Innovation for the Mankind

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Prince of Songkla University 1Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind A National Research University : PSU

2 Prince of Songkla University Academically... • A National Research University • Ranked 5th in Thailand and 142nd in Asia by QS. • Nationally, Ranked 4th for Life Sciences and Medicine, 5th for IT&Engineering, Natural Resources, and Arts and Humanities, and 6th for Social Sciences. • Worldwide, Ranked in the top 200 in Agriculture and top 350 in Medicine by QS (2015). • Ranked 5th in Thailand for Research and Innovation by SCIMAGO. • Ranked 89th by THE-BRICS (2014). Statistically... • 5 Campuses in southern Thailand • 38 Faculties • 104 Master’s Programs • 62 Doctoral Programs • 3107 Master’s Students (120 International) • 884 Doctoral Students (97 International)PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 3Campus Locations Surat Thani • Bioscience Hat Yai • Natural Rubber • Industrial Tech.Phuket • Business Mgt. • Natural Sci. & Tech. • Life Sci. & Agri. • Health Sci. • Mgt. / Econ. • Liberal Arts Pattani• Tourism & Hospitality Trang• Tech & Envi.• Earth System Sci. • Business Mgt.• Inter Studies • Architec. • Social Sci. & Humanity • Education • Natural Rubber Tech. • Food / Fishery A National Research University : PSU

4 Prince of Songkla UniversityPSU Strategic Research Focus... • Natural Rubber • Palm Oil • Natural Resources in the Southern Peninsular • Energy • Food • Health Sciences • Material Sciences • Natural Disaster • Southern Border and Multi-Cultural Society • ASEAN Community • Logistics and TourismPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 5Research Funding andPublications (2010-2014)US$M Research Fund 2010-2014 7.710 8.7 9 7.9 8.2 8 7 7.0 Year 6 2011 2012 2013 2014 5 4 3 2 1 0 2010 Publications in Web of Science 2010-2014Publications 487 480500 453 421 431400300200 2011 2012 2013 Year100 2014 2010 A National Research University : PSU

6 Prince of Songkla University Top Researchers…1 Prof. Sootawat Benjakul, Ph.D. 2 Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D. 2008 National Outstanding Researcher 2009 National Outstanding Researcher 2011 Thailand Best Scientist Epidemiology, Health Information Chemistry and Biochemistry of Seafood12 3 3 Assoc. Prof. Charoen Nakason, Ph.D. 2010 National Outstanding Researcher 2010 Science and Technology Award Chemical Modification of Natural RubberPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 74 Assoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D. 2011 National Outstanding Researcher Trace Analysis, Biosensor45 65 Prof. Poonsuk Prasertsan, Ph.D. 2012 National Outstanding Researcher Environmental Biotechnology, Waste Utilization 6 Prof. Supayang Voravuthikunchai, Ph.D. 2014 National Outstanding Re searcher Anaerobic Bacteria, Medicine Plant A National Research University : PSU

8 Prince of Songkla University Top Young Researchers…1 Assoc. Prof. Suppasil Maneerat, Ph.D. Environmental Biotechnology,Food Biotechnology 2 Assist. Prof. Anoma Thitithammawong, Ph.D. Polymer Rheology, Polymer Blends, Chemical Modification of Natural Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers 1 23 43 Assoc. Prof. Pruittikorn Smithmaitrie, Ph.D. Robot Operating System, System Modeling and Simulation 4 Assoc. Prof. Suchart Limkatanyu, Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Concrete TechnologyPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 9 5 Assoc. Prof. Benjamas Cheirsilp, Ph.D. 2014 Taguchi Award for Outstanding Research Achievement in Biotechnology Bioprocess Engineering, Enzyme Technology, Fermentation5 67 8 6 Assist. Prof. Anukorn Phuruangrat, Ph.D. Nanomaterials 7 Assist. Prof. Quantar Balthip, Ph.D. AIDS Patients Care, Spiritual Care 8 Assoc. Prof. Anchana Prathep, Ph.D. 2012 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards Biodiversity, Seaweed, Seagrass A National Research University : PSU

10 Prince of Songkla University Top Inventors…1 Asst. Prof. Chinnawat Surassavadee, Ph.D 2012 Young Technologist Award 2014 Gold Medal Award and Leading Innovation Award, IEIK, China 2 Assoc. Prof. Gumpon Prateepchaikul 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea1 2 3 45 63 Assst. Prof. Sittichoke Anuntaseree, M.D2013 True Innovation Awards 20122014 Gold Medal, and Special Prize 4 Asst. Prof.Sunton Wongsiri, M.D.The 41st IEIG, Switzerland 2009 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea 2009 Gold Medal IFIA Innovation 2009 NIA for Social Contribution 2013 Gold Medal The 41st IEIG, Switzerland5 Assoc. Prof. Charoen Nakason, Ph.D. 2014 Gold Medal, The 42nd IEIG, Switzerland 6 Assoc. Prof. Jessada Wanasin, Ph.D 2007 Young Metallurgist Award 2009 Young Technologist Award 2014 Technologist AwardPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 117 Assoc. Prof. Panote Thavarungkul, Ph.D. 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea 8 Assoc. Prof. Proespichaya Kanatharana, Ph.D. 2013 Gold Prize, The SIIF, Korea7 8 9 10 11 129 Assoc. Prof. Wiwat Pichayakorn, Ph.D. 2015 Gold Medal, ITEX, Malaysia 2015 Special Prize “Honor of Invention”, WIIPA, Taiwan10 Asst. Prof. Nalinee Kovitwanawong, M.D. 2014 Gold Medal, the 42nd IEIG, Switzerland 11 Assoc. Prof. Mitchai Chongcheawchamnan, Ph.D. 2015 Gold Medal and Special prize, ITEX, Malasia 12 Assist. Prof. Warakorn Limbut, Ph.D. 2014 Gold medal, KIE, Taiwan A National Research University : PSU

12 Prince of Songkla UniversityResearch Network ... As a National Research University and being a research oriented university in a knowledge intensive society,Prince of Songkla University (PSU) is performing with a key role for community and economic development. Research networks will be the crucial channets to enhance more national and international collaborations in order to cope with occurring issues needed for solutions. PSU ensures that those aforementioned will be carried out in accordance with its mission, vision, and goal.Disciplines of Excellence (DoE)1. Discipline of Excellence in Pharmacy http://www.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 13Centers of Excellence (CoE)1. Center of Excellence in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Phase II http://www.natres.psu.ac.th/FNR/anrb-coe/gallery.html2. Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Phase II http://dds.pharmacy.psu.ac.th3. Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology for Energy, CECN http://www.cene.psu.ac.th4. Natural Product Research Center of Excellence http://www.nprc.psu.ac.th/5. Center of Excellence in Materials Engineering, CAME http://www.merc.eng.psu.ac.th6. Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellent Center http://ppbresearch.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/content/ A National Research University : PSU

14 Prince of Songkla UniversityResearch Centers (RC)1. Oil Palm Agronomical Research Center, Phase II http://www.natres.psu.ac.th/Researchcenter/palm/palm_index.htm2. Energy Technology Research Center, Phase II http://www.eng.psu.ac.th/home.html3. Membrane Science and Technology Research Center, Phase II http://www.membrane.psu.ac.th4. Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Phase II http://www.tab-rc.psu.ac.th5. Crania-Maxillofacial Hard Tissue Engineering Center, CHEC, Phase II http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/dctec/PSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 156. Common Oral Diseases and Epidemiology Research Center, Phase II http://www.dent.psu.ac.th/dcode/7. Aquatic Animal Biotechnology Research Center http://abrc.surat.psu.ac.th/index.php8. Geophysics Research Center http://www.geophysics.sci.psu.ac.th/index.php?L=TH9. Southern Natural Disaster Research Center http://www.nadrec.psu.ac.th/10. Research Center for Ecotourism Integrated Management in Southern, Thailand http://demo-cv.com/demoweb/rc-ecosouth A National Research University : PSU

16 Prince of Songkla University11. Research Center for Caring System of Thai Elderly http://www.psunurseelder.com/index.php12. Multicultural Education Research Center for Sustainable Development: MRCSD http://eduinter.pn.psu.ac.th/msrc13. Andaman Environment and Natural Disaster Research Center: ANED http://www.essand.psu.ac.th/ESSAND/index.html14. Institute of Research and Development for Health of Southern, Thailand http://www.rdh.psu.ac.th/index.php/main.html15. Caring and Healing System for Client with Trauma, Emergency and Disaster, CHCTED http://www.nur.psu.ac.th/nur/index.aspxPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 17Research Units (RU)1. The Research Unit in Enhancing Harmony in Life of Southern Thai People, Phase II http://www.nur.psu.ac.th/nur/index.aspx2. Clinical and Pharmacological Research Unit http://www.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/3. Medical Products Innovations from Polymers in Clinical http://medinfo.psu.ac.th4. Wood Science and Industry Technology, WSIT http://scit.surat.psu.ac.th5. Holistic Health and Safety Management in community http://medinfo.psu.ac.th A National Research University : PSU

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Prince of Songkla University 19Graduate Programs... Categorized graduate programs according to research strategy ofPrince of Songkla University1. Natural RubberFaculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Chemistry - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Bioinformatics - Polymer Science and - Polymer Science and Technology Technology - Materials ScienceEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil EngineeringNatural Resources Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Tropical Agricultural - Plant Pathology - Soil Resources Management Resource Management - Entomology - Agricultural Development - Natural Rubber Production, Technology and Management*Economics - M.B.A. Program in - Agribusiness ManagementScience and Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology - Polymer Technology - Polymer Technology - Applied Chemistry - Applied PhysicsScience and - M.Sc. Program inIndustrial Technology - Agricultural Science and Technology*International Program A National Research University : PSU

20 Prince of Songkla University2. Palm Oil Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Biology - Biology - Chemistry - ChemistryAgro-Industry - Biochemistry - BiochemistryEnvironmental - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology andManagementNatural Resources Bioinformatics BioinformaticsScience and Industrial - Physics - PhysicsTechnology Ph.D. Program in Master of Engineering Program in - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Tropical Agricultural Resources Management M.Sc. Program in - - Agricultural Science and Technology*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 213. Natural Resources in the Southern Peninsular Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inNatural Resources - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Environmental EngineeringEnvironmentalManagement Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Aquatic Science - Aquatic ScienceScience - Tropical Agricultural - Soil Resources Management Resource ManagementScience andTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology and - Environmental Management - Environmental ManagementEnvironment M.A. Program inMarine and Coastal - Social Science forResources Institute Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biology - Biology - Geophysics - Geophysics - Zoology - Ecology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Fishery Technology - Fishery Technology - Applied Biology - M.Sc. Program in - Technology and Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Marine and Coastal - Marine and Coastal Resources Management Resources Management*International Program A National Research University : PSU

22 Prince of Songkla University4. Energy Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Physics - PhysicsAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in Master of Engineering Program in - Environmental Engineering - Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental - Chemical Engineering - Chemical EngineeringManagement - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringScience andIndustrial Technology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management M.Sc. Program in - - Agricultural Science and Technology*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 235. FoodFaculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biochemistry - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics - Microbiology and Bioinformatics - MicrobiologyNatural Resources Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Plant Science - Plant Science - Aquatic Science - Aquatic Science - Tropical Agricultural - Agricultural Development - Animal Science Resource ManagementAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biotechnology - Biotechnology - Biotechnology* - Biotechnology* - Food Science and - Food Science and Technology* Technology - Functional Food and Nutrition - Functional Food and Nutrition - Agro-Industry Technology Management - Packing TechnologyEconomics M.Sc. Program in - - Agribusiness ManagementScience and M.Sc. Program inTechnology - - Food Science and Nutrition - Fishery TechnologyScience and - M.Sc. Program inIndustrial Technology - Agricultural Science and Technology*International Program A National Research University : PSU

24 Prince of Songkla University6. Health Sciences Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Microbiology - MicrobiologyThai Traditional - Biochemistry - BiochemistryMedicine - Physiology - PhysiologyMedicine - Molecular Biology and - Molecular Biology andPharmaceutical Bioinformatics BioinformaticsSciences - AnatomyScience and - PharmacologyTechnologyAgro-Industry Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Program in M.TM. Program in - Thai Traditional Medicine - Thai Traditional Medicine Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Engineering - Epidemiology* - Occupational Medicine Higher Grad Dip Program in - Epidemiology* - Clinical Science Ph.D. Program in M.Pharm Program in - Pharmaceutical Care - Clinical Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Social and Administrative Pharmacy* - Social and Administrative Pharmacy* M.Sc. Program in - Herb Sciences* - Cosmetic Sciences* M.Sc. Program in - - Food Science and Nutrition Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Functional Food and Nutrition - Functional Food and Nutrition*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 25 Faculty ProgramDentistryHigher Grad Dip Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inin Clin Sci - Oral Health Sciences - Oral Health SciencesNursing Program in - Dental Research - Prosthodontics - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySouthern of Health - Oral Medicine - Applied Oral Health SciencesSystem Management - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryInstitute - Periodontics - Restorative Dentistry Ph.D. Program in M.N.S Program in - Nursing* - Nursing Science* - Nursing Science - Community Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Administration - Health System Research and Development M.Sc. Program in - - Health System Management*International Program A National Research University : PSU

26 Prince of Songkla University7. Materials Sciences Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inScience - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil EngineeringArgo-Industry - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringScience and - Mining EngineeringTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Polymer Science and - Polymer Science and Technology Technology - Material Science - Physics - Physics M.Sc. Program in - - Packing Technology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Polymer Technology - Polymer Technology - Applied ChemistryPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 278. Natural Disaster Faculty ProgramScience Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inEngineering - Geophysics - Geophysics - Ecology*EnvironmentalManagement Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program in - Electrical Engineering - Electrical EngineeringNatural Science - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering (Transportation, - Environmental Engineering Geotechnical, Structure)Science and - Environmental EngineeringTechnology Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program inTechnology and - Environmental Management - Environmental ManagementEnvironment M.A. Program in - Social Science for EnvironmentalMarine and CoastalResources institute ManagementEarth System and - M.Sc. Program inAndaman Natural - Soil Resources ManagementDisaster Management M.Sc. Program in - - Applied Physics - Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Program in - - Technology and Environmental Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Marine and Coastal - Marine and Coastal Resources Management Resources Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Earth System Science* - Earth System Science**International Program A National Research University : PSU

28 Prince of Songkla University9. Southern Border and Multi-cultural Society Faculty ProgramManagementSciences Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Administration - Management - Business AdministrationLiberal Arts - Business Administration*Humanities and M.P.A. AdministrationSocial Science - Public AdministrationEducation M.A. Program inCommunication - - Human and Social DevelopmentScienceIslamic Studies M.A. Program in - - Information ManagementPeace Studies - Social Development Administration Ed.D Program in M.Ed. Program in - Educational Administration - Educational Administration - Educational Leadership - Educational Technology and Innovation and Communications - Curriculum and Instruction - Education for Sustainable Development - Psychology - Educational Research and Evaluation M.Se. Program in - - Information* Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in - Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies M.Ed. Program in - Islamic Education Administration and Management M.A. Program in - - Conflict and Peace Studies*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 2910. ASEAN Community Faculty ProgramManagementSciences Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Program in - Management - Business AdministrationLiberal Arts - Business Administration*Humanities and - AccountancySocial Science - Tourism ManagementEducation M.P.A Program in - Public AdministrationIslamic Studies Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in Peace Studies - Human and Social - Human and Social Development Development - Teaching English as an International Language Ph.D. Program in Master of Art Program in - Thai - Thai - Information Management - Social Development Administration Ed.D Program in M.Ed. Program in - Educational Administration - Educational Administration - Educational Leadership - Educational Technology and Innovation and Communications - Curriculum and Instruction - Education for Sustainable Development - Psychology - Education Research and Evaluation Ph.D. Program in M.A. Program in - Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies M.Ed. Program in - Islamic Education Administrator and Management - M.A. Program in - Conflict and Peace Studies A National Research University : PSU

30 Prince of Songkla UniversityFaculty ProgramCommunication - M.Sc. Program inScience - Information*Hospitality and Tourism M.B.A. Program in - Hospitality and Tourism - Management*International ProgramPSU: A National Research University

Prince of Songkla University 3111. Tourism and Logistics Faculty ProgramEngineering Ph.D. Program in M.Eng. Program inAgro-Industry - Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering (Transportation,Management - Mechanical Engineering Geotechnical, Structure)Sciences - Logistics and Supply Chain EngineeringEnvironmentalManagement - M.Sc. Program in - Agro-Industry TechnologyEconomics ManagementLiberal Arts Ph.D. Program in M.B.A. Program inHospitality and - Management - Business AdministrationTourism - Business Administration* - Accountancy - Tourism Management Ph.D. Program in M.Sc. Program in - Environmental Management - Environmental Management M.A. Program in - Social Science for Environmental Management - M.B.A. Program in - Agribusiness Management - M.A. Program in - Human and Social Development - Teaching English as an International Language - M.B.A. Program in - Hospitality and Tourism Management**International Program A National Research University : PSU

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Innovation for the Mankind Deep South Watch Database, later calledthe Deep South Incidence Database (DSID), has thusbecome a prominent source of reference in thepublic policy analysis concerning conflict resolutionand peacebuilding efforts. Beyond reporting thestatistics of deaths and injuries, the database ap-plications could demonstrate variations and trendsand significant patterns of the violent conflict inthe Deep South. As a result, the situation analysis of DeepSouth Watch (DSW) and the Center for ConflictStudies and Cultural Diversity (CSCD) showed that,in the overall picture, the statistics of violenceappeared to have declined as often described bythe State. If one takes June 2007 as the turningpoint, it would appear that the frequency ofviolent incidents actually started declining in a cer-tain way. However, it is noticeable that from 2008onwards, there were attempts at insurgency in theform that would sustain the goals of the struggle,and would also cause the situation in the area torapidly become very intense at intervals. Therefore,from 2008, if we monitor the situation closely andcontinuously, the situation of unrest in the DeepSouth would be of a continuous pattern withoccasional spikes, reflecting an image of anever-ending situation of violence. The lack ofstability and uncertainty of the situation, with afluctuating frequency of incidents represents thedynamics of continuity of the unrest which is theprime nature of the conflict. Such dynamics shouldbe monitored with great care, as they may also havean impact of undermining the State’s legitimacy inthe long run. This situation was later identified as the“protracted violence” due to the continuity ofviolence day in and day out, every month, andevery year. It is a state of violence that consists ofshooting different groups of people going abouttheir daily lives, bombing of public places andattacking targets that are state officials, attackingthe military bases, police or volunteer forces, armedclashes during the “surround, search, and arrest”raids of state officials against the insurgents, as wellas killing of innocent individuals. Such incidentsfrequently appear in the news and are shown inthe analysis (Jitpiromsri and McCargo, 2010). 27

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University Reliable sources of data have contributed to further development of the incidence of violence dataset. In the process, the data has been collected from 4 sources: the Emergency Call Center operated by the Ministry of Interior based in Yala Province, the daily military report compiled by the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 (ISOC 4), the Southern Border Provinces Police Operation Center, and the regional news centers of media agencies. All centers would report daily to Deep South Watch (DSW) where the database team collected and triangulated the validity of data from dif- ferent sources. The data has thus been coded and entered into to the dataset that is updated on the daily basis. In the data entry process, the staff would conduct encoding and entering data every day. By the end of every month, there would be the editing process, fact-checking, and cor- rection. Then a summary of the data would be prepared. A monthly summary report is due to be issued by the fifth of the following month. Only significant data would be reported, such as total number of violent incidents, deaths, and injuries. The users of this report are mostly media outlets both domestic and international, foreign embassies in Thailand, and public and private agencies. Asst. Prof. Dr. Srisompob Jitpiromsri E-mail: [email protected] Center for Conflict Studies and Cultural Diversity28

“ Smile Feet began when ing; thus, staying healthy, with Innovation for the Mankind assistant professor Sunton no need to see the doctor. This 1. The structure conforms to the Wongsiri was faced with a led to Dr. Sunton’s research and body physiology. The design em- large number of patients from the development of the healthy phasizes proper fit and the shape government hospitals who suf- insoles. of the foot as much as possible. fered heel pain during the night. In the past, insoles were It includes a cup shape for the In the morning they would feel rare, expensive, and imported from heels, medial flexible arch, and an better after walking a few steps. abroad. In 2009, in cooperation anterior slope of 4−6 degrees. It However, when the symptoms with the Faculty of Engineering, also has a convertible design that were more severe, the pain in- a rubber heel pad for those who makes it ideal for activities that creased and occurred more often. have foot problems was developed can be customized for the needs Dr. Sunton developed a cure for and it was awarded the Prince of of the user. patients and protection for people Songkla University Research Award 2. The material is soft with elas- who want to be healthy by using that year. In addition to helping ticity, thus its ability to distribute insoles that are designed to correct patients, it also emphasizes to peo- impact and weight. Special foam body anatomy, help absorb the ple the value of prevention rather and special G-gel also absorb shock impact while walking and reduce than treatment. This innovation and reduce injury from walking the risk of painful heel disease. has become the footwear product and standing for a long time. Insoles help distribute weight, marketed as “Smile Feet”. There is also a special microfiber which is good for knees, hips, and The Smile Feet product has cloth to help reduce the accu- back. They also help reduce leg other great features that make it mulation of bacteria and reduce symptoms from prolonged walk- different from other insoles: symptoms, which makes for great foot health. Smile Feet : Innovative Healthy Insoles 29

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University Within a year and a half What is important about the from the year 2012, Smile Feet won medical device in Smile Feet? It is based 6 national awards and internation- on the standard of international foot- al awards including the Special based analysis, using the Foot Status Prize at KIPA, the Silver Coin at Questionnaire. The results of the re- the 41st International Exhibition search found that Smile Feet footwear of Inventions of Geneva, and the are highly effective at helping prevent World Inventor award in Korea. heel pain. The research found that foot This research can help society pain in the experimental group dropped prevent disease, reduce the cost of by more than 75% and the general foot medication, and reduce the need health improved by more than 95%. to take medication. Good insoles can help to improve foot health and create a better quality of life. Smile Feet went into the market in cooperation and with the support of the Science Park under the incubator Prince of Songkla University, Nation- al Federation of Industries, National Innovation Agency and the National Research Council. All of this support drives research and innovation and thus products come out faster. 30

Innovation for the Mankind These achievements have helpedpush the development team of SmileFeet to the next level. There are plans toexpand and produce other innovative Thaiproducts for the international market.A major distributor in Thailand sees thebenefits and currently distributes SmileFeet to more than 50 hospitals in Thailandto help and treat patients. In addition,Dr. Sunton has developed new productsfor use in sports and travel. Smile Feet is an innovative, suc-cessful insole that was developed fromresearch and turned into a commercialproduct. It is a successful example of agovernment policy that has promoted thecommercialization of medical and inno-vative research. The company is able toadd more distributors specializing in eachmarket area and expand into differentmarketing channels across Thailand orother countries.Asst. Prof. Sunton Wongsiri,MDE-mail: [email protected] of Medicine 31

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University A-Knife : a Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a disease Basically, treatment of cut, a surgeon releases the tendonoccurring to both sexes in their trigger finger begins with anti-in- sheath until the finger tendonmiddle age. Causes of trigger flammatory agents and steroids. glides well. Post-operative returnfinger is related to excessive use In case some patients do not of hand functions usually takesof the hand grips, resulting in response well to the medications, 1 week. During this recoverylong-standing inflammation and surgery is needed. Previous stan- period, the patients need to restswelling of the tendon within the dard operation is performed with his or her hand and take care oflimited space of tendon sheath and a 1.5 cm incision at the base of the wound.ultimately difficulty in flexing and the affected finger. Through thisextending the finger.32

Innovation for the Mankind With an invention of “A-Knife”, an innovation for a pin-hole operation for trigger finger, the surgery goes much easi- er and quicker – usually 1-2 min. The operation can be performed through a 2 mm, which is resulting in less tissue trauma, less pain and shorter recovery period. A patient who undergoes trigger finger release usually recovers within 2-3 days. Risk of wound infection is also lower. An A-Knief is made of stain-less steel. With small and blunt tip,the knife is used to hook the tendonsheath without injuring the tendonitself. A tiny blade installed proximalto the blunt hook is used to releasethe tendon sheath safely. The pro-cedure requires minimal setting ofthe operating room. No need to usetourniquet and other standard sup-plies because of tiny wound, suturingcan be spared and the infection rateis negligible. 33

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University In summary, A-Knife a Table: Comparing standard operation (open release) with percutaneous instrument pro- the A-Knife vides an innovative method for minimally invasive trig- Data Open A-Knife ger finger surgery. With this surgery innovation, the patient ex- periences less pain, quicker Operative duration 15 min 2-3 min recovery and the caregiver uses less time. Wound size 1.5 cm 2 mm Asst. Prof. Sittichoke Anantaseri,MD Recovery time 7 days 1-2 days E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Medicine Suturing Require No need 1-2 days34 Time to full hand 7 days 0-1 %* functions Recurrence 0-1 % * Nerve injury 1%* 1%* * Depending on expertise of a surgeon Awards 2012 True Innovation Award 2012 by True Cor- poration (PCL) 2013 Second runner up (Social engagement) National Innovation day 2013 by Office of In- novation 2014 Gold Medal, 42nd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland and Special Prize from Taiwan

Innovation for the MankindPSU-Carpal Tunnel Retractor ( PSU-CTR ) Carpal tunnel syndrome open standard release technique(CTS) is the most common hand with a 3−5 cm incision takes lon-disease. CTS causes numbness in ger than 30 minutes in operativethe hands. With severe symptoms, time, and requires some patientspatients will have numbness at all to be admitted to the hospital.times, weakness, and atrophy. The Asst.Prof.Sunton Wongsiri,MD sawnerves are severely compressed the importance of developing aand nerve damage may be perma- new medical device and surgicalnent. A study found that people technique for improving patientwho are 45 to 60 years of age had outcomes.a high prevalence (45.5%). The 35

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University The PSU-CTR, a minimally invasive device for carpal tunnel release, was developed in 2007 by Dr.Sunton Wongsiri and his team to help with patient wound healing. With a smaller incision of 1.5 cm, a surgeon using the PSU-CTR can com- plete the procedure in only 8−10 minutes, thus saving time and costs.Furthermore, patients do not need in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disor- Dr.Khosh Zaban said that the im-to stay in the hospital. PSU-CTR ders medical journal in September pressive surgical technique and de-was the winner of the Social Con- 2008 and in The Bangkok Medical vice had great results, leaving onlytribution of National Innovation Journal Volume 6 in 2013. The PSU- a small wound, causing no pain,Award in 2009 from NIA. It also CTR and the Wongsiri technique and allowed for a quick recovery.received innovation awards in have helped more than 3,000 ThaiSwitzerland, Korea, and other in- patients and patients from otherstitutions, totaling 13 awards. The nations. In the year 2016, Dr.Sun-PSU-TCR design and the Wongsiri ton Wongsiri was proud of Thai-surgical technique were published land’s medical academic society when Dr. Khosh Zaban, a British surgeon, traveled from England to perform surgery using the PSU- CTR and the Wongsiri technique.36

Innovation for the Mankind Since this surgical equipment has a unique and novel design that is specific forminimally invasive surgery, international patents were filed in the United States, Europe,and Japan in 2010. The PSU-CTR consists of the following components:1) The Navigator 3) GripTip to create a handlespace in the making itinternal tissue firm 2) The Guard, 4) Visual tube, which which is a distance can help the doctor guide see the surgical area clearly. After that, the transverse carpal ligament can be completely cut.Asst. Prof. Sunton Wongsiri,MDE-mail: [email protected] of Medicine 37

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University Hb Extract : Special Cosmeceuticals from the Serum of Natural Rubber LatexRubber trees (Hevea brasil- (mainly nanoparticle size). These tapping. It is thus feasible to use iensis, Hb) are important rubber particles are involved in the non-rubber latex (NRL) serum, economic plants of south- the formation of rubber coagulum which is rich in wound healing ern Thailand. Natural rubber to plug damaged latex vessels phytochemicals, as a starting ma- latex (NRL), collected from rub- preventing excessive latex loss terial for production of “Actives” ber trees by tapping, is a milky due to tapping. The non-rubber in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fluid that contains basically components include several active products (green cosmeceuticals). two components: the rubber compounds (phytochemicals) im- These cosmeceuticals can meet the component and the non-rubber portant for the physiological func- high demand for multifunctional components. The rubber part tion of latex and the rubber tree organic skincare products in the contributes to our country’s an- in general. They play important global market. Successful attempts nual export earnings of several roles in preventing and killing will create a tremendously new hundred billion baht. The rubber microbial invaders, and facilitating value for the non-rubber compo- is within latex vessels dispersed essential wound-healing as well nents in the NRL serum with an in an aqueous serum (latex se- as generating new bark tissue to ample supply in the rubber plan- rum) as small rubber particles replace the old bark removed by tations of southern Thailand.38

Innovation for the Mankind Our research group ing 5% (w/w) of Hb Extract dry fading (96.8% ), skin smoothen-successfully processed and pro- powder, was shown to improve ing (92.2%), and reductionsduced special cosmeceuticals the skin health of 100 volunteers of sebum level (53.1%). Forusing the ‘Hb Extract’ from with facial melasma and acne. those with facial acne (n=36),the NRL serum accompanied After nine weeks of topical 100% of sufferers reportedby a certificate of analysis. The application, the self-assessment reduction of skin inflammation,efficacy of the Hb Extract in data collected from those with 100% reduction of acne, 88.9%improving the facial skin health facial melasma (n=64) indi- reduction of sebum level, andof volunteers was evaluated. A cated positive effects on skin 86.1% reduction of the intensityformulated Hb cream, contain- whitening (98.4%), melasma of acne scarring. Moreover, most of the volunteers also noticed facial brightening with aura and fading wrinkles. In summary, Hb Extract from NRL serum is efficacious in improving facial skin health of several criteria with satisfactory outcomes. 39

50th Anniversary Prince of Songkla University These include the positive effects and Indonesia. Hb Brightening on whitening, brightening, skin Cream was the first Hb Extract tightening, reducing melasma, re- product made under an agreement duced wrinkles and dullness as well between Prince of Songkla Uni- as reduced acne and acne scarring. versity (PSU) and Thailand Center The outcome can be achieved and Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS). clearly observed within 9 weeks It was launched with great success of application or even earlier. We and sold out at the BIO Asia 2008 are thus the first research team to International Conference (No- explore and discover cosmeceutical vember 25-27, 2008). At present, potentials of phytochemicals from several cosmetic and beauty com- the NRL serum fraction of the rub- panies, including PSU-Innovation ber tree as a new wonder in the Trading Company (PSU-ITC), have beauty industry. Patents related to committed to purchase and use Hb this discovery had been granted by Extract as the active ingredient in several countries including Thai- commercial beauty care products land, Singapore, China, Malaysia Prof. Dr. Rapepun Wititsuwannakul E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Science40

Innovation for the MankindCreamed Natural Rubber Latex : Research for Strengthening the Rubber CommunityOver the past few years, rubber planters have experienced the problem of declining natural rubber prices. The fall of natural rubber pricescan be caused by several factors such as expansionof rubber planting areas into almost every regioninside the country. Expansion has also occurred in theASEAN countries as well as southern China which hasresulted in an increased supply of natural rubber inthe international market. The price of natural rubberin the world market is generally controlled by thecountries where the tire manufacturers are located.Alternatively, synthetic rubbers are increasingly beingused instead of natural rubber. These factors have putdownward pressure on the price of natural rubber. Since this problem threatens the livelihoodof the rubber planters, they have requested that thegovernment help overcome this problem. Among thedifferent possible policies of the government, thechoice decided upon was to enhance the value of usingnatural rubber in the country. This campaign causeda huge change for the rubber planter that resultedin forming the “Agro-Rubber Industry” throughoutthe country. Many planters have decided to becomerubber product producers themselves, thus, bringingabout investments by the rubber producers in differentforms including community enterprises, communitycooperatives, and SMEs. 41