MR. NATTAPON NOPPORNCHAROENKUL

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Plant Cytogenetic Laboratory (N305),

Department of Plant Science,

Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.

272 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND.

Tel: +66 879718 971

Email: nattapon.noppornch@gmail.com

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nattapon_Nopporncharoenkul

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Botany), Mahidol University, Thailand (2016–Present)

M.Sc. (Plant Sciences), Mahidol University, Thailand (2014–2016)

B.Sc. (Plant Sciences-First Class Honour), Mahidol University, Thailand (2010–2014)

SCHOLARSHIP

2010–2019: Science Achievement Scholarship of Thailand (SAST)

SUPERVISOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puangpaka Umpunjun

RESEARCH/ FIELD OF INTEREST

BOTANY:

• Systematics, Cytogenetics, and Phenology of Kaempferia subgenus Protanthium from the Biodiversity Hotspot Thailand and Laos
• Species diversity and Distribution
• Molecular Cytogenetics
• Cytotaxonomy
• Polyploidy Detection
• Hybridity and Fertility Assessment
• Genetic Resources Management
• Plant-Animal Interaction
• Molecular (PCR, Sequencing)
• especially plant in Zingiberaceae (Gingers family)

ZOOLOGY:

• Observation on Population and Behaviour in Bryde’s Whale (Balaenoptera edeni) in the Upper Gulf of Thailand
• Cetaceans and Sea Turtles
• Marine life
• Wildlife

PUBLICATIONS

Nopporncharoenkul N, La-ongsri W, Jenjittikul T. 2020. Two new species of Kaempferia subgenus Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) from northern Thailand. Nordic Journal of Botany. 23(2): XX–XX. https://doi.org/10.1111/njb.02633

Moonkaew P, Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T, Umpunjun P. 2020. Cytogenetic and pollen identification of genus Gagnepainia (Zingiberaceae) in Thailand. Comparative Cytogenetics. 14(1): 11–25. https://doi.org/10.3897/CompCytogen.v14i1.47346

Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T, Chuenboonngarm N, Anamthawat-Jónsson K, Umpunjun P. 2020. Cytogenetic verification of Curcuma candida (Zingiberaceae) from Thailand and Myanmar. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany). 48(1) 7–17. https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2020.48.1.02

Chuengpanya R, Chuenboonngarm N, Kongtook N, Longsaward R, Nopporncharoenkul N, Muangkroot A, Jenjittikul T, Soontornchinaksaeng P. 2019. In vitro propagation of Curcuma candida (Wall.) Techapr. & Skornick., a vulnerable plant of Thailand. Srinakharinwirot University Science Journal 35(2): 31–49.

Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T. 2018. Kaempferia graminifolia (subgen. Protanthium: Zingiberaceae), a new endemic species from Thailand. Phytotaxa.379: 261–266. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.379.3.4

Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T. 2017. Kaempferia noctiflora (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Northern Thailand. Phytotaxa.316: 67–72. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.316.1.6

Nopporncharoenkul N, Chanmai J, Jenjittikul T, Anamthawat-Jónsson K, Soontornchainaksaeng P. 2017. Chromosome number variation and polyploidy in 19 Kaempferia (Zingiberaceae) taxa from Thailand and one species from Laos. Journal of Systematics and Evolution. 55: 466–476. https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.12264

Nopporncharoenkul N, Soontornchinaksaeng P, Jenjittikul T, Chuenboonngarm N, Viboonjun U. 2016. Kaempferia simaoensis (Zingiberaceae), a new record for Thailand: evidence from nuclear ITS2 sequence analyses. Thai Journal of Botany. 8(1): 81–91.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS/CONFERENCES

• The 16^th Flora of Thailand Conference. September 7–12, 2014, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, England.
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T, Soontornchainaksaeng P. 2014. Cytogenetic characters of Curcuma candida (Wall.) Techaprasan & Škorničk (Zingiberaceae).
• The 17^th Flora of Thailand Conference. August 21–25, 2017. Ao-Nang, Krabi, Thailand.
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Jenjittikul T, Viboonjun U, Umpunjun P. 2017. Kaempferia simaoensis and K. rotunda are the same species?: Evidences from morphology and nuclear ITS2 sequence polymorphism analyses.
• The 7^th International Symposium on the Family Zingiberaceae “Gingers for Life”. August 17–20, 2015. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Soontornchainaksaeng P, Chuenboonngarm N, Jenjittikul T. 2015. Ecological study and traditional utilization of Curcuma candida (Wall.) Techaprasan & Škorničk. (Zingiberaceae) in Thailand for conservation strategy.
• The 8^th International Zingiberales Symposium. July 23–27, 2018. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore.
  Nopporncharoenkul N,Jenjittikul T, Soontornchainaksaeng P. 2018. Floral morphology, flowering phenology and palynology of Kaempferia subg. Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) in Thailand.
• The 10^th Botanical Conference of Thailand. June 16–18, 2016. Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Soontornchinaksaeng P, Jenjittikul T, Chuenboonngarm N, Viboonjun U. 2016. Karyology, morphology and internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) sequence polymorphism of Kaempferia simaoensis Y.Y.Qian (Zingiberaceae) in Thailand.
• SCANDEM 2017, The 68^th Annual Conference of the Nordic Microscopy Society.June 5–9, 2017. Reykjavik, Iceland.
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Soontornchainaksaeng P, Jenjittikul T. 2017. Karyological study of pollen from three rare precocious flowering Kaempferia species in Thailand.
• The 8^th Conference on Taxonomy and Systematics in Thailand. May 21–23, 2018, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
  Nopporncharoenkul N, Chow J, Puangpairote T, Jenjittikul T, Chuenboonngarm N, Viboonjun U, Chantaranothai P, Soontornchainaksaeng P. 2018. Meiotic analysis and fertility assessment of some rare, endemic, and threatened plants in Thailand.
• The 1^st International Symposium on Botanical Gardens and Landscapes (2019). Organized by Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. December 2–4, 2019. Bangkok, Thailand.

REWARDS

• Plenary talk/presentation of B.Sc. senior project award. The 15^th Science Project Exhibition (SciEx2014). March 17^th, 2014. Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.
• รางวัลนักศึกษาผู้บำเพ็ญประโยชน์ดีเด่น ประจำปีการศึกษา 2556 โดยสมาคมศิษย์เก่าคณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ณ วันที่ 21 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2556 คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
• เข็มเกียรติยศและประกาศนียบัตร จากมูลนิธิ ศ. ดร. แถบ นีละนิธิ สำหรับผู้มีคะแนนรวมสูงสุดของหลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตร์ ณ วันที่ 31 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2557 คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย
• Certification of Best Student Poster Presentation. The 16^th Flora of Thailand Conference. September 7–12, 2014, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, England.
• Certification of good oral presentation. The 10^th Botanical Conference of Thailand. June 16–18, 2016. Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.

OTHER SKILLS/EXPERIENCES

• Wild Encounter Thailand Staff/Crew. January 2018–Present. Observation on population and behaviour in Bryde’s whale in the Upper Gulf of Thailand and marine Cetaceans in Andaman Sea, Thailand collaboration with Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
• PADI Scuba Dive Master Trainee (DMT: Rescue diver no. 1709AR6642)
• Green fin Program and Approach. Organized by DMCR.July 8^th, 2019. Koh Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand.
• Reef Watch Project. Organized by DMCR.July 9^th/, 2019. Koh Tao,Surat Thani, Thailand.
• Earth Appreciation 03: Mahasamut (Marine debris management). Organized by The Cloud, Coca-Cola and IUCN. November 9–11, 2018. Koh Yao Yai island, Krabi, Thailand.
• Plant Taxonomy and Classification Workshop. Organized by The Botanical Garden Organization. April 24–27, 2012. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
• The MUSC-CAF Education and Training Program for Researchers in (1) Laws and Regulations for Laboratory Animal Use (2) Animal Care and Use Protocol and Animal Welfare Concern, and (3) Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals. Organized by Central Animal Facility, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. December 27^th, 2017. Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.
• Ethics in Human Research: Generic Skills in Science Research. Organized by Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. August 21^st, 2014. Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.
• Invited speaker “Science and Nature”. November 17–18, 2016. Uthai Wittayakhom School, Uthai Thani, Thailand.
• Wildlife/nature photography skill
• Field observation and sample collection by long-distance walking and camping in forest/habitat

EXHIBITION/CAMP STAFF

• “ช้างไทย…ในใจหนู” exhibition staff. Organized by Wild Elephant Lover Club collaboration with National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. March 13^th, 2012. Queen Sirikit Park, Bangkok,Thailand.
• “ช้างป่ากลับบ้านเกิด” project staff. Organized by Wild Elephant Lover Club collaboration with Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation and Kui Buri National Park. August 11–12, 2013. Kui Buri National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan,Thailand.
• ELEPHANT PARADE BANGKOK 2015exhibition staff. Organized by Wild Elephant Lover Club. January 12^th, 2016. Lumpini Park, Bangkok,Thailand.
• Nature camp staff. Organized by Wild Elephant Lover Club. August 11–13, 2017. Kui Buri National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
• Observation on wild elephant and gaur population staff. Organized by Wild Elephant Lover Club.December, 2011–2013. Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
• We4wild staff: Hornbills charity project. February13^th, 2018–2020. Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.