Research
Research works from various sectors of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang.
This research develops an instant coconut milk ice cream powder enriched with inulin dietary fiber and insect protein powder, replacing cow’s milk to suit lactose-intolerant individuals. The product supports gut health, regulates blood sugar, and provides high-quality alternative protein. Formulated with low fat and low sugar using safe, eco-friendly domestic ingredients, its powdered format offers easy preparation, convenient storage, and strong commercial potential in the food service and beverage industry.
This project aims to develop a plant-based ham prototype using king oyster mushrooms as the primary ingredient, valued for their nutritional content and meat-like texture. The goal is to optimize the production process to achieve satisfactory texture and flavor, meeting the demands of health- and environmentally-conscious consumers, while establishing a foundation for commercial development in the growing alternative protein market.
Centella asiatica extract contains key triterpenoid compounds offering three main health benefits: anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, wound healing through collagen synthesis, and neuroprotective support. Advanced extraction technologies have improved compound yield using safe solvents, enabling its incorporation into functional beverages, traditional Thai foods, and dietary supplements. Thai FDA regulations cap daily triterpenoid intake at 20 mg. Overall, its use in functional food development is highly feasible at both laboratory and industrial scales with strong innovation potential.
Thailand generates significant banana blossom waste despite its rich fiber and antioxidant content. This study develops a fiber-enriched baked snack using banana blossom powder to add value to this underutilized ingredient for health-conscious consumers. To address limitations of coarse texture, dark color, and astringency, the research optimizes pretreatment methods and compares drying techniques — hot-air, freeze, and microwave drying — to maximize nutrient retention, improve sensory qualities, and support commercial development of banana blossom powder in health food products.
This project develops high-protein Gaeng Proe sheets using organically farmed golden apple snails, adding nutritional value to a locally sourced ingredient with strong economic potential due to its rapid reproduction and dietary versatility. Backed by over five years of breeding research and farming trials presented at KMITL Innovation events, the project aims to transform organic farm produce into safe, sustainable food products while seeking funding support to scale production and transfer knowledge to farmers.
This research develops a high-efficiency oil-trapping buoy using superhydrophobic membrane technology to address oil and grease pollution in Samut Sakhon’s Mani Rat Canal. The buoy utilizes cattail flowers synthesized into Carbon Nanofiber material for oil capture, combined with waste PET plastic from mangrove areas as the structural component. This eco-friendly approach simultaneously tackles water pollution, reduces plastic waste, and enables recovered oil to be reprocessed, promoting sustainable resource management in affected aquatic and mangrove ecosystems.
This research transforms micro-pile industrial waste into value-added household and decorative products through upcycling, guided by creative innovation and the 3Rs framework. The study identifies and utilizes discarded materials within available technology and craftsmanship constraints, resulting in commercially viable prototypes developed through collaboration among the industrial establishment, metal craftsmen, and community users. The project also serves as a knowledge transfer platform from academia to industry, offering practical guidelines for entrepreneurs, designers, and start-ups pursuing sustainable product development from waste materials.
The study found that the establishment generates large volumes of clean production waste daily, requiring significant capital for waste management and systematic storage. The solution involves applying technology to the production process, reducing waste, and adding value to surplus materials through upcycling. Design thinking and creative innovation are promoted through community and industry collaboration to drive continuous and sustainable product development, guided by the 3Rs resource efficiency framework combined with Clean Technology for industrial waste management.
This research develops a portable, non-invasive device for monitoring blood glucose and vital signs by integrating Near-Infrared Spectroscopy with biosensor systems and AI-based data analysis. Designed to overcome the limitations of conventional blood-drawing methods, the device targets elderly patients and remote area populations. Its user-friendly, low-cost design with real-time result display makes it suitable for community healthcare settings such as local clinics and sub-district health promotion hospitals, with strong potential for commercial development.
This research develops a Smart Battery Management System demonstration kit for electric vehicles, featuring real-time monitoring of cell voltage, current, and temperature with precise balancing and charge-discharge control via a live dashboard. Integrated LSTM and GRU AI models enable accurate prediction of battery voltage and State of Charge under varying loads, supporting early anomaly detection and predictive maintenance. Designed for exhibition and educational use in higher and vocational institutions, the kit contributes meaningfully to Thailand’s electric vehicle education, research, and innovation ecosystem.
This research develops and tests a Skin-on-a-Chip device integrating skin and endothelial cells within a microfluidic system to simulate human skin biology. The device reduces animal testing dependency while lowering costs, saving time, and improving the accuracy of pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical ingredient testing. Targeting TRL 5 prototype development alongside patent filing and pilot-scale manufacturing, the project establishes a clear pathway toward commercial readiness within two years.
This research designs a Virtual Reality-based Underwater Thai Marine Fishes Museum using computer animation and VR technology to simulate Thailand’s marine ecosystems across the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Divided into three zones covering brackish water, coastal, and deep-sea environments, the immersive VR application enables interactive underwater exploration. The project promotes marine ecology education and supports the conservation of Thailand’s aquatic biodiversity in an engaging and sustainable manner.
This research develops drainage flooring materials using steel slag industrial waste combined with Fly Ash and HPMC to enhance strength and water permeability, guided by the Waste-to-Wealth concept. The innovation simultaneously addresses urban flooding and industrial waste management. The resulting paving blocks meet ASTM C1701 infiltration standards, suitable for walkways, pedestrian paths, and parking areas, with exhibition-ready prototypes planned for KMITL Innovation EXPO 2026 and strong potential for commercial development.
This research studied packaging problems and needs of the Klong Dan Shrimp Paste Community Enterprise Group, developing paper-based souvenir packaging featuring a rectangular shape with handle, foldable design, light brown color, and informative labels including QR codes and product details. The new packaging enhanced product credibility and customer confidence. Among nine members, Packaging Design 1 received the highest satisfaction (x̅ = 4.57), with color scoring highest (x̅ = 4.74) and physical properties scoring lowest (x̅ = 3.83).
This research develops a long-term forest fire prevention agent capable of stopping fires before ignition rather than merely suppressing or containing their spread. Effective throughout the 3–4 month dry season, the agent leaves minimal environmental residue within safety standards. It prioritizes locally available raw materials and low production costs, making it suitable for large-scale application in fire-prone forest areas. The innovation aims to significantly reduce forest fire-related pollutants including PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and VOCs.
