EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2007-2008         Research Fellow: The Institution of Multidisciplinary Research of Advanced Materials

(IMRAM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan                      

2005-2009         Ph.D. (Materials Science)          

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2002-2005         M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry)      

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

1998-2002         B.Sc. (Chemistry), 2^nd Class Honor

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALLIZATION

·         Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Materials

·         Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials used for luminescent, photonic, and gaseous sensors

·         Lithium-ion batteries

·         Operation and characterization of SEM, EDX, TEM and SAED

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PUBLICATIONS (2016-present), Scopus Author ID : 16417200200

1. Amornpitoksuk, P., Suwanboon, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2019, "Photocatalytic activity of AgCl/SnO2 prepared by one-pot green synthesis", Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, vol. 14.

2. Chachvalvutikul, A., Jakmunee, J., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2019, "Novel FeVO 4 /Bi 7 O 9 I 3 nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic dye degradation and photoelectrochemical properties", Applied Surface Science, vol. 475, pp. 175-184.

3. Chachvalvutikul, A. & Kaowphong, S. 2020, "Direct Z-scheme FeVO4/BiOCl heterojunction as a highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst for photocatalytic dye degradation and Cr(VI) reduction", Nanotechnology, vol. 31, no. 14.

4. Chachvalvutikul, A., Pudkon, W., Luangwanta, T., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2019, "Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by a direct Z-scheme Bi2S3/ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst", Materials Research Bulletin, vol. 111, pp. 53-60.

5. Chiangraeng, N., Chachvalvutikul, A., Choklap, W., Kaowphong, S. & Nimmanpipug, P. 2019, "Synthesis of BiVO4 photocatalyst via cyclic microwave irradiation method", Ferroelectrics, vol. 552, no. 1, pp. 42-52.

6. Chumha, N., Pudkon, W., Chachvalvutikul, A., Luangwanta, T., Randorn, C., Inceesungvorn, B., Ngamjarurojana, A. & Kaowphong, S. 2020, "Photocatalytic activity of CuInS2 nanoparticles synthesized via a simple and rapid microwave heating process", Materials Research Express, vol. 7, no. 1.

7. Chumha, N., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2018, "Cyclic microwave radiation synthesis, photoconductivity, and optical properties of CuInS 2 hollow sub-microspheres", Applied Surface Science, vol. 447, pp. 292-299.

8. Chumha, N., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2017, "Effect of different polyol solvents on the synthesis of CuInS2 nanoparticles by cyclic microwave irradiation", Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, vol. 18, no. 12, pp. 871-874.

9. Chumha, N., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Tantraviwat, D., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2016, "A single-step method for synthesis of CuInS2 nanostructures using cyclic microwave irradiation", Ceramics International, vol. 42, no. 14, pp. 15643-15649.

10. Japa, M., Panoy, P., Anuchai, S., Phanichphant, S., Nimmanpipug, P., Kaowphong, S., Tantraviwat, D. & Inceesungvorn, B. 2016, "Controlled synthesis of barium chromate multi-layered microdiscs and their photocatalytic activity", RSC Advances, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 1571-1580.

11. Kaewmuang, P., Pudkon, W., Prasatkhetragarn, A., Nimmanpipug, P., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2018, "Comparison of sizes, morphologies and optical properties of nio nanostructures synthesized using acetate and nitrate anions from nickel salts via hydrothermal method", Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 1122-1128.

12. Kaowphong, S., Choklap, W., Chachvalvutikul, A. & Chandet, N. 2019, "A novel CuInS2/m-BiVO4 p-n heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity", Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 579.

13. Kaowphong, S. & Chumha, N. 2019, "Solvothermal Synthesis of CuInS2 Nanoparticles in Ethylene Glycol–Water Medium and Their Photovoltaic Properties", Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, vol. 64, no. 11, pp. 1469-1474.

14. Kaowphong, S., Chumha, N., Nimmanpipug, P. & Kittiwachana, S. 2018, "Nanosized GdVO4 powders synthesized by sol–gel method using different carboxylic acids", Rare Metals, vol. 37, no. 7, pp. 561-567.

15. Maisang, W., Phuruangrat, A., Randorn, C., Kungwankunakorn, S., Thongtem, S., Wiranwetchayan, O., Wannapop, S., Choopun, S., Kaowphong, S. & Thongtem, T. 2018, "Enhanced photocatalytic performance of visible-light-driven BiOBr/BiPO4 composites", Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol. 75, pp. 319-326.

16. Maisang, W., Phuruangrat, A., Thongtem, S., Kaowphong, S., Kavinchan, J. & Thongtem, T. 2020, "Synthesis, characterization and photocatalysis of BiOCl/BiPO4 composites", Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, vol. 17, no. 8, pp. 1977-1986.

17. Maisang, W., Promnopas, S., Kaowphong, S., Narksitipan, S., Thongtem, S., Wannapop, S., Phuruangrat, A. & Thongtem, T. 2020, "Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of BiOBr/BiOCl flowerlike composites used for photocatalysis", Research on Chemical Intermediates, vol. 46, no. 4, pp. 2117-2135.

18. Pranwadee Kaewmuang, Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2018, "Influence of Calcination Temperature on Particle Size and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanosized NiO Powder", Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, vol. 92, no. 9, pp. 1777-1781.

19. Pudkon, W., Bahruji, H., Miedziak, P.J., Davies, T.E., Morgan, D.J., Pattisson, S., Kaowphong, S. & Hutchings, G.J. 2020, "Enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 production and Cr(vi) reduction of a ZnIn2S4/MoS2 heterojunction synthesized by the biomolecule-assisted microwave heating method", Catalysis Science and Technology, vol. 10, no. 9, pp. 2838-2854.

20. Pudkon, W., Kaowphong, S., Pattisson, S., Miedziak, P.J., Bahruji, H., Davies, T.E., Morgan, D.J. & Hutchings, G.J. 2019, "Microwave synthesis of ZnIn2S4/WS2 composites for photocatalytic hydrogen production and hexavalent chromium reduction", Catalysis Science and Technology, vol. 9, no. 20, pp. 5698-5711.

21. Pudkon, W., Kittiwachana, S., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2016, "Influence of mixed solvents on characteristics and photoluminescence of GdVO4: Eu3+ nanophosphors synthesized by solvothermal method", Science of Advanced Materials, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 138-143.

22. Pudkon, W., Thongtem, T., Thongtem, S., Kittiwachana, S. & Kaowphong, S. 2017, "Effect of hydrothermal temperature on microstructure and optical properties of znin2S4 microspheres and their photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue", Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 526-530.

23. Rattanachueskul, N., Saning, A., Kaowphong, S., Chumha, N. & Chuenchom, L. 2017, "Magnetic carbon composites with a hierarchical structure for adsorption of tetracycline, prepared from sugarcane bagasse via hydrothermal carbonization coupled with simple heat treatment process", Bioresource technology, vol. 226, pp. 164-172.

24. Rujiralai, T., Kaewsara, S., Chuenchom, L., Jitpirom, P. & Kaowphong, S. 2019, "Facile and environmentally friendly magnetic mesoporous carbon for the selective extraction of antioxidants from water", Analytical Methods, vol. 11, no. 32, pp. 4204-4210.

25. Saning, A., Herou, S., Dechtrirat, D., Ieosakulrat, C., Pakawatpanurut, P., Kaowphong, S., Thanachayanont, C., Titirici, M.-. & Chuenchom, L. 2019, "Green and sustainable zero-waste conversion of water hyacinth (: Eichhornia crassipes) into superior magnetic carbon composite adsorbents and supercapacitor electrodes", RSC Advances, vol. 9, no. 42, pp. 24248-24258.

                ESEARCH GRANTS 

Research Topic            Characterization of rare earth vanadates (RVO₄, R = Y or Gd) and rare earth oxide (R₂O₃, R = Y or Gd) phosphors synthesized by solution-based chemical method

Sources of Funding     Commission on Higher Education (CHE) and Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

Time Duration              2 Years (2010 - 2012)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

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 OVERSEAS LINKS

1.       Professor Dr. Masato Kakihana, The Institution of Multidisciplinary Research of Advanced Materials (IMRAM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan

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