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Professor Dr. Ouay Ketusingh

MD, DPhil, Diploma-Chemiker, Dr.rer.nat.

3 September 1908 - 20 December 1990

 

Education

1932

Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

1935 Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
1936 Diploma in Tropical Medicine, University of Hamburg
1939 Doctor of Sciences; Diplom-Chemiker, Dr.rer.nat.
 

Governmental services

1933-1943 Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, University of Medicine
1946 Head of Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, University of Medicine
1952 Professor of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, University of Medicine
1965 Vice Rector, University of Medicine
1966

Head of Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, University of Medicine

1968 Director, Sports Science Centre, Organization for Sports Promotion of Thailand
 

Distinguished positions, special appointments and honors

  • The first Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine (1940-1943)
  • Expert Consultant to the Khon Kaen and Silpakorn University Councils
  • President of the Association of Thai Sports Medicine
  • President of Thai-German Association
  • President of the Thai-Indian Cultural Ashram
  • Honorary Research Committee, Federation of German Sports Medicine
  • President of the Federation of Asian Sports Medicine
  • President of the Foundation for the Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine
  • Director of Ayurved Wittayalai (Shewakomalpat)
  • Member of the National Legislative Assembly
  • Senator
  • Member of the Medical Council
  • Member of the Royal Institute (Medicine)
  • Honorary Doctorate in Medicine, University of Medicine
  • Honorary Doctorate in Pharmacy, University of Medicine
  • Honorary Doctorate in Science (Education), Kasetsart University
  • Honorary Doctorate in Education, Chulalongkorn University
  • Honorary Doctorate in Science (Physical Education), Srinakharinwirot University
  • Honorary Professor, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
  • Fellow, World Academy of Art and Science
  • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Corresponding Member, German Pharmacological Society
  • Etc.

Highest Accolades

  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • Knight Grand Commander (2nd Class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
  • The Dushdi Mala, for academic distinction
  • Das krase Faredeenkreust (Federation of Germany)
 

Research and publications

Numerous publications in the fields of physiology, biology, sports medicine and biomedical electronics

 

Professor Dr. Dithi Chungcharoen
MD, DPhil, PhD
22 November 1917 – 8 August 1993

Education

1938 Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
1947 Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
1952 PhD, University of London, UK
1980 Honorary PhD in Sciences, Mahidol University
Governmental services
1938 Lecturer in Department of Physiology, Siriraj Hospital School of Medicine
1961 Professor of Physiology, Siriraj Hospital School of Medicine
1966-1978 Head of Physiology, Siriraj Hospital School of Medicine
Distinguished positions, special appointments and honor
  • Chairman, Medical Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
  • Chairman, Master Degree Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
  • Chairman, Medical Technology Project (a two-year curriculum), Mahidol University
  • The National Research Council, Medical Science Branch (1960 onwards)
  • Founder and The first President, Physiological Society of Thailand (PST)
  • Chaopraya Prasadejsurentarathibodhi Award for outstanding lecturer, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital (academic year 1969)
  • Member of the Society of the Sigma Xi, Temple University Chapter, 1958 onwards
  • Pioneering biomedical electronics in Thailand
  • Founder, Electronic Equipment Unit, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
  • Founder of various workshops for maintaining equipment used in research and teaching
  • Inventing, improving or modernizing techniques and instruments for physiological experiments
  • Pioneering the use of oscilloscope and physiograph, replacing older recording instruments
  • Establishing Experimental Animal Facility, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
  • Initiating the inclusion of applied physiology and preclinical-clinical integration in teaching 1st-3rd year medical students
  • Etc.
Highest Accolades
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand

Research and Publications

Widely published in the fields of cardiovascular physiology, physiology of ageing and medical education


Professor Emeritus Dr. Prasop Ratanakorn

MD, MSc in Medicine (Psychiatry)

24 April 1920 – 5 June 2012

Education

1943 Doctor of Medicine, Faulty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
1949-1952   Royal Thai Government Scholarship for further study and training at Maudsley Hospital
and the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, University of Edinburgh, Yale University,
University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkin University and University of Washington
  MSc in Medicine (Psychiatry), University of Pennsylvania
  1954 Diploma Thai Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, the first in Thailand
1966 The National Defence College of Thailand, 9th graduated class

Governmental services

1944 Somdetchaopraya Hospital, Thonburi
1945 Help erect Prasrimahabhodi Psychiatric Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
1955-1980 Founder and Director of Prasat Neurological Hospital and Institute, Bangkok
  Director, Division of Mental Health, Department of Medical Services
  Director, Office of Special Public Health Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
  Director, Office of Drug Addiction Study and Prevention, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
   
Distinguished positions, special appointments and honors
  • Deputy General Secretary, Food and Drug Adminstration, Thailand
  • Advisor in Geriatrics, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
  • Founding Committee, Faculty of Sciences, Mahidol University
  • Founder and President of Neurological Research Foundation under Royal Patronage
  • Founder and President of General Prem Tinsulanonda Statesman Foundation (1984)
  • Honorary Doctorate in Education (Psychology), Chulalongkorn University
  • Honorary Doctorate in Medicine, Naresuan University
  • Honorary Doctorate in Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
  • Honorary Doctorate in Communication, Sripatum University

Highest Accolades

  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • Knight Commander (2nd Class, lower grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
  • Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
  • Highest Medal of Honor for a foreigner, bestowed by King Olav of Norway
  • High Medal of Honor, bestowed by the Emperor of Japan

Research and Publications

Numerous publications in psychology and neuroscience which is invaluable to the field and the society in general