astronomy

Supawan Tantayanon

Supawan Tantayanon is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Supawan Tantayanon rather than just read about it. In short: Supawan Tantayanon (Thai: ศุภวรรณ ตันตยานนท์, RTGS: Suphawan Tantayanon; born November 3, 1951) is a Thai chemist who is a professor at the Chulalongkorn University. She has previously served as President of the Science Society of Thailand, Council of Science and Technology Professionals of Thailand, and Federation of Asian Chemical Societies.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Supawan Tantayanon (Thai: ศุภวรรณ ตันตยานนท์, RTGS: Suphawan Tantayanon; born November 3, 1951) is a Thai chemist who is a professor at the Chulalongkorn University. She has previously served as President of the Science Society of Thailand, Council of Science and Technology Professionals of Thailand, and Federation of Asian Chemical Societies.

Early life and education After completing high school, Tantayanon was made to choose whether to study science or non-science majors. Tantayanon was an undergraduate student at Chulalongkorn University, where she studied chemistry. She moved to Mahidol University for her master's degree, where she started specialising in organic chemistry. Tantayanon joined the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she studied photocatalytic oxidation of N-acylamines supported by a Fulbright Program scholarship.

Research and career In 1985, Tantayanon was appointed to faculty at Chulalongkorn University. That year, the Thai government installed the country's first petrochemical complex, and she was responsible for teaching a master's program in petrochemistry. She was appointed Director of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College, and initiated the program's collaborations with industry. She was made a professor at Chulalongkorn University in 2012. Her research considers green chemistry and sustainability. Tantayanon worked on the development of sustainable chemistry laboratories and chemistry education. She launched a multi-university initiative to eliminate dangerous chemistry in laboratories. She launched an innovation-focused graduate program for chemistry students in Thailand, which was delivered in English.

Awards and honours 2019 Mahidol University Outstanding Alumnus of Graduate School 2021 Services to Chemistry Education 2021 IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry

Selected publications Warayuth Sajomsang; Supawan Tantayanon; Varawut Tangpasuthadol; William H Daly (30 September 2009). "Quaternization of N-aryl chitosan derivatives: synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity". Carbohydrate Research. 344 (18): 2502–2511. doi:10.1016/j.carres.2009.09.004. ISSN 0008-6215. PMID 19863950. Wikidata Q43253341. Warayuth Sajomsang; Pattarapond Gonil; Supawan Tantayanon (24 March 2009). "Antibacterial activity of quaternary ammonium chitosan containing mono or disaccharide moieties: preparation and characterization". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 44 (5): 419–427. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2009.03.003. ISSN 0141-8130. PMID 19428476. Wikidata Q33442470. Warayuth Sajomsang; Pattarapond Gonil; Supawan Tantayanon (24 March 2009). "Antibacterial activity of quaternary ammonium chitosan containing mono or disaccharide moieties: preparation and characterization". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 44 (5): 419–427. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2009.03.003. ISSN 0141-8130. PMID 19428476. Wikidata Q33442470.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Supawan Tantayanon

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Supawan Tantayanon claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Supawan Tantayanon before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Supawan Tantayanon ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Supawan Tantayanon

In research: Supawan Tantayanon appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Supawan Tantayanon in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Supawan Tantayanon is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1951 births, Academic staff of Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University alumni, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Supawan Tantayanon outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Supawan Tantayanon matter?

Because it connects several astronomy ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Supawan Tantayanon?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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