EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1998                 Ph.D. (Metallurgy)        

School of Materials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK      

1993                 B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) (First Class Honour)

                        Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

FIELDS OF SPECIALISATION

·  Transmission Electron Microscopy of Metals and Materials

·  Physical Metallurgy and Chemical Metallurgy

·  Resource Recovery from Metallurgical Wastes

 AWARDS

2003     Second Prize Award, Outstanding Research Unit, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University.

2004     1. Certificate, Outstanding Research Presentation Among New Scholars, The Thailand Research  

                 Fund (TRF) and The Commission of Higher Education, THAILAND. (Torranin Chairuangsri)

2. Second Prize, Best Poster Presentation Award in The Third Thailand Materials Science and   

    Technology Conference (MSAT) 2004, 11 August 2004, MTEC, Bangkok, Thailand. (Torranin

    Chairuangsri)

2005     “Chang-Tong-Come” Award for Outstanding Young Researcher, Chiang Mai University (Torranin 

             Chairuangsri)

2007     1. First Prize, Oral Presentation in the 24th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society of Thailand(MST24), February 14-16, 2007, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. (Nattapol Laorodphan)

2. First Prize, TEM Imaging Contest in the 24th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society

                of Thailand (MST24), February 14-16, 2007, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. (Amporn

                 Wiengmoon)

3. Third Prize, SEM Imaging Contest in the 24th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society

                of Thailand (MST24), February 14-16, 2007, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.

                 (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

4. Third Prize, LM Imaging Contest in the 24th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society

                of Thailand (MST24), February 14-16, 2007, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.  

                 (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

2008       Outstanding Poster Award of the 17^th International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface 

             Engineering (IFHTSE) Congress, October 28-30, 2008, Kobe, Japan. (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

2009       1. Young Asian Electron Microscopist Award, The 65^th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society

                  of Electron Microscopy, May 26-29, 2009, Sendai, Japan. (Torranin Chairuangsri)

2. First Prize, Oral Presentation in the 3^rd Thailand Metallurgy Conference (TMEC3),

                 October 26-27, 2009, Century Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Sankam Nusen)

3. Best Poster Presentation in the 3^rd Thailand Metallurgy Conference (TMEC3),

                 October 26-27, 2009, Century Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Chutiman Chanmuang)

2010       1. Visiting Professor, JSPS Scholarship, Advanced Research Center for Beam Science, Institute  for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, March 20 – April 6, 2010,              Research   Topic : Structuring of Inorganic Materials and Organic-Inorganic Hybridisation, Collaborators : Prof. Seiji Isoda and Prof. Hiroki Kurata. (Torranin Chairuangsri)

2. Visiting Postdoctoral Research Scholar, JSPS Scholarship, Advanced Research Center for Beam Science, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, March 15 – June 30, 2010, Research Topic : Structuring of Inorganic Materials and Organic-Inorganic Hybridisation, Collaborators : Prof. Seiji Isoda and Prof. Hiroki Kurata. (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

3. First Prize, Oral Presentation in the 27th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society of Thailand (MST27), January 20-22, 2010, The Fair-House Beach Resort, Samui, Thailland. (Surasak Kuimalee)

4. First Prize, Poster Presentation in the 27th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society of Thailand (MST27), January 20-22, 2010, The Fair-House Beach Resort, Samui, Thailland. (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

5. First Prize, TEM Imaging Contest in the 27th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society of Thailand (MST27), January 20-22, 2010, The Fair-House Beach Resort, Samui, Thailland. (Natthaphol Chomsaeng)

6. Third Prize, SEM Imaging Contest in the 27th Annual Conference the Microscopy Society of Thailand (MST27), January 20-22, 2010, The Fair-House Beach Resort, Samui, Thailland. (Sankam Nusen)

PUBLICATIONS (2016-present), Scopus Author ID : 6506730823

1. Chairuangsri, T., Sarakonsri, T., Pookmanee, P. & Thanachayanont, C. 2018, Preface.

2. Jantaping, N., Banjongprasert, C., Chairuangsri, T., Patakham, U. & Boonyongmaneerat, Y. 2016, "Challenges and strategies of surface modification of electrogalvanized coatings for electron microscopy analysis", Micron, vol. 86, pp. 48-53.

3. Namsar, O., Autthawong, T., Laokawee, V., Boonprachai, R., Haruta, M., Kurata, H., Yu, A., Chairuangsri, T. & Sarakonsri, T. 2020, "Improved electrochemical performance of anode materials for high energy density lithium-ion batteries through Sn(SnO2)-SiO2/graphene-based nanocomposites prepared by a facile and low-cost approach", Sustainable Energy and Fuels, vol. 4, no. 9, pp. 4625-4636.

4. Nusen, S., Chairuangsri, T., Zhu, Z. & Cheng, C.Y. 2016, "Recovery of indium and gallium from synthetic leach solution of zinc refinery residues using synergistic solvent extraction with LIX 63 and Versatic 10 acid", Hydrometallurgy, vol. 160, pp. 137-146.

5. Nusen, S., Komboonchoo, S., Yottawee, N. & Chairuangsri, T. 2018, Microscopy and microanalysis of zinc-magnesium alloys related to their microhardness and electrochemical behavior in koh solution.

6. Sakultanchareonchai, S., Chairuangsri, T., Imurai, S. & Nisaratanaporn, E. 2017, Microstructural and mechanical development of As-cast and heat-treated 935AgCu alloys.

7. Sakultanchareonchai, S., Chairuangsri, T. & Nisaratanaporn, E. 2016, "Microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast and heat-treated 935AgCuBeSn alloys", Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol. 43, no. 1, pp. 206-214.

8. Uttarasak, K., Chongchitnan, W., Matsuda, K., Chairuangsri, T., Kajornchaiyakul, J. & Banjongprasert, C. 2019, "Evolution of Fe-containing intermetallic phases and abnormal grain growth in 6063 aluminum alloy during homogenization", Results in Physics, vol. 15.

9. Vasailor, S., Nusen, S., Chairuangsri, T. & Rattanakawin, C. 2020, "Electrowinning of copper from dilute sulfate leachate of oxide copper ore from the sepon mine, lao pdr", Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol. 47, no. 2 Special Issue, pp. 288-296.

10. Wiengmoon, A., Khantee, J., Pearce, J.T.H. & Chairuangsri, T. 2019, "Effect of pre-annealing heat treatment on destabilization behavior of 28 wt. % Cr-2.6 wt. % C high-chromium cast iron", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

11. Wiengmoon, A., Nakpratum, J., Chairuangsri, T. & Pearce, J.T.H. 2016, Oxidation behavior of 30wt.%Cr-3.75wt.%V high chromium cast iron.

12. Wiengmoon, A., Pearce, J.T.H., Nusen, S. & Chairuangsri, T. 2016, "Effects of Si on microstructure and phase transformation at elevated temperatures in ferritic white cast irons", Materials Characterization, vol. 120, pp. 159-167.

13. Wiengmoon, A., Tareelap, N., Imurai, S., Chairuangsri, T. & Pearce, J.T.H. 2018, Effect of destabilisation and tempering heat treatments on hardness and corrosion behavior of 28 wt.%cr cast irons with mo addition.

14. Yeekew, S., Wiengmoon, A., Chairuangsri, T. & Pearce, J.T.H. 2018, Microstructure and tempering behaviour of 28cr-2.5c-1w cast irons.

 RESEARCH GRANTS 

Research Topic            A Feasibility Study of Jointing Glass to Fe-Ni-Co Alloy

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              1 Year (March 2000 - April 2001)

Budget                         200,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Preparation of Fe-Ni-Co Alloy by Sintering Metal Powders

Sources of Funding     National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (October 2000 - September 2001)

Budget                         200,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Removal of Organic Compounds in Zinc Solution by Activated Charcoal

Sources of Funding     Thailand Research Fund (IPUS)

Time Duration              1 Year (October 2002 - March 2003)

Budget                         94,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Electron Microscopy Study of High Chromium Irons

Sources of Funding     Thailand Research Fund (IPUS)

Time Duration              2 Years (July 2001 - June 2003)

Budget                         400,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Research and Development of Borosilicate Glass for X-ray Tube and

Medical X-ray Tube Assembling Process           

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              2 Years (August 2002 - August 2004)

Budget                         2,740,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Surface Structure of Pb-0.5%Ag Anode Used in Zinc Electrowinning

Sources of Funding     Padang Industry Public Co., Ltd.

Time Duration              2 Years (October 2002 - September 2004)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Effects of Some Additives on Float Flotation of Zinc Silicate Ore

Sources of Funding     Padang Industry Public Co., Ltd.

Time Duration              2 Years (October 2003 - September 2005)

Budget                         100,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Glass Sealant for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)-(TGIST)

Time Duration              2 Years (June 2005 - May 2007)

Budget                         287,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Electron Microscopy of Cast Aluminium A356

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)-(TGIST)

Time Duration              2 Years (June 2005 - May 2007)

Budget                         287,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Development of Glass Ceramic for SOFC Sealing

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              1 Year (January 2006 - July 2007)

Budget                         2,850,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

Research Topic            Separation of Silver from A Waste of Silver-Tin Alloy

Sources of Funding     National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)-(ITAP)

                                    and Wualai-Silp Ltd.

Time Duration              5 Months (June 2006 - October 2006)

Budget                         72,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Microstructural Study of Grey Cast Iron from Semi-Solid Process and Cast Duplex Stainless Steel by Electron Microscopy

Sources of Funding     National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (October 2006 - September 2007)

Budget                         527,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

 Research Topic            Development of High Chromium 30wt%Cr Cast Iron as Slurry Pump in

Zinc Extraction Plant

Sources of Funding     National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Time Duration              1 Year (October 2007 - September 2008)

Budget                         485,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            Extraction of Some Valuable Metals from Waste Jarosite Cake

Sources of Funding     Padang Industry Public Co., Ltd.

Time Duration              2 Years (October 2007 - March 2009)

Budget                         250,000 baht

Status of Participation  Co-Investigator

Research Topic            Factors Affecting Corrosion Rate of Aluminium Alloy Cathode Plate in

Zinc Electrowinning Cell

Sources of Funding     Padang Industry Public Co., Ltd.

Time Duration              3 Years (October 2007 - September 2010)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

Research Topic            A Study of Zinc Phosphate Coating on Steels and Aluminium Alloy Using Molybdate and Silicate Substances

Sources of Funding     National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)

Time Duration              1 Year (May 2009 - May 2010)

Budget                         480,000 baht

Status of Participation  Principal Investigator

JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD

1. Chiang Mai Journal of Science                                   1998-2006

2. Journal of the Microscopy Society of Thailand             1998-Present

 PATENTS AND PETTY PATENTS

Petty Patent Topic        Sealing Glass for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

(2007) (in pending)

Inventors                      Nattapol Laorodphan, Worapong Thiemsorn, Manat Jaimasit, Torranin Chairuangsri, Anucha Wannagon

 OVERSEAS LINKS

1.       Professor Richard Brydson, Institute for Materials, University of Leeds, UK

2.       Associate Prof. Andrew Brown, Institute for Materials, University of Leeds, UK

3.       Emeritus Professor Makato Shiojiri, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan

4.       Professor Seiji Isoda, Advanced Research Center for Beam Science, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan

5.       Professor Hiroki Kurata, Advanced Research Center for Beam Science, Institute for Chemical Research (ICR),Kyoto University, Japan

6.       Associate Prof. Kenji Tsuda, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM), Tohoku University, Japan

 INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES

1.     Padang Industry Public Co., Ltd., Tak, Thailand

2.     Sahavit Foundry Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand