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Department of Chemistry Chiang Mai University
Department of Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

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Physical Chemistry

Research in the Physical Chemistry Division bridges two synergistic frontiers: advanced functional materials and computational chemistry. We experimentally investigate structure–processing–property–performance relationships, specializing in the interfacial engineering of (bio)polymers, carbon materials, and semiconductor catalysts for healthcare, electronics, energy, and environmental technologies. Concurrently, we employ molecular modeling and quantum simulations to elucidate chemical phenomena at the atomic scale. By integrating experiment with theory, our research drives mechanistic breakthroughs and accelerates the discovery of novel materials.

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Patnarin Worajittiphon Associate Professor Patnarin Worajittiphon Physical Chemistry Division Representative Polymer nanocomposites; Polymer fibers, films, and hydrogels; Packaging, water treatment, and drug delivery; N... Synthesis Nanomaterials Burapat Inceesungvorn Associate Professor Burapat Inceesungvorn Assistant Head of Department for Scientific and Technological Instruments and Services Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Energy & Catalysis Environment Chanisorn Ngaojampa Assistant Professor Chanisorn Ngaojampa DFT calculation; ab initio molecular dynamics Computation Lecturer Chommanad Sawadeemit Seeds Food & Bioeconomy Kanarat Nalampang Assistant Professor Kanarat Nalampang Polymer Synthesis Synthesis Energy & Catalysis Lecturer Kanlayawat Wangkawong Catalysis; CO2 reduction; Desulfurization; Desalination Energy & Catalysis Nanomaterials Kiattikhun Manokruang Associate Professor Kiattikhun Manokruang Assistant Head of Department for Graduate Academic Affairs and Deputy, Office of Research Administration Polymer physics and chemistry; Smart polymers; Stimuli responsive polymers; Drug delivery; Injectable hydrogel... Synthesis Drug & Biomedical Associate Professor Kontad Ounnunkad Electrochemistry; Biosensors; Supercapacitors; 2D Nanomaterials Nanomaterials Sensors Laongnuan Srisombat Associate Professor Laongnuan Srisombat Colloids and Surface; Nanoscience; Material Chemistry Energy & Catalysis Nanomaterials Associate Professor Narin Lawan QM/MM calculations; Molecular modeling; Enzyme mechanisms; Molecular dynamics Food & Bioeconomy Computation Associate Professor Nawee Kungwan Quantum chemical calculations for fluorescent and optoelectronic materials Computation Paralee Waenkaew Associate Professor Paralee Waenkaew Conducting Polymers; Electrocatalysis; Electrochemistry Energy & Catalysis Nanomaterials Piyarat Nimmanpipug Associate Professor Piyarat Nimmanpipug Physical chemistry; Molecular modeling; Atomistic and mesoscopic simulations; Model compound Computation Runglawan Somsunan Assistant Professor Runglawan Somsunan Deputy Head of Department Polymer Chemistry; Hydrogel; Bioplastics Synthesis Drug & Biomedical Associate Professor Saengrawee Sriwichai Conducting Polymer; Biosensor; Electrochemisty Nanomaterials Sensors Sorapong Janhom Associate Professor Sorapong Janhom Assistant Head of Department for Physical Facilities Surface modification and colloid chemistry; Wastewater treatment Environment Surin Saipanya Associate Professor Surin Saipanya Catalysis; Electrochemistry; Surface analysis; Electromaterials Energy & Catalysis Nanomaterials Wimol Naksata Assistant Professor Wimol Naksata Fire Retardant Materials; Novel Cellulose Materials Nanomaterials Associate Professor Winita Punyodom Vice President, Chiang Mai University Polymers; Biodegradable polymers; Bioplastics; Biomaterials; Catalyst Synthesis Energy & Catalysis