Faculty & Adjunct Professors (MSE): Khamphee Phomphrai


Research Focus:


  • Homogeneous catalysis
  • Biodegradable polymers
  • Carbon dioxide utilizations to chemicals and materials
  • Sulfur-containing polymers
  • Polyolefin synthesis and catalyst development


Research Summary


Contact:


Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering (MSE), 555 Moo 1, Payupnai, Wangchan, Rayong 21210, THAILAND

Email: khamphee.p@vistec.ac.th

            

CV



Professional Appointments and Education:


2015 – present

Associate Professor, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)

2017 – 2025

Dean, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, VISTEC
2015 – 2018
Director, Frontier Research Center (FRC), VISTEC
2010 – 2015
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Mahidol University
2005 – 2010 
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Mahidol University
2004 – 2005
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical Engineering Department, Purdue University, Indiana, USA
2003 – 2004
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemistry Department, Purdue University, Indiana, USA
1998 – 2003
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, The Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
1995 – 1998
B.S., Chemistry, University of Maryland at College Park, Maryland, USA
1994 – 1995
Freshman, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University



Awards and Honors:


2022

DPST Hall of Fame, Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST)

2017Gold Level, PTT Group RD&T Achievement Awards, PTT Public Company Limited
2014Rising Star Researcher, The 4th Polymer Conference of Thailand (PCT-4)
2013Distinguished contributors to the Development and Promotion of Science and Technology talents project (DPST) 
2008Wiley-CST Outstanding Publication Award, PACCON 2009
1994Bronze Medal, the 26th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), Oslo, Norway



Selected Publications:

(Full list can be found at Google Scholar) 


  • Bimetallic constrained aluminum alkoxide complexes for ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters: activity enhancement via cationic activation

    Kanhanond, N.; Chumsaeng, P.; Namuangruk, S.; Phomphrai K.

    Dalton Transactions 2025, 54, 3246.  https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT02849J


  • Indium alkoxide complexes supported by constrained Schiff-base ligands for the ring-opening (co)polymerization of cyclic esters

    Piyawongsiri, T.; Chumsaeng, P.; Phomphrai K.

    Dalton Transactions 2025, 54, 18117.  https://doi.org/10.1039/D5DT02356D


  • Bimetallic dimethyl aluminum for ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone: restricted rotation for enhanced metal cooperativity
    Kanhanond, N.; Intayot, R.; Chumsaeng, P.; Jungsuttiwong, S.; Phomphrai K.
    Organometallics 2024, 43, 2159.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.organomet.4c00277

  • Epoxide/CO2 cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by Indium Chloride Complexes Supported by Constrained Inden Schiff-Base Ligands
    Piyawongsiri, T.; Laiwattanapaisarn, N.; Virachotikul, A.; Chumsaeng, P.; Phomphrai K.
    ChemPlusChem 2023, e202300559.  https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.202300559

  • Synthesis of ABx and ABxC poly(ester-ether) polymers: polymer sequences and effects of Bx and BxC units on thermal properties
    Jabprakon, N.; Chumsaeng P.; Phomphrai K.
    Polymer Chemistry 2023, 14, 4169.  https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PY00605K

  • Ring-Opening Co- and Terpolymerization of Epoxides, Cyclic Anhydrides, and l-Lactide Using Constrained Aluminum Inden Complexes
    Laiwattanapaisarn, N.; Virachotikul, A.; Chumsaeng, P.; Jaenjai, T.; Phomphrai K.
    Inorganic Chemistry 2022, 61, 20616.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03532
     
  • Enhancement of Ethylene and Ethylene/1-Hexene (Co)polymerization Activities by Titanium(IV) and Zirconium(IV) Complexes Bearing Constrained Hydroxyindanone-Imine Ligands
    Udomsasporn, K.; Chumsaeng, P.; Phomphrai K.
    Inorganic Chemistry 2022, 61, 16992.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03244
     
  • Highly Active Homoleptic Zinc and Magnesium Complexes Supported by Constrained Reduced Schiff Base Ligands for the Ring-Opening Polymerization of Lactide
    Pongpanit, T.; Saeteaw, T.; Chumsaeng, P.; Chasing, P.; Phomphrai K.
    Inorganic Chemistry 2021, 60, 17114.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c02382
     
  • Highly Active Chromium Complexes Supported by Constrained Schiff-Base Ligands for Cycloaddition of Carbon Dioxide to Epoxides
    Kiriratnikom, J.; Laiwattanapaisarn, N.; Vongnam, K.; Thavornsin, N.; Sae-ung, P.; Kaeothip, S.; Euapermkiati, A.; Namuangruk, S.; Phomphrai K.
    Inorganic Chemistry 2021, 60, 6147.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c03732
     
  • Unprecedented Double Insertion of Cyclohexene Oxide in Ring-Opening Copolymerization with Cyclic Anhydrides Catalyzed by a Tin(II) Alkoxide Complex.
    Ungpittagul, T.; Jaenjai, T.; Roongcharoen, T.; Namuangruk, S.; Phomphrai K.
    Macromolecules 2020, 53, 9869.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01738



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