Draft:Suchana Chawanich

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Suchana Chavanich
Born
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma materChulalongkorn University Demonstration Secondary School
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Central Connecticut State University
University of New Hampshire
Known forThe first Thai female scientist to conduct research in Antarctica

Suchana Chavanich (also known as Apple Chavanich) is a Thai marine scientist and professor in the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Her research focuses on marine ecosystems and coral reef conservation. She is known for being the first Thai female scientist to participate in Antarctic research expeditions.[1]. She is also part of the Thai research team that reported Thailand’s first successful sexual propagation of corals [2].

Early Life and Education

Chavanich completed her secondary education at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School in Bangkok. She received a bachelor's degree in Marine Science from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. She later pursued graduate studies in the United States, obtaining a Master’s degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire [3].

In 2021, she was appointed professor in oceanography at Chulalongkorn University [3].

Antarctic Research

In 2009, Chavanich participated in the 51st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-51). The expedition conducted research on environmental change and its effects on Antarctic ecosystems. In 2014, she joined the 30th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE-30) and traveled to the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition was conducted under the Polar Research Program initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. The research focused on climate change and its impacts on Antarctic environments and organisms. During this expedition, Chavanich conducted SCUBA diving in Antarctic waters, becoming the first Thai female scientist to dive in the Antarctic Ocean [4]

Academic and Professional Work

Chavanich's research focuses on marine ecosystems and the conservation of marine resources in both tropical and polar environments. In addition to her academic work, she is a certified scuba diving instructor and has contributed articles related to marine conservation, diving, and marine tourism to magazines and other publications. She has also served as a guest lecturer and advisor for universities and government agencies.

Awards

Chavanich has received several awards and recognitions, including:

  • Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms), Government of the French Republic (2024) [5]
  • ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Award, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (2022) [3] [6]
  • Explorer Award, National Geographic Thailand (2018) [7]
  • Selected as one of the “Asia Power Women of Inspiration”, Her World magazine (2015)
  • Outstanding Scientist Award, UNESCO–IOC/WESTPAC (2014) [8]
  • Selected as one of the “100 Most Inspiring People in Thailand”, The In Residence (2013) [8] [9]
  • For Women in Science Award (Life Sciences), L’Oréal Thailand and UNESCO (2008) [2]

References

  1. ^ "'They are deeply connected to us'– first Thai woman scientist to work in Antarctica explains why glaciers matter in tropical South-East Asia". UNESCO. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Prof. Suchana Chavanich". ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "Suchana Chavanich". Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Taking Research to Extremes". Chulalongkorn University For Sustainable Development. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Prof. Suchana Chavanich Honored by French Government". Chulalongkorn University. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Chula Professor Receives the 2022 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Award". Chulalongkorn University. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Suchana "Apple" Chavanich". Koktail Media. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014". IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC). Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Dr. Suchana Apple Chavanich". ADEX Singapore 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2026.

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