Placements for Research Internship 2025/26

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1		1st Call for Research Internship 2025/26 Available placements
2	Program	No.	Title and Full name	Short introduction of laboratory and facilities	List of research topics	Other requirements	Other support*	Division

3	Biology	1	Professor Dr. Anchana Prathep	NbS for climate mitigation is are now in our focus with the focus on coastal ecosystems including wetlands.	NbS for climate mitigation related with the focus on MRV.		additional 4000 THB and some other supports for field and lab work	Division of Biological Science
4		2	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saranya Peerakietkhajorn	https://www.facebook.com/SymbiosisPSU/	Ecotoxicology in freshwater ecosystem, Physiology of freshwater zooplankton
5		3	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lompong Klinnawee	https://sites.google.com/view/theklinnaweelab/home	Effect of phosphorus deficiency and light intensity on allelopathic activities of rice	Basic knowledge in plant physiology
6		4	Asst. Prof. Dr. Kringpaka Wangkulangkul	Our research interests cover a range of areas including patterns of distribution and processes regulating abundance of organisms in marine benthic and pelagic systems, the community ecology and ecosystem functioning of intertidal rocky shores, sandy beaches, estuaries; as well as biology and impact of aquatic non-native species. The work of the research group mostly concentrates on coastal seas of the Peninsula Thailand which we have easy access to. Our work includes both field- and experiment-based research which are conducted at our mesocosm.	1. Community structures on rocky intertidal along a wave exposure gradient on the west coast of Thailand. (Within October 2025-April 2026) 2. Vertical gradient in primary productivity and grazing community on intertidal rocky shores. (Within May 2025-September 2026) 3. The stress tolerance of Mytilopsis sallei, the most successful alien invasive bivalve in the Songkhla Lagoon.	Applicants should have a basic background in ecology, experimental design and data analysis. Applicants are familiar with fieldwork in marine system.	Fieldwork and lab facilities
7		4	Asst. Prof. Dr. Kringpaka Wangkulangkul	https://www.facebook.com/rockyshoreTH			Fieldwork and lab facilities
8		5	Asst. Prof. Dr. Krittika Kaewchumnong	Plant physiology laboratory with equipments on physiology and molecular biology studies	Effect of heat stress on growth and allelopathic activity of rice
9		6	Dr. Milica Stankovic	My lab works on various aspects of seagrass ecology. My work is specifically related to blue carbon in coastal ecosystems, mainly in seagrass meadows, from estimating carbon stocks, sequestration rates and emissions. In addition, I work on mapping these ecosystems using various remote sensing tools, such as satellites and drones. My lab has all necessary facilities that enable successful blue carbon estimation as well as mapping. Check what we do on the social media:	Blue carbon assessment in seagrass meadows and/or mangrove forest, mapping of seagrass meadows using drone and satellite	Yes. The interns should highlight if they have previous knowledge or experience in coastal ecosystems. Also if they are applying for mapping they should highlight if they have basic understanding of remote sensing.	We will provide additional financial support to cover accommodation cost. Fieldwork support and is also included.
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12	Statistics	7	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Klairung Samart	We have computer labs and co-working space rooms available.	Data Science, regression analysis, missing data imputation, longitudinal data analysis			Division of Computational Science
13	Biochemistry	8	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Decha Sermwittayawong	My research focuses on the antidiabetic, antiobesity, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of functional foods such as mushrooms, edible bird nests, and banana inflorescence, using muscle, fat, or macrophage cell lines as the models. Also, we are interested in characterizing the molecular pathways that lead to glucose uptake, lipid accumulation, and inflammation in those cells.	Exploring biological activities of extracts from the waste parts of pomegrante			Division of Health and Applied Sciences
14	Biochemistry	9	Dr. Sompop Saeheng	Our laboratory is dedicated to exploring the intricate mechanisms of plant metabolism and the responses of plants to various stressors. By leveraging rice (Oryza sativa) as our primary model plant, we aim to unravel fundamental biological processes that govern plant growth, development, and resilience under adverse environmental conditions. A key focus of our research is understanding how vitamins can enhance rice's ability to withstand both biotic and abiotic stresses, providing insights into potential strategies for improving crop resilience and productivity. In addition to plant-based studies, we are actively investigating the biochemical and structural properties of enzymes from salt-tolerant archaea. These extremophilic organisms thrive in high-salinity environments, making their enzymes of particular interest for industrial applications and understanding molecular adaptations to extreme conditions. This work not only expands our knowledge of extremophile biology but also offers potential for biotechnological innovations.	1. Vitamin Supplementation and Plant Resilience 2. Enzyme Characterization and Biotechnological Applications
15	Physiology	10	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pissared Muangnil	Gut Physiology: intestinal smooth muscle contraction, Animal models: constipation, colitis, CKD, hypertension	Probiotics, prebiotics, and natural products improve gut functions.
16	Chemistry	11	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suda Chakthong	A research lab focused on studying the isolation of pure compounds from plants.	Natural Pry			Division of Physical Science
17		12	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chongdee Buranachai	We focus on the development of green extraction techniques for the determination of pesticides in food and environmental samples.	Development of green extraction techniques for the determination of organic contaminants in food and environmental samples.
18		12	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chongdee Buranachai	https://www.tab-coe-psu.com/en/
19		13	Asst. Prof. Dr. Chittreeya Tansakul	We are doing organic synthesis emphazing antibacterial methacrylamide monomers for using in dental resin adhesives, and nitroxide free radicals for using as sensors.	1. Synthesis of antibacterial (meth)acrylamide monomers for dental resin adhesives 2. Synthesis of profluorescent nitroxides as sensors	Have basic synthesis skill and knowledge of basic NMR interpretation.
20		14	Asst. Prof. Dr. Itthipon Jeerapan	We focus on 1. Miniaturized Sensors—advancing analytical chemistry with innovations, e.g., wearable/igestible/implantable devices, portable devices—and 2. Enzymatic Biofuel Cells and Self-Powered Sensors. Our work spans biomedical, environmental, and food monitoring applications, driving sustainable, cutting-edge solutions for a better future.	Electrochemistry for All (Analytical Chemistry, Materials, Electrochemistry)		If the intern performs well and is a good fit for our lab, we offer stipends to extend their stay (1,800–3,000 THB per month). Additionally, we provide opportunities and support for pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry within our lab.
21		14	Asst. Prof. Dr. Itthipon Jeerapan	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eFXJ5_IAAAAJ&hl=en		Scan the QR code to supporting document submission
22	Geophysics	15	Asst. Prof. Dr. Helmut Duerrast	At the Geophysics Research Center we have all the main geophysical equipment for shallow geophysical investigations.	Groundwater, geothermal, geology, shallow geophysics, agro-geophysics, geohazards (landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, sinkholes, etc.), archeo-geophysics	Be able to work outdoor for some time.	For field work there might be support available.
23	Geophysics	15	Asst. Prof. Dr. Helmut Duerrast	https://www.facebook.com/groups/406145942774526/		Be able to work outdoor for some time.	For field work there might be support available.
24	Physics	16	Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonyarit Chatthong	Our works mainly focus on using theoretical and simulation techniques to investigate fusion plasmas so we need only computers/notebooks. We do have one computer workstation locally but you need a notebook to connect to it online. We also have access to computer server and HPC when you need higher performance computing. In our group, we have 3 PhD, 3 Master and 3 Bachelor students. We use English for our group meeting.	1) Using integrated predictive simulation codes to predict and analyze fusion plasmas performance of Thailand Tokamak 1 device. 2) Using Machine Learning/AI approach to investigate fusion plasmas of Thailand Tokamak 1 device	Short summary of future plan
25	Polymer Science and Technology	17	Assoc.Prof. Sirinya Chantarak	Our research group focuses on the development of bio-based hydrogels and photocatalyst functionalized hydrogels for varieties of applications	Synthesis of photocatalyst/natural-based polymer hydrogel composites for wastewater treatment	Follow laboratory safety rules of the program and the faculty
26	Polymer Science and Technology	18	Assist. Prof. Dr. Wirach Taweepreda	My research is concerned with green industry by industrial waste treatment and evaluation for green house gas reduction. Main technologies are polymeric membrane development and application.	Green energy from agriculture waste	Preferrably for applicants at NITT (India) and University of Palembang (Indonesia).
27		Remarks * The faculty supports the research internship (4-6 months) with a bench fee waiver and 6000 THB per month. Office and lab space will be provided.
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