Email: kunakorn.poc@mahidol.edu

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, USA.
• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

Certification:

• Third Place, The Hitachi Trophy 2014 in Applied Science and Technology: I. Tantivirasut, N. Triemviriyakij and K. Poochinda, “Preparation of highly hydrophobic surface for application in PEM fuel cell”.
• Honorable Mention, The 6th Sci & Tech Initiative and Sustainability Awards: S. Boonprasop, T. Thummakul, P. Nimmanterdwong, Y. Phongboonchoo, K. Poochinda and B. Chalermsinsuwan, “Ink removal on reused paper by centrifugal force in electrical field”.
• Ford Fellowship in microsensors
• First class honor and gold medal (Department of Chemical Technology,
  Chulalongkorn University)
• Dean’s list (College of Engineering, University of Washington)

Course Taught:

• Math 11
• Accelerated Math
• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering
• Reaction Kinetics
• Momentum and Heat Transfer
• Material Science and Unit Operations Laboratory

Publications:

• Nitaya, T., Cheng, Y., Lu, S., Poochinda, K., Pruksathorn, K., & Jiang, S. P.(2018). Unusual synergetic effect of nickel single atoms on the electrocatalytic activity of palladium for alcohol oxidation reactions in alkaline media. Chemical Communications, 54(87), 12404–12407. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8cc07095d
• Wisutiratanamanee, A., Poochinda, K., & Poompradub, S. (2017).
  Low-temperature particle synthesis of titania/silica/natural rubber composites for antibacterial properties. Advanced Powder Technology, 28(4), 1263–1269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2017.02.014
• Juengcharoensukying, J., Poochinda, K., & Chalermsinsuwan, B. (2017). Effects of cyclone vortex finder and inlet angle on solid separation using CFD Simulation. Energy Procedia, 138, 1116–1121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.10.194
• Nimmanterdwong, P., Boonprasop, S., Thummakul, T., Phongboonchoo, Y., Piumsomboon, P., Feng, Y., Poochinda, K., & Chalermsinsuwan, B. (2016). Statistical experimental design of a novel deinking reactor based on centrifugal force under electric field concept. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 157, 120–127.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.minpro.2016.10.002
• Maniwan, W., Poochinda, K., & Hunsom, M. (2016). Activity and stability of PtxCr/C catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction: Effect of the Pt:Cr ratio and heat treatment atmosphere. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(46), 21404–21414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.07.264
• Ratanathavorn, W., Charoenjai, S., Janbuala, S., Chalermsinsuwan, B., & Poochinda, K. (2015). Effects of design parameters for clay brick kiln using computational fluid dynamics and experimental design. Advanced Materials Research, 1101, 51–56. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1101.51
• Jaiphuephae, T., Poochinda, K., & Poompradub, S. (2014). Yield optimization of spray‐dried natural rubber and properties of its silica‐filled composite. Advances in Polymer Technology, 33(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/adv.21423
• Piumsomboon, P., Pruksathorn, K., Hunsom, M., Pongstabodee, N., Chalermsinsuwan, B., & Poochinda, K. (2014). Hydrogen. In K. Bunyakiat (Ed.), Alternative Energy Encyclopedia (pp. 43–76), Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy, Bangkok.
• Hunsom, M., Piumsomboon, P., Pruksathorn, K., Tantavichet, N., Endoo, S., Charutavai, K., & Poochinda, K. (2011). Novel application of Hicon Black in PEMFC microporous sublayer: Effects of composition and subsequent membrane selection. Renewable Energy, 36(1), 369–373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2010.07.002
• Chen, T.-C., Poochinda, K., & Stoebe, T. G. (2006). Innovational radiation sensor by integrating Al₂O₃:C optically stimulated luminescent dosimeter and GaN detectors. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 119(1–4), 380–385. https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/nci546
• Poochinda, K., Chen, T.-C., Stoebe, T. G., & Ricker, N. L. (2004). Simulation of GaN and InGaN p–i–n and n–i–n photo-devices. Journal of Crystal Growth, 261(2–3), 336–340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2003.11.023