self   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 Packaging Technology), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, March 1994.

 

Research Interests
 
 

 

 


·       Decision-making methodologies to packaging applications

·       Packaging manufacturing systems

·       Packaging management

·       Mathematical Modeling for life cycle assessment (LCA) to packaging applications

·       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 & Industrial Collaborations
 

 

 

·       Development of plant pot packaging from brewer’s spent grains

·       Development of pot packaging for plant seedings from palm oil sludge and activated sludge

·       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

·                   Duangpattra N., Jarupan L. and Ongkunaruk P. 2011. “Simulation for Transport Pallet Cost Reduction in Pet Food Manufacturing: An Empirical Case Study.” Packaging Technology and Science. (accepted for publication)

·                   Hunsa-Udom R. and Jarupan L. 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/Conferences

 

·                   Phokhaphaiboonsuk D., Pechyen C., Jarupan L. and Nandhivajrin C. “Surface Treatment on Low Density Polyethylene with TiO2 Nano-Particles for Packaging Printing,” Chiang Mai International Conference on Biomaterials & Applications (CMICBA 2011), Chiang Mai, Thailand. August 9-10, 2011. (Book of Abstract).

·                   Noinak U., Pechyen C., Jarupan L. and Nandhivajrin C. “Effect of Phthalic Anhydride Loading on Alkyd Resin for Paperboard Coating,” Chiang Mai International Conference on Biomaterials & Applications (CMICBA 2011), Chiang Mai, Thailand. August 9-10, 2011. (Book of Abstract).

·                   Nitus T., Jarupan L. and Pechyen C. “Synthesized Silica Power from Rice Husk for Printing Raw Materials Application,” Chiang Mai International Conference on Biomaterials & Applications (CMICBA 2011), Chiang Mai, Thailand. August 9-10, 2011.(Book of Abstract).

·                   Thongjun N., Jarupan L. and Pechyen C. “Efficacy of Activated Carbon In- situ to Oil Palm Frond Paper for Active Packaging on Mechanical Properties,” Chiang Mai International Conference on Biomaterials & Applications (CMICBA 2011), Chiang Mai, Thailand. August 9-10, 2011. (Book of Abstract).

·                   Kruakam C., Jarupan, L. and Pechyen C. “Utilizing Industrial By-Product of Brewers’ Spent Grain for Plant Pot Packaging,” In Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (ISEPD 2011), Chiang Mai, Thailand. January 8-11, 2011. (CD ROM).

·                   Kruakam C. and Jarupan L. “Evaluation of Nutrients and Heavy Metal Contents of Brewer’s Spent Grain for Environmentally Conscious Material of Plant Pot Packaging,” In Proceedings of the 6th Thailand Materials Science and Technology Conference (6th MSAT). Bangkok, Thailand. August 26-27, 2010. pp. 208-211. (CD ROM).

·                   Khuakam C. and Jarupan L. “Investigation on Brewer’s Spent Grain Characteristics: An Inception Development of Environmentally Sustainable Plant Pot,” In Proceedings of the 3rd Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development International Conference (TISD2010). Nong Khai, Thailand. March 4-6, 2010. pp. 805-809. (CD ROM).

·                   Doungpattra N. and Jarupan L. “Simulation Modeling for Pallet Flows in Factory and Warehouse: A Case Illustration,” In Proceedings of the 3rd Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development International Conference (TISD2010). Nong Khai, Thailand. March 4-6, 2010. pp. 744-748. (CD ROM).

·                   Butrat S., Jarupan L. and Anapanurak W. “Effects of Steam Explosion and Alkaline Pretreatment in Chemithermo Mechanical Pulping Process of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcus Linn.),” In Proceedings of 48th Kasetsart University Annual Conference Vol 8 Subject: Agro-Industry. Bangkok, Thailand. February 3-5, 2010. pp. 491-498.

·                   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 47th Kasetsart University Annual 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 Pulp Packaging Using Oil Palm Frond (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.),” In Proceedings of 47th Kasetsart University Annual 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 47th Kasetsart University Annual 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 5th 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 16th 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 16th 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 5th 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 23rd 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 15th 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 15th 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, 2003. pp.175-177.

 

·       Others

·       Jarupan L. 2011. “A Short Communication on Customer Viewpoints in Thailand towards Sustainable Packaging”, Thai Packaging Newsletter, 21(87), pp. 43-46. (In Thai)

·       Jarupan L. and Butrat S. 2010. “Chemical Composition and Pulping Process of Jatropha curcas L. for Paper Packaging”, Thai Packaging Newsletter, 20(83), pp. 44-47. (In Thai)

·       Jarupan L. and Khuakam C. 2010. “Characterization and Available Elements of Brewer’s Spent Grain for Alternative Material of Plant pot Packaging” (continued), Thai Packaging Newsletter, 20(82), pp. 42-44. (in Thai)

·       Jarupan L. and Khuakam C. 2010. “Characterization and Available Elements of Brewer’s Spent Grain for Alternative Material of Plant pot Packaging,” Thai Packaging Newsletter, 20(81), pp. 47-49. (in Thai)

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

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

 

Citations
 
 

 

 


Authors

Title, Reference, and Date of Document Citing

Dr. Jarupan's Publication(s)

S Kumar, RA DeGroot, D Choe

“Rx for smart hospital purchasing decisions: The impact of package design within US hospital supply chain”, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 38(8), 2008, pp.601-615(15)

B GÜLSÜN, G TUZKAYA, T BEKİL

“DECISION MAKING IN REVERSE LOGISTICS PROCESSES USING SIMULATION”, Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 26(2), 2008.(in Turkish)

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/

A Jahan, MY Ismail, SM Sapuan, F Mustapha

“Material screening and choosing methods-A review”, Materials & Design, 2009 - Elsevier

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.

สมพร มณีประสพสุข,

สถาบันวิจัยและพัฒนาแห่งมหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์

“เพิ่มมูลค่ากากตะกอนปาล์มน้ำมัน” วารสารเคหการเกษตร, ปีที่ 35 ฉบับที่ 2 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554, หน้า 184-185

 

Presentations/ Invited Speakers
 
 

 

 


·         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

 

Participated Trainings & Workshops
 
 

 

 


·       Clean Technology (CT) by NSTDA, October 2009

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

·       Fundamental of Finite Element, organized 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

 
 

 

 


·         Associate Department Head, Department of Packaging & Materials Technology, 2010-present.

·         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

·         External examiner, Technopreneurship and Innovation Management Program, 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 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, 2008

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

·         Organizing Committee, the 16th 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 and Materials 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, 3rd 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 (6th 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 (9th edition). McGraw-Hill: New York, 2004.

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

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

 

 

 

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