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Team

On this page you can introduce your team members, instructors, and advisors.

Team Leaders



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Hello, my name is Ananya. As a senior at RIS and returning Thailand-RIS team member, it is my honor to be the team captain this year. Through our project, I've been able to learn more about a field that I'm passionate in as well as engage with people who will be able to benefit from our innovation. I'm really looking forward to presenting our team's hard work at the Jamboree and learning about others' projects.

Ananya Dharna

Team Leader

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Hi! My name is Keith and I am currently a junior at RIS, and I’m extremely excited to share my enjoyment and passion for Synthetic Biology through iGEM. This year I had the extreme privilege of being the Human practices Co-Leader, with that I was opened to looking at the implications of our work from a whole new angle. I found that this new dynamic allowed me to gain a true appreciation and understanding for the work we are putting in during lab hours, in terms of what we are doing, why we are doing it and what that means for the rest of the world, and with that I look forward to seeing all the wonderful projects in Paris!

Khanatat (Keith) Engsombun

Human Practices Leader

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Hello everyone! I am Aiko, currently a junior at Ruamrudee International School. iGEM gives me a space to express my passion for both STEM and biology! As the co-lab leader, I have the privilege of working in both the wet and dry labs, as well as contributing to the human practices aspect of our project. I’m excited to attend the Grand Jamboree, where I can learn from other teams and exchange ideas. I’m deeply grateful to our team, advisors, and instructors for their support in making this experience possible!

Jidapa (Aiko) Jittirat

Lab Team Leader

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Hi! My name is Bene, a junior at RIS. I’m particularly passionate about STEM and love to explore the implications of synthetic biology. It’s an honor to be able to lead the Design and Wiki Team this year, as well as take part in the labs and human practices side of our iGEM team. I look forward to getting to learn from other teams of like-minded people!

Voranan (Bene) Puengchanchaikul

Design Team Leader

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Hellooo! I’m Win, currently a junior at RIS. IGEM is a place where I can express my love for STEM and biology at the same time! Being part of iGEM allows me to show my passion for synthetic biology. It’s an honor for me to have the opportunity to lead the labs this year, as well as being part of the human practices side of our team. I look forward to going to the jamboree to learn new things about other teams’ projects and exchange cool ideas with each other! I would also like to thank our team, all advisors, and instructors for guiding us and making this happen!

Tarawin (Win) Soonly Kiatertpongsa

Lab Team Leader

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Hello! I’m Tyna, the Human Practices Co-Leader for this year’s T-RIS team! I’m currently a junior but this is my second time doing iGEM. On top of HP, I was also a wet lab member, which meant I got to connect with my community and engage with science at the same time through iGEM! As someone who is heavily interested in STEM I am super grateful for all the hard work the team has put in this year, and am excited to show off all that we learned at the Jamboree this year!

Tyna MacPherson (Tyna) Sethaputra

Human Practices Leader

Team Members



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Hello! I’m Jia, a junior at Ruamrudee International School this year. As someone who loves biology and science in general, I’m very grateful to have this opportunity to learn about synthetic biology and experience working in a lab! Aside from that, I’m happy to have been able to contribute to the team as a member of the Design Team and Human Practices Team, not to mention all of the memories I’ve made and will continue to make along the way. So thank you to our team, our advisors, and the iGEM host for making this possible!

Jia Lee

Member

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As a student of science, our goal is to find and innovate for the betterment of mankind. Hi, my name is Jotun, a student at Ruamrudee International School and a member of the RIS iGEM team. I’m grateful to have iGEM as a building block, fostering our development as scientists and global citizens. Even though our work might not directly save the world, at least we are one step closer.

Chalat (Jotun) Lertrattanachaikij

Member

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Hi! I’m Jessy, currently a senior at Ruamrudee International School. I’m part of the Human Practice, Social Media team, and wet lab member. As someone passionate about Biology, iGEM has given me the opportunity to explore while collaborating with others. This is my first year participating in iGEM and attending the Jamboree in Paris, and I’m thrilled to present our project alongside the team. I look forward to presenting our project in Paris this year!

Natthaya (Jessy) Soponpitsut

Member

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Hi, I’m Walee, a current senior at Ruamrudee International School. I’m immensely grateful to have been able to partake in the 2023-24 Thailand-RIS IGEM. Since I plan to go into the Science field for college, the experience I’ve garnered from going to a more professional lab is something I’ll cherish and remember until I graduate. As part of the IGEM team this year, I contributed to the Design team’s projects which include: our logo, script, some parts of the promotional video, and etc…

Rattanawalee (Walee) Limsomboon

Member

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Hello, my name is Nick and I’m currently a senior at Ruamrudee International School. As a student who sought to combine programming with biology, iGEM was the perfect opportunity for me as it allowed me to hone my skills in both subjects. Getting to work on the website by iGEM was certainly one of the biggest learning experiences I have undertaken and I’m grateful for the opportunity to do so.

Nicholas Piyawattanametha

Member

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Hi there! I'm Muay, and I'm currently a junior at Ruamrudee International School. I'm really passionate about science and am very grateful to be a part of the iGEM team this year. I have had the chance to work on exciting projects, learn from talented peers, and build some amazing memories. More than that, I also enjoy doing art and am lucky to be a member of a design team. I am super excited and looking forward to continuing this wonderful journey!

Thamonnut (Muay) Ampornkotchakorn

Member

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Hi, my name is Pin and I’m currently a senior at Ruamrudee International School. As someone who has a strong interest in Biology, being a part of iGEM and getting to work in the lab was a very insightful experience for me. I am very excited and looking forward to seeing our team presenting at the Jamboree this year.

Pinrhada Nantakwang

Member

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Hi, My name is Mick; I’m a junior at Ruamrudee International School. IGEM is a place to express my passion for sciences and academic learning about synthetic biology, including working in wet/dry labs. I’m grateful to be a part of the IGEM team as a member of the Design and Wet lab.I’m looking forward to be participating in the iGEM 2024 Grand Jamboree!

Siravij (Mick) Ninyawee

Member

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Hiii! I’m Great, a junior that is currently attending Ruamrudee international school. This is my first year joining iGem but I’m super excited to be a part of this team full of passionate people. I’m very grateful to be able to learn more about synthetic biology and be able to have experience working in a lab. So far, I have contributed towards the team by helping with the social media and synthetic bio community (human practices), and I have also helped with working in the lab. I am so thankful for my teams and support from our advisors.

Nuttakan (Great) Teepakorn

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Hi, My name is Tony: I’m a junior at Ruamrudee International School. IGEM to me is an expression of my passion for Biology and science in general. Igem has given me the opportunity to dive into the world of synthetic biology. Experiencing working on a project within a team, and making the project presentable to the best of our abilities. I am very excited to see our team present at the iGem 2024 grand Jamboree.

Yongnian (Tony) Xu

Member

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Hello! My name is Wawa, a sophomore at Ruamrudee International School. I’m thankful to have received the opportunity to learn about synthetic biology and experience working in a lab. I am very grateful to be a part of this year’s 2023-24 IGEM team and contribute to the Human Practices section! I hope to learn more about biology and contribute to the IGEM team next year!

Natprima (Wawa) Sae-Heng

Member

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Hello, my name is Latte and I’m currently a senior at Ruamrudee International School. Being a part of iGEM has allowed me to dive into the fascinating world of synthetic biology. I’m grateful to be working in labs surrounded by passionate peers. Currently, I am a member of Human Practices, Social Media and Dry Lab. Although this is my first year, I am prepared to contribute my ideas and gain valuable experience. I’m excited to see where this journey takes us but most importantly, all of this wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for our wonderful advisors.

Tanatpat (Latte) Chakratok

Member

Team Advisors



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This is year four for Thailand-RIS at iGEM! We are taking a new direction, focusing on a biomanufacturing rather than an agricultural project. Based on previous feedback, the team has worked hard to integrate the engineering and human practices cycles into their work. With a shift in focus this year we are learning and seeing where we can make an impact in the community. I am happy to provide guidance and assistance where needed and always look forward to the excitement of the jamboree that exposes our students to a whole new outlook of possibilities in the biological sciences.

Nicole Sabet

Primary Investigator

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Bonjour, Sawadee krub. My Name is Olivier Fernandez. I am a teacher at Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok - Thailand. I am helping and assisting my biology colleague and our Thailand-RIS iGEM 2024 to Paris. Looking forward to a wonderful Jamboree and learning experience for our students in Paris.

Olivier Fernandez

Secondary Investigator

External Advisors



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Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas is an associate professor at Chulalongkorn University. He received a Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry from Chulalongkorn University and received his Master of Sciences and Ph.D. from Kyushu University, Japan in Biology and Pharmaceutical Science respectively. Team Thailand-RIS would like to sincerely thank Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas for his guidance with our project.

Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas

Wet Lab Consultant

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Miss Kittiya Tantisuwanichkul, referred to as “Gift”, received her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Sciences from Chulalongkorn University, and is currently a PhD student in Biochemistry and Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Something she really enjoys about conducting research is that research helps her understand things that she is interested in, and understand why things are the way that they are. Her passion in research is what motivated her to continue her studies as a PhD student. Team Thailand-RIS is immensely grateful for the colossal amount of support we have received from Miss Gift and her team.

Kittiya (Gift) Tantisuwanichkul

Wet Lab Consultant Dry Lab Consultant

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Halo semuanya! Sawadee krub! My name is Adhit, I am a researcher from Indonesia, and I am currently working as a Plant Bioinformatician in PT. Genomika Solidaritas Indonesia (GSI) Lab in Jakarta, Indonesia. Last year, I worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lab 708, the Center of Excellence in Molecular Crops, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University and I was one of the advisors for Thailand_RIS 2023 and I have been with the iGEM community for 4 years! In Indonesia, I am also a cram school biology teacher for my freelance job and a researcher in Institut Teknologi Bandung, where I love to share my molecular biology enthusiasm to the students. Working with plant bioinformatics is amazing, because I can have a chance to look at a plant's molecular machinery like a massive puzzle. Happy to once again consult Thailand-RIS and help them to victory!

Adhityo (Adhit) Wicaksono

Dry Lab Consultant