Assoc. Prof. Pichaya Rachdawong , Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Pichaya Rachdawong , Ph.D.

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

Education

B. Eng Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn Universtiy, 1990
M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1994
Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, 1997

Risk in the Future

  • Solar panel waste
  • E-waste
  • Plastic waste
  • Medical waste
  • Depleted resources
  • Climate change

Vulnerability

Not enough research information, not enough understanding, and the worst is not enough awareness in our society.

Research

  • Solar panel waste management
  • Waste to energy framework
  • Resource recovery and utilization of waste
  • Environmental big data analytics

Research Interest

  • Solar panel waste management
  • Solid waste management and resource recovery
  • Environmental data analysis

Employment History

  • 2002-Current  Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
  • 1998-2001   Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University-Rangsit

Publication

Ngamsritrakul, T., Panyametheekul, S., Rachdawong, P., Ahmad, M. Indoor air pollutants and microbes in mass rapid transit (MRT) trains of north-western area of Bangkok, Thailand: Impact on indoor air quality and human health 2024, Environmental Challenges 17

Saruang, P., RACHDAWONG, P. Development of Yanagi mushroom substrates from spent coffee grounds 2024, Chulalongkorn University

Hachavanich, N., RACHDAWONG, P. Development of composite materials from recycled polystyrene mixed with bamboo powder 2024, Chulalongkorn University

Attaarphar, A., RACHDAWONG, P. Clustering evaluation for establishing waste-to-energy power plant from municipal solid waste: A case study of Chiang Rai Province. 2024, Chulalongkorn University

Asavapichayachote, J., RACHDAWONG, P. Development of mushroom substrate from spent coffee grounds and rain tree leaves 2024, Chulalongkorn University

Yodsenee, W., RACHDAWONG, P. Comparative analysis of cost-effectiveness between floating monofacial and bifacial PV module in Saraburi province 2024, Chulalongkorn University

Kyaw, PT., RACHDAWONG, P. Development of Environmentally Friendly Dental Waste Transportation Method in Myanmar 2023, Chulalongkorn University

Rotthong, Maneechotiros., Takaoka, Masaki., Oshita, Kazuyuki., Rachdawong, Pichaya., H, Shabbir., Prapaspongsa, Trakarn. Life cycle assessment of integrated municipal organic waste management systems in Thailand 2022, Sustainability 15

Pairin, J., Rachdawong, P., Nuengchamong, C. A Practical System for Pig Farm Wastewater Treatment 2019, วารสาร วิชาการ โรงเรียน นาย ร้อย พระ จุลจอมเกล้า 17 (1)

สมรรคนัฏ, ณัฐ วรรณ การนำของเสียเบนโทไนท์มาใช้ประโยชน์เพื่อเป็นวัสดุกันซึมในหลุมฝังก ลบขยะ 2017,

ศิริบุรมย์, ปาณิศา การย่อยสลายของวัสดุภาชนะบรรจุอาหารแบบใช้แล้วทิ้งในหลุมฝังก ลบที่รับขยะเศษอาหาร 2017,

Nuengjamnong, C., Rachdawong, P. Performance analysis of the combined plug-flow anaerobic digester (PFAD) and upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) for treating swine wastewater in Thailand 2016, The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 46 (3)

Sodsai, P., Rachdawong, P. The current situation on CO2 emissions from the steel industry in Thailand and mitigation options 2012, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 6

Teerachark, P., Rachdawong, P. Effects of Different Organic Loading Rates on Acid Phase of Food Waste Anaerobic Stabilization ‘ 2012, Journal of Applied Sciences Research 9 (1)

Nuengjamnong, C., Rachdawong, P., Chalermchaikit, T. Effect of amoxicillin on biogas production and the Eschericia coli population in biogas systems treating swine wastewater 2010, The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 40 (1)

Osathaphan, K., Chucherdwatanasak, B., Rachdawong, P., Sharma, VK. Photocatalytic oxidation of cyanide in aqueous titanium dioxide suspensions: Effect of ethylenediaminetetraacetate 2008, Solar Energy 82 (11)

Osathaphan, K., Chucherdwatanasak, B., Rachdawong, P., Sharma, VK. Effect of ethylenediaminetetraacetate on the oxidation of cyanide in an electrochemical process 2008, Journal of Environmental Science and Health

Kirdphoksap, Piboon., Serichetaphongse, Pravej., Em-on Benjavongkulchai, Phattanasri, Suphot., Rachdawong, Pichaya., Intarapanya, Wannadara., Tancharoen, Jantarawan. Study of sewage water quality in the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University 2008, Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal 31

Chiarawatchai, N., Nuengjamnong, C., Rachdawong, P., Otterpohl, R. Potential study of using earthworms as an enhancement to treat high strength wastewater 2007, The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 37 (4)

Wangkiat, A., Harvey, NW., Okamoto, S., Wangwongwatana, S., Rachdawong, P. Characterisation for some emission sources in CMB calculation for Mae Moh area, Thailand 2004, International journal of environment and pollution 21

Rachdawong, P., Apawootichai, S. Development of criterion weights for preliminary site selection: a pilot project of Supanburi industrial estate 2003, Development 25 (6)

Wangkiat, A., Harvey, NW., Okamoto, S., Wangwongwatana, S., Rachdawong, P. Characterization of PM10 composition from biomass burning emissions in Mae Moh area, Thailand 2003, Proceedings of the 2nd Regional Conference on Energy Technology towards a Clean Environment

Rachdawong, P., Apawootichai, S. An environmental framework for preliminary industrial estate site selection using a geographical information system 2002, Asian J. Energy Environ 3 (3-4)

Sangiampaisalsuk, N., Nuchprayoon, A., Rachdawong, P. Classification and Exchange of Waste Materials in 2000,

Christensen, ER., Rachdawong, P., Karls, JF., Camp, RPV. PAHs in sediments: Unmixing and CMB modeling of sources 1999, Journal of Environmental Engineering 125 (11)

Sisomphon, K., Hongvinitkul, S., Nimityongsakul, P., Tangtermsirikul, S., Rachdawong, P. Uses of municipal solid waste ash as construction material 1999, Proceedings of the 5th National Convention on Civil Engineering. Thailand 1

Rachdawong, P., Christensen, ER., Karls, JF. Historical PAH fluxes to Lake Michigan sediments determined by factor analysis 1998, Water Research 32 (8)

Rachdawong, P., Christensen, ER., Chi, S. Source identification of PCBs in sediments from the Milwaukee Harbor Estuary, USA 1998, Water science and technology 37 (6-7)

Rachdawong, P., Christensen, ER. Determination of PCB sources by a principal component method with nonnegative constraints 1997, Environmental science & technology 31 (9)

Christensen, ER., Li, A., Ab, IA., Rachdawong, P., Karls, JF. Sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of the Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin 1997, Journal of Great Lakes Research 23 (1)

Rachdawong, P. Receptor models for source attribution of PAHs and PCBs in Lake Michigan sediments 1997, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Pohland, FG., Rachdawong, P. Use of post-consumer carpet products during landfill management of solid wastes 1996, Water Science and Technology 34 (7-8)

Rachdawong, P. Use of recycled carpets during landfill management of solid wastes 1994, MS Thesis

Ngamsritrakul, T., Panyametheekul, S., Rachdawong, P., Ahmad, M. Environmental Challenges ,

Rachdawong, P., Lapcharoen, S. Extraction of Lead from Mine Tailings using Fruit and Vegetable Waste Leachate and Edia ,