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

  • World’s Top2% Scientists 2024  โดย Stanford University ประเภท Career-Long Data
  • 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
  • Kheto, A., Sehrawat, R., Gul, K. and Devahastin, S., 2025 “Unveiling the impact of superheated steam treatment on nutritional, functional and rheological behavior of guar germ protein isolates”, Food Hydrocolloids, DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111383.
  • Zhang, S., Kuang, X., Guo, C., Jiang, Y., Zhang, F., Devahastin, S., Du, M. and Yi, J., 2025, “Advanced strategies for the processing and utilization of star Anise (Illicium verum hook. F.): blanching, drying and bioactive compounds extraction”, Food Research International, DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116863.
  • Bawornruttanaboonya, K., Chindapan, N. and Devahastin S., 2025, “Numerical Investigation of Conventional and Ultrasound-Assisted Aqueous Extraction of Caffeine from Whole Green Robusta Coffee Beans: Extraction Enhancement via Changing of Extraction Water”, Foods, DOI: 10.3390/foods14111956.
  • Caporizzi, R., Derossi, A., Devahastin, S., Severini, C., 2025, “Boosting the Role of Complex Food Structure on Oral Breakdown and Sweetness Perception by Digitally Designed and 3D Printed Biscuits,” Journal of Food Engineering, 393, 112499.
  • Werasakulchai, A., Ngamwonglumlert, L., Chiewchan, N., Yoovidhya, T. and Devahastin, S., 2025, “Pumpkin-based carotenoids complexed with dairy and plant proteins: Stability of complexes and characteristics of their spray-dried powders”, Future Foods, DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2025.100629.
  • Wattanapan ,P., Sungsinchai, S., Tanjor, S., Yangyuen, S., Chiawchanwattana, C., Devahastin, S. and Niamnuy, Chalida, 2025, “Characterization of drum-dried thickeners for dysphagia-adapted liquid diets”, Applied Food Research, Vol 5(1), 100788.
  • Hamad, A., Suriyarak, S., Devahastin, S., Chiewchan, N. and Borompichaichartkul., C., 2025, “Enhancement of encapsulation efficiency and in vitro bioaccessibility of spray-dried curcumin microcapsules by selected bio-coating materials” Food Science Wiley, 1111/1750-3841.70085.
  • Zhang, S., Guo, C., Devahastin, S., Song, Z., Hu, X. and Yi, J., 2025, “Quality evaluation of delavayi juice pasteurized using a novel continuous high pressure processing technology: A combined numerical simulation and experimental analysis”, LWT, 218, 004181.
  • Chindapan, N., Puangngoen, C., Devahastin, S., 2025, “Caffeine Removal and Compositions Losses from Whole Robusta Coffee Beans during Conventional and Ultrasound-Assisted Aqueous Decaffeination: Effect of Changing or Recycling Extraction Water,” Journal of Food Engineering, 387, 112349.
  • Sa-Nguanmoo, P., Apaijai, N., Pintana, H., Chunchai, T., Arunsak, B., Kerdphoo, S., Pratchayasakul, W., Devahastin, S., Chattipakorn, N., Chattipakorn, S.C., 2025, Prebiotic-Based Snack from Banana Improves Cognitive Decline via Decreased Brain Inflammation and Brain Oxidative Stress in Obese Rats,” Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 20, e087199.
  • Du, X., Yin, S., Wang, T., Chu, C., Devahastin, S., Yi, J., Wang, Y., 2024, “Identification of Proteolytic Bacteria from Yunnan Fermented Foods and Their Use to Reduce the Allergenicity of β-Lactoglobulin,” Journal of Dairy Science, 107(11), pp. 8990-9004.
  • Ayuni, D., Devahastin, S., Sirikantaramas, S., Neri, L., Pittia, P., Pattarapipatkul, N., Borompichaichartkul, C., 2024, “Extraction Methods Comparison and Optimization for Isovitexin and Isoorientin from Thai Jasmine Rice Leaves,” Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 18(11), pp. 9423-9434.
  • Kongphattarnon, C., Chiewchan, N., Srichumpoung, J., Devahastin, S., 2024, “Production and Characterization of Highly Redispersible Dried Cellulose Nanofibers Exhibiting Green Color from Leaves and Stems of Centella asiatica,” Drying Technology, 42(13), pp. 1945-1963.
  • Phumsombat, P., Lekhavat, S., Devahastin, S., Chiewchan, N., Borompichaichartkul, C., 2024, “Enhancing Probiotic Encapsulation with Konjac Glucomannan Hydrolysate,” International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(10), pp. 7887-7896.
  • Ayuni, D., Neri, L., Pittia, P., Sirikantaramas, S., Devahastin, S., Borompichaichartkul, C., 2024, “Impact of Extraction Methods on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of Thai Jasmine Rice Leaf Extracts,” International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(10), pp. 7865-7872.
  • Derossi, A., Spence, C., Corradini, M.G., Jekle, M., Fahmy, A.R., Caporizzi, R., Devahastin, S., Moses, J.A., Le-Bail, A., Zhou, W., Zhang, M., Bhandari, B., Severini, C., 2024, “Personalized, Digitally Designed, 3D Printed Food towards the Reshaping of Food Manufacturing and Consumption,” npj Science of Food, 8, 54.
  • Xie, Y., Guo, C., Devahastin, S., Jiang, L., Du, M., Yi, J., 2024, “Non-Destructive Determination of Volatile Compounds and Prediction of Amino Acid Nitrogen during Sufu Fermentation via Electronic Nose in Combination with Machine Learning Approaches,” LWT – Food Science and Technology, 207, 116648.
  • Niamnuy, C., Sungsinchai, S., Jarernsamrit, P., Devahastin, S., Chareonpanich, M., 2024, “Synthesis and Characterization of Aluminosilicate and Zinc Silicate from Sugarcane Bagasse Fly Ash for Adsorption of Aflatoxin B1,” Scientific Reports, 14, 14562.
  • Yun, P., Jinorose, M., Devahastin, S., 2024, “Rapid Smartphone-Based Assays for Pesticides Inspection in Foods: Current Status, Limitations and Future Directions,” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 64(18), pp. 6251-6271.
  • Wang, X., Zhang, M., Zhang, L., Devahastin, S., Luo, Z., 2024, “Smart Use of Different Drying Technologies to Process Polyphenols-Containing Plants: Progresses, Challenges and Application Prospects,” Food Control, 164, 110609.
  • Ayuni, D., Devahastin, S., Sirikantaramas, S., Pittia, P., Pattarapipatkul, N., Borompichaichartkul, C., 2024, “Enhancing Encapsulation Efficiency: Konjac Glucomannan Hydrolysate as a Novel Coating Material for Flavone Derivatives in Rice Leaves Extract,” Food Bioscience, 61, 104540.
  • Thongrueng, M., Sudsakorn, K., Charoenchaitrakool, M., Seubsai, A., Panchan, N., Devahastin, S., Niamnuy, C., 2024, “Synthesis and Characterization of Environmentally Friendly β-Cyclodextrin Crosslinked Cellulose/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels for Adsorption of Malathion,” ACS Omega, 9, 22635-22649.
  • Li, Y., Zhang, W., Jiang, Y., Devahastin, S., Hu, X., Song, Z., Yi, J., 2024, “Inactivation Mechanisms on Pectin Methylesterase by High Pressure Processing Combined with Its Recombinant Inhibitor,” Food Chemistry, 446, 138806.
  • Ning, X., Devahastin, S., Wang, X., Wu, N., Liu, Z., Gong, Y., Zhou, L., Huo, L., Ding, W., Yi, J., Guo, C., Hu, X., 2024, “Understanding 3D Food Printing through Computer Simulation and Extrusion Force Analysis,” Journal of Food Engineering, 370, 111972.
  • Zhang, W., Jia, Y., Guo, C., Devahastin, S., Hu, X., Yi, J., 2024, “Effect of Compositions and Physical Properties on 3D Printability of Gels from Selected Commercial Edible Insects: Role of Protein and Chitin,” Food Chemistry, 433, 137349.
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