Pioneering microgravity research to unlock the fundamental properties of liquid crystals, advancing materials science and space technology through international collaboration.
Updates and progress of the TLCS project
Advancing liquid crystal science through microgravity research
Official MOU between Kasetsart University and NASA, with support from GISTDA and MHESI, creating a unique platform for Thai scientists to conduct cutting-edge space research.
Utilizing the International Space Station's unique microgravity environment to study liquid crystal behavior without gravitational interference.
Developing next-generation materials and technologies with applications in displays, sensors, and space technology.
The fascinating science behind our research
Liquid crystals represent a unique state of matter that combines properties of both liquids and solid crystals. These remarkable materials flow like liquids while maintaining some degree of molecular order like crystals, making them essential for modern technology from smartphone displays to advanced optical devices.
Liquid crystal molecules are typically elongated (rod-like) or disc-like shapes. These molecules can align in various orientations, creating different phases with unique optical and electrical properties.
As temperature changes, liquid crystals undergo phase transitions between different ordered states, each with distinct properties that can be exploited for technological applications.
In space's microgravity environment, liquid crystals behave differently due to the absence of gravitational forces, allowing scientists to study fundamental properties impossible to observe on Earth.
Leading scientists advancing liquid crystal research
Principal Investigator & Project Director
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University
Leading expert in liquid crystal physics Specializes in liquid crystal phase transitions, molecular dynamics, and materials research.
Senior Research Scientist
Liquid Crystal Physics, Molecular Dynamics
Space Systems Engineer
Microgravity Experiments, ISS Operations
Data Analysis Lead
Computational Physics, Space Environment Modeling
Materials Specialist
Advanced Materials, Crystallography
Collaborative excellence in space science research
Faculty of Science
Lead Institution - Research & Development
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Platform & Technical Support
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development
TSRI enhances capabilities and drives an inclusive science
The Office of the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council
CADFEM Thailand, an Ansys Elite Channel Partner, is a leader in engineering simulation technology
The International Space Station Laboratory (ISS Lab) is a global research platform enabling scientists to conduct experiments in microgravity.
Nanoracks is a leader in commercial space services, providing innovative solutions for space research and development.
Join our mission to advance liquid crystal science
Faculty of Science
Kasetsart University
Bangkok 10900, Thailand
tlcs@science.ku.ac.th
research@ku.ac.th