EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1972-1975                  PhD (Crystallography)

            The University of Surrey, U.K. (1975)

1970-1971         M. Sc. (Physical Methods of analysis) 
                        The University of Aston in Birmingham, U.K. (1970)

1962-1966                   BSc (Physics)

                        Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALLIZATION

• Crystallography
• Electroceramics
• Bioceramics

 AWARDS

1981                 National Research Council of Thailand Awards entitled, “Properties and Changes at Various Temperatures of Semiconductors”

1983                 National Research Council of Thailand Awards entitled, “Kapok Spinning Machine”

1991                 Best lecturer of Faculty of Science 1990, Chiang Mai University 

1992                 Best lecturer of the Country (selected by the Science Society of

                        Thailand under the patronage of his Majesty the King)

2000                 Materials Science Academic Excellence Award 2000 (Thailand-Australia Science and Engineering Assistance Project; TASEAP)

2002-2003         Chairman of the Science Society of Thailand Northern Region

2002                 Senior Thailand Researcher (The Thailand Research Fund)

2002                 Out standing researcher of the Institute of Research and Development for Science and Technology, CMU.

2002                 Best lecturer in Science and Technology of the country (2003) (selected by the University lecturers of the country)

2005                 Senior Thailand Researcher (The Thailand Research Fund)

2005                 Science and Technology Award from Thailand Toray Science Foundation

2006                 National Outstanding Researcher Award from The National Research Council of Thailand

 PUBLICATIONS, Scopus Author ID : 6701564940

1.             S. Jangjuank and T. Tunkasiri, “Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of BaTi₂O₅ powder”, Appl. Phys. A., 81, 1105-1107 (2005).

2.             S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkasiri, “Properties of CdS:Ni films prepared by Chemical bath deposition method”.  J. Mat. Sci. Lett., 40, 3803 (2005).

3.             A. Munpakdee, J. Tontragoon, K. Siriwitayakorn and T. Tunkasiri, “Dielectric properties of liquid phase sintered 0.98BaTiO₃-0.02Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ ceramics”. J. Mat. Sci. Lett., 40, 4675-4677 (2005).

4.             W. Thamjaree, W. Nhuapeng, A. Chaipanich and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication of Combined 0-3 and 1-3 Connectivities PZT/Epoxy Resin Composites”. J. Appl. Phys. A. 81, 1419-1422 (2005).

5.             P. Bomlai, N. Sirikulrat and T. Tunkasiri, “Effects of heating rate on the properties of Sb and Mn-doped barium strontium titanate PTCR ceramics”. Mats. Lett. 59, 118-122 (2005).

6.             W. Onreabroy, T. Tunkasiri and N. Sirikulrat, “Effects of alumina surrounding in sintering process on ZnO-Bi₂O₃varistors doped with CoO”. Mats. Lett. 59, 283 (2005).

7.             W. Thamjaree, W. Nhuapeng and T. Tunkasiri, “Structural and physical properties of Nd-doped Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃ceramics”, Ferro. Lett. 32, 41-17 (2005).

8.             S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, G. Rujijanagul, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkarisi, “Structural and electrical properties characterization of (1-x)PbZr_0.52Ti_0.48O₃–xBaFe_0.5Nb_0.5O₃ system”,  J. of Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 83, 295-299 (2006).

9.             P. Auisui, S. Muensit, I.L. Guy, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “Piezoceramic-Polymer Composites for Detector Applications”, Ferroelectric and Integrated Ferroelectric. 345, 109-114 (2006).

10.          S. Jiansirisomboon, K. Songsiri, A. Watcharapasorn and T. Tunkasiri, “Mechanical properties and crack growth behavior in poled ferroelectric PMN-PZT ceramics”, J. of Current  Applied Physics, 6, 299-302 (2006).

11.          A. Chaipanich and T. Tunkasiri, “Effect of milling on the perovskite phase formation of Pb(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ using the starting precursors PbO and MgNbO₆”, J. of Current  Applied Physics, 6, 466-468 (2006).

12.          C. Puchmark, G. Rujijanagul, S. Jiansirisomboon, T. Tunkasiri, N. Vittayakorn, T. Comyn and S.J. Milne, “Mechanical property evaluation of PZT/Al₂O₃ composites prepared by a simple solid-state mixed oxide method”,J. of Current  Applied Physics, 6 323-326 (2006).

13.          S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkarisi, “Preparation and Characterization of Barium Iron Niobate (BaFe_0.5Nb_0.5O₃) Ceramic”, J. of Current  Applied Physics, 6, 316-318 (2006).

14.          K. Pengpat, S. Hanpimol,  S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, G. Rujijanagul, and T. Tunkarisi, “Morphotropic Phase Boundary and Electrical Properties of Lead-Free Bismuth Sodium Lanthanum Titanate-Barium Titanate ceramics”,  J.  Electroceram, 16, 301-305 (2006).

15.          A. Munpakdee, K. Pengpat, J. Tontrakoon and T. Tunkasiri, “The Study of Dielectric Diffuseness in the Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃- BaTiO₃ ceramic System”, Smart Materials and Structures, 15, 1255-1259 (2006).

16.          S. Jiansirisoomboon, A. Watcharapasorn and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Relations of Ferroelectric Barium Titanate Reinforced with Alumina Micro/Nano Particulates”, Advances in Science and Technology, 45, 2406-2411 (2006).

17.          T. Sarakonsri, T. Apirattanawan, S. Tungprasurt and T. Tunkasiri, “Solution route synthesis of dendrite Cu₆Sn₅powders, anode material for lithium-ion batteries”, J. Mater. Sci. 41, 4749-4754 (2006).

18.          O. Khamman, A. Watcharapasorn, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkasiri,  “Fine grained bismuth  sodium titanate ceramics prepared via vibro-milling method”, J. Mater. Sci. 41, 5391-5394 (2006).

19.          C. Sangsubun, A. Watcharapasorn, M. Naksata, T. Tunkasiri and S. Jiansirisoomboon, “Sol-gel Bonded Piezoelectric Lead Zirconate Titanate Ceramics”, Advances in Science and Technology, 45, 2477-2482 (2006).

20.          N. Udomkan, P. Limsuwan, P. Winothai and T. Tunkasiri, “Development of Perovskite in Pr substituted Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃ and Dielectric Characteristic”, International Journal of Modern Physics B, 20[21], 3071-3080 (2006).

21.          U. Intatha, S. Eitssayeam, K. Pengpat, K.J.D. Mackenzie and T. Tunkasiri, “Dielectric properties of low temperature sintered LiF doped BaFe_0.5Nb_0.5O₃”, Materials Letters, 61, 196-200 (2007).

22.          W. Thamjaree, L.D. Yu, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkasiri, “Preparation and Characterization of High-Purity PZT Powders and Ceramics Made by Modified Spray Drying Techniques”. Materials Research Innovation, 41(1), 27 (2006).

23.          S. Jangjuank and T. Tunkasiri, “Characterization and properties of Sb-doped BaTiO₃ powder”,  Appl. Phys. Lett.,90, 072908 (2007).

24.          A. Chaipanich and T. Tunkasiri, “Effect of milling time on the properties of Pb(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ ceramics using the starting precursors PbO and MgNb₂O₆”, Current Applied Physics, 7(3), 281-284 (2007).

25.          A. Chaipanich and T. Tunkasiri, “Microstructure and properties of Pb(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ –Portland cement composites”, Current Applied Physics, 7, 285-288 (2007).

26.          A. Watcharapasorn, S. Jiansirisomboon, T. Tunkasiri, “Sintering of Fe-Doped Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃ at < 1000 ºC”, Materials Letter, 61, 2986-2989 (2007).

27.          S. Jiansirisomboon, A. Watcharapasorn, T. Sreesattabud and T. Tunkasiri, “Optimal Fabrication Sintering Behaviors of Ferroelectric PZT/WO₃ Ceramics”, Ferroelectrics, 356, 247-252 (2007).

28.          N. Vittayakorn, David P.Cann, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “The effect of post-sintering annealing induced extrinsic dielectric properties in PZT-PZN ceramics”, Ferroelectric, 348(1), 94 (2007).

29.          U. Intatha, S. Eitssayeam, G. Rujijanagul, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkasiri, “Preparation of Lead-free Piezoelectric Ceramics from (1-x)BNLT-xBT Ceramics System”, Ferroelectrics, 358, 127-131 (2007).

30.          N. Sawangwan, J. Tontrakoon and T. Tunkasiri, “Piezoelectric and Dielectric Properties of Ti Rich (Bi_0.5Na_0.5)TiO₃- Ba(Ti_0.95Zr_0.05)O₃ System”, Ferroelectrics, 358, 96-100 (2007).

31.          N. Sawangwan, J. Tontrakoon and T. Tunkasiri, “Piezoelectric and Dielectric Properties of  (Bi_0.5Na_0.5)TiO₃-Ba(Ti_0.95Zr_0.05)O₃ System”, Ferroelectrics, 358, 101-106 (2007).

32.          C. Sangsubun, M. Naksata, A. Watcharapasorn, T. Tunkasiri and S. Jiansirisomboon, “Preparation of Sol-bonded Lead Zirconate Titanate Ceramics via Sol-Gel Method and Mixed-Oxide Method”, Ferroelectrics, 356, 197-202 (2007).

33.          A. Chaipanich, N. Jaitanong and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication and properties of PZT-ordinary Portland cement composite”, Materials Letters, 61, 5206-5208 (2007).

34.          S. Thountom;  M. Naksata; K. Mackenzie and T. Tunkasiri, “Effect of  pre-heating temperature on the characteristics of PZT thin films grown by using a triol sol--gel route”, Surface Review and Letters, 4, 1-6 (2007).

35.          S. Thountom;  M. Naksata and T. Tunkasiri, “Phase evolution and effect of pre-heating temperature on the characteristics of PZT thin films grown by using a triol sol--gel route”, Phase Transitions, 80(8),  823 – 830 (2007).

36.          N. Vittayakorn and T.  Tunkasiri, “Dielectric properties and phase transition of polycrystalline lead zirconate titanate-lead cobalt niobate”, Phys. Scr., T129, 199-204 (2007).

37.          W. Thamjaree, W. Nhuapeng and T. Tunkasiri, “Effects of rare earth additive (Nd₂O₃) on microstructure and dielectric properties of lead zirconate titanate ceramics”, Phys. Scr., T129, 194-198 (2007).

38.          T. Tunkasiri, N. Tawichai, N. Raengthon, G. Satittada, and J. Tontrakoon, “Preparation of Lanthanum-Doped Pb(Zr, Ti)O₃ Ceramics”, Journal of Materials Science & Engineering, 25(6), 899-901 (2007).

39.          W. Nhuapeng, W. Thamjaree and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication of Lead Zirconate Titanate Powder Using Ultrasonic Ball Milling Technique”, Journal of Materials Science & Engineering, 25(6), 854-856 (2007).

40.          S. Eitssayeam, N. Tawichai, K. Pengpat and T. Tunkasiri, “Study of ESR, Defect Structure and Surface Morphology of Cu2+ in CdS Crystals”, Modern Physics Letters B, 21(28), 1945-1954 (2007).

41.          S. Noimanee, T. Tunkasiri, K. Siriwitayakorn and J. Tantrakoon, “Design Considerations for Aural Vital Signs Using PZT Piezoelectric Ceramics Sensor Based on the Computerization Method”, Sensors, 7, 3192-3208 (2007).

42.          S. Noimanee, T. Tunkasiri, K. Siriwitayakorn and J. Tantrakoon, “The Vital Signs data Monitoring via GPS Navigation System”, WEAS TRANSACTIONS on BIOLOGY and BIOMEDICINE, 6(4),80-91 (2007).

43.          P. Jalupoom, K. Pengpat, N. Pisipipathsin, S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “Development of Electrical Properties in Lead-Free Bismuth Sodium Lanthanum Titanate-Barium Titanate ceramic near the Morphotropic Phase Boundary”, Current Applied Physics, 8, 253-257 (2008).

44.          K. Pengpat, P. Jalupoom, P. Kantha, S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “Phase formation and electrical properties of lead-free bismuth sodium titanate-potassium niobate ceramics”, Current Applied Physics, 8, 241-245 (2008).

45.          S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, K. Pengpat, G. Rujijanagul, K.J.D. MacKenzie and T. Tunkasiri, “Ferroelectric Pyroelectric and Dielectric properties of complex perovskite-structured Pb_0.84Ba_0.16(Zr_0.44Ti_0.40Fe_0.08Nb_0.08)O_3.ceramics”, Current Applied Physics, 8 266-269 (2008).

46.          A. Ruksudjarit, K. Pengpat, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite from Natural Bovine Bone”, Current Applied Physics, 8, 270-272 (2008).

47.          W. Nhuapeng, W. Thamjaree, S. Kumfu, P. Singjai and T. Tunkasiri,” Fabrication and mechanical properties of Silicon Carbide Nanowires/Epoxy Resin Composites”, Current Applied Physics, 8, 295-299 (2008).

48.          S. Thountom, G. Rujijanagul, J. Tontrakoon and T. Tunkasiri, “Effect of Pre-heating Temperature on the Characteristics of Sol--gel Derived Lead Zirconate Titanate Films”, Surface Review and Letters, 15(1&2), 65-70 (2008).

49.          N. Sawangwan, J. Barrel, K. MacKenzie and T. Tunkasiri, “The effect of Zr content on electrical properties of Ba(Ti_1-x Zr_x)O₃ ceramics”, Appl. Phys. A. A90, (2007) 723-727.

50.          W. Nhuapeng, W. Thamjaree and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication of Lead Zirconate Titanate Powder Using Ultrasonic Ball Milling Technique”, Journal of Materials Science & Engineering, 25(6) 99-901 (2007).

51.          N. Jaitanong, A. Chaipanich and T. Tunkasiri, “Properties 0-3 PZT-Portland cement composites”, Ceramics International, 34, 793-795 (2008).

52.          S. Thountom, M. Naksata, T. Tunkasiri and P. Thavornyutikarn, “Phase evolution and electrical properties of lead zirconate titanate tin films grown by using a triol sol-gel route”, Ceramics International, 35(1), 147-149 (2009).

53.          A. Ruksadjarit, K. Pengpat, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “The Fabrication of Nanoporous Hydroxyapatite Ceramics”, Advanced Materials Research, 47-50, 797-800 (2008).

54.          U. Intatha, S. Eitssayeam, K. Pengpat, N. Udomkan, P. Limsuwan and T. Tunkasiri, “ESR and Raman Studies of Chemical Bath Deposited CdS: Ni Films”, Modern Physics Letters B, 22(22), 2113-2121 (2008).

55.          P. Jarupoom, K. Pengpat, S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, G. Rujijanagul and T. Tunkasiri, “Structures and Properties of Lead-Free NKN Piezoelectric Ceramics”, Ferroelectric Letters, 35, 119-127 (2008).

56.          A. Rittidech and T. Tunkasiri, “Influence of Heat Treatment in Sintering Process on Characteristics of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂Ceramics Systems”, American Journal of Applied Science, 6(2), 309-312 (2009).

57.          H. Maimon, S. Eitssayeam, U. Intatha, T. Tunkasiri and G. Satittada, “Phase Evolution and Physical Properties of (1-x)BZT-xBFN Ceramic System”, Advanced Materials Research, 55-57, 53-56 (2008).

58.          Sawangwan, J. Tontrakoon, S. Sirisoonthorn and T. Tunkasiri, “Ferroelectricity of (1-x)(Bi_0.5Na _0.5)TiO₃–xBa(Ti_0.95Zr_0.05)O₃ Solid Solution Ceramics”, Advanced Materials Research, 55-57, 73-76 (2008).

59.          T. Sareein, W. Thamjaree, W. Nhuapeng and T. Tunkasiri, “Fabrication of 0-3 Non-Lead Based Piezoceramic/Polymer Composites Using Suction Technique”, Advanced Materials Research, 55-57, 141-144 (2008).

 RESEARCH GRANTS

Research Topic                          การประดิษฐ์วัสดุผสมเพียโซอิเล็กตริกสำหรับการสร้างภาพด้วยคลื่นเหนือเสียงในทางการแพทย์

                                                         (Fabrication of Piezoelectric Composites for Medical Ultrasonic Imaging)

Sources of Funding                  สถาบันวิจัยวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่

Time Duration                           2543 - 2546

Budget                                          800,000

Status of Participation            Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          เพียโซอิเล็กตริกเซรามิกที่อุณหภูมิซินเตอร์ต่ำ

                                                         (Low Temperature Sintering Piezoelectric Ceramics )

Sources of Funding                  สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย

Time Duration                           2544-2548

Budget                                          7,500,000

Status of Participation            Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          เครื่องตรวจจับก๊าซพิษที่ทำด้วยสารแบบฟิล์มบางและสารขนาดนาโนที่ไม่มีตะกั่วเป็นส่วนผสม

                                                         (Non-Lead Thin Films and Nano-Materials for Toxic Gas Sensors)

Sources of Funding                  ทบวงมหาวิทยาลัย

Time Duration                           2547-2548

Budget                                          1,200,000

Status of Participation            Co- Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          การพัฒนาคุณภาพของสารทำความสะอาดผิวและสารชักเงานิกเกิล 

                                                         (Quality Improvement of Cleaners and Nickel Brighteners)       

Sources of Funding                  บริษัท C.Uyemura ประเทศญี่ปุ่น

Time Duration                           2547 -  2553

Budget                                          3,050,000.-

Status of Participation            Co- Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          เซรามิกไร้สารตะกั่วสำหรับการประยุกต์อัลตราโซนิกส์และตัวเก็บประจุ

                                                         (Lead-free ceramics for ultrasonic and capacitor applications)

Sources of Funding                  สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย

Time Duration                           2548-2551

Budget                                          4,500,000

Status of Participation            Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          ศูนย์ร่วมวิจัยเซรามิกประยุกต์

                                                         (Research Center in Applied Ceramics)             

Sources of Funding                  ศูนย์เทคโนโลยีโลหะและวัสดุแห่งชาติ

Time Duration                           2551-2554

Budget                                          3,050,000

Status of Participation            Principal Investigator

Research Topic                          กลุ่มวิจัยวัสดุผสมชีวภาพเพื่อประยุกต์ในทางการแพทย์

                                                         (Bio Active Composite for Medical Applications)         

Sources of Funding                  สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการอุดมศึกษา

Time Duration                           2551-2554

Budget                                          7,500,000

Status of Participation            Principal Investigator

 PATENT AND PETTRY PATENTS

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                             สิทธิบัตรการประดิษฐ์เรื่อง สารประกอบเพียโซอิเล็กทริก
    เซรามิกสำหรับใช้ในส่วนกระจายเสียงและกรรมวิธีการผลิตสารประกอบดังกล่าว

                                                                        (Piezoelectric ceramics for amplifier and processing)

Priority Information Application No.         

Patent/ Petty Patent Number                          063593

Issue Date                                                       15 กุมภาพันธ์ 2544

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                             นาโนเซรามิกไฮดรอกซีอะพาไทต์และกระบวนการประดิษฐ์วัสดุดังกล่าว

Priority Information Application No.            0801006016

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                              

Issue Date                                                      12 November 2008

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                             นาโนเซรามิกแบบเนื้อแน่นที่เป็นวัสดุผสมของไฮดรอกซีอะพาไทต์กับซิลิกา

Priority Information Application No.            0901002681

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                              

Issue Date                                                       2 June 2009

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                             นาโนเซรามิกแบบเนื้อแน่นที่เป็นวัสดุผสมของไฮดรอกซีอะพาไทต์กับซิลิกา

Priority Information Application No.

Patent/ Petty Patent Topic                               2 June 2009

Issue Date

JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD 

Journal of The American Ceramic Society

Smart Material Structure

International Journal of Modern Physics B

Ceramics International

NIM B: Bean Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Materials Chemistry and Physics

Materials Science and Engineering B

Powder Technology

 OVERSEAS LINKS

1.                           Prof. Kenneth J.D. Mackenzie,Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

2.                           Prof. Ron Stevens,                Bath University, UK

3.                           Prof. John Wang, National University of Singapore, Singapore

4.                           Prof. David Cann, Oregon State University, USA

 INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES

1.                             C. Uyemura & Co., Ltd.,

2.                             บริษัท เอ็น.วาย.เอฟ (ไทยแลนด์) จำกัด

3.                           บริษัท PTS Progressive Engineering

4.                           บริษัท Sum Hi-tech จำกัด

5.                           บริษัท สุรสิทธิ์ จำกัด