Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunisa  Chaiklieng

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Research areas: 

1) Human Health Risk Assessment and Chemicals mannagement

2) Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment

3) Ergonomics and Occupational diseases surveillance

Teaching areas: Toxicology, Ergonomics, Occupational Safety Risk assessment,
                           Chemicals Emergency Response

Education: 

1994-1997: B.Sc. Occupational Health and Safety, Mahidol University, Thailand

1998-2000: M.Sc. Toxicology, Mahidol University, Thailand

2004-2007: Dr. biol. hum. (Biomedical Science), Ulm University, Germany

2023-2024: Master in Occupational Safety and Health, University of Turin, Italy and ILO

2020-2025: LL.B. Law, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand

Selected Publications in SCOPUS/ISI index:

1. Chaiklieng S, Youngwilai A, Boocock MG. The effectiveness of an ergonomics programme to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in high voltage overhead powerline workers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2025. 110, doi. 10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103819.

2. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P. Semi-quantitative risk assessment of occupational back pain and its associated risk factors among electronics assembly workers. Safety. 2025; 11(4):104. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety11040104

3. Chaiklieng S, Tongsantia U, Suggaravetsiri P, Autrup H. Assessment of exposure to benzene among gasoline station workers in Thailand: Risk assessment matrix methods. IJERPH 2025; 22(3):397. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22030397

4. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Pruktharathikul V. Risk factors for developing occupational back pain in electronics industry workers: A cross-sectional study. Safety. 2024;10(4): 90. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10040090

5. Chaiklieng S, Uengchuen K, Gissawong N, Srijaranai S, Autrup H. Biological Monitoring of Glyphosate Exposure among Knapsack Sprayers in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Toxics. 2024; 12(5):337. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12050337.

6. Chaiklieng S, Tongsantia U, Suggaravetsiri P, Autrup H. Altered haematological parameters in gasoline station workers due to benzene exposure. Safety. 2024; 10(2):38. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10020038

7. Chaiklieng S, Chagkornburee C, Suggaravetsiri P. Situations of work-related diseases and injuries among agriculturists in the upper northeast regions of Thailand. F1000Research 2023;11:145 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.73221.3

8. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Poochada W, Thinkhamrop W, Dacherngkhao T. The burden of work-related diseases and injuries among agriculturists: A three-year retrospective study in Thailand. Safety 2022;8:78. doi:10.3390/safety8040078.

9. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Autrup H. Biomatrix of health risk assessment of benzene-exposed workers at Thai gasoline stations. J Occup Health 2021;63(1):e12307. doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12307

10. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Stewart J. Incidence and risk factors associated with low back pain among university office workers. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2021; 27(4):1215-21. doi:10.1080/10803548.2019.1706827.

11. Chaiklieng S, Chagkornburee C, Songsermsakul P, Pruktharathikul V. Risk assessment and protective effect of respirators on airborne paraquat exposure during simulated spraying operations. TRENDS IN SCIENCE 2021;18(22):498. doi:10.48048/tis.2021.498

12. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Kaminski N, Autrup H. Exposure to benzene and toluene of gasoline station workers in Khon Kaen, Thailand and adverse effects. Hum Ecol Risk Assess: An Inter J2021;27(7):1823-37. doi:10.1080/10807039.2021.1910010.

13. Chaiklieng S, Risk assessment of workers’ exposure to BTEX and hazardous area classification at gasoline stations. PLoS ONE 2021;16(4):e0249913. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249913.

14. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P. Low Back Pain (LBP) Incidence, Ergonomics Risk and workers’ characteristics in relations to LBP in electronics assembly Manufacturing. Ind J Occup Environ Med 2020;24(3):183-7. doi: 10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_4_20.

15. Chaiklieng S, Dacherngkhao T, Suggaravetsiri P, Preuktharatikul V. Fire risk assessment at fire hazardous zone of gasoline stations. J Occup Health 2020;62:00:e12137. https://doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12137.

Chaiklieng S. Health risk assessment on musculoskeletal disorders among potato-chip processing workers. PLoS ONE 2019;14(12):e0224980. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224980

Selected Publications (SCOPUS indexed last 5 years)

1. Chaiklieng S, Youngwilai A, Boocock MG. The effectiveness of an ergonomics programme to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in high voltage overhead powerline workers. Inter J Ind Ergon 2025.110, doi. 10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103819.

2. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P. Semi-quantitative risk assessment of occupational back pain and its associated risk factors among electronics assembly workers. Safety. 2025; 11(4):104. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety11040104

3. Chaiklieng S, Tongsantia U, Suggaravetsiri P, Autrup H. Assessment of exposure to benzene among gasoline station workers in Thailand: Risk assessment matrix methods. IJERPH 2025; 22(3):397. doi.10.3390/ijerph22030397

4. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Pruktharathikul V. Risk factors for developing occupational back pain in electronics industry workers: A cross-sectional study. Safety. 2024;10(4):90. doi.10.3390/safety10040090

5. Chaiklieng S, Uengchuen K, Gissawong N, Srijaranai S, Autrup H. Biological Monitoring of Glyphosate Exposure among Knapsack Sprayers in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Toxics. 2024;12(5):337. doi.10.3390/toxics12050337.

6. Chaiklieng S, Chagkornburee C, Suggaravetsiri P. Situations of work-related diseases and injuries among agriculturists in the upper northeast regions of Thailand. F1000Research 2023;11:145 doi.10.12688/f1000research.73221.3

7. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Autrup H. Biomatrix of health risk assessment of benzene-exposed workers at Thai gasoline stations. J Occup Health 2021;63(1):e12307. doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12307

8. Chaiklieng S, Suggaravetsiri P, Stewart J. Incidence and risk factors associated with low back pain among university office workers. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2021; 27(4):1215-21. doi.10.1080/10803548.2019.1706827.

9. Chaiklieng S. Risk assessment of workers’ exposure to BTEX and hazardous area classification at gasoline stations. PLoS ONE 2021;16(4):e0249913. doi.10.1371/journal.pone.0249913.

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Lecturer. Siwanon  Rattanakanokchai

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Research areas:  Methodology issues in systematic review and meta-analysis
                            Medical and Health Sciences issues in maternal and child health, and critical illness

Teaching areas: Research methodology and Biostatistics

Education:

2008-2011       B.N.S, Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

2014-2016       M.P.H. (Biostatistics), Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Selected publications:

1. Chawanpaiboon S, Vogel JP, Moller AB, Lumbiganon P, Petzold M, Hogan D, Rattanakanokchai S, et al. Global, regional, and national estimates of levels of preterm birth in 2014: a systematic review and modelling analysis. Lancet Glob Heal. 2018;(18):1–10.
2. Jampathong N, Laopaiboon M, Rattanakanokchai S and Pattanittum P. Prognostic models for complete recovery in ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Neurology. 2018; 18(26)
3. Laopaiboon M, Lumbiganon P, Rattanakanokchai S, Chaiwong W, Souza JP, Vogel JP, Mori R, Gülmezoglu AM. An outcome-based definition of low birthweight for births in low-and middle-income countries: a secondary analysis of the WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health. BMC pediatrics. 2019 Dec;19(1):166.
4. Kietpeerakool C, Lumbiganon P, Laopaiboon M, Rattanakanokchai S, Vogel JP, Gülmezoglu AM. Pregnancy outcomes of women with previous caesarean sections: Secondary analysis of World Health Organization Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. Scientific reports. 2019 Jul 5;9(1):9748.

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Dr. Prapassara Sirikarn

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Research areas: Survival analysis; competing risks analysis
                           The issues of status epilepticus

Teaching areas: Research methodology and biostatistics

Education:

Year 2009-2013   Bachelor of Science (Statistical Information), Khon Kaen University, hailand

Year 2013-2016   Master of Public Health (Biostatistics), Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Year 2016-2019   Doctor of philosophy (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Selected publications (Scopus/ISI) :

1. Tiamkao, S. Saybungkla, P. Sirikarn, P, Sawanyawisuth, K, on behalf of Integrated Epilepsy Research Group. (2018). Predictors of long-term mortality in status epilepticus. Epilepsy & Behavior, (84):114–117.
2. Tiamkao, S. Buranakul, N. Saybungkla, P. Sirikarn, P. Sawanyawisuth, K. on behalf of Integrated Epilepsy Research Group. (2018). Risk score predictive of mortality in status epilepticus according to a national database. Epilepsia, (suppl):1-6.
3. Kiatchoosakun, P. Jirapradittha, J. Sirikarn, P. Laopaiboon, M. Pattanittum, P. Chandrakachorn, W. et al. (2018). Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis and Antibiotic Use in Northeast Thailand. American journal of perinatology, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676829.

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Natnapa Heebkaew Padchasuwan 

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Research areas: Health promotion, Health education, Modifying and Developing Health Behavior among Liver Fluke

Teaching areas: Health promotion, Health education, Health literacy and Sexual health prevention

Education:

2007-2011          Bachelor of Science Program in Community public health, Ubon ratchathani University, Thailand

2012-2014          Master of public health in health education and health promotion, Khon kaen University, Thailand 

2015-2018          Doctor of Khon kaen University, Thailand

Selected publications:

1. Natnapa Padchasuwan, Soraya J Kaewpitoon, Ratana Rujirakul, Parichart Wakkuwattapong, Jun Norkaew, Jirawoot Kujapun, Sukanya Ponphimai, Wasugree Chavenkun, Porntip Kompor, Natthawut Kaewpitoon. Modifying and Developing Health Behavior Among Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention Towards Health Belief Model and Social Support Theory. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP. 2016;17(8):3721-5.

2. Natnapa Padchasuwan,Yapaporn Ritson, Patcharee Ngamapinya, Jun Norkaew, Wasukree Chavengkul, Nattawut Kaewpitoon. Health care behavior and color grade of blood pressure level regarding hypertention among rural community patients in northeast Thailand. Conference: Advancing the Life Sciences and Public Health Awareness, At Nagoya Sakaae Tokye REI Hotel, Nagoya, Japan, Volume: ISSN: 2188-3971.

3. Natnapa  Padchasuwan, Pannee Banchonhattakit, Natthawut Kaewpitoon. Health literacy regarding liver fluke prevention among secondary school students in the high risk areas of northeastern Thailand. The 5^th AHLA International Health Literacy Conference”Health Literacy & Population Health”, At university of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malasia, Inpress.

4. Kaewpitoon N, Kootanavanichpong N, Kompor P, Chavenkun W, Kujapun J, Norkaew J, Ponphimai S, Matrakool L, Tongtawee T, Panpimanmas S, Rujirakul R, Padchasuwan N, Pholsripradit P, Eksanti T, Phatisena T, Loyd RA, Kaewpitoon SJ. Review and Current Status of Opisthorchis viverrini Infection at the Community Level in Thailand. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16(16):6825-30. PubMed PMID: 26514452.

5. Kaewpitoon SJ, Sangwalee W, Kujapun J, Norkaew J, Chuatanam J, Ponphimai S, Chavengkun W, Padchasuwan N, Meererksom T, Tongtawee T, Matrakool L, Panpimanmas S, Wakkhuwatapong P, Kaewpitoon N. Active screening of gastrointestinal helminth infection in migrant workers in Thailand. J Int Med Res. 2018 Nov;46(11):4560-4568. doi: 10.1177/0300060518786911. 

6. Kaewpitoon N, Kaewpitoon S, Meererksom T, Chan-Aran S, Sangwalee W, Norkaew J, Chuatanam J, Kujapan J, Padchasuwan N, Tongtawee T, Matrakool L, Loyd R, Wakkhuwatthapong P. Detection of Opisthorchis viverrini Infection among the ASEAN Population in Thailand Using a Verbal Screening Test and Fecal Concentrator Kit. Iran J Parasitol. 2018 Apr-Jun;13(2):258-266.

7. Kaewpitoon N, Kaewpitoon SJ, Meererksom T, Chan-Aran S, Sangwalee W, Kujapun J, Norkaew J, Chuatanam J, Ponpimai S, Pothipim M, Padchasuwan N, Tongtawee T, Matrakool L, Panpimanmas S, Loyd RA, Wakkhuwatthapong P. Detection of Risk Groups for Carcinogenic Liver Fluke Infection by Verbal Screening Questionnaire Using a Mobile Application.  Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2018 Jul 27;19(7):2013-2019.

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