Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology

Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology

The Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology focuses on building basic knowledge and developing applied research in marine biotechnology related to marine environment ิ marine biodiversity and aquaculture for the production of quality marine biotechnology personnel and research used for sustainable national development.

Research & Innovation Focus

Food & Agriculture + Health
Food & Agriculture + Society, Art & Culture
Food & Agriculture + Disaster & Environment

Strategic Objectives

  • To create knowledge and produce research for higher education and international recognition.
  • To create knowledge and produce research that can be applied to reduce marine environmental problems.
  • To create knowledge and produce research for aquaculture uses.

Target in 3 Years

  • Producing quality graduates in marine biotechnology.
  • Research can be published in internationally recognized academic journal.
  • Some of the research topics can be applied to industrial use.

Research Highlights

  • Marine Biotechnology Human Resource Development
  • Research on recirculating aquaculture systems
  • Development of artificial feed for marine animals.
  • Breeding marine animals for rehabilitation program.

Networks and Partnerships

  • The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
  • Burapha University
  • King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
  • Algaeba Company Limited
  • Premier Products Co., Ltd.
  • The Chaipattana Foundation
  • University of Tokyo
  • Kitasato University
  • Kanazawa University
  • Asian Fisheries Society (AFS)

contact

Associate Professor Dr.

Sanit Piyapattanakorn

Director of Research projects

Faculty of Science

Affiliation

Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University 254 Prayathai Rd., Wang Mai, Pratumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, 10330

Tel. +66 2218 5394 (+66) 2218 5394