Research Output

VISTEC researchers have been very productive in publishing their research in leading international journals as well as obtaining patents. On average, our faculty members publish more than three papers and file at least one patent every year. This research output and intellectual property creation serve as the launchpad for real products and applications.

Total VISTEC Research Publications

(2015 - Present)

Our Highlight Research Publications in the Academic Year 2026

(Aug 2026 - Present)

Structure-based classification of bacterial chitooligosaccharide-specific outer membrane porins (ChiPs)

Rawiporn Amornloetwattana, Piyakamon Bunkum, H. Sasimali M. Soysa, Arnaud Baslé, Anuwat Aunkham, Robert C. Robinson*, Bert van den Berg*, Wipa Suginta*

Journal of Biological Chemistry | First published on 12 August 2026

Journal Metric: Nature Index, 2025 JIF = 4.1, CiteScore = 6.9, Scopus Quartile = Q2, in category Biochemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbc.2026.113441

Abstract: Chitoporins (ChiPs) are chitooligosaccharide-specific outer membrane porins found in various Gram-negative bacteria and are critical for marine species that use chitin as a carbon and nitrogen source. Read More

Enhancing the Versatility of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Through Strategic Biomolecular Functionalization

Bhumrapee Eiamthong*, Thanate Srimora, Rawiporn Amornloetwattana, Chayasith Uttamapinant*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition | First published on 5 August 2026

Journal Metric: Nature Index, 2025 JIF = 17.6, CiteScore = 25.7, Scopus Quartile = Q1, Top Tier in category General Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202526115

Abstract: As biocatalytic strategies for PET recycling reach maturation, insights gained from PET hydrolase research can be leveraged to inform the design of proteins and surface-functionalization strategies that promote stable association of functional proteins with PET surfaces, enabling the development of functional protein-plastic hybrid materials. Read More

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