Researcher at Chulabhorn Research Institute Bestowed with the Distinguished Alumna Award 2025 from the Petroleum and Petrochemical College
On September 22, 2025, Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and an alumna of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College (PPC) batch 10 was awarded with the Distinguished Alumna Award for Outstanding Achievement on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the establishment of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University. It was an honor that Assist. Prof. Dr. Pomthong Malakul Na Ayudhaya, former Dean of the PPC, kindly received the award on her behalf. The ceremony was held on the 3rd Floor of the PPC.
Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan is a researcher with outstanding works in polymer science, medical supplies, and cosmeceuticals. Over 62 titles of her works have been published in academic journals, and she has been continuously presented with research awards. For example, in 2025, Dr. Piyachat received the 31st Science & Technology Research Grant from Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF) for her research project on “Development of a Highly Porous Tri-layer Wound Dressings Containing Herbal Substances for Acceleration of Wound Healing”.
In the same year, she also received the National Research Awards 2025: Research Work Award (Good Level) in the field of Medical Sciences from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) with the research on “Development of Injectable Alginate/ Silk fibroin/ Hydroxyapatite Composite Hydrogels for Dental Tissue Engineering” which increased the opportunity for patients to have access to the treatment of dental implant more efficiently.
The success of Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan reflects the commitment and potential of Thai researchers in building on knowledge as practical innovation which benefits society and concretely elevates people’s quality of life. At the same time, it demonstrates the vital role of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) under the resolute direction of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, President of the CRI, in developing research, scientific and technological academic work, medicine, public health, as well as in the development and production of talents in science and technology to serve as a major force in the sustainable national development, fulfilling Her Royal Highness’s noble intention.
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September 30, 2025