Education

1) Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, 2001

2) M.Phil., Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, 1997

3) B.Eng., Chemical Engineering, Mahidol University, 1995

Coursework

Undergraduate Program (in least 3 years)

• EGCH 206 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics (2001 – present)
• EGCH 303 Chemical Engineering Lab I (2001 – 2011)
• EGCH 304 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design (2001- present)
• EGCH 307 Chemical Engineering Lab II (2001 – 2011)
• EGCH 495 Chemical Engineering Seminar (2001 – present)
• EGCH 496 Chemical Engineering Project (2001 – present)

 

Graduate Program (in least 3 years)

• EGCH 626 Advanced Kinetics and Reactor design (2015 – present)

Research Focus

• Catalytic biomass conversion via pyrolysis reaction, Catalytic co-pyrolysis for pyrolysis oil production
• Catalytic and ultrasonic biodiesel production

Carbon dioxide hydrogenation for methanol production

Selected Publications

• Sutthasupa, S., Koo-amornpattana, W., Worasuwannarak, N., Prachakittikul, P., Teachawachirasiri, P., Wanthong, W., Thungthong, T., Inthapat P., Chanamarn, W., Thawonbundit, C., Srifa, A., Ratchahat, S., Chaiwat, W. (2023), “Sugarcane bagasse-derived granular activated carbon hybridized with ash in bio-based alginate/gelatin polymer matrix for methylene blue adsorption” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 253:127464.
• Saconsint, S., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Assabumrungrat, S., Sano, N., Fukuhara, C., Ratchahat, S. (2023), “Development of Ni–Mo carbide catalyst for production of syngas and CNTs by dry reforming of biogas” Scientific Reports, 13(1):12928.
• Aieamsam-Aung, P., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Assabumrungrat, S., Reubroycharoen, P., Suchamalawong, P., Fukuhara, C., Ratchahat, S. (2023), “Upgradation of methane in the biogas by hydrogenation of CO₂ in a prototype reactor with double pass operation over optimized Ni-Ce/Al-MCM-41 catalyst” Scientific Reports, 13 (1):9342.
• Koo-amornpattana, W., Phadungbut, P., Kunthakudee, N., Jonglertjunya, W., Ratchahat, S., and Hunsom, M. (2023), “Innovative metal oxides (CaO, SrO, MgO) impregnated waste-derived activated carbon for biohydrogen purification” Scientific Reports13(1):4705.
• San, M.T., Prachakittikul, P., Chainarong, K., Sripisarn, T., Kerdnawee, K., Suttiponparnit, K., Charinpanitkul, T., Koo-amornpattana, W., Srifa, A., Ratchahat, S., Chaiwat, W. (2023), “Potential production of carbon nanotubes from liquid aromatic hydrocarbons over Fe and Ni on alumina powder via catalytic chemical vapor deposition” Diamond and Related Materials, 137, 110130.
• Kalong, M., Srifa, A., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, , Poo-arporn, Y., Limphirat, W. Khemthong, P., Assabumrungrat, S., Tomishige, K. and Kawi, S. (2023), “Continuous flow hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-dimethylfuran over alumina-supported nickel-iron alloy catalysts” Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 7(4), 934–948.
• Chuseang, J., Itthibenchapong, V., Srifa, A., Praikaew, W., Tuntithavornwat, S., Rungtaweevoranit, B., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, W., Klysubun, W., Eiad-ua, A., Kiatkittipong, W., Assabumrungrat, S. (2023), “Enhancing the Hydrodeoxygenation and Isomerization using Re Nanoparticles Decorated on Ni/SAPO-11 Catalysts for Direct Production of Low-Cold Flow Diesel from Triglycerides” ChemCatChem, 15.
• Aieamsam-Aung, P., Nantapong, P., Rattanaamornkulchai, R., Kludpantanapan, T., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Suchamalawong, P., Reubroycharoen, P., Kiatphuengporn, S., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch,, Eiad-ua, A., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S., (2022), “Effect of CoMo metal loading on H₂and CNTs production from biogas by integrative process” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(98), 41444-41460.
• Saconsint, S., Sae-tang, N., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, , Assabumrungrat, S., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S., (2022), “Development of high-performance nickel-based catalysts for production of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from biogas” Scientific Reports12:15195.
• Koo-amornpattana, W., Jonglertjunya, W., Phadungbut, P., Bumroongsri, P., Ratchahat, S., Kunthakudee, N., Chalermsinsuwan, B., and Hunsom, M. (2022), “Valorization of spent disposable wooden chopstick as the CO₂ adsorbent for a CO₂/H₂ mixed gas purification” Scientific Reports12(1):6250.
• Kludpantanapan, T., Rattanaamornkulchai, R., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, , Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch, S., Aieamsam-Aung, P., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S., (2022), “Development of CoMo-X catalysts for production of H₂and CNTs from biogas by integrative process” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10(4), 107901.
• Rattanaamornkulchai, R., Kludpantanapan, T., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch,, Show, P.L., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S., (2022), “Simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from biogas over mono- and bimetallic catalyst” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10(4), 107910.
• Rattanaamornkulchai, R., Kludpantanapan, T. Nantapong, P., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Kiatphuengporn, S., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch, S. Eiad-ua, A., Sudoh, M., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S., (2022), “Simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from biogas: On the design of combined process” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(32), 14432-14452.
• Kalong, M., Srifa, A., Hongmanorom, P., Cholsuk, C., Klysubun, W., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, , Khemthong, P., Assabumrungrat, S., and Kawi, S. (2021), “Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol and 2-methylfuran over CuFe catalysts: Ex situ observation of simultaneous structural phase transformation” Fuel Processing Technology, 231, 107256.
• Phadungbut, P., Koo-amornpattana, W., Bumroongsri, P., Ratchahat, S., Kunthakudee, N., Jonglertjunya, W., Chalermsinsuwan, B., and Hunsom, M. (2022), “Adsorptive purification of CO₂/H₂ gas mixtures of spent disposable wooden chopstick-derived activated carbon: Optimal synthesis condition” Separation and Purification Technology, 291, 120948.
• Kludpantanapan, T., Nantapong, P., Rattanaamonkulchai, R., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, , Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch, S., Sudoh, M., and Watanabe, R. (2021), “Simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from biogas: On the effect of Ce addition to CoMo/MgO catalyst”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46; 77, 38175-38190.
• Prompun, P., Ratchahat, S. Kaveevivitchai, W., and Koo-amornpattana, W. (2022), “Carbon Nanotube (CNTs) Production from Waste Cooking Oil as Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2175, 012041.
• Thong‑on, W., Pathomwichaiwat, T., Boonsith, S., Koo‑amornpattana, W. and Prathanturarug S. (2021), “Green extraction optimization of triterpenoid glycoside‑enriched extract from Centell asiatica (L.) Urban using response surface methodology (RSM)”, Scientific reports, 11; 1, 22026.
• Kludpantanapan, T., Nantapong, P., Rattanaamonkulchai, R., Srifa, A., Koo-Amornpattana, W., Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Charinpanitkul, T., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch, S., Sudoh, M., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., Ratchahat, S. (2021), “Simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from biogas: On the effect of Ce addition to CoMo/MgO catalyst”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46 (77), 38175.
• Uttamaprakrom, W., Reubroycharoen, P., Charoensiritanasin, P., Tatiyapantarak, J., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, , Chaiwat, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Sudoh, M., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S.  (2021), “Development of Ni–Ce/Al-MCM-41 catalysts prepared from natural kaolin for CO₂ methanation”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9; 5, 106150.
• Ratchahat, S., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W. Sakdaronnarong, C., Charinpanitkul, T., Wu, K.C.W., Show, P.L., Kodama, S., Tanthapanichakoon, W., and Sekiguchi, H. (2021), “Syngas production with low tar content from cellulose pyrolysis in molten salt combined with Ni/Al₂O₃ catalyst” Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 158, 105243.
• Jomjaree, , Sintuya, P., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Kiatphuengporn, S., Assabumrungrat, S., Sudoh, M., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S. (2021), “Catalytic performance of Ni catalysts supported on different CeO₂ morphologies for CO₂ methanation” Catalysis Today, 375; 234.
• Aimdate, K., Srifa, A., Koo-amornpattana, W., Sakdaronnarong, C., Klysubun, W., Kiatphuengporn, S., Assabumrungrat, S., Wongsakulphasatch, S., Kaveevivitchai, W., Sudoh, M., Watanabe, R., Fukuhara, C., and Ratchahat, S. (2021), “Natural Kaolin-Based Ni Catalysts for CO₂Methanation: On the Effect of Ce Enhancement and Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis” American Chemical Society, 6; 21, 13779.
• Kalong, M., Hongmanorom, P., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, , Faungnawakij, K., Assabumrungrat, S., Srifa, A., and Kawi, S. (2021), “Hydrogen-free hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol and 2-methylfuran over Ni and Co-promoted Cu/g-Al₂O₃ catalysts” Fuel Processing Technology, 214; 106721.
• Chuseang, J., Nakwachara, R., Kalong, M., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, , Klysubun, W., Khemthong, P., Faungnawakij, K., Assabumrungrat, S., Itthibenchapong, V., and Srifa, A. (2021), “Selective hydrogenolysis of furfural into fuel-additive 2-methylfuran over a rhenium-promoted copper catalyst” Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 5; 1379.
• Fangkoch, S., Boonkum, S., Ratchahat, S., Koo-amornpattana, , Eiad-Ua, A., Kiatkittipong, W., Klysubun, W., Srifa, A., Faungnawakij, K., and Assabumrungrat, S. (2020), “Solvent-Free Hydrodeoxygenation of Triglycerides to Diesel-like Hydrocarbons over Pt-Decorated MoO₂Catalysts” ACS Omega, 5; 6956.
• Sakdaronnarong, C., Pipathworapoom, W., Vichitsrikamo, T., Sema, T., Posoknistakul, P., Koo-amornpattana, , and Laosiripojana, N. (2018), “Integrative process for a sugarcane bagasse biorefinery to produce glucose, bio-oil and carbon microspheres” Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 116; 1.
• Gesmanee, and W. Koo-amornpattana (2017), “Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 for methanol production in fixed-bed reactor using Cu-Zn supported on gamma-Al₂O₃”, Energy Procedia, 138; 739.
• Khuenpetch, C. Siripatana, W. Koo-amornpattana and K. Nuithitikul (2017), “Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil Using a Downflow Bubble Column Reactor” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12 (8); 2214.
• Rubcumintara, A. Aksornpan, W. Jonglertjunya, W. Koo-amornpattana and P. Tasaso, (2012); “Gold recovery from aqueous solutions using bioadsorbent synthesized from rambutan peel”, Advanced Materials Research, 506, 405.
• Koo-amornpattana, L. Thintharua and J. Wongprachanukool, “The Effect of Ultrasonic on the Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil using K/g-Al₂O₃ as a Heterogeneous Catalyst” The 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (APCChE 2012), Singapore, 21-24 February, 2012.
• Koo-amornpattana, and J.M. Winterbottom (2001); “Pt and Pt-alloy Catalysts and their properties for the Liquid-Phase Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde”, Catalysis Today, 66 (2-4), 277.
• Sharma, W. Koo-amornpattana, L. Zhang, S. Raymahasay, and J.M. Winterbottom (1998); “Selective Hydrogenation of α, β-Unsaturated Aldehydes using Pt and Ru Catalysts in Three Phase Reactors”, Catalysts in Three Phase Reactors, 583.
• Sakdaronnarong, W. Pipathworapoom, T. Vichitsrikamo, T. Sema, P. Posoknistakul, W. Koo-amornpattana, and N. Laosiripojana (2018), “Integrative process for a sugarcane bagasse biorefinery to produce glucose, bio-oil and carbon microspheres” Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 116; 1-13.
• Khuenpetch, C. Siripatana, W. Koo-amornpattana and K. Nuithitikul (2017), “Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil Using a Downflow Bubble Column Reactor” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12 (8); 2214-2219.
• Gesmanee, and W. Koo-amornpattana (2017), “Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 for methanol production in fixed-bed reactor using Cu-Zn supported on gamma-Al₂O₃”, Energy Procedia, 138; 739-744.
• Rubcumintara, A. Aksornpan, W. Jonglertjunya, W. Koo-amornpattana and P. Tasaso, (2012); “Gold recovery from aqueous solutions using bioadsorbent synthesized from rambutan peel”, Advanced Materials Research, 506, 405-408.
• Koo-amornpattana, L. Thintharua and J. Wongprachanukool, “The Effect of Ultrasonic on the Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil using K/g-Al₂O₃ as a Heterogeneous Catalyst” The 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (APCChE 2012), Singapore, 21-24 February, 2012.
• Koo-amornpattana, and J.M. Winterbottom (2001); “Pt and Pt-alloy Catalysts and their properties for the Liquid-Phase Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde”, Catalysis Today, 66 (2-4), 277-287.
• Sharma, W. Koo-amornpattana, L. Zhang, S. Raymahasay, and J.M. Winterbottom (1998); “Selective Hydrogenation of α, β-Unsaturated Aldehydes using Pt and Ru Catalysts in Three Phase Reactors”, Catalysts in Three Phase Reactors, 583-590.

Conferences

• Prompun, R. Anaporn, and W. Koo-amornpattana, “Catalytic Pyrolytic for Bio-oil Production from Palm Kernel Shell using Respond Surface Methodology” The 13^rd The Asian Congress on Biotechnology 2017 (ACB2017), Khon Kaen, Thailand, 23-27 July, 2017.
• Wisutwattana, R. Rudravanija, and W. Koo-amornpattana, “The Pyrolysis Oil Production from Polystyrene using Catalytic Pyrolysis Reactor”, The 5^th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Innovation (ICGSI 2015), Pattaya, Thailand, 8-10 November, 2015.
• Koo-amornpattana, T. Rubcumintara and P. Prayoonyong, “Temperature-programmed-reduction studies of g-alumina supported nickel catalysts: effects of the precursor and calcination temperatures”, The 17th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE2010), Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 November, 2010.
• Rubcumintara, W. Jonglertjunya and W. Koo-amornpattana, “The Recovery of Gold from Spent Plating Bath by Electrowinning in Comparative with Cementation”, The 17th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE2010), Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 November, 2010.
• Anawan Prathantip, Artitaya Wichayanupaph and Wanida Koo-amornpattana, “Cinnamaldehyde Extraction from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark using Solvent Extraction and High Pressure Extraction”, The 19th Thailand Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Conference, Kanchanaburi, Thailand, 26-27 October, 2009.
• Koo-amornpattana, P. Paopahon and T. Viriyayingsiri, “The Characterization of Fe, Co, Ni Catalysts and Bimetallic Catalysts supported on Gamma-Alumina by Temperature Programmed and Chemisorption”, The 18th Thailand Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Conference, Pattaya, Thailand, 20-21 October, 2008.
• Koo-amornpattana, “The Improvement of Fat and Oil Ratio in RBD Palm Oil Using Centrifugation, Ultrasonic and Homogenization”, The 17th Thailand Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Conference, Chiangmai, Thailand, 29-30 October, 2007.
• Koo-amornpattana, and J.M. Winterbottom (2001); “The Selective and Activity of Liquid-Phase Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde in Polar Solvent using Platinum on Graphite Catalyst”, Symposium of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology 2001, Nakornratchasema, Thailand, 9 November – 10 November, 2001.
• Koo-amornpattana, and J.M. Winterbottom, “The Effect of Added KOH and use of a Biphasic Solvent for The Selective Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde Using Ruthenium, Platinum, and Bimetallic Catalysts (Pt-Co) Supported on Graphite”, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 1999 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, USA, 30 October – 1 November, 1999.
• Koo-amornpattana, and J.M. Winterbottom, “Temperature Programmed Reduction of Ruthenium and Platinum Catalysts on Various Supports”, The 1998 IChemE Research Event, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, UK, 7-8 April 1998.

Professional Profile

• Chair for Department of Chemical Engineering, 2016-present
• Program Director in Bachelor Degree’s Program in Chemical Engineering, 2017-present
• Research member, Energy Cluster, Research University Network (RUN), 2015-present
• Assistant to the President for the Physical and Environment System, 2012-2014
• Deputy Dean for Research and Supporting System, Faculty of Engineering, 2011-2012