Setthibhak Suthithanakom

Setthibhak Suthithanakom

Researcher on 3D Bioprinting and 3D Printing of Soft Matter

Research Experience

Flexible Actuation Extruder with intrinsic sensing for 3D printing of viscoelastic material

October, 2022 - Present

Research Assistant with Dr. Ratchatin Chancharoen funded by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). I conducted collaborative research focusing on a flexible extruder for precise control of viscoelastic materials. My work resulted in the development of a versatile extruder distributed to other research groups, enabling the efficient 3D printing of various soft materials and facilitating further studies in biogels. This research is currently pending publication in the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, highlighting the extruder’s unique capabilities.

Reconfigurable Microfluidic Device for Drug Synthesis

August, 2021 - August, 2022

Graduate Student with Dr. Christopher Rowlands at Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London. This research focuses on developing a reconfigurable microfluidic chip for drug synthesis optimization, using a cost-effective Peltier-driven thermal-actuated microvalve system. The prototype microvalve shows promise for future development and integration into larger arrays.

Temperature-Controlled System for the 3D Printing of Hydrogel

May, 2019 - July, 2021

Undergraduate Researcher with Dr. Ratchatin Chancharoen at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. This research project documents the evolution of my research on temperature-controlled 3D bioprinting systems in my undergraduate years. It culminates in the development of a user-friendly, cost-effective 3D bioprinter that addresses limitations in commercial models, allowing for versatile material printing.