Pranee Kullavanijaya

Assoc. Prof. Pranee Kullavanijaya is a prominent linguist affiliated with Chulalongkorn University's Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii (1974) and has held key administrative roles including Department Head (1981-1985), Faculty Dean (1988-1992), and Vice President for Academic Affairs (1993-2000).

Her academic journey includes degrees from Chulalongkorn University (B.A. 1964, M.A. 1966) and advanced studies in linguistics at the University of Hawaii (M.A. 1968, Ph.D. 1974). Her research focuses on Tai-Kadai languages, particularly Zhuang and Thai, exploring historical linguistics, comparative vocabulary, and sociolinguistic aspects like pronoun usage and verb intensifiers.

Recent projects include studies on Tai-Zhuang relationships (1987-1992), linguistic criteria for ethnic classification (1998), and historical phonological analysis of Thai (2002). She has authored dictionaries and over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with notable work on village toponymy and inscriptional grammar.

No scientific awards are listed, but her extensive administrative experience reflects her leadership in academic governance. Research interests emphasize language contact, dialectology, and the intersection of linguistics with cultural studies.