Associate Professor Dr. Anak Khantachawana

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Biological Engineering Program

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

 

 

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Department of Mechanical Engineering and Biological Engineering Program

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

 

Abstract 

Advances in surgical techniques lead to minimally invasive procedures which typically generate less post-surgical pain, less risk, and quicker recoveries.  Stenting is one of minimally invasive procedures which has been widely utilized in many parts of the body.  In this conference, research of NiTi shape memory alloys will be introduced since it is needed for self-expandable stents.  Some of the innovative self-expandable devices and their development pathway which we have developed with dentists, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, etc will be discussed and shared.  Moreover, business opportunity in Thailand will be talked via aspects of patient numbers, market values and startups.   

Biography

 

Dr. Anak Khantachawana is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering and biological engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).  He also commenced his role as an Assistant to the President for Internationalization since July 2010. He is now  head of “Smart Materials Research Laboratory (SmartLab)” and also a chairman of “Smart Healthcare” strategic research group at KMUTT. Dr Anak’s research strengths are in biomaterials and smart materials. He has many research networks with Thai medical schools.  He is also having 4 startup companies to transfer medical technology development from SmartLab.  His research team received more than 40 research and innovation awards continuously, i.e. TRIUP award 2022 for high impact deep technology, National Innovation Award 2022, and others.