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Suchana Chavanich (also known as Apple Chavanich) is a Thai marine scientist and professor in the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Her research focuses on marine ecosystems and coral reef conservation. She is known for being the first Thai female scientist to participate in Antarctic research expeditions.^[1]. She is also part of the Thai research team that reported Thailand’s first successful sexual propagation of corals ^[2].

Chavanich completed her secondary education at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School in Bangkok. She received a bachelor's degree in Marine Science from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. She later pursued graduate studies in the United States, obtaining a Master’s degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire ^[3].

In 2021, she was appointed professor in oceanography at Chulalongkorn University ^[3].

In 2009, Chavanich participated in the 51st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-51). The expedition conducted research on environmental change and its effects on Antarctic ecosystems. In 2014, she joined the 30th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE-30) and traveled to the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition was conducted under the Polar Research Program initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. The research focused on climate change and its impacts on Antarctic environments and organisms. During this expedition, Chavanich conducted SCUBA diving in Antarctic waters, becoming the first Thai female scientist to dive in the Antarctic Ocean ^[4]

Chavanich's research focuses on marine ecosystems and the conservation of marine resources in both tropical and polar environments. In addition to her academic work, she is a certified scuba diving instructor and has contributed articles related to marine conservation, diving, and marine tourism to magazines and other publications. She has also served as a guest lecturer and advisor for universities and government agencies.

Chavanich has received several awards and recognitions, including:

• Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms), Government of the French Republic (2024) ^[5]
• ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Award, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (2022) ^{[3] [6]}
• Explorer Award, National Geographic Thailand (2018) ^[7]
• Selected as one of the “Asia Power Women of Inspiration”, Her World magazine (2015)
• Outstanding Scientist Award, UNESCO–IOC/WESTPAC (2014) ^[8]
• Selected as one of the “100 Most Inspiring People in Thailand”, The In Residence (2013) ^{[8] [9]}
• For Women in Science Award (Life Sciences), L’Oréal Thailand and UNESCO (2008) ^[2]