Assoc. Prof. Jenyuk Lohwacharin, Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Jenyuk Lohwacharin, Ph.D.

Head of the Department

E-mail: jenyuk.l@chula.ac.th

Education
Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering) University of Tokyo, Japan
M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering) Asian Institute of Technology
B.Eng. Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

Risk in the Future

  • Population increase (or decrease)
  • Climate change and natural disasters
  • Water pollution (emerging pollutants)
  • Water shortage
  • Energy cost and supply

Vulnerability

  • Domestic
    • population ageing
    • aged infrastructure
  • International
    • immigration

Research

  • Urban water and groundwater treatment
  • Industrial water reuse 
  • Micropollutant removal technology
  • Mobile hybrid membrane process for small community and emergency cases

Research Interest

  • MOF-modified membranes for water purification
  • Occurrence and removal of antibiotic resistance bacteria in aquaculture 
  • Occurrence and removal microplastics in urban water
  • Electrochemical process for water and sediment treatmentproduction
  • Hazardous waste management and treatment technologies

Publication

Bunditboondee, C., Premsaman, P., Lohwacharin, J., Ratanatawanate, C. Electrochemical filtration system using hybrid materials between graphene oxide and metal organic framework for dichloroacetic acid reduction in water 2025, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Changlor, N., Inchana, C., Sabar, MA., Suyamud, B., Lohwacharin, J. Effects of relative microplastic–biochar sizes and biofilm formation on fragmental microplastic retention in biochar filters 2025, Environmental Research 268

Mani, Thomas., Ebner, Ronja., Lebreton, Laurent., Khamdahsag, Pummarin., Phihusut, Doungkamon., Hawangchu, Yotwadee., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Piemjaiswang, Ratchanon. The tidal trap�Seasonal transport of floating macrodebris in the bi-directional Chao Phraya River network on the Gulf of Thailand 2025, Marine Pollution Bulletin 212

Sangkarak, Sirirat., Phetrak, Athit., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Denpetkul, Thammanitchpol., Ittisupornrat, Suda., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk. New insights into the adsorptive characteristics of trihalomethane precursors from surface water using magnetic powdered activated carbon 2024, Journal of Water Process Engineering 57

Sangkarak, Sirirat., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Kitkaew, Duangta., Chaveanghong, Suwilai., Ittisupornrat, Suda., Phetrak, Athit., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk. Influence of the iron-oxide mass fractions of magnetic powdered activated carbon on its hexavalent chromium adsorption performance in water 2024, Chemosphere 364

Phan, KA., Lohwacharin, J., Oguma, K., Sharma, VK. Bromate in drinking Water: Occurrence and removal by Ultraviolet/Sulfite advanced reduction processes 2024, Chemical Engineering Journal

Munpa, Phichet., Dubsok, Atima., Phetrak, Athit., Sirichokchatchawan, Wandee., Taneepanichskul, Nutta., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Polprasert, Chongrak. Building a Resilient City through Sustainable Flood Risk Management: The Flood-Prone Area of Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya, Thailand 2024, Sustainability 16

Suyamud, B., Lohwacharin, J., Ngamratanapaiboon, S. Effect of dissolved organic matter on bacterial regrowth and response after ultraviolet disinfection 2024, Science of the Total Environment 926

de, I., Lohwacharin, J., Rodtassana, C. Effects of an Electrokinetic Barrier to Inhibit Heavy Metal Absorption in Rhizophora mucronata Seedlings 2024, Thai Environmental Engineering Journal 38 (3)

Ngamratanapaiboon, Surachai., Srikornvit, Napatarin., Hongthawonsiri, Patipol., Pornchokchai, Krittaboon., Wongpitoonmanachai, Siriphattarinya., Mo, Jiajun., Pholkla, Petchlada., Yambangyang, Pracha., Duchda, Phichanan., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Devakul, Watcharaporn. Elucidating of the metabolic impact of risperidone on brain microvascular endothelial cells using untargeted metabolomics-based LC-MS 2024, Toxicology Reports 13

Rerkrungchariya, N., Suyamud, B., Phetrak, A., Lohwacharin, J. Delineating multi-phase performance of ozone-enhanced ceramic filter–microfiltration system for treating polluted surface water 2024, Journal of Water Process Engineering 67

Ngamratanapaiboon, Surachai., Yambangyang, Pracha., Duchda, Phichanan., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Devakul, Watcharaporn. METABOLIC PROFILING OF HALOPERIDOL: INSIGHTS INTO POTENTIAL TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON BRAIN MICROVASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS 2024, Farmacia 72

Mani, Thomas., Hawangchu, Yotwadee., Khamdahsag, Pummarin., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Phihusut, Doungkamon., Arsiranant, Isara., Junchompoo, Chalatip., Piemjaiswang, Ratchanon. Gaining new insights into macroplastic transport �hotlines� and fine-scale retention-remobilisation using small floating high-resolution satellite drifters in the Chao Phraya River estuary of Bangkok 2023, Environmental Pollution 320

Bunditboondee, C., Lohwacharin, J., Khan, E., Laohhasurayotin, K. Performance of electrokinetic remediation system for mercury contaminated marine sediment: Roles of electrode spacing and electrode configuration 2023, Marine Pollution Bulletin 194

Ajchareeyasoontorn, Noppasin., Udomkittivorakul, Jade., Changlor, Tatinee., Rungchaiwattanakul, Chanyanut., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Viphavakit, Charusluk. A low-cost gold-coated optical fiber sensor for in-situ microplastic detection in water 2023,

LOHWACHARIN, Jenyuk. Optimized operation of slow and rapid sand filters based on relationships between microbial community structure and DOM geochemistry and biodegradability for small-to-medium scale waterworks 2023, Report of Grant-Supported Research The Asahi Glass Foundation 92

Ketsuriyong, S., LOHWACHARIN, J. Household Flood Perceived Preparedness on Water Usage and Consumption: A Case of Nakhon Sawan Province 2023, Chulalongkorn University

SUYAMUD, Bongkotrat., HONGPRASITH, Narapong., LOHWACHARIN, Jenyuk. Optimized operation of slow and rapid sand filters based on relationships between microbial community structure and DOM geochemistry and biodegradability for small-to-medium scale waterworks 2023, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation

Kittipongvises, S., Phetrak, A., Hongprasith, N., Lohwacharin, J. Unravelling capability of municipal wastewater treatment plant in Thailand for microplastics: Effects of seasonality on detection, fate and transport 2022, Journal of environmental management 302

Munpa, Phichet., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Phetrak, Athit., Sirichokchatchawan, Wandee., Taneepanichskul, Nutta., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Polprasert, Chongrak. Climatic and hydrological factors affecting the assessment of flood hazards and resilience using modified UNDRR indicators: Ayutthaya, Thailand 2022, Water 14

Chheang, M., Hongprasith, N., Ratanatawanate, C., Lohwacharin, J. Effects of chemical cleaning on the ageing of polyvinylidene fluoride microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes fouled with organic and inorganic matter 2022, Membranes 12 (3)

Hanvajanawong, K., Suyamud, B., Suwannasilp, BB., Lohwacharin, J., Visvanathan, C. Unravelling capability of two-stage thermophilic anaerobic membrane bioreactors for high organic loading wastewater: Effect of support media addition and irreversible fouling 2022, Bioresource Technology 348

Thanprasertsuk, Rawiwan., Chatsuwan, Tanittha., Patarakul, Kanitha., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Duangkaew, Adisak., Charuluxananan, Somrat., Vorapaluk, Pannika. Cone Shape Structure of Ultraviolet C Device: Effectiveness Against Surrogate Pathogen during COVID-19 Pandemic 2022, Thai Journal of Anesthesiology 48

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

Suyamud, B., Lohwacharin, J., Yang, Y., Sharma, VK. Antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes in shrimp aquaculture water: Identification and removal by ferrate (VI) 2021, Journal of Hazardous Materials 420

Zhang, W., Suyamud, B., Lohwacharin, J., Yang, Y. Large-scale pattern of resistance genes and bacterial community in the tap water along the middle and low reaches of the Yangtze River 2021, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 208

Maneewan, P., Sajomsang, W., Singto, S., Lohwacharin, J., Suwannasilp, BB. Fouling mitigation in an anaerobic membrane bioreactor via membrane surface modification with tannic acid and copper 2021, Environmental Pollution 291

Bunditboondee, Chotikoon., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Khan, Eakalak., Kulyakoon, Saifon., Laohhasurayotin, Kritapas. Effects of cathode coating materials and operational time on the mercury removal performance of electrokinetic remediation system for marine sediment 2021, Journal of Environmental Management 288

Lohwacharin, J., Maliwan, T., Osawa, H., Takizawa, S. Effects of ferrihydrite-impregnated powdered activated carbon on phosphate removal and biofouling of ultrafiltration membrane 2021, Water 13 (9)

Hongprasith, Narapong., Kittimethawong, Chakrit., Lertluksanaporn, Rawit., Eamchotchawalit, Theepop., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk. IR microspectroscopic identification of microplastics in municipal wastewater treatment plants 2020, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27

Sangkarak, Sirirat., Phetrak, Athit., Kittipongvises, Suthirat., Kitkaew, Duangta., Phihusut, Doungkamon., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk. Adsorptive performance of activated carbon reused from household drinking water filter for hexavalent chromium-contaminated water 2020, Journal of Environmental Management 272

Bun, Saret., Wongwailikhit, Kritchart., Chawaloesphonsiya, Nattawin., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Ham, Phaly., Painmanakul, Pisut. Development of modified airlift reactor (MALR) for improving oxygen transfer: Optimize design and operation condition using �design of experiment�methodology 2020, Environmental Technology 41

Yang, Y., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S., Hou, L. Comparison between ferrihydrite adsorption and full-scale advanced drinking water treatment processes for controlling bacterial regrowth potential 2020, Chemosphere 241

Yanwachiragul, W., Lohwacharin, J., Sajomsang, W., Singto, S. Removal of fluoride ions from groundwater using surface-modified ultrafiltration membrane 2020, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 773 (1)

Hanvajanawong, K., Lohwacharin, J., Suwannasilp, B. Effect of Polyvinyl Alcohol Gel Coated with Ferrihydrite on Propionic Acid Removal in Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment 2019, Thai Environmental Engineering Journal 33 (1)

Maliwan, T., Lohwacharin, J. Effects of microplastic accumulation on floc characteristics and fouling mechanism in sequencing batch membrane bioreactor 2019, Chulalongkorn University

Bunditboondee, C., Lohwacharin, J., Khan, E., Laohhasurayotin, K. Development of Electrokinetic Remediation System for Mercury Contaminated Marine Sediment 2019, 대한환경공학회 학술발표논문집

Chheang, M., Hongprasith, N., Lohwacharin, J. Study the Effect of Tannic Acid (phenolic compounds) and Iron oxide (inorganic particle) on Fouling of Hollow-Fiber Microfiltration Membrane 2019, Thai Environmental Engineering Journal 33 (1)

Amano, M., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. 文献抄録 金属酸化物添着沪材を用いた水中のハロ酢酸前駆物質の除去: M. Amano, J. Lohwacharin, S. Takizawa,” Removal of Haloacetic Acid Precursors by Filtration Using Metal Oxide-Coater Media”, Drinking Water Treatment: Disinfection By-Products 2019, 水道協会雑誌= Journal of Japan Water Works Association 88

Amano, M., Lohwacharin, J., Dubechot, A., Takizawa, S. Performance of integrated ferrate–polyaluminum chloride coagulation as a treatment technology for removing freshwater humic substances 2018, Journal of Environmental Management 212

Zhang, ZCP., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Effect of ions on removal of TiO2 nanoparticles by coagulation and microfiltration. 2018,

Yang, Y., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Analysis of adsorption processes of dissolved organic matter (DOM) on ferrihydrite using surrogate organic compounds 2017, Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Chunpeng, ST., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk. Properties of residual titanium dioxide nanoparticles after extended periods of mixing and settling in synthetic and natural waters 2017, Scientific Reports 7 (9943)

Osawa, H., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Controlling disinfection by-products and organic fouling by integrated ferrihydrite–microfiltration process for surface water treatment 2017, Separation and Purification Technology 176

Zhang, C., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Effect of Ions on Removal of TiO2 Nanoparticles by Coagulation and Microfiltration 2017, Environmental Engineering Science

Oguma, K., Koshio, M., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Effects of Suspended Particles in Water on Efficiency of UV Disinfection 2017, Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment 40 (2)

藤村一良, 酒井宏治, 橋本崇史, 滝沢智 溶存有機物を測定するためのサイズ排除クロマトグラフィーに用いる溶離液の改良 2017, 分析化学 66 (10)

Zhang, ZCP., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Properties of residual titanium dioxide nanoparticles after extended periods of mixing and settling in synthetic and natural waters. 2017,

天野充, 滝沢智, 小熊久美子, 橋本崇史 金属酸化物添着ろ材を用いたハロ酢酸前駆物質の除去 2017, 土木学会論文集 G (環境) 73 (7)

Amano, M., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S., Oguma, K., Hashimoto, T. Removal of Haloacetic Acid Precursors Using Metal Oxide-Coated Filter Media 2017, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers

Fujimura, K., Sakai, H., Lohwacharin, J., Hashimoto, T., Takizawa, S. Improvement of eluent used by size exclusion chromatography for dissolved organic matter analysis. 2017,

Limpiteeprakan, P., Babel, S., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Release of silver nanoparticles from fabrics during the course of sequential washing 2016, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23

Phetrak, Athit., Lohwacharin, Jenyuk., Takizawa, Satoshi. Analysis of trihalomethane precursor removal from sub-tropical reservoir waters by a magnetic ion exchange resin using a combined method of chloride concentration variation and surrogate organic molecules 2016, Science of the Total Environment 539

Osawa, H., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Removal of precursors of disinfection byproducts by hybrid ferrihydrite adsorption-membrane filtration process 2016, 土木学会論文集 G (環境) 72 (7)

Lohwacharin, J., Phetrak, A., Takizawa, S., Kanisawa, Y., Okabe, S. Bacterial growth during the start-up period of pilot-scale biological activated carbon filters: Effects of residual ozone and chlorine and backwash intervals 2015, Process Biochemistry 50 (10)

STPP J. Lohwacharin Carbon black retention in saturated natural soils: Effects of flow conditions, soil surface roughness and soil organic matter 2015, Environmental Pollution 205

JL Y. Zhang, S. Takizawa Spontaneous Particle Separation and Salt Rejection by Hydrophilic Membranes 2015, Water 7

Bun, S., Wongwailikhit, K., Lohwacharin, J., Painmanakul, P. Study of Modified Airlift Reactor (MALR) for Improving Oxygen Transfer Performance in terms of Reactor Configuration and Operating Condition 2015, 27th Annual Environmental Technology Conference EEAT

Yang, Y., Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Hybrid ferrihydrite-MF/UF membrane filtration for the simultaneous removal of dissolved organic matter and phosphate 2014, Water research 65

Phetrak, A., Lohwacharin, J., Sakai, H., Murakami, M., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Simultaneous removal of dissolved organic matter and bromide from drinking water source by anion exchange resins for controlling disinfection by-products 2014, Journal of Environmental Sciences 26 (6)

Lohwacharin, J., Yang, Y., Watanabe, N., Phetrak, A., Takizawa, S. Removal of DOM and AOC in a full-scale advanced water treatment plant: effects of operational periods of BAC filters 2014, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply 14 (1)

Lohwacharin, J., Phetrak, A., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Flocculation performance of magnetic particles with high-turbidity surface water 2014, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply 14 (4)

Phetrak, A., Lohwacharin, J., Watanabe, N., Murakami, M., Sakai, H., Oguma, Kumiko., Takizawa, S. Competitive removal of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and inorganic anions by anion exchange resins (AERs) 2012, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply 12

Lohwacharin, J., Yang, Y., Watanabe, N., Phetrak, A., Sakai, H., Murakami, M., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Characterization of DOM removal by full-scale biological activated carbon (BAC) filters having different ages 2011, IWA Specialty Conference on NAtural Organic Matter, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Lohwacharin, J., Annachhatre, AP. Biological sulfide oxidation in an airlift bioreactor 2010, Bioresource technology 101 (7)

Lohwacharin, J., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Use of carbon black nanoparticles to mitigate membrane fouling in ultrafiltration of river water 2010, Separation and Purification Technology 72 (1)

Lohwacharin, J., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Interactions of engineered soot to natural organic matter and extracellular polymeric substances: Resulting surface modification and field application 2010, ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 240

Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S. Effects of nanoparticles on the ultrafiltration of surface water 2009, Journal of Membrane Science 326 (2)

Lohwacharin, J., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Ultrafiltration of natural organic matter and black carbon: factors influencing aggregation and membrane fouling 2009, Water research 43 (12)

Lohwacharin, J., Oguma, K., Takizawa, S. Effects of preadsorption by carbon black on membrane filtration of natural organic matter 2009, Desalination and Water Treatment 6 (1-3)

Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S., Ohgaki, S. Ultrafiltration of humic acid solution: Effects of self‐dispersible carbon black and cations 2008, Separation Science and Technology 43 (7)

Lohwacharin, J. Effects of carbon black nanoparticles on membrane filtration of surface waters 2008, 東京大学

Muongpak, M., Khaodhiar, S., Lohwacharin, J. Iron oxide coated activated carbons for arsenate adsorption from groundwater ,