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

Academic Year 2026

(Aug 2026 - Present)

Electrochemically Supported Asymmetric Synthesis on Chiral Encoded Pt and Pt–Ir Surfaces

Anousha Sohail, Wanmai Srisuwanno, Sopon Butcha, Alexander Kuhn*, Chularat Wattanakit*

Accounts of Chemical Research | First published on 28 September 2026

Journal Metric: 2025 JIF = 18, CiteScore = 31.3, Scopus Quartile = Q1, Top Tier in category General Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.accounts.6c00499

Abstract: In recent years, we studied the design of chiral-encoded metal surfaces via electrodeposition as a platform for heterogeneous asymmetric synthesis, where stereochemical information is intrinsically embedded within metallic architectures together with mesoporous structures. Read More

Push–Pull Attentional Anchoring for Diffusion Concept Erasure

Nattanat Chatthee, Tagon Sompong, Ekapol Chuangsuwanich & Supasorn Suwajanakorn*

European Conference on Computer Vision | First Online: 22 September 2026

Conference Metric: CS Ranking and A* on CORE Ranking

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-37321-2

Abstract: Rapid advances in diffusion models have raised concernsabout privacy, harmful content, and copyright violations. Concept era-sure methods aim to address these risks by removing undesirable con-cepts from pretrained models without full retraining. Read More

Biochemical, Bioluminescence and Bioreporter Properties of Functionally Improved Firefly Luciferases

Chadaporn Kantiwiriyawanitch, Vinutsada Pongsupasa, Pratchaya Watthaisong, Jittima Phonbuppha, Aisaraphon Phintha, Daisuke Sasaki, Thanyaporn Wongnate, Ruchanok Tinikul, Kazuki Niwa, Yoshihiro Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ohmiya, Ubolsree Leartsakulpanich*, Pimchai Chaiyen*

Journal of Biological Chemistry | First published on 18 September 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.2026.113568

Abstract: Firefly luciferase (Fluc) is one the most widely used bioluminescent reporters for biological imaging and gene expression analysis, yet its limited stability and high assay cost remain major constraints limiting broader applications. Read More

Ring-opening copolymerization of unstrained tetrahydrothiophene enables the formation of sulfur-functionalized (ABC)n poly(diester-thioether)s 

Ihtesham Ul Haq, Pheeranat Punyamung, Supawadee Namuangruk, Khamphee Phomphrai*

Chemical Communications | First published on 15 September 2026

Journal Metric: Nature Index, 2025 JIF = 4.3, CiteScore = 7.2, Scopus Quartile = Q1, in category Metals and Alloys

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D6CC04698C

Abstract: Aliphatic polyesters have drawn much attention due to their interesting applications in drug delivery, food packaging, tissue engineering, agricultural products, and textile materials. Read More

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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