Assoc. Prof. Wiboonluk Pungrasmi, Ph.D.
E-mail: wiboonluk.p@chula.ac.th
Education
Ph.D. (Biotechnology) The University of Tokyo, Japan
M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology) Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
B.Sc. (Microbiology) Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Risk in the Future
- Rising populations and urbanization in developing states
- The global demand for animal protein and food security
- Pollution risks from aquaculture industry
- Negative environmental impact from construction sector
Vulnerability
- Excessive water used and negative effects on land and water resources.
- The eco-friendly indoor recirculating aquaculture facilities
- A suitable substitute material for cement-based concrete
Research
- Environmental biotechnology
- Aquaculture waste management and disposal
- Sustainable technology for soil improvement and construction
Research Interest
- Diverse approaches for water quality control and suspended solid removal in aquaculture system
- The anaerobic wastewater treatment using effective granules as supporting media
- Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) for bioconcrete and soil improvement
Employment History
- 1995-present Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineer, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Publication
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Limpaninlachat, Pornpen., Noppakun, Nutcha., Chindasiriphan, Pattharaphon., Intarasoontron, Jirapa., Kunawisarut, Atichon., Jongvivatsakul, Pitcha., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Likitlersuang, Suched. Investigation of chloride resistance in self-healing mortars using vegetative cell and spore-based MICP methods 2025, Construction and Building Materials 493 |
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Laohhasurayotin, Kritapas., Onnom, Muentawan., Sitthi, Sitthakarn., Anukunwithaya, Patsaya., Sitthisuwannakul, Kannika., Pimpha, Nuttaporn., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk. Surface Modification of Stainless-steel Filters with Nanomaterials to Reduce Organic Film Formation in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems 2025, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering |
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Satanwat, Penpicha., Nagai, Mami., Boonprasertsakul, Tharin., Nagano, Akihiro., Okubo, Tsutomu., Adlin, Nur., Watari, Takahiro., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamaguchi, Takashi., Sitthi, Sitthakarn., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Vanichviriyakit, Rapeepun., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Effect of hydraulic retention time of sponge-based trickling filter for shrimp culture recirculating tank 2025, Process Safety and Environmental Protection 198 |
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Taweegasigum, N., Satanwat, P., Powtongsook, S., Saengchan, K., Songkasiri, W., Pungrasmi, W. Design and performance of hydrocyclone for suspended solids removal from biofloc aquaculture system 2025, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1500 |
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Chindasiriphan, Pattharaphon., Subwilai, Nattachai., Intarasoontron, Jirapa., Nuaklong, Peem., Jongvivatsakul, Pitcha., Chompoorat, Thanakorn., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Likitlersuang, Suched. Synergistic effects of microencapsulated bacterial spores and superabsorbent polymer on self-healing performance in mortar 2024, Construction and Building Materials 414 |
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Wandana, Samadhi., Adlin, Nur., Satanwat, Penpicha., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Kotcharoen, Wilasinee., Takeuchi, Yutaka., Watari, Takahiro., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamaguchi, Takashi. Application of Biofloc-Down flow hanging sponge system to remove nitrogen components in recirculating zero water exchange aquaculture system 2024, Bioresource Technology 413 |
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Chuenchom, Chanunda., Intarasoontron, Jirapa., Niyamissara, Feuangthit., Chindasiriphan, Pattharaphon., Jongvivatsakul, Pitcha., Thaiboonrod, Sineenat., Likitlersuang, Suched., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Rojsitthisak, Pranee. Enhancing concrete self-healing capabilities of Bacillus sphaericus spores through the encapsulation in biopolymeric microcapsules 2024, Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials 13 |
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Ouppatampanon, Tanapong., Rungkitwatananukul, Phatchariya., Thaiboonrod, Sineenat., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Puprasert, Chaiyaporn. Ideal performance assessment of non-recirculating anaerobic fluidized bed reactors treating low to high strength organic loads with low retention time 2024, Process Biochemistry 146 |
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Sitthi, S., Mirutanaphai, M., Satanwat, P., Powtongsook, S., Pungrasmi, W. Effect of ozone on Vibrio removal in a simulated earthen shrimp pond 2024, Blue-Green Systems 6 (2) |
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Nuaklong, Peem., Jongvivatsakul, Pitcha., Phanupornprapong, Vanalee., Intarasoontron, Jirapa., Shahzadi, Hafsa., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Thaiboonrod, Sineenat., Likitlersuang, Suched. Self-repairing of shrinkage crack in mortar containing microencapsulated bacterial spores 2023, Journal of Materials Research and Technology 23 |
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Satanwat, Penpicha., Tapaneeyaworawong, Paveena., Wechprasit, Piyanuch., Boonprasertsakul, Tharin., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Sritunyalucksana, Kallaya., Prachumwat, Anuphap., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Total ammonia nitrogen removal and microbial community dynamics in an outdoor HDPE-lined shrimp pond with no water discharge 2023, Aquaculture 577 |
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Satanwat, Penpicha., Tapaneeyaworawong, Paveena., Boonprasertsakul, Tharin., Maksee, Arisa., Kotcharoen, Wilasinee., Adlin, Nur., Watari, Takahiro., Yamaguchi, Takashi., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Sustainable practice for a zero-discharge outdoor earthen shrimp pond based on biological nitrogen waste carrying capacity 2023, Aquaculture 574 |
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Kotcharoen, Wilasinee., Watari, Takahiro., Adlin, Nur., Satanwat, Penpicha., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Takeuchi, Yutaka., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamazaki, Shinichi., Yamaguchi, Takashi. Evaluation of an anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR)�downflow hanging sponge (DHS) system in treatment of black wastewater from a closed recirculating aquaculture system 2023, Aquacultural Engineering 100 |
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Kunwong, S., Satanwat, P., Powtongsook, S., Pungrasmi, W., Nootong, K. Evaluation of modified biofloc system with filtration unit in controlling suspended solids and inorganic nitrogen concentrations in a recirculating aquaculture system 2022, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 97 (4) |
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Intarasoontron, Jirapa., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Nuaklong, Peem., Jongvivatsakul, Pitcha., Likitlersuang, Suched. Comparing performances of MICP bacterial vegetative cell and microencapsulated bacterial spore methods on concrete crack healing 2021, Construction and Building Materials 302 |
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Arpajirakul, S., Pungrasmi, W., Likitlersuang, S. Efficiency of microbially-induced calcite precipitation in natural clays for ground improvement 2021, Construction and Building Materials 282 |
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Maliwan, T., Pungrasmi, W., Lohwacharin, J. Effects of microplastic accumulation on floc characteristics and fouling behavior in a membrane bioreactor 2021, Journal of Hazardous Materials 411 |
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Punnoi, B., Arpajirakul, S., Pungrasmi, W., Chompoorat, T., Likitlersuang, S. Use of microbially induced calcite precipitation for soil improvement in compacted clays 2021, International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering 7 (4) |
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Watari, Takahiro., Nakamura, Yoshinobu., Kotcharoen, Wilasinee., Hirakata, Yuga., Satanwat, Penpicha., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Takeuchi, Yutaka., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamaguchi, Takashi. Application of down-flow hanging sponge�Upflow sludge blanket system for nitrogen removal in Epinephelus bruneus closed recirculating aquaculture system 2021, Aquaculture 532 |
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Pumkaew, Monchai., Taweephitakthai, Thanut., Satanwat, Penpicha., Yocawibun, Patchari., Chumtong, Parichat., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Use of ozone for Vibrio parahaemolyticus inactivation alongside nitrification biofilter treatment in shrimp-rearing recirculating aquaculture system 2021, Journal of Water Process Engineering 44 |
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Kotcharoen, Wilasinee., Watari, Takahiro., Adlin, Nur., Nakamura, Yoshinobu., Satanwat, Penpicha., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Takeuchi, Yutaka., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamazaki, Shinichi., Yamaguchi, Takashi. Effect of salinities on nitrogen removal performance of DHS-USB system and growth of Epinephelus bruneus in closed recirculating aquaculture system 2021, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 164 |
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Supajaruwong, S., Satanwat, P., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S. Design and function of a nitrogen and sediment removal system in a recirculating aquaculture system optimized for aquaponics 2021, Environmental Engineering Research 26 (2) |
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Aumnongpho, K., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S., Nootong, K. Development of aeration-assisted combined nitrification and solid removal unit for a compact recirculating aquaculture system 2021, Engineering Journal 25 (1) |
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Satanwat, Penpicha., Phuong, Thao., Hirakata, Yuga., Watari, Takahiro., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamaguchi, Takashi., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Use of an internal fibrous biofilter for intermittent nitrification and denitrification treatments in a zero-discharge shrimp culture tank 2020, Aquacultural Engineering 88 |
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Jongvivatsakul, P., Janprasit, K., Nuaklong, P., Pungrasmi, W., Likitlersuang, S. Investigation of the crack healing performance in mortar using microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) method 2019, Construction and Building Materials 212 |
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Pungrasmi, W., Intarasoontron, J., Jongvivatsakul, P., Likitlersuang, S. Evaluation of microencapsulation techniques for MICP bacterial spores applied in self-healing concrete 2019, Scientific reports 9 (1) |
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Pumkaew, Monchai., Taengchaiyaphum, Suparat., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Sritunyalucksana, Kallaya. Production of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease toxin is affected by addition of cell‐free supernatant prepared from AI‐2‐Producing Vibrio harveyi mutant 2019, Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 50 |
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Satanwat, P., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S. Effects of salinity and immobilization period on the nitrification and denitrification co-processes during biofilter acclimation in a marine recirculating aquaculture system 2019, Journal of Water and Environment Technology 17 (2) |
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Chutivisut, P., Isobe, K., Powtongsook, S., Pungrasmi, W., Kurisu, F. Distinct microbial community performing dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) in a high C/NO3− reactor 2018, Microbes and environments 33 (3) |
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Rungkitwatananukul, Phatchariya., Puprasert, Chaiyaporn., Nomai, Supanee., Chintateerachai, Thawatchai., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk. A Novel Configuration Fluidized Bed Reactor for Nitrate Reduction and Low Strength Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment 2018, Engineering Journal 22 |
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Bun, Saret., Chawaloesphonsiya, Nattawin., Ermukdakul, Thanakorn., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Boonchayaanant, Benjaporn., Painmanakul, Pisut. Suspended solid and nitrate removal from aquaculture system wastewater by different approaches 2017, Desalination and Water Treatment 81 |
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Satirapipatkul, C., Pungrasmi, W., Nootong, K., Wannachod, T. Production of 1, 3-Dihydroxyacetone by Gluconobacter nephelii in upflow aerated bioreactors with agro-industrial wastes as external nitrogen source 2017, Engineering Journal 21 (5) |
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Chutivisut, P. Roles of dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium in biological nitrogen removal system 2017, |
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Pungrasmi, W., Phinitthanaphak, P., Powtongsook, S. Nitrogen removal from a recirculating aquaculture system using a pumice bottom substrate nitrification-denitrification tank 2016, Ecological engineering 95 |
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Rungkitwatananukul, Phatchariya., Nomai, Supanee., Hirakata, Yuga., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Puprasert, Chaiyaporn., Hatamoto, Masashi., Yamaguchi, Takashi. Microbial community analysis using MiSeq sequencing in a novel configuration fluidized bed reactor for effective denitrification 2016, Bioresource Technology 221 |
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Hongprasith, Narapong., Dolkittikul, Natchanok., Apiboonsuwan, Kamolnapach., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Painmanakul, Pisut. Study of different flexible aeration tube diffusers: Characterization and oxygen transfer performance 2016, Environmental Engineering Research 21 |
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เอกนรินทร์ธ นะกิจไพรินท์, กษิดิศ หนูทอง, วิบูลย์ลักษณ์พึ่งรัศมี ผลของตะกอนชีวภาพภายใต้ระบบเลี้ยงสัตว์นํ้าแบบหมุนเวียนระบบปิดต่อการควบคุมความเข้มข้นของสารประกอบอ นินทรีย์ไนโตรเจน 2016, วารสาร วิทยาศาสตร์ บูรพา 21 (3) |
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Thanakitpairin, A., Noothong, K., Pungrasmi, W. The Effects of Biological Flocculation from Recirculating Aquaculture System on Controlling the Inorganic Nitrogen Concentrations 2016, Burapha Science Journal |
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Srithep, Papitchaya., Khinthong, Bongkoch., Chodanon, Thanasita., Powtongsook, Sorawit., Pungrasmi, Wiboonlak., Limpiyakorn, Tawan. Communities of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria, ammonia-oxidizing archaea and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in shrimp ponds 2015, Annals of microbiology 65 |
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Pungrasmi, W., Chaisri, R., Malaphol, E., Powtongsook, S. Efficiency of a hybrid solid digestion-denitrification column in suspended solid and nitrate removal from recirculating aquaculture system 2015, Environmental Engineering Research 20 (2) |
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Rungkitwatananukul, P., Puprasert, C., Pungrasmi, W. Performance of Nitrate Reduction in Fluidized Bed Reactor without Internal Recirculation 2015, GIGAKU TECHNO PARK BANGKOK |
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PUNGRASMI, Wiboonluk. Roles of Dissimilatory Nitrate Reduction to Ammonium (DNRA) Process in Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment System 2015, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation |
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CHUTIVISUT, P., PUNGRASMI, W., POWTONGSOOK, S. Denitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) activities in freshwater sludge and biofloc from Nile tilapia aquaculture systems 2014, Journal of Water and Environment Technology 12 (4) |
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Thanakitpairin, A., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal in the Recirculating Aquaculture System with Water Treatment Tank Containing Baked Clay Beads and Chinese Cabbage. 2014, EnvironmentAsia 7 (1) |
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PUNGRASMI, Wiboonluk., POWTONGSOOK, Sorawit., CHUTIVISUT, Pokchat. Efficiency of Partial Filtration for Water Quality Control in Aquaculture System 2014, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation |
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Pungrasmi, W., Playchoom, C., Powtongsook, S. Optimization and evaluation of a bottom substrate denitrification tank for nitrate removal from a recirculating aquaculture system 2013, Journal of Environmental Sciences 25 (8) |
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Lertsutthiwong, P., Boonpuak, D., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S. Immobilization of nitrite oxidizing bacteria using biopolymeric chitosan media 2013, Journal of Environmental Sciences 25 (2) |
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Ermukdakul, Thanakorn., CHAWALOESPHONSIYA, Nattawin., Boonchayaanant, Benjaporn., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Painmanakul, Pisut. Different approaches for the separation of suspended solids in aquaculture system 2013, Journal of Water and Environment Technology 11 |
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Boonchayaanant, B., Wangsaviboon, S., Pungrasmi, W., Khaodhiar, S. Sulfate supplements enhance the decolorization of an azo dye acid red 18 in anaerobic baffled reactors 2013, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 32 (4) |
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Sirinukulwattana, T., Pungrasmi, W., Puprasert, C. Treatment of low strength wastewater by rubber granules media AFB reactors without internal recirculation, J 2012, Water Sustainability 2 |
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Playchoom, C., Pungrasmi, W., Powtongsook, S. Effect of carbon sources and carbon/nitrogen ratio on nitrate removal in aquaculture denitrification tank 2011, Environ. Chem 1 |
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Boonpuak, D., Pungrasmi, W., Lertsutthiwong, P., Powtongsook, S. Effects of Immobilization Time and pH Adjustment on the Immobilization of Nitrite-oxidizing Bacteria on Chitosan 2010, Proceedings of International Conference on Biology |
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Pungrasmi, W., Lee, HS., Yokota, A., Ohta, A. Pseudomonas japonica sp. nov., a novel species that assimilates straight chain alkylphenols 2008, The Journal of General and Applied Microbiology 54 (1) |
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Kajohnboon, Monwikan., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Limpiyakorn, Tawan., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Effect of ammonium concentrations on ammonia removal rate of acclimated nitrification media 2008, 中国工程院第 77 场工程科技论坛· 2008 水产科技论坛��渔业现代化与可持续发展论文集 |
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Chutivisut, Pokchat., Attapun, Supavadee., Pungrasmi, Wiboonluk., Powtongsook, Sorawit. Evaluating the Capacity of Bottom-Soil Ponds for Biological Nitrogen Removal in Aquaculture: The Roles of Natural Microbial Acclimation, Aeration Strategies, and Supplementation with Organic Carbon and Probiotic Bacteria , Aeration Strategies, and Supplementation with Organic Carbon and Probiotic Bacteria |
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Arpajirakul, S., Likitlersuang, S., Pungrasmi, W. Treatment conditions used in microbial induced calcite precipitation for sandy soil improvement , |