Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
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A microbiologist with expertise in antimicrobial resistance, pathogen biofilm control, and applied biotechnology for public health and environmental applications. Research focuses on the effects of herbal extracts, bioactive peptides, and biotechnological approaches on clinically important pathogens such as MRSA and Streptococcus mutans, as well as antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in hospital and environmental settings. Work also emphasizes prevention, control, and translational microbiology to support public health practice.
Education
Ph.D. (Applied Bioscience)
Hokkaido University, Japan
2006
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
Mahidol University, Thailand
1999
B.Sc. (Biotechnology)
Mahidol University, Thailand
1996
Research Interests
Effect of herbal extracts or bioactive peptides on growth and biofilm formation of pathogens e.g. MRSA, S. mutans
Antimicrobial resistant bacteria in hospital and environment, prevention and control
Application of biotechnological techniques in public health and environment
Kunwong, N., Wongrakpanich, A., Amornphimoltham, P., Dechkunakorn, S., Srikhirin, T., Saranpuetti, C., & Sritanaudomchai, H. (2025). Optimized delivery of RNA silencing prolyl hydroxylase domain 2 for enhanced angiogenesis and osteogenesis using bioactive glass scaffolds. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 40988. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-24808-9
Saranpuetti, C., Phuttamek, P., Muangnapoh, C., & Sritanaudomchai, H. (2024). Effect of Bioactive Peptide, KR-12-a5, on Growth of Clinical Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates. Suan Sunandha Science and Technology Journal, 11(1), 20–28. https://doi.org/10.53848/ssstj.v11i1.577
Saranpuetti, C., Khajornchaikul, P., & Pobkeeree, V. (2022). Online teaching and learning during the coronavirus pandemic: Advantages and disadvantages in higher education. Indonesian Journal of Health Administration (Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia), 10(2), 273–279. https://doi.org/10.20473/jaki.v10i2.2022.273-279
Poengrat, J., Bootsongkorn, W., Saranpuetti, C., Suthienkul, O., & Muangnapoh, C. (2021, May 28). Antimicrobial resistance of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from seawater in Thailand. The 52nd National Graduate Research Conference.
Mala, S., Thaweboon, S., Luksamijarulkul, Pipat., Thaweboon, B., Saranpuetti, C., & Kaypetch, R. (2018). Effect of Kaempferia parviflora on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and its cytotoxicity. Key Engineering Materials, 773, 328–332. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.773.328
Saensri, R., Saranpuetti, C., & Hansawasdi, C. (2018). Antimicrobial activity of Thunbergia laurifolia leaves extracts against pathogenic bacteria. The 1st National Public Health Research Conference, Walailak University.
Luksamijarulkul, P., Kornkrerkkiat, S., Saranpuetti, C., & Sujirarat, D. (2014). Predictive factors of Legionella pneumophila contamination in cooling tower water. Air, Soil and Water Research, 7, 11–17. https://doi.org/10.4137/ASWRr.S12972
Saranpuetti, C., Tanaka, M., Sone, T., Asano, K., & Tomita, F. (2006). Determination of enzymes from Colletotrichum sp. AHU9748 essential for lepidimoide production from okra polysaccharide. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 102(5), 452–456. https://doi.org/10.1263/jbb.102.452
