MAMIP2012

1. Prof. Brij Kumar Dhindaw,

More than four decades of teaching and research experience at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, including teaching and research at :-

• Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA
• Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
• The Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
• Brunel University, London, UK
• McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
• Ames Laboratory, Ames, Iowa, USA
• GKSS Research Center, Geesthact, Germany.
• Consultant to University Space Research Association, NASA, USA

Published more than 150 research papers in peer reviewed journals and authored three books.

Awards :-

• National Metallurgist Day award from Government of India for outstanding contribution in Metal Sciences
• Two certificates of recognition from NASA, USA
• Silver Jubilee Research award of I.I.T. Kharagpur

Academic administration include :-

• Dean Postgraduate Studies at  I.I.T.Kharagpur
• Member of Governing Councils and Research Councils of National Academic Institutions and Research Laboratories

Current Research interest include :-

• Composite Science and Technology
• Solidification Processing
• Bulk Metallic Glasses and nano composites
• Simulation and modeling of metallurgical and material processing

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2.  Dr. Charoen Nakason

Education Background:

• B.Sc. (Chemistry) – Prince of Songkla University – 1986
• M.Sc. (Polymer Science) – Chulalongkorn University – 1991
• Ph.D. (Polymer Rheology & Processing) – University of Bradford, ENGLAND - 1997

Current Position:

• Dean- Faculty of Science & Technology
• Associate Professor in Polymer Technology
• Director of Excellence Center in Natural Rubber Technology

Address:

Department of Rubber Technology & Polymer Science
Faculty of Science & Technology
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani, Thailand.
Telephone:    66 73 333048     Mobile: 66 9 6585826
Fax:        66 73 331099
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Area of Research Interests: Natural rubber Technology, Thermoplastic Natural Rubber, Chemical modification of NR, Rheology & Processing of NR

Selected publications in International Journals

1. Nakason, C. Jarnthong, M. Kaesaman, A. Kiatkamjornwong, S. 2008. Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Epoxidized Natural Rubber and High-density Polyethylene Blends: Effect of Blend Compatibilizers on Mechanical and Morphological Properties, J. Appl. Polym. Sc., 109(4): 2694-2702
2. Nakason, C. Worlee, A. Salaeh, S.  2008.  Effect of Vulcanization Systems on Properties and Recyclability of Dynamically Cured Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Polypropylene Blends, Polym Test, 27(7): 858-869.
3. Nakason, C. and  Saiwari, S. 2008.  Effect of level of maleic anhydride content  on rheological, mechanical and morphological properties  of thermoplastic vulcanizates based on maleated natural rubber/polypropylene blends. , J. Appl. Polym. Sc.,  110: 4071-4078.
4. Thitithammawong, A. Nakason,  C. Sahakaro, K. Noordermeer, J.W.M. 2009. Multifunctional Peroxide as Alternative Crosslink Agents for  Dynamically Vulcanized Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Polypropylene Blends, , J. Appl. Polym. Sc.,  111 (2): 819-825.
5. Nakason, C. Jarnthong, M. Kaesaman, A. Kiatkamjornwong, S. 2009. Influences of blend proportions and curing systems on dynamic, mechanical, and morphological properties of dynamically cured epoxidized natural rubber/high-density polyethylene blends, Polym Eng & Sci, 49(2): 281-292.
6. Derouet, D. Intharapat, P. Tran, QN. Gohier, F. Nakason, C. 2009. Graft copolymers of Natural Rubber and Poly(dimethyl(acryloyloxymethyl)phosphonate) (NR-g-PDMAMP) or Poly(dimethyl(methacryloyloxyethyl)phosphonate) (NR-g-PDMMEP) from photopolymerization in latex medium., Eur. Polym J., 45 (3), 820-836.
7. Pechurai, W.  Sahakaro, K. Nakason, C. 2009. Influence of Phenolic Curative on Crosslink Density and Other Related Properties of Dynamically Cured NR/HDPE Blends, , J. Appl. Polym. Sc., 113(2):1232-1240.
8. Intharapat, P. Derouet, D. Gohier, F. Nakason, C.  2009. Compatibilization of NR/EVA blends by NR Grafted poly(dimethyl(methacryloyloxymethyl) phosphonate) Compatibilizer, e-polymer, 075:1-15.
9. Nakason, C. Kaewsakul, W.  2010. Influence of Oil Contents in Dynamically Cured Natural Rubber and Polypropylene Blends, , J. Appl. Polym. Sc., 115 (1): 540-548.
10. Kalkornsurapranee, E. Sahakaro, K.  Kaesaman, A. Nakason, C.  2010. Influence of reaction volume on properties of Natural Rubber-g-Methyl Methacrylate, J. Elast & Plas, 42(1): 17-34.
11. Intharapat, P. Derouet, D. Nakason, C.  2010. Dynamically Cured Natural Rubber/EVA blends: Influence of NR-g-poly(dimethyl(methacryloyloxymethyl) phosphonate compatibilizer, Polym Adv. Tech., 21 (5): 310-321.
12. Yumae, N. Kaesaman, A. Rungvichaniwat, A. Thepchalerm, C. Nakason, C. 2010, Novel Creaming Agent for Preparation of Creamed Concentrated Natural Rubber Latex, J. Elast & Plas, 42 (5): 453-470
13. Nakason, C., Wohmang, T., Kaesaman, A., Kiatkamjornwong, 2010. Preparation of cassava starch-graft-polyacrylamide superabsorbents and associated composites by reactive blending, Carbo Polym, 81(2):  348-357.
14. Intharapat, P. Derouet, D. Gohier, F. Nakason, C., 2010. Kompatibilisierung von NR/EVA-Verschnitten mit gepfropftem Naturkautschuk als Kompatibilisator, Gummi, Fasern, Kunststoffe 63 (7): 17-424 (in German)
15. Salaeh, S. Muensit, N. Bomlai, P. Nakason, C. 2011. Ceramic/natural rubber composites: influence types of rubber and ceramic materials on curing, mechanical, morphological, and dielectric properties. Journal of Materials Science, 46(6): 1723-1731.
16. Narathichat, M. Kummerlöwe, C. Vennemann, N. Nakason, C. 2011. Thermoplastic Natural Rubber based on Polyamide-12: Influence of Blending Technique and Type of Rubber on Temperature Scanning Stress Relaxation and Other Related Properties, , J. Appl. Polym. Sc.,  121 (2): 805-814.
17. Pichaiyut, S., Nakason, C., Kummerlöwe, C., Vennemann, N. 2011. Thermoplastic Elastomer Based On Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blends: Influence of blending technique, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Article in Press.
18. Johns, J., Nakason, C. 2011. Dielectric properties of natural rubber/chitosan blends: Effects of blend ratio and compatibilization,    Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 357 (7):  1816-1821.
19. Narathichat, M. Kummerlöwe, C. Vennemann, N. Nakason, C. 2011. Influence of Epoxide Level and Reactive Blending on Properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber and Nylon-12 Blends,  Advances in Polymer Technology, Article in Press.
20. Pichaiyut, S., Nakason, C., Kummerlöwe, C., Vennemann, N. 2011. Thermoplastic Elastomers based Natural Rubber and Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blends, Iranian Polymer Journal, Article in Press.

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