Kallaya’s main research interest is to understand the shrimp-pathogen interactions which will lead to exploring sustainable strategies for the prevention and control of pathogens causing disease outbreaks in shrimp culture. She has been recognized as the High Potential Researcher from the National Research Council of Thailand in 2022, the Outstanding Scientist Award 2024 from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty King Rama X and the Golden Shrimp Honorary Award (2025) from the Thai Shrimp Farmers Association.