Om Karnpanit

Dr. Om Karnpanit is an Associate Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS), within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. With over 15 years of research experience, their expertise spans Food Safety Risk Assessment, Food Analysis Methodology, and Product Development using agricultural by-products. They hold a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from Western Sydney University, an MSc in Nutrition, and a BSc in Chemistry.

Dr. Karnpanit specializes in food safety standards (Codex Alimentarius, EU, and FSANZ), food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000), and advanced food analysis techniques (ISO/IEC 17025). They serve as a Technical Assessor for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with Thailand’s Bureau of Laboratory Accreditation (BLA) and Australia’s National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).

Research focuses on: (1) risk assessment of food additives and contaminants, (2) method validation for food analysis, and (3) sustainable food product development using agricultural waste. Recent work highlights include optimizing microplastic analysis in seaweed, evaluating heavy metal exposure in fish, and mitigating brassica vegetable toxins through cooking methods.

Publications emphasize methodological rigor, contamination risks, and regulatory compliance. Advising includes mentoring on food safety protocols and laboratory accreditation processes. Their work bridges academic research with industry standards, enhancing global food safety practices.