Assist. Prof. Dr. Darsaniya Punyadarsaniya is a veterinary microbiologist specializing in viral research at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mahanakorn University of Technology in Thailand.
After completing her veterinary medicine studies at the same institution, she earned her doctoral degree (Dr. med. vet.) in Virology from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Human Resource and Organization Development from Thailand's National Institute of Development Administration.
Her research primarily focuses on microbiology, significantly contributing to the study of avian influenza viruses. She has developed innovative culture systems to analyze virus infections in differentiated intestinal epithelial cells. Dr. Punyadarsaniya's work also includes investigating natural extracts to enhance immune responses in aquatic species and exploring the antimicrobial efficacy of food additives, effectively bridging fundamental virology research with practical applications in veterinary medicine.
