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อัจฉรา อัศวรุจิกุลชัย

ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อัจฉรา อัศวรุจิกุลชัย

Assistant Professor Dr.Achara Ussawarujikulchai

คุณวุฒิ :
B.Eng. Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, USA
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Florida International University, USA

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Tel : 0 2441 5000 ต่อ 2308

Research Interests

  • Plastic and Microplastic Pollution
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Construction and Demolition Waste Management
  • Disaster Waste Management
  • Water Footprint
  • Co-Benefits of GHG emission reduction from Waste Sector
  • Environmental Site Assessment Phase I and II
  • Soil and Groundwater Contamination and Remediation Technologies
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies 

Publications

  • Ruangpanupan N., Ussawarujikulchai A., Prapagdee B., Chavanich S. Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin 197 (2023).
  • Buadit T, Ussawarujikulchai A, Suchiva K, Papong S, Ma HW, Rattanapan C. Environmental impact of passenger car tire supply chain in Thailand using the life cycle assessment method. Sustain Prod Consump. 2023;37:156-68.
  • Ruangpanupan N., Ussawarujikulchai A., Prapagdee B., Chavanich S. Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin 179 (2022) 
  • Buadit T, Rattanapan C, Ussawarujikulchai A, Suchiva K, Papong S and Wen H. Life Cycle Assessment of Material Recovery from Pyrolysis Process of End-of-Life Tires in Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development vol. 11, no. 10, pp. 488-498, 2020.Life Cycle Assessment of Material Recovery from Pyrolysis Process of End-of-Life Tires in Thailand            
  • Klunbut P., Mongkolchati A., Ussawarujikulchai A., Ounsaneha W., and Rattanapan C. (2017). Appropriate Option of Market Solid Waste Management based on the Stakeholder Perspectives: A Case Study in a Central Market of Agriculture Products, Thailand. Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences, 8(7), 2391–2402.
  • Lolupiman T, Nakhapakorn K, Ussawarujikulchai A, Kanchanasoontorn S, and Jirakajohnkool S. Estimation of Above Ground Carbon Stock in Para Rubber Plantation by Application of Remote Sensing, Rayong Province. Thammasat J. of Science and Technology.2016; 24(6):914-926. (in Thai)
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Chuchat N., Netrangsi M., Nitas S. “Grease and Oil from Grease Trap as a Mixture of Briquette Fuel” Thai Environmental Engineering Journal, Volume 26, Issue 2, 2012 pages 57-64
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Hansuk P., Peerakiatkhajohn P. “Zero Waste Management in Mahidol University Salaya Campus” Journal Of Environmental Management, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2011 pages 17-29
  • Pham Quy Giang., Nakhapakorn K., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Effectiveness of Different Spatial Interpolators in Estimating Heavy Metal Contamination in Shallow Groundwater. A Case Study of Arsenic Contamination in Hanoi, Vietnam” Environment and Natural Resources Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2011 pages 31-37
  • Laha S., Tansel B., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Surfactant-soil Interactions During Surfactant-amended Remediation of Contaminated Soils by Hydrophobic Organic Compounds: A Review” Journal Of Environmental Management, Volume 90, 2009 pages 95-100
  • Ussawarujikulchai, A., Laha S., Tansel B. “Synergistic Effects of Organic Contaminants and Soil Organic Matter on the Soil-Water Partitioning and Effectiveness of a Nonionic Surfactant (Triton X-100)” Bioremediation Journal, Volume 12, Issue 2 April 2008, pages 88-97.
  • Sayakoummane V., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Comparing of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Briquette and Wood Charcoal in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR” Environment and Natural Resources Journal, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2009 pages 12-24
  • Leelawat T., Ussawarujikulchai A., Uyasatian U. “Compositions of Constrction and Demolition Wastes Obtained from Storage Sites” Environment and Natural Resources Journal, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2008 pages 82-92
  • Uyasatian U., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Estimation of Building-related C&D Waste Generation and Composition in Bangkok” Environment and Natural Resources Journal, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2007 pages 133-140

 

Conference Proceedings

  • Patcharaporn N., Ussawarujikulchai A., Nakhapakorn K., Wongthanate J. A study of Marine Debris and Macroplastics at Mae Rumphueng Beach, Rayong Province, Thailand. Proceeding of the 22nd National Conference on May 17-18, 2023. Chom Tien Palm Beach Hotel and Resort Pattaya, Thailand; 2023. pp.257-264. Environmental Engineering Association of Thailand.
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Kochprai A., Srisat J., Nakhapakorn K., The Dry Season Field Pilots of the MRC Riverine Plastic Monitoring Protocols in Thailand. Proceeding of the 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) on 18 - 23 September 2022. Bexco, Busan, Korea. TS98-240.
  • Tungjareunaree T., Rongsayamanont W., Peerakiatkhajohn P., Ussawarujikulchai A. Study of Marine Debris from Fishing Gear at Chao Lao Beach Chanthaburi Province. Proceeding of the 7th Marine Science Conference, Science Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Seas on September 5-7, 2022 at Berkeley Hotel, Bangkok Thailand. pp 332-339.
  • Win N, Thongteeraparp A, Manomaipiboon K and Ussawarujikulchai A. Factors Affecting on Household Willingness to Participate in Municipal Solid Waste Management in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw Cities of Myanmar. Proceeding of the 9 International Conference on Environmental Engineering, Science and Management on May 27-29, 2020. The Heritage Chiang Rai, Thailand; 2020. pp.310-316.
  • Puangmali J., and Ussawarujikulchai A. (2019). Assessment of Capacity on Solid Waste, Water Supply and Wastewater Management in Koh Lan Island, Chonburi. In Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Environmental Engineering, Science and Management on May 23-24, 2019 at Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok, Environmental Engineering Association of Thailand.
  • Jeento N., Manomaipiboon K., Ussawarujikulchai A., and Kansantisukmongkol, C. (2562). The Development of Green Area with the Concept of Eco-town: A case Studey of Luxmuang Subdistrict Municipality, Muang Ratchaburi District, Ratchaburi Province.  In Proceeding of the 4th National Conference on Green Society for Sustainable Development on May 31, 2019. Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Patumthani.   (1057-1069)
  • Maneesutham P., Ussawarujikulchai A. and Nakhapakorn, K. (2016). The Water Footprint of Orange (Citrus reticulate Blanco) Cultivated at Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. In Proceeding of the Forest Conference on May 1-4, 2016. Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Thailand. (2-9)
  • Chotichaicharina B., Jarungrattanapong R., Ussawarujikulchai A., & Kansuntisukmongkol, K. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Plastic-Cup Waste Management at Mahidol University, Salaya campus. In Proceeding of the Conference Economy and Environment Institute: Lower Mekong Subregion; February 16, 2016; Richmond Hotel, Nonthaburi, Thailand.  (2-11)
  • Jaimung J., Ussawarujikulchai A. and Nakhapakorn K. “Comparison the Water Footprint of Oil Palm Plantation in Surat Thani and Rayong provinces of Thailand” The proceedings in The International Conference and Utility Exhibition 2014 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development (ICUE 2014). Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel and Resort, Pattaya City, Thailand, May 19-21, 2014
  • Apinya T., Ussawarujikulchai A., Sombatsompop N., Prapagdee B. “Isolation and Screening of Polylactic Acid-degrading Bacteria” The proceedings in The 2nd ASEAN plus Three Graduate Research Congress. S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, February 05-07, 2014
  • Chooyok P., Pumijumnog N., Ussawarujikulchai A. “The Water Footprint Assessment of Ethanol Production from Molasses in Kanchanaburi and Supanbrui Province of Thailand” The proceedings in Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society, 2013 pages 265-269
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Leelawat T., Uyasatian U. “Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Thailand” International Conference on Solid Waste Management 2013: Innovation in Technology and Management Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China, 6-8 May, 2011
  • Jaimung J., Ussawarujikulchai A., Nakhapakorn K. “The Water Footprint Assessment Oil Palm for Biodiesel Production in Surat Thani Province of Thailand” The proceedings in The 10th National Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Conference. Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, December 06-07, 2013
  • Anusornpornpong S., Prapagdee B., Wongthanate J., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Biotreatment of Cadmium in Aqueous Solution by Cadmium Resistant Bacteria” The proceedings in The National Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Conference. Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, December 06-07, 2013
  • , Wongthanate J., Prapagdee B., Ussawarujikulchai A. “Effect of Substrate Concentration on Biohydrogen Production from Food Waste by Mixed Cultures” The proceedings in The 10th National Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Conference. Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, December 06-07, 2013
  • Polaboon H. “Water Footprint Assessment of Cotton Polo Shirt” Proceeding in The 2th International Conference on Environmental Engineering, Science and Management. Pullman Khon Kaen raji Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand, March 27-29, 2013
  • Moon J. “Cost-Benefit Analysis of Landfill Mining in Hua Hin Municipality” Proceeding in The 2th International Conference on Environmental Engineering, Science and Management. Pullman Khon Kaen raji Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand, March 27-29, 2013
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Chuchat N., Netrangsi M., Nitas S. “Grease and Oil from Grease Trap as a Mixture of Briquette Fuel” The proceedings in 10th National Environmental Conference, March 23-25, 2011 at BP Similar Beach and Resort, Song Khla, Thailand.
  • Waeoveerakup K. “Reduction of Plastic Bag Usage in Phuket Municipality” Proceeding in The 6th Sripatum University Conference 2011. Sripatum University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2011
  • Chinnacotpong K., Prapagdee B., Ussawarujikulchai A., Wongthanate. “Effect of pH on Bio-hydrogen Production from Food Waste Under Mesophilic and Thermophilic Conditions” Proceeding in the 36th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand, October 26-28, 2010
  • Tuan Minh Nguyen. “Study of Environmental and Health Impacts in Plastic Recycling Village: Minh Khai, Viet Nam” Proceeding in the First Annual International Graduate Research Conference on Social and Humanities. SD Avenue Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, April 03-04, 2010
  • Rattanailok Na Phuket N. “Study of Engineering Properties of Sludge from Water Treatment Plant and Coal Fly Ash for Utilization as The Mixture of Landfill Liner” Proceeding in The 12th International Conference on Integrated Diffuse Pollution Management to be held in Khon Kaen . Sofitel Racha Orcid Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand, August 25-29, 2008
  • Wongsarasin S. “Study of Potential Temporary Storage Sites for Debris and Wastes from Disaster in Amphoe Takua Pa, Phang Nga Province” Proceeding in Disaster Management through Regional cooperation. Bangkok, Thailand, September 22, 2006
  • Ussawarujikulchai A., Wongsarasin S., Uyasatian U. “Disaster Debris Management: A Case Study from the Tsunami Disaster in Phang Nga Province, Thailand” Proceeding in 24th Pan-Pacific Conference, June 2-4, 2007, Dunedin and Queenstown, New Zealand.
  • Ussawarujikulchai, Achara and Kitikorn Charmondusit “Survey of Debris and Waste Management from the Tsunami Disaster” Proceeding in 5th National Environmental Conference, March 8 – 10, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.

Book

  • อัจฉรา อัศวรุจิกุลชัย. การจัดการขยะมูลฝอยกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศ. พิมพ์ครั้งที่ 1. กรุงเทพมหานคร: แดเน็กซ์ อินเตอร์คอร์ปอเรชั่น;
  • อัจฉรา อัศวรุจิกุลชัย อนุชาติ พวงสำลี และคณะ. การจัดการซากปรักหักพังจากภัยพิบัติ : แนวทางการปฏิบัติและกรณีศึกษา. พิมพ์ครั้งที่ 1. กรุงเทพมหานคร : มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล, 2550
  • อัจฉรา อัศวรุจิกุลชัย อุษณีย์ อุยะเสถียร อนุชาติ พวงสำลี และคณะ. ขยะ ซากอาคาร และสึนามิ : รายงานวิจัยจากการสำรวจภาคสนาม. นครปฐม : คณะสิ่งแวดล้อมและทรัพยากรศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล, 2548.

 

Completed Projects

  • Plastic Waste Management Situation in Thailand and State of Capacity and Implementation of Riverine Plastics Monitoring Tools and Protocols in Thailand (UNEP) 2023-2024
  • Wet season pilots of the Mekong River Commission Protocols on Riverine Plastic Monitoring Programme (MRCs, UNEP, CMS and Office of National Water Resources) 2022
  • Dry season pilots of the Mekong River Commission Protocols on Riverine Plastic Monitoring Programme (MRCs, UNEP, CMS and Office of National Water Resources) 2021-2022
  • Development of Carbon Emission Calculation Tool for Community-Based Solid Waste Management and Green Area in Local Administrative Organization. (Thai Health Promotion Foundation)
  • Water Footprint of Sugarcane and Cassava for Ethanol Production: Central and Eastern Thailand. (National Research Council of Thailand
  • Development of voluntary carbon market for industrial sector in Thailand phase II; (Thai Greenhouse Gases Organization)
  • Voluntary Emission Trading Scheme for Thailand: Industrial Sector, Phase II (Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization)
  • Solid Waste Management in Tourist Attraction Areas, Trang Province. (Trang Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office)
  • Survey and Study Baseline Concentration of Heavy Metals in Groundwater in Chonburi and Rayong Groundwater Basins. (Department of Groundwater Resource)
  • Survey and study of heavy metal bases in groundwater Chonburi Groundwater Basin and Rayong Groundwater Basin (Department of Groundwater Resource)
  • Studies for the management of tailings sediment from old tailings landfill and management of lead contamination Klity Creek Area, Kanchanaburi Province. (Pollution Control Department)
  • Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Thailand (GTZ & Pollution Control Department of Thailand)
  • Management of disaster debris and waste from Tsunami disaster in Thailand (Mahidol University)
  • Health Public Policy: Cadmium Contaminated Soil in Paddy Field, Pa Dae Village, Mae Sod, Tak Province, Thailand (Thai Health Promotion Foundation)

 

Work Experience

2004-Present: Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
Aug 2021 – Present: Environmental Impact Assessment Committee (Waste Expert Committee of Industry Section) appointed under the Directive of the National Environmental Committee 6/2021
2020-2023: Program Director of Technology for Environmental Management (Special Program) Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
2004-2006: Program Director of Industrial Ecology and Environment (International Program) Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Mahidol University
May 2004-Oct 2004: Environmental Engineer at Macro Consultants Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
2000-2003: Graduate Research Assistant at Hemispheric Center for Environmental Technology (HCET), Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
1996-1999: Environmental Engineer at Macro Consultants Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
1992-1994: Environmental Engineer (Design Division) at Environmental Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand

Training (2021-2024)

  • Capacity building program on ‘Plastic Waste Management and Circular Economy’ at Ulsan, Republic of Korea, supported by the International Environmental Technology Centre of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP-IETC) and the Ulsan International Development Cooperation Center (UIDCC) May 6-10, 2024.
  • WEB based Technical Training Program on Monitoring Methodologies of Marine Litter in 2023 supported by The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) during February 12 -20, 2023.
  • National Trainings on the Mekong River Commission Riverine Plastic Monitoring Protocols supported by The Mekong River Commission (MRC), July 4-8,2022.
  • Mahidol University Head of Department Development Program: MU-HDP#6 organized by Human Resource Department, Mahidol University, July 15-Aug 11, 2021.

 

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