Prof. Chawalit Ratanathamsakul , Ph.D.

Prof. Chawalit Ratanathamsakul , Ph.D.

E-mail: chawalit.r@chula.ac.th

Education

1996 Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Tokyo.
1993 M.Eng. Environmental Engineering, University of Tokyo.
1991 B.Eng. Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn University 

Research Interest

  • Membrane Technology
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Advanced Wastewater Treatment
  • Water Supply Engineering 
  • Wastewater Reuse 
  • Biogas Technology
  • Gas purification
  • Solid Waste Management 

Publication

Garba, ZN., Ratanatamskul, C. Kinetics and mechanisms of 4-chloroguaiacol removal by adsorption onto a novel amorphous carbon thin film synthesized from Hamelia Patens leaves 2025, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

N, Zaharaddeen., Uba, Zakariyya., Adamu, Haruna., Haruna, Abdurrashid., David, Nnamdi., Nasiru, Ummulkhairi., Fate, Ahmed., Uba, Muttaqa., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. A Review on Zeolites for Adsorptive Desulfurization of Crude Oil and Natural Gas: Kinetics, Isotherms, and Thermodynamics Studies 2025,

Buakaew, Tanissorn., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Enhanced pharmaceutical removal from building wastewater by the novel integrated system of anaerobic baffled biofilm-membrane bioreactor and UV/O3: Microbial community, occurrence of bio-intermediates and post-treatment 2025, Journal of Environmental Management 377

Shalumon, CS., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Regeneratable lignosulfonic acid/PDADMAC polyelectrolyte-microfiltration (MF) membrane for reactive dye removal: Effect of post treatment and interference of microplastic and microfibers 2025, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Wagari, Elias., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Effects of operating conditions on removal of microplastics (PET, PP, PS) from wastewater by electrocoagulation systems and kinetics of chromium removal in the presence of microplastics 2024, Journal of Water Process Engineering 61

Buakaew, Tanissorn., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Unveiling the influence of microaeration and sludge recirculation on enhancement of pharmaceutical removal and microbial community change of the novel anaerobic baffled biofilm-membrane bioreactor in treating building wastewater 2024, Science of the Total Environment 927

Gabisa, EW., Ratanatamskul, C. Recycling of waste coffee grounds as a photothermal material modified with ZnCl2 for water purification 2024, Scientific Reports 14 (1)

Kywe, PP., Ratanatamskul, C. Membrane fouling analysis of air-gap membrane distillation (AGMD) for recovery of water and removal of antibiotics from a model wastewater containing antibiotics and humic acid 2024, Chemosphere 363

Sodkomkham, T., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. A novel integrated material flow cost accounting (MFCA)-IoT-lean management system approach to improving water use efficiency and reducing costs in the beverage industry 2024, Cleaner Environmental Systems 15

Garba, ZN., Hamza, SA., Ratanatamskul, C. A novel copper modified microcrystalline cellulose (Cu-MCC) for treatment of crude oil-contaminated water 2024, Journal of Water Process Engineering 67

Rungjaeng, C., Ratanatamskul, C. Effect of antibiotics addition on nutrient removal stability and microbial community change of the solar-powered oxidation ditch-membrane bioreactor in treating building wastewater 2024, Chemosphere 349

Shalumon, CS., Ratanatamskul, C. A novel simplified method for extraction of microplastic particles from face scrub and laundry wastewater (vol 13, 14168, 2023) 2024, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS 14 (1)

Shalumon, CS., Ratanatamskul, C. Author Correction: A novel simplified method for extraction of microplastic particles from face scrub and laundry wastewater 2024, Scientific Reports 14

Gabisa, EW., Ratanatamskul, C., Gheewala, SH. Recycling of plastics as a strategy to reduce life cycle GHG emission, microplastics and resource depletion 2023, Sustainability 15 (15)

Khantibongse, P., Ratanatamskul, C. Insight into pathway of monosaccharide production from integrated enzymatic hydrolysis of rice straw waste as feed stock for anaerobic digestion 2023, Scientific Reports 13 (1)

Shalumon, CS., Ratanatamskul, C. A novel simplified method for extraction of microplastic particles from face scrub and laundry wastewater 2023, Scientific Reports 13 (1)

Buakaew, Tanissorn., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Effects of microaeration and sludge recirculation on VFA and nitrogen removal, membrane fouling reduction and microbial community of the anaerobic baffled biofilm-membrane bioreactor in treating building wastewater 2023, Science of The Total Environment 903

Phyo, Pyae., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. Influences of permeate solution and feed pH on enhancement of ammonia recovery from wastewater by negatively charged PTFE membranes in direct contact membrane distillation operation 2022, ACS omega 7

Kywe, PP., Ratanatamskul, C. Direct Contact Membrane Distillation for Treatment of Mixed Wastewater of Humic Acid and Reactive Dye: Membrane Flux Decline and Fouling Analysis 2022, ACS omega 7 (42)

Ratanatamskul, C., Romskul, T. Effect of horizontal-flow velocity on permeate flux and nutrient removal of the novel inclined-tube/oxidation-ditch membrane bioreactor for building wastewater recycling 2022, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 188

Vipusanapat, I., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. Development of green supermarket evaluation model based on green process and green output—case of Bangkok City 2022, Sustainability 14 (17)

Ratanatamskul, C., Kywe, PP. Enhanced Ammonia Recovery from Wastewater by Negatively Charged PTFE Membrane in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation: Influences of Feed pH and Permeate Phosphate Solution 2022, JECE-D-21-09956

Sakcharoen, T., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. Factors affecting technology selection, techno-economic and environmental sustainability assessment of a novel zero-waste system for food waste and wastewater management 2021, Journal of Cleaner Production 314

Buakaew, T., Ratanatamskul, C. Effects of novel anaerobic baffled biofilm membrane bioreactor configurations on membrane fouling mitigation and microbial community in treating liquor condensate 2021, Bioresource Technology 335

Narkwatchara, P., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. Performance analysis of electricity generation from grid-connected photovoltaic system using All-Sky Index for Smart City projects in Thailand 2021, Renewable Energy 171

Satayavibul, A., Ratanatamskul, C. A novel integrated single-stage anaerobic co-digestion and oxidation ditch-membrane bioreactor system for food waste management and building wastewater recycling 2021, Journal of Environmental Management 279

Satayavibul, A., Ratanatamskul, C. Life cycle assessment of a novel zero organic-waste model using the integrated anaerobic digester and oxidation-ditch membrane bioreactor for high-rise building application 2021, Waste and Biomass Valorization 12

Sodkomkham, T., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. An Integrated Lean Management, IoT and MFCA Systems for Water Management of Industrial Manufacturing in Thailand 2021, E3S Web of Conferences 241

Sakcharoena, T., Ratanatamskulb, C., Chandrachaia, A. Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Zero-Waste System for Wastewater Recycling and Food Waste Management in Building. 2021, CET Journal-Chemical Engineering Transactions 83

Wang, B., Li, Z., Lang, Q., Tan, M., Ratanatamskul, C., Lee, M., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y. A comprehensive investigation on the components in ionic liquid-based polymer inclusion membrane for Cr (VI) transport during electrodialysis 2020, Journal of Membrane Science 604

Narkwatchara, P., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. Effects of particulate matters and climate condition on photovoltaic system efficiency in tropical climate region 2020, Energy Reports 6

Taesopapong, S., Ratanatamskul, C. Innovative eco biofilter/membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for community wastewater recycling 2020, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 427 (1)

Taesopapong, S., Ratanatamskul, C., Pornchaiwiseskul, P. Economic analysis of the innovative eco-biofilter/membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for community wastewater recycling 2020, Engineering Journal 24 (5)

Narkwatchara, Piya., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit., Chandrachai, Achara. Missing factors that are overlooked in designing a photovoltaic system 2020,

Narkwatchara, P., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A. Energy Reports 2020,

Ruprakobkit, T., Ruprakobkit, L., Ratanatamskul, C. Sensitivity analysis techniques for the optimal system design of forward osmosis in organic acid recovery 2019, Computers & Chemical Engineering 123

Suphachaimongkol, Chitralada., Ratanatamskul, Chavalit., Silapacharanan, Siriwan., Utiswannakul, Patcha. Development of mobile application for sustainable creative tourism assessment using confirmatory factor analysis approach 2019,

C. Bouted, C. Ratanatamskul A novel prototype of integrated anaerobic filter-condenser (ANCO) system for application of waste heat from office building to improve performances of both air conditioner and wastewater treatment system 2019, Journal of Environmental Mananagement 231

KoSint, KK., Ratanatamskul, C. TiO2-nanoparticles coated forward osmosis membranes for enhanced filtration of textile effluent 2019, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 219 (1)

李巧红 一种利用办公建筑余热来改善空调和废水处理系统性能的新型厌氧过滤-冷凝器 (ANCO) 集成系统 2019, 家电科技 1

Sdiri, A., Pinho, J., Ratanatamskul, C. Water resource management for sustainable development 2018, Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11

Xue, W., Sint, KKK., Ratanatamskul, C., Praserthdam, P., Yamamoto, K. Binding TiO 2 nanoparticles to forward osmosis membranes via MEMO–PMMA–Br monomer chains for enhanced filtration and antifouling performance 2018, RSC advances 8 (34)

Bouted, C., Ratanatamskul, C. Effects of temperature and HRT on performance of a novel insulated anaerobic filter (IAF) system incorporated with the waste heat input for building wastewater treatment 2018, Journal of Environmental Management 206

Xue, W., Sint, KKK., Ratanatamskul, C., Praserthdam, P., Yamamoto, K. Binding TiO₂ nanoparticles to forward osmosis membranes via MEMO–PMMA–Br monomer chains for enhanced filtration and antifouling performance 2018,

Ratanatamskul, Chavalit., Kongwong, Jiranthanin. Impact of intermittent aeration mode on enhancement of biological nutrient removal by the novel prototype IT/OD-MBR (Inclined Tube/Oxidation-Ditch Membrane Bioreactor) for high-rise building’s wastewater recycling 2017, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 124

Ratanatamskul, C., Katasomboon, J. Effect of sludge recirculation pattern on biological nutrient removal by a prototype IT/BF-MBR (inclined tube/biofilm-membrane bioreactor) and microbial population characteristics 2017, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 124

Ruprakobkit, T., Ruprakobkit, L., Ratanatamskul, C. Dynamic modelling of carboxylic acid filtration in forward osmosis process: The role of membrane CO2 permeability 2017, Computers & Chemical Engineering 98

Taeporamaysamai, O., Ratanatamskul, C. Co-composting of various organic substrates from municipal solid waste using an on-site prototype vermicomposting reactor 2016, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 113

Ratanatamskul, C., Saleart, T. Effects of sludge recirculation rate and mixing time on performance of a prototype single-stage anaerobic digester for conversion of food wastes to biogas and energy recovery 2016, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23

Ratanatamskul, C., Manpetch, P. Comparative assessment of prototype digester configuration for biogas recovery from anaerobic co-digestion of food waste and rain tree leaf as feedstock 2016, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 113

Ruprakobkit, T., Ruprakobkit, L., Ratanatamskul, C. Carboxylic acid concentration by forward osmosis processes: Dynamic modeling, experimental validation and simulation 2016, Chemical Engineering Journal 306

Xue, W., Yamamoto, K., Tobino, T., Ratanatamskul, C. Modeling prediction of the process performance of seawater-driven forward osmosis for nutrients enrichment: Implication for membrane module design and system operation 2016, Journal of Membrane Science 515

Taeporamaysamai, O., Ratanatamskul, C. A potential utilization of municipal solid waste (MSW) through vermicomposting practice for tropical country application. 2016, Journal of Solid Waste Technology & Management 42 (1)

Ratanatamskul, C., Wattanayommanaporn, O., Yamamoto, K. An on-site prototype two-stage anaerobic digester for co-digestion of food waste and sewage sludge for biogas production from high-rise building 2015, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 102

Ratanatamskul, C., Siritiewsri, T. A compact on-site UASB–EGSB system for organic and suspended solid digestion and biogas recovery from department store wastewater 2015, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 102

Ratanatamskul, C., Charoenphol, C., Yamamoto, K. Development of the anaerobic baffled reactor-membrane bioreactor (ABR-MBR) as a biological nutrient removal system for high-rise building wastewater recycling 2015, Desalination and Water Treatment 54 (4-5)

Ratanatamskul, C., Charoenphol, C. The energy-saving anaerobic baffled reactor membrane bioreactor (EABR-MBR) system for recycling wastewater from a high-rise building 2015, Water Science and Technology 71 (12)

Methatham, T., Lu, MC., Ratanatamskul, C. Kinetics of electro-Fenton ferrous regeneration (EFFR) on chlorinated organic compound degradation 2015, Desalination and Water Treatment 54 (4-5)

Ratanatamskul, C., Onnum, G., Yamamoto, K. A prototype single-stage anaerobic digester for co-digestion of food waste and sewage sludge from high-rise building for on-site biogas production 2014, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 95

Prasertsung, N., Ratanatamskul, C. Effects of organic loading rate and operating temperature on power generation from cassava wastewater by a single-chamber microbial fuel cell 2014, Desalination and water treatment 52 (4-6)

Methatham, T., Lu, MC., Ratanatamskul, C. Effect of operating parameters on triclosan degradation by Fenton’s reagents combined with an electrochemical system 2014, Desalination and Water Treatment 52 (4-6)

Ratanatamskul, C., Suksusieng, N., Yamamoto, K. A prototype IT/BF–MBR (inclined tube/biofilm-membrane bioreactor) for high-rise building wastewater recycling 2014, Desalination and Water Treatment 52 (4-6)

Jayasvasti, M., Ratanatamskul, C. Appropriate Lab Scale Oxidation Ditch Tank for Cafeteria Building Wastewater Treatment 2014, Int. J. Adv. Agric. Environ. Eng 1

Prasertsung, N., Reungsang, A., Ratanatamskul, C. Alkalinity of cassava wastewater feed in anodic enhance electricity generation by a single chamber microbial fuel cells 2012, Engineering Journal 16 (5)

M Pukdee‐Asa, Su, CC., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Degradation of azo dye by the fluidised‐bed Fenton process 2012, Coloration Technology 128 (1)

Ratanatamskul, C., Glingeysorn, N., Yamamoto, K. The BNR-MBR (Biological Nutrient Removal-Membrane Bioreactor) for nutrient removal from high-rise building in hot climate region 2012, Membrane and Water Treatment 3 (2)

Methatham, T., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Oxidation of 2, 4, 4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether(triclosan) by Fenton’s reagents with the electrochemical system 2012, Sustainable Environment Research 22 (6)

Su, CC., M Pukdee-Asa, Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Effect of operating parameters on decolorization and COD removal of three reactive dyes by Fenton’s reagent using fluidized-bed reactor 2011, Desalination 278 (1-3)

Su, CC., M Pukdee-Asa, Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Effect of operating parameters on the decolorization and oxidation of textile wastewater by the fluidized-bed Fenton process 2011, Separation and purification technology 83

Masomboon, N., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Kinetics of 2, 6-dimethylaniline oxidation by various Fenton processes 2011, Journal of Hazardous Materials 192 (1)

Methatham, T., Lu, MC., Ratanatamskul, C. Removal of 2, 4-dichlorophenol as herbicide’s by-product by Fenton’s reagent combined with an electrochemical system 2011, Desalination and Water Treatment 32 (1-3)

Ratanatamskul, C., Narkwittaya, S., Masomboon, N., Lu, MC. Effect of carrier composition on 2, 6‐dimethylaniline degradation in aqueous solution by fluidized‐bed Fenton process 2011, Environmental technology 32 (11)

Thongkrua, S., Ratanatamskul, C. Simultaneous removal of lignin and 2, 4-Dichlorophenol in pulp and paper mill wastewater using a supervibration-photocatalytic reactor 2011, Modern Applied Science 5 (1)

Ratanatamskul, C., Masomboon, N., Lu, MC. Application of fenton processes for degradation of aniline 2011, Pesticides in the Modern World-Pesticides use and Management 463

Ratanatamskul, C., Wattanayommanaporn, O., Yamamoto, K. Codigestion of food waste and sewage sludge by two stage anaerobic digester for biogas production from high rise building 2011, Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium. CISA Publisher, Cagliari, Italy

Methatham, T., Ratanatamskul, C. Effect of a longer cleaning-frequency period on nanofiltration membrane fouling for long-term water supply production 2011, Desalination and Water Treatment 32 (1-3)

Methatham, T., Lu, MC., Ratanatamskul, C. EFFECT OF OPERATING PARAMETERS ON 2, 4-DICHLOROPHENOL DEGRADATION BY AN ELECTRO-FENTON FERROUS REGENERATION(EFFR) SYSTEM 2011, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 20 (10)

Su, SCC., M Pukdee-Asa, Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, LMC. Effect of operating parameters on decolorization and COD removal of three reactive dyes by Fenton’s reagent using fluidized-bed reactor. 2011,

Thongkrua, S., Ratanatamskul, C. Treatment of lignin using a supervibration-photocatalytic reactor. 2011,

Masomboon, N., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Chemical oxidation of 2, 6-dimethylaniline by electrochemically generated Fenton’s reagent 2010, Journal of hazardous materials 176 (1-3)

Ratanatamskul, C., Chintitanun, S., Masomboon, N., Lu, MC. Inhibitory effect of inorganic ions on nitrobenzene oxidation by fluidized-bed Fenton process 2010, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 331 (1-2)

Masomboon, N., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Mineralization of 2, 6-dimethylaniline by photoelectro-Fenton process 2010, Applied Catalysis A: General 384 (1-2)

Muangthai, I., Ratanatamsakul, C., Lu, MC. Removal of 2, 4-dichlorophenol by fluidized-bed Fenton process 2010, Sustainable Environment Research 20 (5)

Ratanatamskul, C., Narkwittaya, S., Masomboon, N., Lu, MC. Oxidation of 2, 6-dimethylaniline by the fluidized-bed Fenton process 2010, Reaction Kinetics

Ratanatamskul, C., Chintitanun, S., Masomboon, N., Lu, LMC. Effect of chloride ions on nitrobenzene oxidation by the fluidized-bed fenton process. 2010,

Masomboon, N., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Chemical oxidation of 2, 6-dimethylaniline in the Fenton process 2009, Environmental Science & Technology 43 (22)

Chalatip, R., Chawalit, R., Nopawan, R. Removal of haloacetic acids by nanofiltration 2009, Journal of Environmental Sciences 21 (1)

Ratanatamskul, C., Auesuntrachun, P. Removal of COD and colour from old-landfill leachate by Advanced Oxidation Processes 2009, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management 4 (3-4)

Ratanatamskul, C., Nilthong, N. Performance of biological powder activated carbon-membrane bioreactor (BPAC-MBR) for old-landfill leachate treatment 2009, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management 4 (3-4)

Muangthai, I., Ratanatamskul, C., Lu, MC. Study on 2, 4-dichlorophenol degradation by fluidized-bed Fenton process using statistical experimental design 2009, International Conference on Environmental Quality Concern

Ratasuk, C., Kositanont, C., Ratanatamskul, C. Removal of haloacetic acids by ozone and biologically active carbon 2008, Sci Asia 34

Masomboon, N., Lu, LMC., Ratanatamskul, C. Effect of hydrogen peroxide on the degradation of 2, 6-dimethylaniline by Fenton processes. 2008,

Thomyasirigul, S., Fukuda, H., Hasegawa, J., Oguri, Y., Ratanatamskul, C. Application of ion exchange paper to preconcentration of chromium (III) and chromium (VI) in water for PIXE analysis 2008, International Journal of PIXE 18 (01n02)

Ratanatamskul, Chavalit. FINAL REPORT ON Development of Anaerobic-Oxic Sequencing Batch-Biofilm Reactor For Decolorization of Reactive-dyehouse Wastewater 2008, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation

Ratanatamskul, C., Limtrakul, P. Pilot-scale Upflow Pelletizer for THM Precursor and Turbidity Removal from Raw Water for Water Supply Production 2007, Engineering Journal of Research and Development 18 (2)

Ratanatamskul, C. Development of UASB-Biofilter System for Treatment of Fish Pier Wastewater 2005, Chulalongkorn University

Ratanatamskul, C., Ounsangchan, B. Removal of Nickel Metal Plating Wastewater by Low-Cost Iron Scrap Column 2005, Engineering Journal of Research and Development 16 (2)

Ratanatamskul, C., Kaweenantawong, N. Ultrafiltration as a clean technology for reclamation and reuse of wastewater from textile industry, u: Ninth International Conference of Greening of Industry Network 2001, Bangkok

Ratanatamskul, C., Urase, T., Yamamoto, K. Description of behavior in rejection of pollutants in ultra low pressure nanofiltration 1998, Water science and technology 38 (4-5)

Ratanatamskul, C., Yamamoto, K. Low-pressure reverse osmosis as a process for treatment of anionic pollutants in water environment 1998, Environmental Engineering and Policy 1

Ratanatamskul, C., Yamamoto, K., Urase, T., Ohgaki, S. Effect of operating conditions on rejection of anionic pollutants in the water environment by nanofiltration especially in very low pressure range 1996, Water Science and Technology 34 (9)

Ratanatamskul, C., Chiemchaisri, C., Yamamoto, K. The use of a zeolite-iron column for residual ammonia and phosphorus removal in the effluent from a membrane process as an on-site small-scale domestic wastewater treatment 1995, Water Science and Technology 31 (9)

Chaimongkol, B., Ratanatamskul, C., Chandrachai, A., Thipayarat, A. Do We Need an Evaluation Method On Microbial Contamination of the Contact Surface and Air Quality Inside the Ambulance for Improvement of the Control and Prevention Measure? ,

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Ratanatamskul, C., Charoenphol, C., Yamamoto, K. The Energy-saving Anaerobic Baffled Reactor-Membrane Bioreactor (EABR-MBR) System for High-rise Building Wastewater Recycling ,