Thanaphol Virasa, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof.

Specializations: Entrepreneurship and innovation management, Public policy on research and technology management, and innovation system

Dr. Virasa is Assistant Professor in the College of Management at Mahidol University, Thailand. He graduated in Economics from Thammasat University, earned a M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management, and received his Ph.D. in Management of Technology from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Dr. Virasa administrates faculty and student research and conducts the College-wide research projects. He participated as a project manager of the Thailand team in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2005-2007 research project, led by Babson College and London Business School.

He teaches Master of Management courses in management of technology and innovation, foundation of new ventures, and research methodology and thesis seminars. His articles have appeared in refereed journals, including the International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship, Journal of Technology Innovation and the Journal of High Technology Management Research. His research areas are on firms' dynamic capabilities and innovation system and science, technology and innovation policy in developing countries.

Dr. Virasa gained his business experience in dealership management at the Siam Cement Plc. and in business development from the state-owned Krungthai Bank. He joined the Thailand Development Research Institute and National Science and Technology Development Agency as a policy researcher. Currently, he serves on several strategic planning working committees, including the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nanotechnology, and Mahidol University. He also serves on several government policy research projects including Ministry of Science and Technology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, National Innovation Agency, Thailand Research Fund, and the Office of SMEs Promotion as a project manager and a research consultant of World Bank.
  

Virasa, Thanaphol

 Research Area: Entrepreneurship
 Phone: 022062000 #2014
 Location: MU Building 15th Floor

Publications

    Article

  • Koottatep, T., Sukavejworakit, K. & Virasa, T. (2021). Roadmap for Innovators in the Process of Innovation for Development. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(1), Article number 84.[More]
  • Sukavejworakit, K., Promsiri, T. & Virasa, T. (2018). Increasing entrepreneurial intention with the application of experiential learning theory: An innovative learning method and empirical test. Asia Pacific Social Science Review, 18(2), 1-15.[More]
  • Lertpanyasumpata, K., Pitimol, C., Kaimok, P. & Virasa, T. (2014). Macca Pad Business Plan. KMUTT Research and Development Journal, 37(1), 111-118.[More]
  • Virasa, T. (2007). A Gap-Analysis Model For Identifying Effective Governments Support For New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFS) In Thailand. International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship, 1(2), 165-182.[More]
  • Laosirihongthong, T. & Virasa, T. (2004). A Study of Demanding on Scientists, Technologists, and Engineers by Manufacturing Industry Cluster.. KMUTT Research and Development Journal, 27(4), 498-513.[More]
  • Intarakamnerd, P. & Virasa, T. (2004). Taxonomy of government policies and measures in supporting technological capability development of latecomer firms.. Journal of Technology Innovation, 12(2), 1-19.[More]
  • Frederick, H., Chua, B. & Virasa, T. (2003). Increasing the supply of entrepreneurship in APEC: A scorecard approach.. Frontier of Entrepreneurship Research, Babson College, 557.[More]
  • Virasa, T. & Tang, C. J. (1998). The Role of Technology in International Trade: A Conceptual Model for Developing Countries. Journal of High Technology Management Research, 9(2), 195-205.[More]

    • Book

  • Virasa, T. (2011). University technology transfer and commercialization: The case of Mahidol university, Thailand. Edward Elgar.[More]

    • Proceedings

  • Virasa, T. & Promsiri, T. (2018). The Effect of Design process on new venture idea development with different external enablers, ACERE 2018.[More]
  • Promsiri, T. & Virasa, T. (2017). Study the Effect of Design Process on Business Idea Development, Austria, 2017 ISPIM Innovation Conference.[More]
  • Promsiri, T. & Virasa, T. (2016). Study the opportunity development process through the Science of the Artificial, Brisbane, Australia, 2016 ACERE Conference.[More]
  • Sukavejworakit, K. & Virasa, T. (2016). Effect of entrepreneurship environment on entrepreneurial activity in efficiency-driven economies, Brisbane, Australia, 2016 ACERE Conference.[More]
  • Muminah, L. & Virasa, T. (2016). Investigating moderating effect of cultural values on entrepreneurial intention, Sydney, Australia, AIE 2016 Conference.[More]
  • Virasa, T. (2014). Factor affecting likelihood of micro family business succession with high post-transition performance, Sydney, Australia, 2014 Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange Conference.[More]
  • Srirerai, W., Sripracha, S., Chopraka, S. & Virasa, T. (2012). Remedy Gel: Business Plan, Bangkok, Thailand, The 4th ThaiTIMA Annual Conference on Technology and Innovation Management.[More]
  • Gerdsri, N., Teekasap, P. & Virasa, T. (2012). Technological Capability Gap Assessment: A Study of Automotive Industry in Thailand, Bali, Indonesia, The 6th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology.[More]
  • Thamsuriya, P. & Virasa, T. (2012). Factors affecting succssion process in micro family businesses toward high post-transition performance firms, The annual conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.[More]
  • Bunpongmanee, Y., Pruthimongkol, W., Chimmanit, N. & Virasa, T. (2012). Building an innovative business with the use of internet and online gaming technologies.[More]
  • Chanjaroen, K., Yodnin, R., Viriyasiripaisal, S. & Virasa, T. (2011). Creating An Innovative Business Model With The Use Of Online Technology And Social Network: A Case Example Of Football Hero, Thailand, IEEE Thailand Technology Council, The 3rd Thailand Technology and Innovation Management Associate.[More]
  • Khampanya, W. & Virasa, T. (2010). An Investigation Of Ethical Dilemmas And Entrepreneurial Behavior In Established Firms, Australia, 2010 AGSE International Entreperneurship Research Exchange.[More]
  • Gerdsri, N. & Virasa, T. (2009). Technology And Innovation Capability Assessment Tool And Its Application To Thai Automotives Parts Makers, number 22, Bangkok,Thailand, 1st ThaiTIMA Annual Conferece.[More]

    • Technical Report

  • Virasa, T. (2016). Thailand Report on Entrepreneurship Initiatives in APO Economies, Asian Productivity Organization.[More]
  • Virasa, T. (2012). R&D internationalization and university-industry linkages: the case of academia and Japanese multinationals in Thailand. Hsinchu, Taiwan.[More]