the environment. Contact info.: Prof.Dr.Arunrat Chaveerach , E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |