Srivijaya, Trang Campus, organized the first training program on basic techniques for using the FTIR-Microscope (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) from March 27-28, 2024. Assistant Professor Dr. Prasert Thongnunui, Director of the Natural Resources and Environment Institute, recognized the effectiveness of the FTIR-Microscope Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy as a technique for analyzing and identifying organic and inorganic substances, chemical bonds, or functional groups in molecules. This technique can efficiently analyze microplastics and contaminants in marine animals such as shrimp, fish, squid, and shellfish. Additionally, it can be applied to analyze contaminants in various fishery products, providing significant benefits for commercial fishery product production.
Participants in the training program will gain knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and theories of the FTIR-Microscope, its application in various fields, and demonstrations on sample analysis and microplastic extraction. The program attracted great interest from academics, researchers, and individuals from both internal and external organizations. The training was honored by Associate Professor Dr. Phachara Phetpradap, a lecturer in Marine Science in the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science and Fisheries Technology, who served as a speaker, and Mr. Surin Boonrod, a scientist at the Natural Resources and Environment Institute, who conducted the training throughout the program.
