Dr Charusluk Viphavakit

Dr Charusluk Viphavakit is an associate professor and head of the Nano-Engineering programme at Chulalongkorn University. She holds Ph.D.s in Photonics from City, University of London, and in Electrical Engineering from Frederick University, Cyprus, through the ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarship. Her postdoctoral research at the University of Limerick focused on optical fibre sensors for biomedical applications. She participated in Harvard Medical School's Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program (GCSRT). A Senior Member of IEEE, she serves on the editorial board of the Engineering Journal, and was a TEDx speaker on “Women in STEM.”

Dr Viphavakit has developed an innovative, non-invasive device for diabetes detection that uses skin autofluorescence to identify specific biomarkers associated with the condition. Her user-friendly device allows individuals to monitor their health conveniently and affordably. The technology works by analysing the fluorescent signals emitted from the skin, which are linked to the accumulation of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) that increase in diabetic patients. By providing real-time feedback on glucose levels, the device empowers users to take proactive steps in managing their health, and preventing the complications associated with diabetes.
The device is designed for easy use at home or in clinical settings, eliminating the need for invasive blood tests.