Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jaturapatr Varith

Keynote Speaker

Faculty of Engineering and Agro-Industry
Maejo University, Chiang Mai, 50290, Thailand
Address: 144/16 Moo 1, Changpuek, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Phone: +66-62-956-9655
E-mail: tong.varith@gmail.com
ResearchGate
ORCID: 0000-0002-3737-8352

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dedicated, resourceful, and innovative academician and researcher offering years of well-honed teaching and research experience, with knowledge across the domain of Industrial Engineering for Food, Agriculture, and Bio-systems, as well as Integrated Health Care for Accessibility.
Over 30 years of experience teaching at all university levels and guiding B.Eng., M.Eng., and D.Eng. students in their research projects and publications; highly interested in developing interdisciplinary collaborations and novel teaching methods.
Research focuses on contemporary topics in novel food engineering, food sustainability, and food safety, such as microwave and ozone technologies for food and agricultural systems.
Years of experience in administrative positions ranging from Program Chair, Associate Dean, and Dean to Vice President, working to achieve the vision of academic programs and the university.
Unique startup experience as a Technology Integrator, bootstrapping a company from groundbreaking research through commercialization and production scale-up.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering

Washington State University, USA
1998–2001

M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering

Washington State University, USA
1995–1997

B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering

Chiang Mai University, Thailand
1991–1994

TRAININGS

GMP, GHP & HACCP for Food Quality Assurance System
AUN-QA Curriculum Quality Assurance System
Entrepreneurship and Startup Incubation Program
MedVenture Incubation

ONGOING PROJECTS

Microwave Sensing Device for Fruit Maturity Detection
Ozone Technology to Preserve Fruit, Prolong Shelf Life, and Improve Safety
Smart Bone-Conduction Hearing Aid Device to Improve the Quality of Life of People with Hearing Impairments

SKILLS

Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Real-World Problem Solving
Curriculum Design
Proficient Managerial Skills
Academic & Industry Teamwork
Entrepreneurship & Startup
Food & Medical Engineering Hacking
Industrial Management and Production Planning
Research-to-Market Analysis

KEY METRICS

h-Index (Scopus)
10

h-Index (RG)
13

RG-Score
824.4

Citations (Scopus)
703

Citations (RG)
916

Publications
> 70

Books
2

SUPERVISING STUDENTS

Past Graduate Students

Doctoral — Chairman: 6
Doctoral — Committee: 4
Master’s — Chairman: 12
Master’s — Committee: 18

Current Graduate Students

Doctoral — Chairman: 1
Doctoral — Committee: 2
Master’s — Chairman: 1
Master’s — Committee: 3

JOURNAL EDITORS

Associate Editor / Managing Editor

Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology

www.mijst.mju.ac.th

Impact Factor: 0.4

Editorial Board Member

Advances in Agricultural and Food Research Journal

journals.hh-publisher.com/index.php/AAFRJ/index

INTERESTS

Technology & Engineering
Entrepreneurship, Startup & Investment
Specialty Coffee Roasting

GENERAL

Associate Professor of Food Engineering with multidisciplinary expertise in Biological Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Smart Farming, AI-integrated education, and Assistive technologies. My teaching and research focus on practical, interdisciplinary applications that connect engineering, agriculture, food systems, and emerging technologies. I contribute to the development of Maejo University’s Academic Master Plan, particularly in advancing AI-integrated education, curriculum innovation, digital competencies, and data-driven learning. My work emphasizes preparing students for real-world challenges while promoting inclusive education, research collaboration, and technology-driven innovation with academic and societal impact.

WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Maejo University | Current-2026 and 2018–2019

Originated the 5-year MJU Academic Roadmap for the University.
Solved critical university issues and established a practical Quality Assurance system to meet national criteria.
Updated and deployed MJU academic policies and procedures for academic staff, covering national ethics and codes of conduct, academic promotion, teaching and learning trends, and individual teaching development programs.
Planned and executed the annual academic plan at the university level.

Dean of Graduate School

Maejo University | 2012–2016

Established the MJU Graduate School.
Set up policies and procedures for MJU graduate programs.
Initiated a doctoral dual-degree program between Maejo University and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Played a key role in increasing the number of graduate students.
Led and co-created new M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Agricultural Interdisciplinary Studies.

Associate Professor of Food Engineering

Maejo University | 2017–Present

Assistant Professor / Lecturer

Maejo University | 1994–2017

Responsible for teaching and mentoring engineering and non-engineering students, particularly in Food Plant Design, Hygienic Design in Food Engineering, Physical Properties of Food and Agricultural Materials, and Food Innovation towards Entrepreneurial Startup.
Mentored students in their B.Eng. projects and master’s and doctoral theses.
Successfully led and co-created five academic programs: Food Engineering programs (B.Eng., M.Eng., and D.Eng.) and Agricultural Interdisciplinary programs (M.S. and Ph.D.).
Creatively applied innovative teaching techniques to accelerate students’ learning.
Revised the guidelines for the Cooperative Education Program in the Bachelor of Food Engineering during the COVID-19 situation.
Actively engaged in innovative research, particularly in microwave and ozone technologies, with total research funding of $1.5 million.
Undertook an ongoing research project on prototyping a microwave sensing device for fruit maturity detection.
Published more than 70 papers in reputable international and national journals.
Held more than 10 patents and petty patents as a major inventor.
Licensed the Microwave-Vacuum Dryer Patent to a private company.
Successfully supported three talented students in becoming entrepreneurs and establishing food-tech and medical-tech companies.

Co-Founder

Crispy Veg and Fruit Co., Ltd. | 2009–2015

Acquired licensed microwave drying technology to launch an innovative fruit snack business with a key customer in the USA, Bare Snacks (baresnacks.com).
Conducted groundbreaking research on industrial microwave drying to develop core technology for the company.
Coached and trained staff on technical aspects to ensure smooth operations.
Planned and executed the scale-up of production capacity from 1× to 10×.
Implemented food safety quality assurance systems, including GMP and HACCP.

Co-Founder

Infinite X Co., Ltd. | 2019–Present

Mentored a 13-year-old Google Science Fair Global Finalist in launching a medical technology startup focused on a smart bone-conduction hearing aid device.
Co-created and developed the product, including circuit design, product design, and wearable connectivity.
Outlined the foundation for go-to-market and fundraising strategies.
Secured two startup grants from funding agencies, including the National Innovation Agency and the Electrical and Electronics Institute of Thailand.
Planned the regulatory pathway to ensure the product would be medically certified and ready for the market.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Awards

Gold Medal: 16th International Invention and Innovation Show (INTARG 2023), Poland | 2023
1st Prize: Startup Pitches UTC MedVentures Incubation Program, Thailand | 2021
Gold Medal: Food Engineering, The 7th Agricultural Engineering Annual Regional Convention, Malaysia | 2021
Top 5 Finalist, Fukuoka Global Venture Awards, Japan | 2015
5th SMEs National Awards, Thailand | 2012
Food Design Award “Longan Powder”, National Innovation Agency, Thailand | 2014
Good Design Award Japan & Design Excellent Award “Crispy Longan”, Japan | 2011
Health Food & Ingredient Creative Food Award “Crispy Longan”, Thailand | 2011
Design Innovation Contest “Crispy Longan”, National Innovation Agency, Thailand | 2010
Excellence Researcher Award, Maejo University, Thailand | 2010
Excellence Lecturer Award, Maejo University, Thailand | 2009
1st Prize, Thailand Innovation Contest on Embedded System and RFID, National Electronic and Computer, Thailand | 1998

Selected Publications

Full list:
ResearchGate Publications

First Author / Corresponding Author / PI

Pukam, P., Varith, J., Nitatwichit, C., Jaturonglumlert, S., & Narkprasom, N. (2027). Hybrid machine learning models for defect prediction in high-speed beverage filling operation. Journal of Food Engineering, 424, 113343.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2026.113343
Pramuan, A., Saokham, P., Nitatwichit, C., Tanongkankit, Y., Chamnan, S., Wongpansua, S., & Varith, J. (2026). Rheological and textural properties of clean-label 3D-printed traditional Thai dessert. Food Bioengineering, 5(1), 88–104.
https://doi.org/10.1002/fbe2.70045
Belonio, L. S. H., Varith, J., Jaturonglumlert, S., Narkprasom, K., Narkprasom, N., Arkanit, K., & Sujinda, N. (2025). Performance of microwave-vacuum drying on flavonoids and saponins availability in Carica papaya leaves. Results in Engineering, 26, 104909.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104909
Sujinda, N., & Varith, J. (2025). Simulation of transport phenomena for microwave freeze-drying of potato slices using finite element analysis. Food Frontiers, 6(1), 532–548.
https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.508
Chamnan, S., Varith, J., Jaturonglumlert, S., Phimphimol, J., & Sujinda, N. (2022). Effects of high concentration ozone gas fumigation on the quality and shelf-life of longan fruit. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 44(1), 105–116.
https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2021.1948387
Sujinda, N., Varith, J., Shamsudin, R., Jaturonglumlert, S., & Chamnan, S. (2021). Development of a closed-loop control system for microwave freeze-drying of carrot slices using a dynamic microwave logic control. Journal of Food Engineering, 302, 110559.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110559
Sujinda, N., Varith, J., Jaturonglumlert, S., & Shamsudin, R. (2020). Closed-loop temperature control during microwave freeze-drying of carrot slices. Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 81–92.
Chamnan, S., Varith, J., Jaturonglumlert, S., Klinkajorn, P., & Phimphimol, J. (2019). The effect of packaging materials on the quality of freshness of longan fumigated with medium concentration-ozone gas. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 27(S1), 159–168.
Sintuya, P., Narkprasom, K., Varith, J., Jaturonglumlert, S., Whangchai, N., Peng-Ont, D., & Nitatwichit, C. (2019). Degradation kinetics of diazinon and triazophos pesticides in dried chili under gaseous ozone fumigation. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 27(S1), 169–178.
Sintuya, P., Narkprasom, K., Jaturonglumlert, S., Whangchai, N., Peng-Ont, D., & Varith, J. (2018). Effect of gaseous ozone fumigation on organophosphate pesticide degradation of dried chilies. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 40(6), 473–481.
https://doi.org/10.1080/01919512.2018.1466690

Co-Author

Mahmood, K., Varith, J., Purwaningsih, H., Abdullah, F. I., & Yusof, Y. A. (2026). Investigating the impact of cryogenic treatment on the functional, micromeritic, structural and rheological properties of fish gelatin. Discover Food.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-01022-8
Jamaludin, N. F., Shamsudin, R., Hamzah, M. H., Mohd Zaini, M. Z., & Varith, J. (2026). Tailoring subcritical water extraction conditions to enhance antioxidant selectivity from kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 111, 104570.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2026.104570
Sujinda, N., Chaichana, N., Saengsuwan, T., & Varith, J. (2025). Optimization of enzymatic extraction and vacuum-assisted evaporation parameters for banana syrup production. International Journal of Food Science, 2025(1), 8891536.
https://doi.org/10.1155/ijfo/8891536
Sumrit, T., Nitatwichit, C., Jaturonglumlert, S., & Varith, J. (2025). Applying machine learning concepts for forecasting energy consumption in the frozen food production process. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 106(5), 1495–1510.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-025-01238-0
Shamsudin, R., Muchlisyiyah, J., Sathongpan, P., Varith, J., & Hamzah, M. H. (2025). Unveiling the distinctive qualities of Malaysian and Thai rice. Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development, 29(2), 164–169.
https://doi.org/10.31272/jeasd.2623
Fuangchoom, V., Narkprasom, N., Jaturonglumlert, S., Varith, J., Unpaprom, Y., & Narkprasom, K. (2024). Sustainability-driven optimization of microwave-assisted extraction for enhanced corilagin and total phenolic compound yield from Dimocarpus longan. Environmental Quality Management, 34(1), e22245.
https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22245
Suriwong, V., Jaturonglumlert, S., Varith, J., Narkprasom, K., Tanongkankit, Y., Nitatwichit, C., & Thaisamak, P. (2021). Thai creamed honey: Enthalpy of crystal melting and texture profile under different storage conditions. International Food Research Journal, 28(5), 936–944.
https://doi.org/10.47836/ifrj.28.5.06
Asghar, M., Yusof, Y. A., Mokhtar, M. N., Ya’acob, M., Ghazali, H. M., Varith, J., Chang, L. S., & Manaf, Y. N. A. (2020). Effect of processing methods on vitamin profile, antioxidant properties and total phenolic contents of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) sugar syrup. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100(12), 4434–4442.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10446
Rahman, N. F. A., Ismail, A., Shah, N. N. A. K., Varith, J., & Shamsudin, R. (2019). Effect of drying temperature on Malaysia pomelo (Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck) pomace residue under vacuum condition. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 27(S1), 57–66.

Books

Varith, J. (2015). Food Plant Design. Faculty of Engineering and Agro-Industry, Maejo University. 289 p.
Varith, J. (2015). Physical Properties of Agricultural and Food Products. Faculty of Engineering and Agro-Industry, Maejo University. 297 p.

Patents

Varith, H., Varith, J. (2019). Bone Conduction Speaker. Patent Pending No. 1901003780.
Varith, H., Varith, J. (2019). System and Method to Improve Pronunciation of Hearing Loss Disabilities. Patent Pending No. 1901004605.
Varith, J. (2009). Method for Crispy Longan Production. Petty Patent No. 0903000123.
Varith, J. et al. (2009). Vacuum Microwave Dryer. Patent Pending No. 0901000162.
Varith, J. et al. (2009). Hot Air Dryer with Controller Using Relative Humidity Sensing Method. Patent Pending No. 1001000803.
Varith, J. (2009). Metal Fiber Typed-Microwave Leakage Protection Device. Patent Pending No. 1001000098.
Varith, J. et al. (2008). Plant Seed Shelling Machine. Petty Patent No. 0703001111.
Varith, J. (2006). Equipment and Method to Quarantine Fruit Fly and Pest Using Microwave Combined with Vapor Heat Treatment. Patent Pending No. 06-01-001175.