Hub of Rice
A Nationwide Network of 31 Institutions
Linking Thailand’s premier rice research centers and holistic experts from the public, private, and international sectors.
Thailand Rice Science Research Hub of Knowledge
Project Leader
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwaret Arikit
Affiliation: Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Expertise: Plant Genomics and Breeding
Project Advisors
Prof. Dr. Apichart Vanavichit
Affiliation: Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University
Expertise: Genome technology, gene function discovery, and application in rice breeding
Prof. Dr. Onanong Naivikul
Affiliation: Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University
Expertise: Rice processing science
Rice Breeding
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Katengam
Affiliation: Ubon Ratchathani University
Dr. Siriphat Ruengphayak
Affiliation: Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus)
Dr. Meechai Siangliw
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thani Sriwongchai
Affiliation: Kasetsart University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Varaporn Sangtong
Affiliation: Maejo University
Ms. Anuchida Wongchuen
Affiliation: Maejo University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sompong Chankaew
Affiliation: Khon Kaen University
Mr. Apichart Noenplap
Affiliation: Rice Department
Mrs. Kanthita Sawangtho
Affiliation: Rice Department
Rice Germplasm
Prof. Dr. Chanakan Prom-u-thai
Affiliation: Chiang Mai University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Phinyarat Kongprakhon
Affiliation: Kasetsart University
Dr. Sulaiman Cheabu
Affiliation: Princess of Naradhiwas University
Physiology
Prof. Dr. Supachitra Chadchawan
Affiliation: Chulalongkorn University
Prof. Dr. Piyada Theerakulpisut
Affiliation: Khon Kaen University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patompong Saengwilai
Affiliation: Mahidol University
Dr. Jonaliza L. Siangliw
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Punchita Vejchasarn
Affiliation: Rice Department
Dr. Watchareewan Jamboonsri
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Plant Pathology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anurag Sunpapao
Affiliation: Prince of Songkla University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sujin Patarapuwadol
Affiliation: Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus)
Asst. Dr. Kanamon Riangwong
Affiliation: Silpakorn University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchawan Jantasuriyarat
Affiliation: Kasetsart University
Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Databases
Dr. Vinitchan Ruanjaichon
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Samart Wanchana
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Wirulda Pootakham
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Dr. Wasin Poncheewin
Affiliation: National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varodom Charoensawan
Affiliation: Mahidol University
Product Processing
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savitree Ratanasumawong
Affiliation: Kasetsart University
Nutrition and Medicine
Prof. Rungroj Krittayaphong, M.D.
Affiliation: Mahidol University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chawanphat Muangnoi
Affiliation: Mahidol University
Agricultural Machinery
Asst. Prof. Panya Lao-Anantana
Affiliation: Kasetsart University
Extension and Technology Transfer
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanate Malumpong
Affiliation: Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus)
Mr. Nitat Charoenthammaraksa
Affiliation: Thai Rice Farmers’ Lifestyle and Spirit Learning Center
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samak Kaewsukseng
Affiliation: Thaksin University
Mr. Anat Sukeewong
Affiliation: Kasetsart University