Internal Department
Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute (KAPI) is divided into 3 departments and 1 office as below:
Biomass and Bioenergy Technology Department, consisting with 5 units as follows:
1) Starch, Sugar and Rice Technology Laboratory
Researching and developing starch, sugar, and rice technology by improving the performance of the sugar industry in Thailand. Producing by-products of sugar extraction, including natural latex research and processed latex product development.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3, 02-940-5634
2) Natural Fiber, Paper, and Textile Technology Laboratory
Researching and developing agricultural raw materials utilization for the textile industry, focusing on producing fibers for the textile industry, textile chemistry, spinning and weaving, and the paper industry. Emphasizes the optimal utilization of wood and non-wood fibers for pulp production and using various types of waste paper for the paper industry. Focuses on the utilization of biomass in agriculture and agro-industry to produce pulp using environmentally friendly processes, and on the production of handmade paper in Thai, Japanese, and Western styles for handicrafts, packaging, and special paper uses.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 601-605
3) Herbs and Bioactive Compounds Technology Laboratory
Researching and developing natural extracts from herbs and natural leftover materials to increase product value, meeting domestic and international standards. Continuously developing herb research standards for academic excellence and involving academic services and technology transfer to society on extracts and essential oils’ basic chemistry and processes. Developing quality assurance and utilization of plant-based products.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 401-407
4) Natural Rubber and Biopolymer Technology Laboratory
Developing polymer and natural rubber research for the utilization and value addition of natural fibers by mixing with materials like silk and cotton to improve textile features. Producing composite materials of various fibers and polymers such as Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polycaprolactone, and Polylactide to create biodegradable materials with improved physical and mechanical properties.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3, 02-940-5634
5) Energy Crops and Fast Growing Tress Laboratory
Researching and developing industrial energy crops, focusing on fast-growing trees with high potential. Developing powerful plantation systems and management to maximize utilization and evaluate the social and economic returns of various fast-growing plantation systems on the environment.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 101
Nano-Technology and Biotechnology Department, consisting with 4 units as follows:
1) Plant Production Laboratory
Creating research standards for Non-Food Products’ value addition, producing commercial goods from plants and microorganisms, and providing academic services for farmers and the public. Strengthening national Biotechnology and economic sustainability.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 301-305
2) Cosmetics and Health Care Technology Laboratory
Developing herb-to-cosmetics applications in various forms, conducting skin efficacy testing of cosmetics and products, and performing sensory testing and customer and market acceptance testing.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 807-808
3) Enzyme and Microbial Technology Laboratory
Producing enzymes for industrial purposes, applying enzyme technology to increase agricultural and agro-industrial waste, and improving industrial production processes and wastewater quality through biological methods.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 701–707
4) Nondestructive Quality Evaluation Commodities Technology Laboratory
Utilizing Nondestructive Quality Evaluation Technology through Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy for product control and insurance. NIR provides rapid and accurate analysis results, reducing chemical use and production costs in the long term, aligning with high market competition.
More information: (+66)02-9428600-3 ext. 501-507
Commercial Research and Information Management Department, consisting with 3 units as follows:
1) Commercial Research
Conducting market analysis surveys and economic evaluations to manage and develop guidelines for creating added value to agricultural and agro-industrial products.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 213
2) Information Technology
Researching and collecting information to be a source of agricultural and agro-industrial production and public transmission, and applying geographic information systems research to manage and create added value from biomass.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 213
3) Cultivation and Transmission
Collaborating with external agencies to build a research network and form joint ventures with private sectors.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3 ext. 213
Secretary’s Office
1. Organizational Management and Strategy
- Correspondence and Human Resource Unit
Handling correspondence and general affairs, personal information and seminars, social security and benefits, legal matters, and knowledge management.
- Strategy and Planning Unit
Managing planning, quality assurance, research management, academic services, intellectual properties, networking, database and evaluation, secretary duties, annual seminars, and risk management.
- Corporate and International Communications Unit
Integrating public relations and image promotion to support research and information technology transfer, including revenue management for self-efficacy.
2. Treasury and Supplied Works
- Financial and Accounting Unit
Managing finances, accounting, internal control, and fund development.
- Treasury and Building Unit
Providing purchasing/hiring management, equipment management and registration, asset revenue management, building and location management, vehicle services, garden work, cleanliness, and maintenance.
More information: (+66) 02-9428600-3
Special Research Unit (SRU) Network
A collaborated center for special research and development between the university and external agencies, consisting as follows:
– Biomass and Bioenergy Special Research Unit
– Health and Cosmetics Product Special Research Unit
– Polymer and Composite Technology Special Research Unit
More information: (+66)02-9428600-3
Domestic and International Collaboration Network
– Cassava and Starch Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand
– Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement (CIRAD) ประเทศฝรั่งเศส
– The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Japan
More information: (+66)02-9428600-3
