Biofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group
Mission & Role
Biofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group aims to research, develop, and engineer technology of medical materials and devices that help prevent, cure, repair and rehabilitate the body suitable for use in Thailand, as well as the anatomy of Thai people in order to replace imported materials, equipment, medical technology from abroad, and increase the quality of life of Thai people by focusing on building basic knowledge, developing technology and personnel.
Main Research & Technology
Medical supplies
• Dental filling material (Dr. Siriporn Tanodekaew, Miss Somruethai Channasanon)
• Wound dressing from chitin/chitosan (Dr. Wanida Janvikul)
• Antibiotic drug delivery material for the treatment of bone infection (Dr. Jintamai Suwanprateeb)
• Polyethylene porous prosthesis (Dr. Jintamai Suwanprateeb)
• Hemostatic products for external use (Dr. Wanida Janvikul)
• Stretch fabric coated with silicone gel to heal scars (Dr. Wanida Janvikul)
• Dental implants (Dr. Wanida Janvikul, Dr. Danu Prommin)
• Porous polyethylene prosthetic skull (Dr. Wanida Janvikul)
• 3D Sole Designed for You (Dr. Boonlom Thavornyutikarn)
Medical equipment
Examples of Prototypes Developed in Biofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group :
• Pressure air mattress for pressure ulcer prevention (Dr. Danu Prommin)
• Beach chair operating table for shoulder surgery (Dr.Danu Prommin)
• DIY Spacer for asthma patients (Mr.Parinya Junhunee)
• Radiological technology wheelchair (Dr. Danu Prommin)
• Medical rapid manufacturing for fabrication of personalized implants, pre-operative planning, surgical simulation and body reconstruction surgery (Dr. Jintamai Suwanprateeb)
• Endoscope storage cabinet (Dr. Danu Prommin)
Contact Us
Sutinee Saengaroon (Senior Analyst)
Email : sutinee.sae@mtec.or.th
Tel : 662 564 6500 ext. 4321
Fax : 662 564 6402
