Scientific Pitching Award

Professor Montri Chulavatnatol was born on July 28, 1942, in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his undergraduate study with First Class Honors in Biochemistry from the University of New South Wales in 1966, under a Columbo Plan Scholarship from the Australian government. He later received scholarships from the Rockefeller Foundation and finished his master’s and doctoral degrees in Biochemistry from the California Institute of Technology in the United States in 1971. Afterwards, he worked at the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University for 30years. until his retirement. He has published over 57 research articles in international journals, authored several textbooks and academic papers. After his retirement, he continuously contributed to various activities that benefited the society and the nation.

Throughout his career, he has held several executive positions such as Head of  Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University from 1976 to 1980, Deputy Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) in 1992, Vice President of Mahidol University from 1994-1995,President of the Science Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage from 1994 to 1997 and member of several committees of universities, as well as local and international organizations such as President of Science Council of Asia and Chair of FAOBMB Fellowships.

Professor Montri Chulavatnatol has received several awards in recognition of his significant contributions to the science community such as the Senior Scientist Award from the Science Society of Thailand, the Senior Chemist Award from the Chemical Society of Thailand, the Benefactor Award in the field of education and academia from the Office of the Prime Minister. Mahidol University has awarded him with Emeritus Professorship in 2001 and Doctor of Science degree (Honoris causa) in 2016 for his distinguished academic and research achievements.