Tapparat Sae-Oung

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

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Tapparat Sae-Oung is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, public health, and infection control. His most significant contribution is the development of an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization robot, detailed in his highly cited 2019 paper, "An Ultra-violet sterilization robot for disinfection," which has garnered 75 citations. This UV bot, equipped with three 19.3-watt lamps, was designed to autonomously navigate and disinfect operating rooms and patient rooms, reducing microbial contamination after standard cleaning. The work directly addresses a critical need for automated, reliable disinfection in healthcare settings, especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. By combining robotics engineering with practical infection prevention, Sae-Oung’s research has provided a scalable solution for enhancing hospital hygiene and patient safety. His work stands as a key example of how robotics can be applied to real-world health challenges, offering a tangible tool for reducing healthcare-associated infections.