Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jakkrapong Jitjamnong

• Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)/ Prince of Songkla University, Thailand/2024

• Master of Science (Petroleum Technology)/ The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand/2014

• Bachelor of Engineering (Petrochemicals and Polymeric Materials)/ Silpakorn University, Thailand/2012 

สาขาที่เชี่ยวชาญ : Experience 

• Basic Chemistry for Petroleum 

• Petroleum Processing 

• Engineering Mathematics

• Petroleum Industrial Chemistry 

• Renewable Energy Technology

งานวิจัยที่สนใจ : Research Interests 

• Biodiesel

• Biofuel

• Petrochemical and Environmental Catalysis

ผลงานวิจัยหรือสิ่งประดิษฐ์ : Research or Innovation

• Kasetsomboon, N., Jitjamnong, J., Kongrit, N.,  Cheng, X., Jiang, D., Wang, S., Chen, H. (2026). Response surface optimization of plasma oxidation via Photo-Fenton-like oxidation using Fe-functionalized algae-derived biochar coupled with TiO2 for efficient degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater. Algal Research. 99, 104984 .

• Saetiao, P., Solod, P., Nawae, W., Kongrit, N., Jitjamnong, J. (2026). Effect of Aluminum Loading on Mesoporous Silica-Supported Catalysts for Enhanced Solketal Synthesis from Glycerol via Acetalization: An Integrated Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network Framework for Parameter Optimization. ACS omega. 11 (31), 45868-45887. 

• Saetiao, P., Kongrit, N., Jitjamnong, J. (2026). Waste-derived mesoporous biochar for glycerol to glycerol carbonate upgrading: intensified process design and techno-economic analysis. RSC advances. 16(12), 10984-11004.

• Jitjamnong, J. Nawae, W., Solod, P., Kongrit, N., Ali, U.F.M., Saetiao, P. (2026). Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using palmyra fruit husk derived hydrochar catalyst: RSM-ANN optimization, simulation, and techno-economic analysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 16, 319, 1-32.

• Saetiao, P., Jitjamnong, J., Kongrit, N. (2026). Sustainable Mg-promoted biochar from pomegranate peel for glycerol carbonate synthesis: Response surface methodology optimization. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 13, 101392. 

• Kongrit, N., Jitjamnong, J., Saetiao, P. (2026). Development of Sheoaks Ash as a Replacement of Portland Cement. Journal of Engineering and Industrial Technology. 4(1), 75-86.

• Saetiao, P., Kongrit, N., Solod, P., Sufian, S.B., Jitjamnong, J. (2025). Microwave-Assisted Transesterification of Enriched Crude Glycerol to Glycerol Carbonate: Optimization, Simulation, and Techno-Economic Evaluation. ACS omega. 10(38), 44398-44414.

• Saetiao, P., Kongrit, N., Jitjamnong, J., Khantikulanon, N. (2025). Optimization, simulation and techno-economic studies of microwave-assisted oil extraction from Calophyllum inophyllum L. kernels.  Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 68, 103709.

• Ratanawilai, T., Jitjamnong, J., Khongprom, P., Ratanawilai, S. (2025). Bio-based additive on the mechanical performance of polymeric composites. Iranian Polymer Journal. 34(8), 1245-1259.

• Ratanawilai, T., Jitjamnong J., Khongprom, P., Ratanawilai, S. 2025. Bio-based additive on the mechanical performance of polymeric composites. Iranian Polymer Journal. 1-15.

• Jitjamnong J., Khongprom, P., Ratanawilai, T., Ratanawilai, S. 2024. Glycerol carbonate synthesis via transesterification of enriched glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using a Li-incorporated MCM-41 framework. RSC Advances. 14, 5941-5958.

• Sopajarn, A., Jitjamnong, J., Kasetsomboon, N. and Niseng, S. 2023. Study of optimal biodiesel production from waste frying oils for community, and prototype of biodiesel reactor using biomass energy. Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Research Journal. 15(3), 761-777.

• Jitjamnong J., Khongprom, P., Ratanawilai, T., Ratanawilai, S. 2023. Techno-economic analysis of glycerol carbonate production by glycerolysis of crude glycerol and urea with multi-functional reactive distillation. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 8, 100465.

• Saetiao, P., Kongrit, N., Cheng, C.K., Jitjamnong, J., Direksilp, C., Khantikulanon, N. 2023. Catalytic conversion of palm oil into sustainable biodiesel using rice straw ash supported-calcium oxide as a heterogeneous catalyst: Process simulation and techno-economic analysis. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 8, 100432.

• Saetiao, P., Kongrit, N., Jitjamnong, J., Direksilp, C., Cheng, C.K., Khantikulanon, N. 2023. Enhancing sustainable production of fatty acid methyl ester from palm oil using bio-based heterogeneous catalyst: Process simulation and techno-economic analysis. ACS omega. 33(8), 30598-30611.

• Kongrit, N., Chanakaewsomboon, I., Jitjamnong, J., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Kasetsomboon, N., Chuaykarn, N., Direksilp, C., Khantikulanon, N., Cheng, C.K. 2022. Development of mangosteen peel ash as a heterogeneous catalyst for palm oil-derived fatty acid methyl ester production. Agriculture and Natural Resources. 56(5), 957–970.

• Kongrit, N., Kasetsomboon, N. and Jitjamnong, J. 2021. Testing of compassive strength from oil palm bottom ash applied to backfill in petroleum work. Thai Science and Technology Journal. 29(3), 531-539.

• Jitjamnong, J., Numwong, N., Chuaykarn, N., Direksilp, C., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Kongrit, N. and Khantikulanon. N. 2021. Conversion of palm oil into biodiesel production with heterogeneous catalyst derived from spent coffee grounds ash: Process optimization through response surface methodology. Chiang Mai Journal of Science. 48(2), 580-599.

• Jitjamnong, J., Thunyaratchatanon, C., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Kongrit, N., Kasetsomboon, N.,  Sopajarn, A., Chuaykarn, N. Khantikulanon, N. 2021.  Response surface optimization of biodiesel synthesis over a novel biochar-based heterogeneous catalyst from cultivated (Musa sapientum) banana peels. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 11, 2795-2811.

• Kongrit, N., Suparat, N., Jitjamnong, J. and Kasetsomboon, N. 2020. The compressive strength test of steel slag instead of cement for abandonment. Engineering Journal of Siam University. 21(20), 1-9.

• Jitjamnong, J., Thunyaratchatanon, C., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Kongrit, N., Kasetsomboon, N., Chuaykarn, N. and Khantikulanon, N. 2020. Effect of Calcination Temperature of Musa Sapientum Linn Peels as a Novel Biobased Heterogeneous Catalyst for Soybean Oil-Derived Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Formation. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 47(3), May 2020, 484-498.

• Jitjamnong, J., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Kongrit, N., Kasetsomboon, N. and Khantikulanon, N. 2019. Efficiency of zinc ions (II) adsorption using activated carbon from palm kernel shell. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 463, April 2020, 012069.

• Jitjamnong, J., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Samanwonga, N. and Chuaykarn, N., 2019. Biodiesel production from canola oil and methanol using Ba impregnated calcium oxide with microwave irradiation-assistance. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 46(5), September 2019, 987-1000.

• Jitjamnong, J., Niseng, S., Khantikulanon, N., Samanwong, N. (2018) Catalytic Activity of Ni over SiO2-Supported on Partial Hydrogenation of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil. Thaksin University Journal, 21(3), October 2018, 99-106.

• Samanwong, N., Jitjamnong, J. and Khantikulanon, N. 2018. The Use of Bottom Ash from Biomass as Drill Hole Backfill. Proceedings of the 13th National and International Sripatum University Conference (SPUCON2018), Research and Innovations for Thailand 4.0, Bangkok, Thailand, 20 December 2018. pp. 2508 – 2517.

• Khantikulanon, N., Jitjamnong, J. and Samanwong, N. 2018. Development Oil Skimmer Pump Using Adsorbent from Natural Materials. Proceedings of the 13th National and International Sripatum University Conference (SPUCON2018), Research and Innovations for Thailand 4.0, Bangkok, Thailand, 20 December 2018. pp. 2536 – 2546.

• Jitjamnong, J. (2018) Effect of barium loading on CaO derived from waste egg shell heterogeneous catalyst for canola oil biodiesel. MATEC Web of Conferences, 192, 14 August 2018, 1-4.

• Thunyaratchatanon, C., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Jitjamnong, J., Chollacoop, N., Chen, SY. Yoshimura, Y. (2018) Influence of Alkaline and Alkaline Earth Metal Promoters on the Catalytic Performance of Pd–M/SiO2 (M = Na, Ca, or Ba) Catalysts in the Partial Hydrogenation of Soybean Oil-Derived Biodiesel for Oxidative Stability Improvement. Energy Fuels, 32(9), August 2018, 9744-9755.

• Jitjamnong, J. and Thunyaratchatanon, C. (2018, Feb 7-9) Effect of the Pd-Mg/SiO2 on catalytic behavior for partial hydrogenation of soybean oil biodiesel. Proceedings of The 2018 Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference (PACCON 2018), Songkhla, Thailand.

• Jitjamnong, J. and Luengnaruemitchai, A. (2017, May 23) The Stability of the Palladium-Magnesium Supported on Silica Catalysts for Partial Hydrogenation of Biodiesel. Proceedings of The 8th Research Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Advanced Materials and the 23rd PPC Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Polymers, Bangkok, Thailand. 1-6.

• Khantikulanon, N. and Jitjamnong, J. (2017, May 23) Effect of Cassava Starch Ratio on Biomass Pellet Fuel from Rubber Tree. Proceedings of The 8th Research Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Advanced Materials and the 23rd PPC Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Polymers, Bangkok, Thailand. 1-6.

• Thunyaratchatanon, C., Jitjamnong, J., Luengnaruemitchai, A., Numwong, N., Chollacoop, N. Yoshimura, Y. (2016) Influence of Mg modifier on cis-trans selectivity in partial hydrogenation of biodiesel using different metal types. Applied Catalysis A: General, 520, 25 June 2016, 170-177.

• Jitjamnong, J. Luengnaruemitchai, A.  and Yoshimura, Y. (2014, May 7-8) Effect of Metal Type on Partial Hydrogenation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Derived from Soybean Oil. Poster presented at International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy (ICERE 2014), Paris, France.

• Jitjamnong, J.  Luengnaruemitchai, A.  and Yoshimura, Y. (2014, April 22) Effect of Modifier on Cis-Trans Selectivity and Stability of the Catalyst for Partial Hydrogenation of Soybean Oil Derived FAMEs. Proceedings of The5th Research Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Advanced Materials and the 20th PPC Symposium on Petroleum, Petrochemicals, and Polymers, Bangkok, Thailand.

ตำรา หนังสือ : Text book 

• Jitjamnong, J. (2025) Biochar as a Greener Catalyst for Biofuel Production.  Emerging Materials for Biofuel Developments. 1st Edition. CRC Press Book.

• Petroleum Industrial Chemistry (เอกสารประกอบการสอน)

• Renewable Energy Technology (เอกสารคำสอน)

ประสบการณ์การทำงาน :  Work Experience