Lerpong Jarupan, Ph.D.

Education

· Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, July 2005

Thesis Title: Environmentally Conscious Design and Operational Strategies for Returnable Transport Packaging

(Advisor: Associate Prof. Dr. Sagar V. Kamarthi; Co-advisor: Prof. Dr. Surendra M. Gupta)

· M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, June 1999

· B.S. (Packaging Technology), Department of Packaging and Materials Technology (former Dept. Packaging Technology), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, March 1994

Areas of Interest

· Decision-making methodologies to packaging applications

· Packaging manufacturing systems

· Packaging management

· Environmentally conscious design and operational strategies for packaging

· Simulation modeling for packaging process analysis

· Packaging realization for environmental responsibility: returnability and reusability

· Sustainable and environmental packaging

· Packaging performance evaluation

· Dynamics and vibrations of packaging

Research Projects & Collaborations

· Development of standardized packaging for microcontrollers (in collaboration with Microchip (Thai) Co.)

· Packaging development for SMEs in Nakornsawan Province: Rice and Featherback fish balls packaging (in collaboration with Nakornsawan Provincial Industry Office)

· Effectiveness of information communication on labels and packaging

· Development of molded pulp packaging from agro-industrial wastes (granted by Kasetsart University Research Development Institute)

· Effect study of ethylene absorption on molded pulp packaging from oil palm (granted by Special Research Unit: SRU4.48)

· Study of soil characteristics affected by biodegradable and compostable packaging

· Simulation study towards reusability of distribution packaging in supply chain

· Performance evaluation of blister packaging applications

· Concept implantation and realization of producers and customers for sustainability in packaging domain in Thailand (in collaboration with National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand)

· Applications of organic insect repellant from extracted mangosteen to packaging

Publications

· Journals

· Ratanapat HUNSA-UDOM and Lerpong JARUPAN. 2008. “Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Pulp Sheets for pulp-Molded Packaging: A Preliminary Study.” Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals, 18(2), pp.229-232.

· Proceedings

· Thanadechakul T., Jarupan L. and Poovarodom N. “Comparison Study on Performances of Bio-Based Films Coated on Potassium Permanganate to Prevent Ethylene Scavenging Deterioration,” In Proceedings of 47^th Kasetsart UniversityAnnual Conference Vol 8 Subject: Agro-Industry. Bangkok, Thailand. March 17-20, 2009. pp. 548-552.

· Hunsa-Udom R., Jarupan L., Poovarodom N. and Jinkarn T. “Properties Enhancement to Transportation Potentiality of Molded Pilp Packaging Using Oil Palm Frond (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.),” In Proceedings of 47^th Kasetsart UniversityAnnual Conference Vol 8 Subject: Agro-Industry. Bangkok, Thailand. March 17-20, 2009. pp. 109-116.

· Sanguansuk P., Jarupan L. and Thongjoo C. “Chemical Compositions and Plant Nutrients in Palm Oil and Water Treatment Sludge used as Raw Materials for Developing Environmentally Friendly Package,” In Proceedings of 47^th Kasetsart UniversityAnnual Conference Vol 8 Subject: Agro-Industry. Bangkok, Thailand. March 17-20, 2009. pp. 28-34.

· Hunsa-Udom R., Jarupan L. “Mechanical properties of oil palm pulp sheets for pulp-molded packaging: A preliminary study.” In Proceedings of the 5^th Thailand Materials Science and Technology Conference. Bangkok, Thailand, September 16-19, 2008.

· Thanadechakul T., Jarupan L. and Poovarodom N., ”Development of Ethylene Absorber on Oil Palm Pulp Sheet to Improving Shelf Life of Climacteric Produce ,” In Proceedings of the 16^th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. June 8-12, 2008.

· Hunsa-Udom R., Jarupan L. and Jinkarn T., ”Effects of Dry Strength and Sizing Agents for Improving Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Pulp-molded Packaging,” In Proceedings of the 16^th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. June 8-12, 2008.

· Srihirun J., Jinkarn T. and Jarupan L., “The Analysis of Corrugated Tube Compression Strength by Finite Element Method,” In Proceedings of Asian Simulation and Modeling (ASIMMOD 2008), Bangkok, Thailand, April 1-2, 2008.

· Jarupan L., Jinkarn T. and Nandhivajrin C., “Barriers Towards an Effectiveness of Information Communication on Packaging and Labels of Food and Beverages in Thailand,” In Proceedings of the 5^th International Packaging Congress, Izmar, Turkey, November 22-25, 2007.

· Jarupan L., Hunsa-Udom R., Thanadechakul T., Neungchamnong T. and Chonhenchob V., “Semi-Chemical and Binding Agent Effects to Oil Palm Paperboard,” In Proceedings of the 23^rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. September 3-5, 2007.

· Nandhivajrin C., Jinkarn T. and Jarupan L., “Effectiveness of Packaging and labeling Communication for Foods and Beverages,” In Proceedings of the 15^th IAPRI World Conference in Packaging, Tokyo, Japan. October 2-5, 2006.

· Jarupan L., “Use of Process Capability Indices for Improving Delivery Performance of Returnable Packaging,“ In Proceedings of the 15^th IAPRI World Conference in Packaging, Tokyo, Japan. October 2-5, 2006.

· Jarupan L., Kamarthi S. V. and Gupta S. M., "Prediction of Packaging Life-Cycle Design Performance,” In Proceedings of the 2005 Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Philadelphia, PA. March 30-April 1, 2005.

· Jarupan L., Kamarthi S. V. and Gupta S. M., “Expectation of Using Traceability Technology for Managing Transport Packaging Take-Back,” In Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual Conference of POMS, Chicago, IL. April 29 - May 2, 2005.

· Jarupan L., Kamarthi S. V. and Gupta S. M., “Application of Combinatorial Approach in Packaging Material Selection,” In Proceedings of the SPIE International Conference on Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing IV, v. 5583, 2004, pp. 207-223.

· Jarupan L., Kamarthi S. V. and Gupta S. M., "Evaluation of Trade-offs in Costs and Environmental Impacts for Returnable Packaging Implementation,” In Proceedings of the SPIE International Conference on Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing III, v. 5262, 2004, pp. 6-14.

· Jarupan L., Kamarthi S. V. and Gupta S. M., "Simulation Study on Vehicle Dispatching Strategies for Returnable Transport Packaging,” In Proceedings of the SPIE International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing, v. 5263, 2004, pp.161-169.

· Jarupan L., Gupta S. M. and Kamarthi S. V., "Simulation Based Approach for Return Packaging Systems,” In Proceedings of the 2003 Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 175-177, 2003.

· Others

· Jarupan L. 2009. “Molded pulp packaging from oil Palm Frond,” Packaging Directory 2009-2010 (in Thai), pp. 58-62.

· Jarupan L. 2008. “Potential of Palm Oil Sludge to Extended Development for Environmentally Friendly Plant Pot Packaging,” Thai Packaging Newsletter (in Thai), 18(72), pp. 50-54.

Citations

Authors

Title, Reference, and Date of Document Citing

Dr. Jarupan's Publication(s)

Chanadoul Afif, Van-Dat Cung, Fabien Mangione

“Reusable containers within reverse logistic context”, hal-00331836, version 1, 17 Oct 2008

Available site: http://www.g-scop.inpg.fr/CahiersLeibniz/

Jahan, A., Ismail, M. Y., Sapuan, S. M. and Mustapha, F.

"Material Screening and Choosing Methods - A Review", Materials and Design, Vol. 31, No. 2, 696-705, 2010.

Presentations

· NSTDA Annual Conference (NAC 2008)—Happy Living through Science and Technology: Sustainable packaging. March 26, 2008, Bangkok, Thailand

· Development of Packaging Systems for Reducing Losses during Distribution: Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics. June 27, 2007, Bangkok, Thailand

· Advanced Packaging Solutions and Trends, Bosch Packaging Technology in cooperation with Kasetsart University, The 2005 German Technology Symposium (GTS), Bangkok, Thailand

· Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 2005, Philadelphia, PA

· Sixteenth Annual Conference of POMS, 2005, Chicago, IL

· SPIE International Conference on Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing IV, 2005, Washington, DC

· SPIE International Conference on Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing III, 2004, Philadelphia, PA

· SPIE International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing, 2004, Philadelphia, PA

· Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 2003, Providence, RI

Honor & Awards

· Recipient of the Commander (Third Class) of The Most Noble Order of The Crown of Thailand, 2007

· Awardee of the Doctoral consortium of the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing, Atlanta, GA, 2003

· Recipient of a full scholarship from The Royal Thai Government from 1997-2002

· Recipient of the Companion (Fourth Class) of The Most Exalted Royal Thai Order of The White Elephant, 2000

Trainings & Workshops

· Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Assessor of Kasetsart University, May 2008

· Fundamental of Finite Element by National Metal and Materials Technology Center, December 2006

Teaching Courses

· Dynamics of Packaging

· Packaging Machinery

· Packaging and the Environment

· Shock and Vibration in Packaging

· Distribution (transport) Packaging

· Analytical packaging systems

Professional Activities

· Reviewer, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)

· Editorial board member, International Journal of Advanced Operation Management

· External examiner, Pulp and Paper Technology Program, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

· Invited lecturer, Food Science and Technology Program, Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

· Invited lecturer, Department of Photographic Science and Printing Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

· Advisor, STOU Young Packaging Designer for One Tambol One Product (OTOP), 2008

· Associate Conference Secretariat, the 16^th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, 2008

· Scientific Committee, the 16^th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, 2008

· Organizing Committee, the 16^th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, 2008

· Organizing Committee, Innovative Packaging Technology for Asia 2005, the Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok , November 17-18, 2005

· Reviewer, Kasetsart University Annual Conference

· Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Packaging Technology

Useful Resources

· Journals and Magazines

· Production and Operations Management

· Decision Sciences

· Packaging Technology and Sciences

· Packaging World

· Packaging Digest

· Journal of Applied Packaging Research

· Packaging Professionals

· Department of Packaging and Materials Technology, Kasetsart University

· The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN)

· The Thai Packaging Association (TPA)

· International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)

· Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

· Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)

· International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

· National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers (NIPHLE)

· Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC)

· International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) ; International Molded Pulp Environmental Packaging Association (IMPEPA)

· Interesting Packaging Source Books for Further Reading

· Ahvenainen, R. (ed.), Novel Food Packaging Techniques. Woodhead: Cambridge, 2003.

· ASTM, Standards and other documents related to performance testing of shipping containers and systems, 3^rd edition. 2001. ISBN: 0-8031-2725-1.

· Braddenburg, R. K. and Lee J. J-L., Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics. L.A.B. Equipment: New York, 2001.

· Fiskel, J., Design for Environment: Creating Eco-Efficient products and Processes. McGraw-Hill: New York, 1996.

· Hooper, J. H., Confectionary Packaging Equipment. Aspen: Maryland, 1998.

· McKinlay, A. H., Transport Packaging. Institute of Packaging Professionals: Illinois, 1998.

· PMMI, Packaging/Converting Machinery Components (6^th edition). Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute: Arlington, 1996.

· Shamloa, P. A., Handling of Bulk Solids: Theory and Practice. Butterworths: London, 1990.

· Smith, B. F. and Enger, E. D., Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationship (9^th edition). McGraw-Hill: New York, 2004.

· Sullivan, J. A., Fluid Power: Theory and Applications, 3^rd edition. Prentice-Hall: London, 1989.

· Vockroth, R. W., Industrial Hydraulics. Delmar: New York, 1993.

Department of Packaging and Materials Technology (former Department of Packaging Technology)

Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University

50 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao Subdistrict, Jatujak District

Bangkok 10900 Thailand

Tel: +66 2 562 5059, +66 2 562 5045 Fax: +66 2 562 5046

Email: lerpong.j@ku.ac.th

Last update: November 2009