Tawin Iempridee, Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher at the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand. He earned his Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA. His interdisciplinary research spans aging biology, cancer biology, molecular virology, and phytoactive compound discovery. His current work focuses on the development and scientific validation of phytoactive compounds that target cellular senescence and other hallmarks of aging—bridging fundamental understanding with translational applications in active pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Recently appointed as the Program Director (Driver) of Battle Herbal Extract, NSTDA, he is leading initiatives to transform Thai botanicals into high-value, globally competitive innovations through deep tech integration. He has published over 24 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 17) and filed 17 patents. Beyond academia, he actively collaborates with industry through R&D partnerships, product development, and safety/efficacy testing services using human skin models. He is also the CEO & CTO of KronoLife Co., Ltd., an NSTDA-affiliated deep tech startup pioneering senotherapeutic innovations. His work aims to translate cutting-edge science into impactful solutions that promote healthy longevity.
1st Runner-up, Cosmeceutical and Herbal Innovation with Business Link, 2024
TCELS, TISTR, and NSTDA
Bronze Medal, 49th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2024, Switzerland
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
NRCT Honorable Mention Award 2024
National Research Council of Thailand
Global Innovator of Impact Award 2024
Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) Thailand
Top Eight Finalists, HKSTP Idea Landing Programme 2024
HKSTP and InvestHK
Top Three Finalists, Cosmetic Victories Competition 2023
Cosmetic Valley/ESSEC, France
Top Ten Winners, TechBiz Starter Pitching 2022
NSTDA
Bronze Medal, Special Edition 2022: Invention Geneva Evaluation Days
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
NSTDA 30th Anniversary Awards and Recognition: Outstanding National Researcher 2022
NSTDA
Winner, Cosmetics Innovation and Business Link Program (CIB 2021)
TCELS and NSTDA
Winner & 1st Runner-up, Popular Vote, Merck Young Scientist Award 2020
Merck Ltd.
Popular Vote, NSTDA Startup Pitching, 2020
NSTDA
First Place, Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Thailand Pitch Session 2020
Royal Academy of Engineering (UK), NSTDA & TSRI
Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) 2019 Programme
Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, NSTDA