Thiranan Kunanopparat

Thiranan Kunanopparat

Associate Professor

Education

  • B.Sc. 1st Honor (Food Science and Nutrition), Srinakrarinwirot University (1997)
  • M.Eng. (Food Engineering), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (2000)
  • Ph.D. (Food Science), Montpellier SupAgro, France (2008)

Research Interests

Bioplastic and biocomposite materials; Charcoal-grilling process

Selected Awards and Accolades

  • Winning in Poster Award (Process Improvement), WiL Week’5, Kimhantamal, N., Ratirattananon, T., Wongpadungkiat, N., Kunanopparat, T., Asavasanti, S. (2016)
  • Winning in Poster Award (Resource Management), WiL Week’5, Srichaisupakit, K., Manacharoenying, S., Kunanopparat, T., Asavasanti, S. (2016)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship from Royal Thai Government (2003)
  • M.Eng. Scholarship from National Science and Technology Development Agency (1997)
  • Outstanding Graduate Award, Professor Dr. Tab Nilaniti Foundation (1997)

Selected Publications

Refereed international papers
  • Chaemsai, S., Kunanopparat, T., Srichumpuang, J., Nopharatana, M., Tangduangdee, C., Siriwattanayotin, S., 2016, “Reduction of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of charcoal smoke during grilling by charcoal preparation using high carbonization and a pre-heating step.” Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, 33(3): 385-390.
  • Prathomtong, P., Panchatee, C., Kunanopparat, T., Srichumpoung, W., Nopharatana, M. 2016. Effects of charcoal composition and oil droplet combustion on the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content of smoke during the grilling process, International Food Research Journal, 23(4): 1372-1378.
  • Klanwan Y., Kunanopparat T., Menut, P., Siriwattanayotin, S. 2016. Valorization of Industrial By-Products though Bioplastic Production: Defatted Rice Bran and Kraft Lignin Utilization. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 36 (5): 529-536.
  • Kunanopparat, T., Menut, P., Srichumpoung, W., Siriwattanayotin, S., 2014, “Characterization of Defatted Rice Bran Properties for Biocomposite Production.” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 22 (4): 559-568.
  • Sakunkittiyut, Y., Kunanopparat, T., Menut, P., Siriwattanayotin, S., 2013, “Effect of Kraft Lignin on Rheological Properties, Protein Aggregation and Functional Properties of Fish Protein-Based Bioplastic”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science,127(3): 1703-1710.
  • Chantapet, P. Kunanopparat T., Menut, P., Siriwattanayotin, S., 2012, “Extrusion Processing of Wheat Gluten Bioplastic: Effect of the Addition of Kraft Lignin,” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 21(3): 864–873.
  • Kunanopparat T., Menut P., Morel M.-H., Guilbert S., 2012, “Improving wheat gluten materials properties by Kraft lignin addition,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 125(2): 1391–1399.
  • Muensri, P., Kunanopparat, T., Menut, P., Siriwattanayotin, S., 2011, “Effect of lignin removal on the properties of coconut coir fiber/wheat gluten biocomposite,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 42(2): 173-179
  • Kunanopparat T., Menut P., Morel M.-H., Guilbert S., 2009, “Modification of the Wheat Gluten network by Kraft Lignin addition,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 57(18): 8526-8533.
  • Kunanopparat T., Menut P., Morel M.-H., Guilbert S., 2008, “Plasticized wheat gluten reinforcement with natural fibers: effect of thermal treatment on the fiber/matrix adhesion,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 39(12), 1787-1792.
  • Kunanopparat T., Menut P., Morel M.-H., Guilbert S., 2008, “Reinforcement of Plasticized Wheat Gluten with Natural Fibers: From Mechanical Improvement to Deplasticizing Effect,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 39(5), 777-785.

Contact Information

Tel.: +66 2 470 9343   Fax: +66 2 470 9240
E-mail: thiranan.kun@kmutt.ac.th