Sakamon Devahastin

Sakamon Devahastin

Professor

Education

  • B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering), Kasetsart University (1995)
  • M.Eng. (Chemical Engineering), McGill University (1997)
  • Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), McGill University (2001)

Research Interests

Drying of foods and biomaterials; Characterization of food biomaterials; Mathematical modeling of thermal and non-thermal food processing; Novel food processing technologies

Selected Awards and Accolades

  • Elected Associate Fellow, Academy of Sciences, Royal Society of Thailand (2016)
  • Thailand Research Fund (TRF) Senior Research Scholar (2015)
  • Award for Excellence in Drying: Transferring Fundamental Results into Practice, Association Française pour le Séchage dans l’Industrie et l’Agriculture (AFSIA), France (2014)
  • National Outstanding Researcher Award – Engineering and Industrial Research Category, National Research Council of Thailand (2012)
  • TRF-CHE-Scopus Researcher Award (Engineering and Multidisciplinary Technology Category), Thailand Research Fund (TRF), Commission of Higher Education (CHE) and Scopus™ (Elsevier) (2009)
  • Young Scientist of Drying in Asia-Pacific Region, 5th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference, Hong Kong, P.R. China (2007)
  • Young Technologist Award, Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of H.M. the King, Thailand (2004)
  • Dean’s Honour for Doctoral Thesis, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, McGill University, Canada (2001)

Selected Professional Services and Memberships:

  • Member, Editorial Board, Technical Sciences (2016-present)
  • Editor, KMUTT Research and Development Journal (2010-present)
  • Associate Editor, Drying Technology (2006-present)
  • Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Food Engineering (2005-present)
  • Scientific Adviser, International Foundation for Science, Sweden (2015-present)
  • Secretariat, Advisory Panel, International Drying Symposia Series (2014-present)
  • Thailand Delegate, International Association for Engineering and Food (2011-present)
  • Life Member, Thai Society of Agricultural Engineering (TSAE) (2013-present)
  • Life Member, Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT) (2010-present)
  • Life Member, Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TIChE) (2009-present)
  • Member, International Society of Food Engineering (ISFE) (2008-present)
  • Professional Member, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) (2005-present)

Selected Publications

Refereed international papers
  • Pongmalai, P., Devahastin, S., Chiewchan, N., Soponronnarit, S., 2017, “Enhancing the Recovery of Cabbage Glucoraphanin through the Monitoring of Sulforaphane Content and Myrosinase Activity during Extraction by Different Methods,” Separation and Purification Technology, 174, pp. 338-344.
  • Sriariyakul, W., Swasdisevi, T., Devahastin, S., Soponronnarit, S., 2016, “Drying of Aloe Vera Puree Using Hot Air in Combination with Far-Infrared Radiation and High-Voltage Electric Field: Drying Kinetics, Energy Consumption and Product Quality Evaluation,” Food and Bioproducts Processing, 100, pp. 391-400.
  • Khomwachirakul, P., Devahastin, S., Swasdisevi, T., Soponronnarit, S., 2016, “Simulation of Flow and Drying Characteristics of High-Moisture Particles in an Impinging Stream Dryer via CFD-DEM,” Drying Technology, 34(4), pp. 403-419.
  • Bawornruttanaboonya, K., Devahastin, S., Yoovidhya, T., Chindapan, N., 2015, “Mathematical Modeling of Transport Phenomena and Quality Changes of Fish Sauce Undergoing Electrodialysis Desalination,” Journal of Food Engineering, 159, pp. 76-85.
  • Thakhiew, W., Champahom, M., Devahastin, S., Soponronnarit, S., 2015, “Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Chitosan-Based Films via Physical Treatment of Film-Forming Solution,” Journal of Food Engineering, 158, pp. 66-72.
  • Pongmalai, P., Devahastin, S., Chiewchan, N., Soponronnarit, S., 2015, “Enhancement of Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Cabbage Outer Leaves via the Application of Ultrasonic Pretreatment,” Separation and Purification Technology, 144, pp. 37-45.
  • Chaisamlitpol, S., Hiranvarachat, B., Srichumpoung, J., Devahastin, S., Chiewchan, N., 2014, “Bioactive Compositions of Extracts from Cabbage Outer Leaves as Affected by Drying Pretreatment prior to Microwave-Assisted Extraction,” Separation and Purification Technology, 136, pp. 177-183.
  • Thakhiew, W., Devahastin, S., Soponronnarit, S., 2014, “Combined Effects of Drying Methods, Extract Concentration, and Film Thickness on Efficacy of Antimicrobial Chitosan Films,” Journal of Food Science, 79(6), pp. E1150-E1158.
  • Chumnanpaisont, N., Niamnuy, C., Devahastin, S., 2014, “Mathematical Model for Continuous and Intermittent Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compound from Plant material: Extraction of -carotene from Carrot Peels,” Chemical Engineering Science, 116, pp. 442-451.
  • Laelorspoen, N., Wongsasulak, S., Yoovidhya, T., Devahastin, S., 2014, “Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus in Zein-Alginate Core-Shell Microcapsules via Electrospraying,” Journal of Functional Foods, 7, pp. 342-349.
Books
  • Devahastin, S., 2012, Drying of Foods and Biomaterials, Top Publishing, Bangkok, Thailand (ISBN-978-974-9918-98-2) [In Thai: การอบแห้งอาหารและวัสดุชีวภาพ].
  • Devahastin, S. (Ed.), 2011, Physicochemical Aspects of Food Engineering and Processing, CRC Press, Boca Raton (ISBN 978-1-4200-8241-8).
  • Devahastin, S. (Ed.), 2000, Mujumdar’s Practical Guide to Industrial Drying: Principles, Equipment and New Developments, Exergex, Brossard, Canada (ISBN 974-85913-9-5).
Book Chapters
  • Chindapan, N., Niamnuy, C., Devahastin, S., 2015, “Nutritional and Toxicological Aspects of the Chemical Changes of Food Components and Nutrients during Drying,” pp. 833-866, in P.C.K. Cheung, B.M. Metha (Eds.) Handbook of Food Chemistry, Springer, Berlin.
  • Prachayawarakorn, S., Taechapairoj, C., Nathakaranakule, A., Devahastin, S., Soponronnarit, S. 2015, “Drying of Rice,” pp. 595-609, in A.S. Mujumdar (Ed.) Handbook of Industrial Drying, 4th Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
  • Devahastin, S., Mujumdar, A.S. 2014, “Superheated Steam Drying of Foods and Biomaterials,” pp. 57-84, in E. Tsotsas and A.S. Mujumdar (Eds.) Modern Drying Technology, Vol. 5, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim.
  • Chiewchan, N., Devahastin, S., Mujumdar, A.S., 2012, “Drying of Foods,” pp. 394-411, in D.-W. Sun (Ed.) Handbook of Food Safety Engineering, Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex.
  • Niamnuy, C., Devahastin, S., 2011, “Pet Foods and Their Physicochemical Properties as Affected by Processing,” pp. 327-354, in S. Devahastin (Ed.) Physicochemical Aspects of Food Engineering and Processing, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
  • Nimmol, C., Devahastin, S., 2011, “Vacuum Infrared Drying,” pp. 141-167, in Z. Pan and G.G. Atungulu (Eds.) Infrared Heating for Food and Agricultural Processing, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
  • Jinorose, M., Devahastin, S., Blacher, S., Léonard, A., 2009, “Application of Image Analysis in Food Drying,” pp. 63-95, in C. Ratti (Ed.) Advances in Food Dehydration, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
  • Devahastin, S., Suvarnakuta, P., 2008, “Low-Pressure Superheated Steam Drying of Food Products,” pp. 160-189, in X.D. Chen and A.S. Mujumdar (Eds.) Drying Technologies in Food Processing, Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex.
  • Devahastin, S., Mujumdar, A.S., 2007, “Indirect Dryers,” pp. 137-149, in A.S. Mujumdar (Ed.) Handbook of Industrial Drying, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
  • Devahastin, S., Suvarnakuta, P., 2004 “Superheated Steam Drying of Food Products,” pp. 493-512, in A.S. Mujumdar (Ed.) Dehydration of Products of Biological Origin, Science Publishers, Enfield, USA.
  • Mujumdar, A.S., Devahastin, S., 2003, “Applications for Fluidized Bed Drying,” pp. 469-484, in W.-C. Yang (Ed.) Handbook of Fluidization and Fluid-Particle Systems, Marcel Dekker, New York.
  • Mujumdar, A.S., Devahastin, S., 2000, “Fundamental Principles of Drying,” pp. 1-22, in S. Devahastin (Ed.) Mujumdar’s Practical Guide to Industrial Drying: Principles, Equipment and New Developments, Exergex, Brossard, Canada.
  • Mujumdar, A.S., Devahastin, S., 2000, “Fluidized Bed Drying Technology,” pp. 75-98, in S. Devahastin (Ed.) Mujumdar’s Practical Guide to Industrial Drying: Principles, Equipment and New Developments, Exergex, Brossard, Canada.

Contact Information

Tel.: +66 2 470 9244   Fax: +66 2 470 9240
E-mail: sakamon.dev@kmutt.ac.th