EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

            1972-1977         PhD (Applied Polymer Science)            

            Aston University, Birmingham, UK

            1971-1972         MSc (Chemistry and Technology of Polymers)   

                                    Aston University, Birmingham, UK

            1968-1971         BSc (Chemistry)

                                    The University of Manchester (UMIST), Manchester, UK

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

·     Polymer Chemistry

·     Polymer Synthesis and Characterisation

·     Ring-Opening Polymerisation of Cyclic Esters

·     Biodegradable Polyesters for Use in Biomedical Applications

·     Environmentally Degradable Plastics

 AWARDS

            1980     Chartered Chemist (CChem), UK

            1988     Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK

                 PUBLICATIONS (2005-present) (* Corresponding Author), Scopus Author ID : 35605933000

1.     Frame-Composite Mesh: A New Method to Treat Complex Unstable Flail Chest: A Case Report K. Chittawatanarat *, N. Chotirodniramit, K. Chandacham, R. Molloy, C. Laokul

        J. Med. Assoc. Thai, 93, 1, 123-127 (2010)

2.     Novel Tin(II) Butoxides for Use as Initiators in the Ring-Opening Polymerisation of ε-Caprolactone

        M. Dumklang, N. Pattawong, W. Punyodom *, P. Meepowpan, R. Molloy, M. Hoffman

        Chiang Mai J. Sci., 36, 2, 136-148 (2009)

3.       Evaluation of the Use of Chitosan in Ocular Drug Delivery of Vancomycin

        A. Khangtragool, S. Ausayakhun, P. Leesawat *, R. Molloy, C. Laokul

        CMU J. Nat. Sci., 8, 1, 1-9 (2009) 

4.     Stability of Chitosan Solutions for Potential Use in Ocular Drug Delivery

        A. Khangtragool *, S. Ausayakhun, P. Leesawat, R. Molloy, C. Laokul

        CMU J. Nat. Sci., 7, 2, 209-217 (2008)

5.     Defining the Physical Structure and Properties in Novel Monofilaments with Potential for Use as Absorbable Surgical Sutures Based on a Lactide-Containing Block Terpolymer

        W. Channuan, J. Siripitayananon, R. Molloy, G.R. Mitchell *

        Polymer, 49, 4433-4445 (2008)

6.     Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Esters Using Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiators

        A. Kleawkla, R. Molloy *, W. Naksata, W. Punyodom 

        Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 757-760 (2008)             

7.     Design and Preparation of a Bioresponsive Hydrogel for Biomedical Application as a Wound Dressing  

        C. Witthayaprapakorn, R. Molloy *, K. Nalampang, B. J. Tighe

        Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 681-684 (2008)                                                                                     

8.     Processing, Mechanical Property Development and In Vitro Hydrolytic Degradation Studies of a Poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) Monofilament Fibre for Potential Use as an Absorbable Surgical Suture

        P. Chooprayoon, J. Siripitayananon *, R. Molloy, S. Bunkird, T. Soywongsa, A. Tariyawong

        Adv. Mater. Res., 55-57, 693-696 (2008)                   

9.     Effects of Hot-Drawing and Annealing on the Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Polyester Monofilament Fibres

        J. Siripitayananon, R. Molloy *, S. Bunkird, A. Kleawkla, R. Panjakha, P. Chooprayoon

        Int. Polym. Proc., 23 (2), 161-167 (2008)

10.   Synthesis and Characterization of Methoxy Poly(ethylene glycol) – b – poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide-co-e-caprolactone) Diblock Copolymers: Effects of Block Lengths and Compositions

        Y. Baimark *, M. Srisa-ard, J. Threeprom, R. Molloy, W. Punyodom

        e-Polymers, 138, 1-9 (2007)          

11.   Design and Preparation of AMPS-Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Use as Wound Dressings

        K. Nalampang *, N. Suebsanit, C. Witthayaprapakorn, R. Molloy

        Chiang Mai J. Sci., 34, 2, 183-189 (2007)                                                               

12.   Kinetic Studies of the Ring-Opening Bulk Polymerization of e-Caprolactone Using a Novel Tin(II) Alkoxide Initiator

        A. Kleawkla, W. Suksomran, A. Charuchinda, R. Molloy *, W. Naksata, W. Punyodom

        J. Solid Mech. Mater. Eng., 1, 4, 613-623 (2007)

13.   Synthesis and Characterisation of Poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) Copolymers: Influence of Sequential Monomer Addition on Chain Microstructure

        K. Nalampang *, R. Molloy, W. Punyodom

        Polym. Adv. Technol., 18, 3, 240-248 (2007)                     

14.   Investigation of the Crystal Structure in Segmented Triblock L-Lactide, e-Caprolactone and Glycolide Terpolymer Fibres

        W. Channuan, J. Siripitayananon *,  R. Molloy,  M. Sriyai,  G.R. Mitchell

        Chiang Mai J. Sci., 32, 3, 507-513 (2005) 

15.   Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides

        W. Punyodom *,  R. Molloy,  K. Nalampang,  C. Kamcharoen,  B. Waraegsiri, K. Sananpanich,  A. Pleumsamran

        Chiang Mai J. Sci., 32, 3, 479-486 (2005)

16.   The Structure of Crystallisable Copolymers of L-Lactide, e-Caprolactone and Glycolide

        W. Channuan, J. Siripitayananon *, R. Molloy,  M. Sriyai,  F.J. Davis,  G.R. Mitchell

        Polymer, 46, 6411-6428 (2005)

17.   Synthesis, Characterization and Melt Spinning of a Block Copolymer of L-Lactide and e-Caprolactone for Potential Use as an Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture

        Y. Baimark, R. Molloy *,  N. Molloy,  J. Siripitayananon,  W. Punyodom,  M. Sriyai

        J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Med., 16, 8, 699-707 (2005)

18.   Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) (B) – Poly(L-lactide) (A) ABABlock Copolymers

        Y. Baimark, R. Molloy *

        Polym. Adv. Technol., 16, 4, 332-337 (2005)

                RESEARCH GRANTS (2000-present)

Ongoing Research Grants

Research Topic            Development of a Special-Purpose, Fast-Absorbable Synthetic Monofilament Suture for Use in Surgery

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Time Duration              2 Years (September 2009 - August 2011)

Budget                         1,000,000 Baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator           

Research Topic            Synthesis of D-lactide from Purified D-lactic acid and Ring-opening Polymerisation

of D-lactide to form Poly(D-lactide)

Sources of Funding     National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Time Duration              1 Year (August 2010 – July 2011)

Budget                         2,226,200 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides (Phase II)

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Time Duration              2 Years (1 September 2009 - 31 August 2011)

Budget                         1,521,300 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Synthesis, Processing and Properties Testing of Novel Absorbable Nerve Guides

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              1 Year 6 Months (23 April 2009 – 22 October 2010)

Budget                         541,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic           Synthesis, Characterisation and Kinetic Studies of Novel Organotin Initiators for Controlled Ring-opening Polymerisation of Cyclic Esters

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              2 Years (20 April 2009 – 19 April 2011)

Budget                         800,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator  

Research Topic            Development of Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Use as Cartilage Tissue Engineering

Sources of Funding     Biomedical Engineering Center, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (1 October 2009 – 30 September 2010)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Formulation Development for the Production of Packaging Film from Bioplastics Modified with Cellulose Derivatives

Sources of Funding     Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT)

Time Duration              1 Year (Signing a Contract)

Budget                         1,400,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Continuous Semi-Batch Process of Lactide Synthesis from Lactic acid (Phase II)

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (Signing a Contract)

Budget                         2,200,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Completed Research Grants

Research Topic            Design and Preparation of Synthetic Hydrogels for Biomedical Use as Wound Dressing

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency : NSTDA

Time Duration              3.5 Years (April 2006 - September 2009)

Budget                         1,754,500 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Development of a New Lower-Cost, Synthetic Absorbable Monofilament Suture for Use in Surgery

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Time Duration              3 Years (May 2006 - May 2009)

Budget                         2,000,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Continuous Semi-Batch Process of Lactide Synthesis from Lactic acid

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (16 March 2009 – 15 March 2010)

Budget                         1,359,100 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Synthesis of Lactide from Lactic acid for Use in Ring-Opening Polymerisation

Sources of Funding     Office of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (August 2007 – July 2008)

Budget                         650,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

Research Topic            Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use as Absorbable Nerve Guides

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              3 Years 6 Months (April 2003 - October 2006)

Budget                         3,735,600 Baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

Research Topic            Control of Molecular Architecture in the Synthesis of Novel Biodegradable Polyesters for Use in Biomedical Applications

Sources of Funding     Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              2 Years (July 2004 – June 2006)

Budget                         480,000 Baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

 Research Topic            Biomedical Polymers Technology Unit

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              3 Years (January 2005 - December 2007)

Budget                         3,000,000 Baht

Status of Participation  Coordinator

Research Topic            Improvement of the Synthesis of L-Lactide from Lactic Acid

Sources of Funding     Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2006 – August 2007)

Budget                         50,000Bbaht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

Research Topic            Effect of Sequential Monomer Addition on the Chain Microstructure of Biodegradable Copolyesters for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications

Sources of Funding     Chiang Mai University

Time Duration              1 Year (September 2004 – August 2005)

Budget                         70,000 Baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARDS

Chiang Mai Journal of Science (Associate Editor, International Relations)

Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology

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               OVERSEAS LINKS

Professor B.J. Tighe, Biomaterials Research Unit, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University,Birmingham, UK

Professor G.R. Mitchell, Centre for Advanced Microscopy, University of Reading, UK

               INDUSTRIAL LINKS

PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand

Peters Surgical Company Limited, Bangkok (Parent Company based in France)