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Orawon Chailapakul

Orawon Chailapakul

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Chemistry
Thailand
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
80
Citations
21301
World Ranking
3448
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Thailand Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Thailand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Thailand Leader Award

Overview

Orawon Chailapakul is affiliated with Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, focusing on research in engineering and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work predominantly spans biomedical engineering, molecular biology, electrical and electronic engineering, electrochemistry, and bioengineering.

Their primary research topics include biosensors and analytical detection, advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, electrochemical sensors and biosensors, electrochemical analysis and applications, analytical chemistry and sensors, SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing, and advanced biosensing techniques and applications.

Orawon Chailapakul has contributed extensively to scientific literature, with frequent publication venues including Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, Talanta, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Microchimica Acta, and Analytical Methods.

Frequent collaborators have included Sakda Jampasa, Weena Siangproh, Sudkate Chaiyo, Charles S. Henry, and Wisarut Khamcharoen.

Key recent papers include:

  • Paper-based electrochemical biosensor for diagnosing COVID-19: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and antigen (2020), Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • Simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid, dopamine, and uric acid using graphene quantum dots/ionic liquid modified screen-printed carbon electrode (2020), Sensors and Actuators B Chemical
  • Electrochemical paper-based analytical device for multiplexed, point-of-care detection of cardiovascular disease biomarkers (2020), Sensors and Actuators B Chemical
  • NFC-enabling smartphone-based portable amperometric immunosensor for hepatitis B virus detection (2020), Sensors and Actuators B Chemical
  • Non-invasive electrochemical immunosensor for sweat cortisol based on L-cys/AuNPs/ MXene modified thread electrode (2022), Biosensors and Bioelectronics

Best Publications

  • Electrochemical Detection for Paper-Based Microfluidics

    Wijitar Dungchai;Orawon Chailapakul;Charles S. Henry

  • A low-cost, simple, and rapid fabrication method for paper-based microfluidics using wax screen-printing

    Wijitar Dungchai;Orawon Chailapakul;Charles S. Henry

  • Paper-based electrochemical biosensor for diagnosing COVID-19: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and antigen.

    Abdulhadee Yakoh;Umaporn Pimpitak;Sirirat Rengpipat;Nattiya Hirankarn

  • Use of multiple colorimetric indicators for paper-based microfluidic devices.

    Wijitar Dungchai;Orawon Chailapakul;Charles S. Henry

  • Blood separation on microfluidic paper-based analytical devices

    Temsiri Songjaroen;Wijitar Dungchai;Orawon Chailapakul;Charles S. Henry

  • Novel paper-based cholesterol biosensor using graphene/polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyaniline nanocomposite.

    Nipapan Ruecha;Ratthapol Rangkupan;Nadnudda Rodthongkum;Orawon Chailapakul

  • An electrochemical sensor based on graphene/polyaniline/polystyrene nanoporous fibers modified electrode for simultaneous determination of lead and cadmium

    Nadtinan Promphet;Poomrat Rattanarat;Ratthapol Rangkupan;Orawon Chailapakul

  • Multilayer Paper-Based Device for Colorimetric and Electrochemical Quantification of Metals

    Poomrat Rattanarat;Wijitar Dungchai;David Cate;John Volckens

  • Multiplex Paper-Based Colorimetric DNA Sensor Using Pyrrolidinyl Peptide Nucleic Acid-Induced AgNPs Aggregation for Detecting MERS-CoV, MTB, and HPV Oligonucleotides

    Prinjaporn Teengam;Weena Siangproh;Adisorn Tuantranont;Tirayut Vilaivan

  • Sensitive electrochemical sensor using a graphene–polyaniline nanocomposite for simultaneous detection of Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II)

    Nipapan Ruecha;Nadnudda Rodthongkum;David M. Cate;John Volckens

  • Lab-on-paper with dual electrochemical/colorimetric detection for simultaneous determination of gold and iron.

    Amara Apilux;Wijitar Dungchai;Weena Siangproh;Narong Praphairaksit

  • Novel, simple and low-cost alternative method for fabrication of paper-based microfluidics by wax dipping

    Temsiri Songjaroen;Wijitar Dungchai;Orawon Chailapakul;Wanida Laiwattanapaisal

  • Interactions between organized, surface-confined monolayers and vapor-phase probe molecules. 7. Comparison of self-assembling n-alkanethiol monolayers deposited on gold from liquid and vapor phases

    Orawon Chailapakul;Li Sun;Chuanjing Xu;Richard M. Crooks

  • Development of automated paper-based devices for sequential multistep sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays using inkjet printing

    Amara Apilux;Amara Apilux;Yoshiaki Ukita;Miyuki Chikae;Orawon Chailapakul

  • Electrochemical sensors for the simultaneous determination of zinc, cadmium and lead using a Nafion/ionic liquid/graphene composite modified screen-printed carbon electrode.

    Sudkate Chaiyo;Eda Mehmeti;Kristina Žagar;Weena Siangproh

  • Electrochemical detection of glucose from whole blood using paper-based microfluidic devices

    Julaluk Noiphung;Temsiri Songjaroen;Wijitar Dungchai;Charles S. Henry

  • Synthesis and characterization of simple self-assembling, nanoporous monolayer assemblies: a new strategy for molecular recognition

    Orawon Chailapakul;Richard M. Crooks

  • Simple silver nanoparticle colorimetric sensing for copper by paper-based devices.

    Nalin Ratnarathorn;Orawon Chailapakul;Charles S. Henry;Wijitar Dungchai

  • Electrochemical paper-based peptide nucleic acid biosensor for detecting human papillomavirus.

    Prinjaporn Teengam;Weena Siangproh;Adisorn Tuantranont;Charles S. Henry

  • Non-enzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose with a disposable paper-based sensor using a cobalt phthalocyanine-ionic liquid-graphene composite.

    Sudkate Chaiyo;Eda Mehmeti;Weena Siangproh;Thai Long Hoang

  • Simple and rapid colorimetric detection of Hg(II) by a paper-based device using silver nanoplates.

    Amara Apilux;Weena Siangproh;Narong Praphairaksit;Orawon Chailapakul

Frequent Co-Authors

Weena Siangproh
Weena Siangproh Srinakharinwirot University
Charles S. Henry
Charles S. Henry Colorado State University
Shoji Motomizu
Shoji Motomizu Okayama University
Yasuaki Einaga
Yasuaki Einaga Keio University
Kurt Kalcher
Kurt Kalcher University of Graz
Tirayut Vilaivan
Tirayut Vilaivan Chulalongkorn University
Adisorn Tuantranont
Adisorn Tuantranont National Science and Technology Development Agency
Yuzuru Takamura
Yuzuru Takamura Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Richard M. Crooks
Richard M. Crooks The University of Texas at Austin
Koji Suzuki
Koji Suzuki Keio University

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