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Aj.Pradthana Prachanurak (D.Eng.)
Lecturer
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University
63 Mou 6, Rangsit-Nakhonnayok Rd., Khong 16,
Ongkharak district, Nakhonnayok province 26120, Thailand
Phone : 662-6495000 # 22099
Email : pradthanap@g.swu.ac.th
1.1 Biography
Dr.Pradthana PRACHANURAK earned her bachelor degree (B.Eng.) in mining engineering from Chiangmai University in 2002. In 2006, she hold her master degree (M.Eng.) in environmental engineering from Chiangmai University. After she completed of her M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering, she was an Environmental Engineer at the Energy and Environmental Engineering Center, Kasetsart University till 2008. After that, she entered the doctoral program at Kasetsart University under project supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). She received her D.Eng. in Environmental Engineering in 2017. In her doctoral research, Dr.Pradthana focused on the Mathematical modeling of Biological treatment and Biofilm formation. During her doctoral studies, Dr.Pradthana joined the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University, as a Lecturer.
Her main research interests include Biotechnology in wastewater treatment (e.g. photosynthetic bacteria in wastewater treatment), Bioremediation Technology, Mathematical modeling of Biological process, Biofilm formation, Bioenergy and Air pollution. The recent research projects focus on suspended particles (PM10) and heavy metal concentrations of dust caused by traffic in vicinity of Ongkharak market, Toxic compound in leachate treatment, Optimization of the biogas production parameters in two-stage anaerobic digester process. Moreover, outside of academia, she has acted as an environmental consultant for environmental impact on health project and a consultant for both the private and public sectors in urban design (public utility, and public assistance) and environmental management fields.
1.2 Education
- Doctor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Kasetsart University, Thailand, 2017.
- Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Chiangmai University, Thailand, 2006.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), Chiangmai University, Thailand, 2002.
1.3 Academic Positions
- Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University
1.4 University Teaching Courses
- Engineering Geology
- Hydraulic Laboratory
- Solid waste Engineering
- Chemistry for Environmental Engineering
- Biology for Environmental Engineering
- Hazardous Waste Engineering
1.5 Major Consulting Activities
- 2014 – present Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University
- 2019 – present Special instructor, Department of Environmental Science, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
- 2007 – 2008 Environmental Engineering, The Energy and Environmental Engineering Center, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University
1.6 Professional Registrations
- License for Associate Mining Engineer, Council of Engineers.
- License for Associate Environmental Engineer, Council of Engineers.
- License for Water Pollution Controller, Department of industrial works.
1.7 Service on Department Committees
- Lecturer of Bachelor’s Degree Program in Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University, 2016-present.
1.8 Service to Governmental Committees
- Environmental Consultant for Environmental impact on health project, The Energy and Environmental Engineering Center, Kasetsart University, 2014-2015.
- Special instructor, Department of Environmental Science, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, 2019 – present
1.9 Other Outside Service
- Urban Planning at Tapraya, Sakaew Project Consultant on project related to design and analysis of environmental management, hydrology, public utility, and public assistance.
2.1 Primary Research Area
- Biotechnology in wastewater treatment
- Mathematical Modeling of Biological process, Biofilm
- Bioremediation Technology
- Bioenergy
2.2 Research Areas
- Solid waste management
- Biological technology in wastewater treatment
- Air pollution
2.3 Research Interests
Study of Air pollution, Mathematical Modeling of Biological process, Biofilm, Biotechnology in wastewater treatment, Toxic compound in leachate treatment, and Bioenergy.
2.4 Research Projects
- Study of suspended particles (PM10) and heavy metal concentrations of dust caused by traffic in vicinity of Ongkharak market, Nakhonnayok From the faculty of Engineering Income Academic Year 2016 (Head of project)
- Estimating of Renewable Energy Production Potential from Food Waste in Srinakharinwirot University (Ongkaruk) From the Faculty of Engineering Income Academic Year 2017(Co-Researcher)
- Evaluation on the biofuel production potential from the treatment of Cafeteria wastewater in Srinakharinwirot (Ongkharak) by microalgae From the faculty of Engineering Income Academic Year 2019 (Head of project)
- Efficiency Increment of Channel Allocation in 5G Wireless Networks by FPGA Prototype Model From the faculty of Engineering Income Academic Year 2019 (Co-Researcher)
- International Journal
- Prachanurak, P., Chiemchaisri, C., Chiemchaisri, W. and K. Yamamoto. (2019). Modeling of biofilm growth for photosynthetic biomass production in a pipe-overflow recirculation bioreactor. Biochemical Engineering Journal, vol. 142, p. 50-57.
- Boonnorat, J., Techkarnjanaruk, S., Honda, R., Angthong, S., Boonapatcharoen, N., Muenmee, S. and P. Prachanurak. (2018). Use of aged sludge bioaugmentation in two-stage activated sludge system to enhance the biodegradation of toxic organic compounds in high strength wastewater. Chemosphere, vol. 202, p. 208-217.
- Boonnorat, J., Boonapatcharoen, N., Prachanurak, P., Honda, R. and S. Phanwilai. (2017). Toxic compounds biodegradation and toxicity of high strength wastewater treated under elevated nitrogen concentration in the activated sludge and membrane bioreactor systems. Science of the Total Environment, vol. 592, p. 252-261.
- Boonnarat, J, Techkarnjanaruk, S., Honda, R. and P. Prachanurak. (2016). Effects of hydraulic retention time and carbon to nitrogen ratio on micro-pollutant biodegradation in membrane bioreactor for leachate treatment. Bioresource Technology, vol. 219, p. 53-63.
- Prachanurak, P., Chiemchaisri, C., Chiemchaisri, W. and K. Yamamoto. (2014). Biomass production from fermented starch wastewater in photo-bioreactor with internal overflow recirculation. Bioresource Technology, vol. 165, p. 129-136.
- National Journal
- Prachanurak, A. and P. Prachanurak. (2019). Water Quality Assessment of Right Main Canal in Nakhon Nayok Province. SWU Engineering Journal, vol. 14 (2), p. 98-109.
- P. Prometjit. (2007). Nitrogen removal of leachate contaminated groundwater in unconfined aquifer by multi-soil-layering system. Engineering Journal Chiangmai University.
- International Conference
- Karnchanawong, S. and P. Prometjit. (2007). Remediation of Leachate Contaminated Groundwater in Unconfined Aquifer by Multi-Soil-Layering System. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Environment (ICEE2007).
- National Conference
- Kanyatrakul, A., Prakhongsak, A., Phanwilai, S., Boonapatcharoen, N., Prachanurak, P., and J. Boonnorat. (2020, 5-7 February 2020). Effect of Landfill Leachate Effluent by Acclimatized Sludge in Activated Sludge and Membrane Bioreactor on Seed Germination. In Proceedings of the 58th Kasetsart University Annual Conference, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Suthida, T., Yanika, L., and P. Prachanurak. (2018, 18-20 July 2018). Energy Production Potential from the Anaerobic Digestion of Cafeteria Waste in Srinakharinwirot University (Ongkaruk). In Proceedings of the 23th National Convention on Civil Engineering (NCCE23), Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA), Nakhon Nayok, Thailand, 6 p.
3.1 Instruction documents
- Prachanurak, P. Solid waste and Hazardous Waste Management Engineering. Instruction Document, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
- Prachanurak, P. Engineering Geology. Instruction Document, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
- Prachanurak, P. Hydraulic Laboratory Practice. Instruction Document, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
- Prachanurak, P. Chemistry for Environmental Engineering. Instruction Document, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
- Prachanurak, P. Biology for Environmental Engineering. Instruction Document, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
4.1 Honors
- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship in Japan-Thailand collaboration project on Research and Development for Water Reuse in Tropical Regions for Doctoral program in Environmental Engineering (2009).
4.2 Research Honors
- Patented invention in the Ph.D. research on Photobioreactor used for anaerobic wastewater treatment. (2013).
5.1 On Engineering
- Training in topic “Building Inspector,” EIT building, by Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT).
- Training in topic “Design of sanitary landfills,” EIT building, by Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT).
- Training in topic “Water Footprint,” by The Federation of Thai Industries.
- Training in topic “Talent Mobility: Development of new generation of industry experts In evaluating the potential of soil and groundwater contamination in the factory area,” by The Talent Mobility Center.