Ph.D. Student Profiles

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Sustainable Mining, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Business Model, Eco-innovation Enterprise, Sustainable Waste Management
Nathatai Janjirawatna
BIOGRAPHY
Nathatai Janjirawatna is a driven Ph.D. candidate in Mahidol University's Sustainable Leadership program, awarded the prestigious Doctoral Scholarship by the ASEAN Center for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) in 2023. Holding a bachelor’s in business administration from Thammasat University and an MSc in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Warwick, her academic trajectory epitomizes a steadfast commitment to sustainability, with a particular focus on sustainable mining.
As a proactive leader within her family's mining enterprises, Nathatai championed sustainable practices, earning the renowned Award of Green Mining from Thailand's Department of Primary Industries and Mines. Her research is sharply honed on sustainable mining, recognizing its pivotal role in fostering a resilient future. Embracing sustainable business models and eco-innovation entrepreneurship, Nathatai's scholarly pursuits aim to advance sustainability within the mining and construction sectors. Positioned as an influential voice in sustainable mining, Nathatai is poised to drive transformative change through her academic endeavors, shaping a more sustainable future for industries and communities alike.
Education
- Ph.D. in Sustainable Leadership, College of Management, Mahidol University, TH (In progress)
- MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The University of Warwick, UK (2019-2020)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Thammasat University, TH (2012-2016)
Research Publications
- Janjirawatna, N., Khin Khin Oo, N. C., & Rakthin, S. (2023). Toward a sustainable business model: A study of market perception and value propositions of stone dust concrete in Thailand. Business Strategy & Development, 6(4), 991-1005. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsd2.293
Work in Progress
- Janjirawatna, N., Rakthin, S., & Hallinger, P. (2024). A bibliometric review of the landscape and thematic structure of research on sustainable mining in ASEAN 1942–2022. Journal of Sustainable Mining. 23(1), 270-284.
- Janjirawatna, N. (2024). Sustainable Stone Waste Management in Thailand
Contact
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathatai-janjirawatna-64a150196