THANVALAI LEARDRATTHAPHONG
Relocating to Bangkok in Feb, 2026,UK
Summary
Hands-on Food Science graduate with an MSc in Food Innovation, combining strong scientific training with practical culinary experience gained through formal culinary training. Experienced in recipe development, providing a deep understanding of consumer experience and sensory perception in food production. Possess a solid scientific foundation developed through research project and internship, including supporting scale-up trials for algal protein extraction for mass commercial production, evaluating multiple pre-treatment methods to enhance cell penetration, and conducting protein characterization analyses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Greenwich
Kent, United Kingdom
2024.10 - 2024.12
- Expanded laboratory-scale research to evaluate the scalability of algal protein extraction processes for commercial production, focusing on process feasibility, yield consistency, and analytical validation.
- Performed protein quantification using the Lowry assay to accurately determine extracted protein concentration and assess extraction efficiency.
- Scaled up protein extraction from trial scale to full (100%) production scale, enabling quantitative comparison of protein yield and process performance under commercial-relevant conditions.
- Generated quantitative protein yield data to support bench-to-commercialisation assessment of algal protein production.
Culinary Product Development & Innovation (Career Reorientation)
2019.09 - 2023.09
- Finalist on MasterChef Thailand 2021, showcasing recipe innovation, flavor profiling, and visual presentation.
- Gained extensive hands-on experience in recipe formulation, prototyping, and consumer-driven sensory analysis.
- Applied culinary expertise to understand market trends and integrate them into product concepts.
Personal Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bangkok
2019.01 - 2019.08
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication, ensuring seamless collaboration between physicians and management teams.
- Supported negotiations between the Medical and Hospital Management teams, bridging gaps and fostering collaboration.
- Managed research and data collection for key hospital projects, providing findings to the Chief Medical Officer for further management.
Education
MSc. - Food Innovation
University of Greenwich
Kent, United Kingdom 09/2023 - 09/2024
Diplôme de Cuisine -
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School
Bangkok, Thailand 09/2019 - 10/2020
BA - Russian Language
Thammasat University
Bangkok, Thailand 08/2014 - 12/2018
Skills
- New product development
- Laboratory technique mastery
- Ingredient functionality
- Research coordination
- Product innovation
- HACCP knowledge
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Project management
- Data analysis
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE FOR MANUFACTURING (LEVEL 2) HSQE Ltd, UK 04/2025
- HACCP LEVEL 2 CERTIFIED High Speed Training, UK 03/2025 - 03/2028
Accomplishments
MASTERCHEF THAILAND FINALIST 01 - 05/2021
- Selected as one of 16 finalists from nationwide applicants.
- Designed innovative dishes aligning with modern culinary trends and consumer preferences.
- Led a high-volume challenge, coordinating production for hundreds of guests while maintaining quality.
LANGUAGES
Thai
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Mandarin
Elementary
Timeline
Research Assistant (Contract)
University of Greenwich
2024.10 - 2024.12
Culinary Product Development & Innovation (Career Reorientation)
2019.09 - 2023.09
Personal Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer
Bumrungrad International Hospital
2019.01 - 2019.08
MSc. - Food Innovation
University of Greenwich
09/2023 - 09/2024
Diplôme de Cuisine -
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School
09/2019 - 10/2020
BA - Russian Language
Thammasat University
08/2014 - 12/2018