Kantaphan Punnaanan

Current Role (Now)

A dynamic chemical engineering professional with a robust academic background and diverse industrial experience, specializing in process simulation, techno-economic analysis, and sustainable technology development. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemical Technology at Chulalongkorn University with focus on bioprocess optimization and commercial scaling feasibility studies.

Teaching Assistant at Computer Engineering & Digital Technology (CEDT), manages 60+ capstone projects annually, mentors students on IoT hardware integration (ESP32/Raspberry Pi), software-defined networking protocols (SDN/NFV), and real-time embedded systems development using Python. Handles curriculum delivery, lab supervision, grading, and industry guest lectures for 300+ students per semester.

Research Assistant at Sustainable Algal Cultivation and Applications (SACAS) Research Unit, Department of Chemical Engineering. Led techno-economic analysis of Ulva spp. (sea lettuce) cultivation systems for CO2 sequestration for Thailand. Co-authored “Algal Biotechnology in Southeast Asia: Current Status and Future Prospects” (Q1 journal, 2025), analyzing 150+ publications on Chlorella, Spirulina, and macroalgae strains, identifying market gaps in flue gas utilization. Collected/analyzed 500+ datasets for financial modeling, securing THB 2.5M research grant and organizing 3 international workshops.

Past Experience

Chemical Engineer at Thai Rayon Public Company Limited (Aditya Birla Group, 2022-2024): Optimized rayon fiber production lines via APC implementation, reducing energy consumption and defects. Associate Engineer at iAPC Consulting (2021-2022): Designed multivariable predictive control models for petrochemical plants, conducted HAZOP studies, and performed real-time optimization.

Technical Skills & Future Focus

Expertise: Aspen Plus/HYSYS (process simulation), MATLAB/Python (data analysis/ML), techno-economic modeling (NPV/IRR/LCOE), bioprocess design (PBR/FBR reactors). Future goals: PhD in sustainable bioprocess engineering, commercializing algae-CCU technologies, integrating AI/IoT for autonomous bioreactors, and publishing papers by 2028 while scaling SACAS projects to pilot demonstration.