TANPORN TRAKANTALERNGSAK
Wakefield,West Yorkshire
Overview
3
3
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Compliance Officer in Trusted Research
University of Huddersfield
, United Kingdom
04.2026 - Current
- Leading the practical implementation of the UK Government’s Trusted Research agenda, establishing a robust methodology to monitor compliance, manage risk, and drive continual improvement across the University.
- Liaising with university leadership up to Executive Board level, guiding strategic risk identification, due diligence, and compliance assessments to support institutional objectives.
- Guiding researchers through UK export control and sanction regulations, providing expert advice on licensing requirements for both open and individual export types.
- Managing the end-to-end export license application process through to final approval, assisting academic teams with documentation drafting and regulatory steps.
- Building and maintaining institution-wide awareness across the academic community by designing and delivering training on export controls, sanction lists, security risks, and pre-award Trusted Research assessments.
- Analysing and translating complex UK, US and relevant regulatory laws into clear and actionable guidance for research and innovation team.
Due Diligence Officer
University of Sheffield
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Undertook due diligence for international, commercial, and third-sector collaborations and partnerships, with a particular focus on research and knowledge exchange activities.
- Reviewed and maintained institutional policies and procedures for matters of regulatory and contractual compliance relating to research, including UK and international export control frameworks, and National Security and Investment Act.
- Acted as a key source of expert advice in supporting academic oversight of input relating to international legislative frameworks, legal status, credit checks, links to sanctioned countries, corporate governance, legislative requirements, and checks into UK export controls and national security implications.
International Recruitment Coordinator
University of Sheffield
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported excellent international students through the recruitment and application process to successful registration.
- Managed, planned, and monitored expenditure of the UK international market to support recruitment efforts targeting students who are currently studying in the UK.
- Monitored industry trends and developments, applying insights to enhance recruitment strategies and practices.
- Increased engagement and exploring opportunities in working with African, Middle Eastern, and agent partners.
- Planned international student ambassador scheme, involved in all aspects of the recruitment, training, and management process of students at all levels, and across subject areas.
Assistant Professor in Japanese, Assistant to the Dean for International Relations
Mahidol University
12.2016 - 07.2022
- Conducted research in Japanese Studies, Second Language Pronunciation, and Speech Intelligibility.
- Taught and developed Japanese language courses (Elementary Japanese, and course coordinator of Japanese Syntax and Morphology, Business Japanese, and Japanese Business Writing courses).
- Developed e-learning materials for Elementary Japanese (team leader).
- Responsible for creating and teaching courses taken by external students in Beginner's Japanese, and tutoring for JLPT exams.
- Developed partnerships with international institutions, with a focus on contributing to the university's research and education.
- Co-founder and co-programme coordinator of the Double Degree Master's Programme, consisting of a double award with an MA in Applied Linguistics from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, and an MA in Japanese Studies from Osaka University, Japan.
- Established a joint campus project with Osaka University in 2017.
- Established MOU agreements with Ritsumeikan University, Aoyama Gakuin, Fukuoka Women's University, Busan University (Korea), and Macquarie University (Australia).
- Conducted international events, such as a series of collaborative research seminars on a topic from applied linguistics and Japanese language education (with Osaka University, Japan), and a Macquarie-Mahidol Research Workshop in Applied Linguistics (with Macquarie University, Australia).
- Organised outbound exchange programmes with Osaka University, concentrating on Japanese language and culture.
- Supervised inbound Japanese and Korean exchange students, as well as conducted orientation events, field trips, and Thai language courses for exchange students.
- Jointly organised and held the 8th International Forum on Japanese Language and Culture, with Osaka University.
Specially Appointed Associate Professor
Osaka University
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Joint research activities on 'Globalisation and Japanese Phonetic Education'.
Education
PhD - Japanese Studies (Phonetics)
Osaka University
Japan01-2016
MA - Japanese Studies (Phonetics)
Osaka University
Japan01-2013
BA - Japanese
Chulalongkorn University
Thailand01-2010
Skills
- JLPT certification (N1)
- International partnerships
- External engagement
- Due diligence practices
- Research and due diligence
- Building project management
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Project leadership
- Intercultural competence
- IT system administration
- Clear communication
Languages
Thai
First Language
Japanese
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Research Grant, Mahidol University (2018)
- Research Grant Talent Award, Mahidol University (2017)
- E-learning Grant, Mahidol University (2017)
- Selected as a Japanese Embassy Scholar PHD student (2013)
- Selected as a Japanese Embassy Scholar MA student (2011)
- Passed N1 Level on the JLPT Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (2010)
Training
- Export Control & Sanctions Symposium Export Control & Sanctions Directorate (2026) – UK sanctions regimes & strategic export licensing updates.
- HERSA Annual Conference ECJU & HERSA (2026) – Research security frameworks & compliance for higher education.
- HEECA-ECJU Export Controls Workshop Higher Education Export Control Association (2025) – Applied export control compliance and licensing protocols.
- International Recruitment 101 BUILA (2023) – International student recruitment frameworks & sector standards.
- Executives Development Program Mahidol University (2021) – Executive leadership and academic governance.
- Improving Online Teaching Workshops Macquarie University (2020) – Digital pedagogy & instructional design.
Timeline
Research Compliance Officer in Trusted Research
University of Huddersfield
04.2026 - Current
Due Diligence Officer
University of Sheffield
10.2023 - 03.2026
International Recruitment Coordinator
University of Sheffield
08.2022 - 08.2023
Specially Appointed Associate Professor
Osaka University
04.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Professor in Japanese, Assistant to the Dean for International Relations
Mahidol University
12.2016 - 07.2022
PhD - Japanese Studies (Phonetics)
Osaka University
MA - Japanese Studies (Phonetics)
Osaka University
BA - Japanese
Chulalongkorn University