Ph.D Students
Phichet Khunthong (Chet)
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phichet-Khunthong-2
Areas of study
Air pollution epidemiology, Occupational health risk assessment,
Environmental health impact assessment. Climate change and health
Background & Studies
– B.Sc. in Environmental science, Faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2024)
– M.Sc. in Environmental Science (Industrial Toxicology and Risk Assessment), Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2025)
Work experience
- Internship at quality control department of Bangkok Mass Transit System (Thailand) Pub Co., Ltd (BTS) (June 2023 – July 2023)
- Teaching Assistant (TA) — Environmental Science department, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (August 2024 – April 2025)
Publications
1. Khunthong, P., Vittayapraparat, P., & Puangthongthub, S. (2025). The hidden burden of dual climate threats: Region-specific additive impacts of PM2.5 and temperature extremes on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality in a tropical climate. Environmental Challenges, 20: 101276 (Scopus Tier 1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2025.101276
2. Khunthong, P., Vittayapraparat, P., & Puangthongthub, S. (2025). Regional impact of extreme temperatures on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality in Thailand: Coldwave burden across diverse tropical climate zones. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology (Scopus Tier 1). (Revision 1 – Under Review).
3. Khunthong, P., Vittayapraparat, P., & Puangthongthub, S. (2025). First nationwide and regional evidence on individual PM2.5 mortality in a tropical climate: Risks persist below standard and under climate extremes. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Scopus Tier 1). (Submitted) (Under Review).
Email: Realtomyam10@gmail.com
Motto: you’ll never change what’s been and gone
Master Students
Nichakarn Hemthanon (Aom)
Areas of study
-Microplastics and Heavy Metals measurement
-Effect of changes in Runoff and Tidal fluctuations
Background & Studies
-Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand (2021-2024)
Work experience
-Internship in the position of Environmental Academic Assistant at ABEN Engineering Consultant (June 2024-July 2024)
Email : nichakarn8646@gmail.com
Motto : Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
Thipapitchayanad Khoowatjanakul
Area for interest: (Carbon Storage Leakage Risk Assessment: CO₂ & Heavy Metals)
Background & Studies
2016 – 2021 : Suranaree University of Technology Nakhon Ratchasima B.Eng. Environmental Engineering
Work experience
ENVIRONMENTALIST, PRACTITIONER LEVEL (CIVIL SERVANT)
Policy and Planning Analysis Section, Strategy and Planning Division
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
FACILITY ENGINEER (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER OF FACILITY & SAFTY DEPARTMENT)
Controlling and planning work of the water system and wastewater treatment system
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (PLANT MAINTENANCE DIVISION)
Motto : Human perseverance is stronger than fate