Sataporn Chanhorm received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1987 from Pathumwan Institute of Technology, Thailand. In 2010, he also received the Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Management from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. In 1992, he began his work at National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), a member of National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand. At Photonics Technology Laboratory, he is a skilled mechanic who engages in mechanical designs, prototyping mechanical parts and components, and maintaining electric power systems.
Through his careers, he has received several well-recognized awards from National Research Council of Thailand. In 1994, he developed and constructed high-temperature furnace for treatments of jewelry, and received the honorable mentioned award. In 1996, he earned the Invention Award 2 general categories in laser marking. And in 1998, he received the Invention Award 2 general categories in high-temperature induction furnace with high frequency for jewelry and gem treatments.