Arthittaya Chuaybamrung 🎓 is a dedicated Ph.D. student in Polymer Science and Technology at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand 🇹🇭. With a strong foundation in rubber and polymer research 🧪, she specializes in developing natural rubber-based composites for flexible sensors and bio-adhesives. Her innovative work has earned her national awards 🏆 and several publications in reputed journals 📚. Arthittaya has practical experience as a research assistant and intern in leading rubber and polymer industries 🏭. A passionate and goal-oriented researcher, she is committed to advancing sustainable materials science 🌱 and contributing to Thailand’s industrial innovations 🚀.
Publication Profiles
Education & Experience
📘 Education
🛠️ Work Experience
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🧪 Research Assistant (May 2020 – May 2021), Rubber Technology and Engineering, Prince of Songkla University
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🧫 Trainee in Compounding (Jan – Mar 2020), Top Glove Medical, Thailand
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🔬 R&D Trainee (May – Jul 2019), Rubber Authority of Thailand
Summary Suitability for the Award
Ms. Arthittaya Chuaybamrung, a dedicated Ph.D. scholar in Polymer Science and Technology at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her research encompasses cutting-edge innovations in natural rubber-based composites, flexible sensors, and eco-friendly bio-adhesives, reflecting a strong alignment with sustainability, industrial application, and scientific advancement. Arthittaya’s remarkable achievements in both academic and applied polymer research have earned her national awards, competitive patents, and impactful publications in international journals.
Professional Development
Arthittaya actively engages in scientific development and entrepreneurship through diverse platforms 🌏. She has delivered oral presentations at international conferences 🗣️ and participated in expos like Thailand Rubber Expo 2023 and PACCON 2022 🧪. A competitor in innovation contests like the Merck Young Science Award 🏅 and the Rubber Start-up Program 🚀, she also contributed to community technology transfers in Yala and Satun 🧬. Her continuous learning mindset and collaborations across institutions reflect her drive to bring lab research into real-world applications 🧠🔧. Arthittaya’s growth-oriented spirit fuels her commitment to sustainable, impactful polymer research 🌿.
Research Focus
Arthittaya’s research primarily centers on natural rubber-based nanocomposites and green polymer innovations 🌱🧪. Her Ph.D. work explores carbon nanotube-reinforced natural rubber materials using glutaraldehyde for low-temperature curing 🌡️, targeting flexible sensor applications 🔌. Additionally, she has developed bio-adhesives from rubber seed oil, promoting eco-friendly alternatives in wood and rubber industries 🪵🌍. Her research spans polymer chemistry, vulcanization techniques, and material property enhancement using nanotechnology ⚗️📊. With a keen interest in the integration of biopolymers and industry relevance, she bridges sustainability with innovation across latex technology, composites, and smart material systems 🤖🧫.
Awards & Honors
🏅 Feb 2024 – Gold Medal, Thailand New-Gen Inventor Award (NRCT)
🥇 Jul 2023 – 1st Place, Rubber Innovation Contest (Graduate Level), Rubber Authority of Thailand
🥈 Jun 2022 – 2nd Place, Materials Science Innovation Contest, Kasetsart University
📜 Mar 2018 – Certificate of Academic Excellence, Faculty of Science, PSU
Publication Top Noted
📘 (2022) – Development and characterization of in-house leather-like material based on natural rubber vulcanizate, Journal of Physical Science, Vol. 33(1), 65–82. 🧪📄
📗 (2022) – Development of a new bio-adhesive for sawdust particleboard using modified rubber seed oil, The 2022 Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference, p. 449. 🧫📊
📙 (2023) – Synergistic effects of 2,4 dihydroxybenzaldehyde and carbon black nanoparticles on the properties of natural rubber, Emergent Materials, Vol. 6, 1371–1382. ⚗️🧾
📕 (2023) – Enhancing thermo‑mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch/natural rubber blends through PEG and modified natural rubber, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 🌱🔬
📒 (2024) – Rapid formation of carbon nanotubes–natural rubber films cured with glutaraldehyde for reducing percolation threshold concentration, Discover Nano, Vol. 19, Article 30. 🧬⚡
📓 (2024) – A novel chemical route for low-temperature curing of natural rubber using 2,4 dihydroxybenzaldehyde: improved thermal and tensile properties, Iranian Polymer Journal. 🌡️
📔 (2025) – Influence of grafted natural rubber on electrical, mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of NR/CNT nanocomposites using glutaraldehyde, Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition). ⚙️📈