Pongsakorn Kanjanaboos

Associate Professor, Mahidol University Top 1% Researcher, Head of Advanced Technologies for Energy and Sustainability Lab (or Kanjanaboos Lab), Exemplary Teacher Awardee from Mahidol University Faculty Senate, Mahidol University Researcher of the Year 2024 (High Impact Researcher)

Faculty of Science, School of Materials Science and Innovation

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4854-1733

Emailpongsakorn.kanmahidol.acth

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

1 Perovskite solar cells and related optoelectronics
2 Radiative cooling materials

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Personal profile

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongsakorn Kanjanaboos earned his Ph.D. in materials physics from the University of Chicago in 2013. Currently, he is the head of Advanced Technologies for Energy and Sustainability Lab at the School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science at Mahidol University in Thailand. His current research interests include perovskite materials for solar cells, LEDs, and photodetectors along with radiative cooling materials for building and agriculture. He has more than 80 publications and 6,000 citations, filing for more than 15 patents and petty patents in Thailand. He enjoys working with many students and researchers from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative energy materials and processes for practical usages in collaboration with both government and industrial sectors.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, The University of Chicago

Award Date: 31 May 2013

Bachelor, Washington University

Award Date: 31 May 2008

Keywords

TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Perovskite Solar Cell
Radiative Cooling Film
Radiative Cooling Greenhouse
Optoelectronics
TX Home economics
Indoor Solar Cell
Photodiode
LED

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 13 Climate Action

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122 Article
12 Review article
1 Chapter
1 Comment/debate

Atomic force microscopy study to explore interface-driven electrical and physical changes in perovskite films on top of dielectric nanoparticles
Tun, P. T., Thant, K. K. S., Choodam, K. & Kanjanaboos, P., Jun 2026, In: Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 65, 11, 11SP07.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Economical Perovskite Solar Cell Enabled by Triple Cost-Reduction Strategies
Choodam, K., Kamjam, N., Sukpan, N., Seriwattanachai, C., Inna, A., Shin Thant, K. K., Srathongsian, L., Supruangnet, R., Nakajima, H., Kaewprajak, A., Kumnorkaew, P., Wongratanaphisan, D., Ruankham, P., Pakawatpanurut, P. & Kanjanaboos, P., Jan 2026, In: Small Science. 6, 1, e202500451.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)
Enhancing the Transparency–Temperature Trade-Off Through Spectral Engineering and Radiative Cooling
Gridtayawong, P., Kaewmanee, T., Benchaphanthawee, W., Phiriyasas, V., Ponghiransmith, C., Rueangsawang, W., Seriwattanachai, C., Sakata, P., Tangwiroon, N., Jittham, T., Phuphathanaphong, N., Wonganannont, P., Pinpapat, T., Waritanant, T., Tulyananda, T. & Kanjanaboos, P., Jun 2026, In: Small Science. 6, 6, e70311.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
ETL-free and HTL-free perovskite solar cell as the simplified power source for energy-frugal indoor IoTs
Kamjam, N., Choodam, K., Sukpan, N., Kittikool, T., Seriwattanachai, C., Kamnoedmanee, S., Hu, Y., Supruangnet, R., Nakajima, H., Kaewprajak, A., Kumnorkaew, P., Wongratanaphisan, D., Ruankham, P., Pakawatpanurut, P. & Kanjanaboos, P., Jun 2026, In: Results in Engineering. 30, 110377.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
High quantum yield Tb³⁺ doped glass scintillator based on Ta₂O₅ and La₂O₃ in mixed glass former for synchrotron and medical x-rays imaging applications
Intachai, N., Rachniyom, W., Wantana, N., Thanyaphirak, W., Khrongchaiyaphum, F., Sarumaha, C. S., Pakawanit, P., Phoovasawat, C., Kanjanaboos, P., Choodam, K., Kim, H. J., Tariwong, Y., Niamin, H., Kothan, S. & Kaewkhao, J., Jan 2026, In: Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 238, 113113.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)

Mahidol University Researcher of the Year 2024: High Impact Researcher in Science and Technology
Kanjanaboos, P. (Recipient), 15 Feb 2024
Prize
Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researcher 2024
Kanjanaboos, P. (Recipient), 15 Feb 2024
Prize
Mahidol University Researcher of the Year 2023: Rising Researcher in Science and Technology
Kanjanaboos, P. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2023
Prize
Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researcher 2023
Kanjanaboos, P. (Recipient), 17 Mar 2023
Prize
Outstanding Young Materials Researcher Award 2022
Kanjanaboos, P. (Recipient), 15 Feb 2023
Prize

“Indoor perovskite PV solar cells with 32.0% efficiency” PV Magazine, July 7, 2023.
Kanjanaboos, P.
7/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
“Thai Scientists Use New Spray-Coating Process to Create Multilayer Solar Cells” World Industrial Reporter, June 4, 2020
Kanjanaboos, P.
4/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
“Precision spray coating could enable solar cells with better performance and stability” Science Daily, June 3, 2020
Kanjanaboos, P.
3/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media

Pongsakorn Kanjanaboos