Contacts
- Email: orachorn.me@kmitl.ac.th
- Office : AI-606
Research interests
- Molecular biology, genetic database and specific DNA markers
- Development of symbiotic food product and natural antimicrobial packaging
- Encapsulation technique and active packaging technology
- Determination and Identify of Food microbiology
Selected Publications
- Sriphochanart, W., Krusong, W., Surayot, U., Mekkerdchoo, O. and Sriprom, P. 2022. Germinated Brown Rice Preparation for Value Added Material for Healthy Brewed Vinegar. Current Applied Science and Technology, 14-pages.
- Arsa, S., Wipatanawin, A., Suwapanich, R., Mekkerdchoo, O., Chatsuwan, N., Kaewthong, P. and Gorinstein, S. 2021. Properties of Different Varieties of Durian. Applied Sciences, 11(12), 5653.
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Sriphochanarta, W., Suwapanicha, R., Sriproma, P. and Krusong W. 2021. Development of Vinegar Foam Mat Powder effect on Physicochemical and Antifungal Properties. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference. November 25, Bangkok, Thailand, 2021
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Jotisuta, I. and Somwongsa, M. 2021. Development of Alternative High Fiber Noodle as Healthy Menu for Convenient Store. Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Hospitality and Tourism. September 13-15, Pinang, Malaysia, 2021
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Jodkho, K. and Thedphong, N. 2021. The Study of Quantity and Affecting Factors on Biogas Production by Seeding Sludge under Anaerobic Conditions. Proceedings of the 23rd Food Innovation Asia Conference. June 17-18, Bangkok, Thailand, 2021
- Krusong, W., Sriphochanart, W., Suwapanich, R., Mekkerdchoo, O., Sriprom, P., Wipatanawin, A., and Massa, S. 2020. Healthy dried baby corn silk vinegar production and determination of its main organic volatiles containing antimicrobial activity. LWT, 117, 108620.
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Jirachanchai, P., Srzednicki, G. and Lohitnavy, N. 2019. Potential of Natural Isolated Yeasts from Thai Vineyard and their Ability to Growth in Limited Nitrogen Source of Wine Production. Journal of Food Science and Agricultural Technology, 5, 177-183.
- Yanprapasiri, K., Lohsrithong, C., Setthachaimongkol, S., Mekkerdchoo, O. and Borompichaichartkul, C. 2018. Probiotic encapsulation by spray drying using konjac glucomannan hydrolysate as wall material and its application in ice cream. Italian Journal of Food Science, 36-40.
- Banerjee, A., Das, P., Mekkerdchoo, O., Borompichaichartkul, C., Basu, S., Nasipuri, M. and Srzednicki, G., 2017. A soft computing tool for species classification and prediction of glucomannan content in Amorphophallus genus. Engineering in Life Sciences. 17(12): 1254-1263
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Borompichaichartkul, C., Perrigo, A., Srzednicki, G., Prakitchaiwattana, C. and Antonelli, A. 2016. Tracing the Evolution and Economic Potential of Konjac Glucomannan in Amorphophallus species (Araceae) using Molecular Phylogeny and RAPD Markers. Phytotaxa, 282(2), 81-106.
- Saeheng, P., Eamsakulrat, P., Mekkerdchoo, O. and Borompichaichartkul, C. 2016. Production of Konjac Glucomannan Antimicrobial Film for Extending Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Vegetables. Horticulturae, 3(1): 17-25.
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Antonelli, A., Srzednicki, G., Borompichaichartkul, C. and Prakitchaiwattana, C. 2013. Taxonomy and economic potential of Amorphophallus species in Thailand. Proceedings of XIth International Aroid Conference. 11-13 December. Hanoi City, Vietnam.
- Banerjee, A., Mekkerdchoo, O., Srzednicki, G., Nasipuri, M. and Basu, S. 2013. Automatic Classification of A. muelleri Species from DNA Fingerprints of Amorphophallus Genus. Proceedings of International Symposium on Agri-Foods for Health and Wealth. August 5-8, Bangkok, Thailand
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Holford, P., Borompichaichartkul, C., Wattananon, S., Srzednicki, G., and Prakitchaiwattana, C. 2012. Genetic variation among Amorphophallus sp. From northern Thailand and their glucomannan content. Acta Horticulturae, 989, 323-330.
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Antonelli, A., Srzednicki, G., Borompichaichartkul, C. and Prakitchaiwattana, C. 2012. A study of genetic diversity in Amorphophallus spp. from Thailand assessed by DNA sequencing and RAPD analysis. Proceedings of Nordic Meetings on Tropical Botany, 6-8 August. Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Banerjee, A., Basu, S., Mekkerdchoo, O., Srzednicki, G. and Nasipuri, M. 2012, Automatic classification of A. paeoniifolius species from DNA fingerprints of Amorphophallus Genus. Communications, Devices and Intelligent Systems. pp. 580-583
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Holford, P., Srzednicki, G., Prakitchaiwattana, C., Borompichaichartkul, C., and Wattananon, S. 2011. Determination of relationships and genetic variation among Amorphophallus sp. from northern part of Thailand. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science. 44(5): 129-136.
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Patipasena, P. and Borompichaichartkul, C. 2009. Liposome encapsulation of antimicrobial extracts in pectin film for inhibition of food spoilage microorganisms. Asian Journal of Food and Agro-Industry. 2(4) : 817-838.
Books & Other
- Mekkerdchoo, O., Lei, Y. and Jianrong, Z. 2020. Biosynthesis and decomposition of konjac glucomannan. Konjac Glucomannan: Production, Processing, and Functional Applications, 101-113.
- Hetterscheid, W., Heng, L., Zhonglang, W., Mekkerdchoo, O. and Claudel, C. 2020. Botanical Background to Amorphophallus. Konjac Glucomannan: Production, Processing, and Functional Applications, 5-99.
Awards
- Best Oral Presentation Award, The International Conference on Agriculture and Agro-Industry 2018 (ICAAI2018)
- Silver Award, Best Poster Presentation, The International Joint Conference on Hospitality & Tourism 2021 (IJCHT-21)
- The 90th anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Fund (Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund), Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand
- Overseas Academic Presentation grant, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand
- Overseas Research Experience grant (University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden)
- Ph.D. Research Abroad (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia)
- Proficiency in English language Award, American University Alumni language center, Bangkok, Thailand
Research Profile