Svasti (PhD 1972,U. of Cambridge) is em. prof. of biochemistry, Mahidol U., and head, Lab. of Biochemistry, Chulabhorn Research Inst., Bangkok. He is former president of: Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists (1990-1992), Science Soc. of Thailand (2008-2011). He is currently pres., Protein Soc. of Thailand and chairman, Marsi Foundation. He received the Outst. Scientist of Thailand Award (2002), Natl. Res. Council of Thailand Outst. Researcher Award (2003), A-IMBN Dist. Lecture Award (2012). He was a founding member of the Thailand Acad. of Science and Techn.. He is also council member, Asia-Pacific Intl. Molecular Biology Network, Asian-Oceanian Human Proteome Organization, and Asian-Pacific Protein Assoc.. He was awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant; and Dushdi Mala Medal.