Dr. Prakorn Ramakul is an associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Thailand. He received his doctoral degree in chemical engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. His academic and research interests are primarily focused on separation and extraction processes, particularly the recovery and purification of metal ions and bioactive compounds from various natural sources. His research encompasses the development and optimization of environmentally friendly and resource-efficient extraction and separation processes, with particular emphasis on improving extraction efficiency, selectivity, and process performance. His research also involves the application of statistical experimental design and process optimization techniques to investigate the effects of operating parameters and determine optimal processing conditions. In addition, his research interests include the extraction and recovery of valuable bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and other natural materials, as well as the application of analytical techniques for the characterization and evaluation of herbal medicines and natural products. His current research aims to integrate chemical engineering principles with extraction technology and process optimization to develop effective and practical separation processes for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and related industries.