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CURRICULUM VITAE
PRAYAD POKETHITIYOOK
BORN:
Samutsakhon, THAILAND; 12 June 1955
PRESENTOFFICEADDRESS
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
272 Rama VI Road, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND
Phone: (02) 2015479, 2015251
PRESENTHOME ADDRESS
366 Soi Charun 71, Charunanitwong Road,
Bangplad, Bangplad, Bangkok 10700, THAILAND
Phone: (02) 108-7644
Mobile: (081) 398-6788
EDUCATION:
B.Sc. 1978 Biology Mahidol University, Thailand
M.Sc. 1981 Environmental Biology Mahidol University, Thailand
M.S. 1990 Environmental Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, U.S.A.
Ph.D. 1999 Chemical Engineering , University of Melbourne, Australia
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Mahidol University Graduate Scholarship, 1979-1981
Fulbright Scholarship Recipient, 1985-1987
Research Assistant, Virginia Tech, 1988-1989
Australian Agency of International Development (AUSAID) Scholarship (open
competition grant), 1992-1996 (for a Ph.D. degree)
HONORS:
Honor student at the high school ranking by Ministry of Education, 1976.
Edna Bailey Sussman Fund Internship Recipient, 1988.
President of the Thai Student Association, University of Melbourne 1992-1993,
1994-1995
PRESENTPOSITION:
1. Chairman, Department of Biology Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama
VI Road, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND, Feb 2008 - Present
2. Program Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, Department of Biology
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400,
THAILAND, 2008 - 2012
3. Program Director, Masters of Science in Environmental Biology, Department of
Biology Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400,
THAILAND, 2004 - Present

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4. Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Mahidol
University International College, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhonpathom,
THAILAND, 2004 – 2013
5. Program Director, Bachelor of Science in BioResources and Environmental
Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400,
THAILAND, 2014-Present
PROFESSIONALCAREER:
Lecturer, Mahidol University, 1978-1992
Assistant Professor, Mahidol University, 1992-2002
Associate Professor, Mahidol University, 2002- Present
GRANTS:
Fiscal Year 1996 Grant Value 200,000.00 Baht: Bioremediation of Crude Oil in
Soil. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook. Granting Agency: National Science and Technology
Development Agency, Thailand (NSTDA)
Fiscal Year 2000 Grant Value 400,000.00 Baht: Bioavailability of Crude Oil
Components during Biodegradation: A Model Soil Approach. PI: Prayad
Pokethitiyook. Granting Agency: Thailand Research Fund
Fiscal Year 2002 Grant Value 400,000.00 Baht: Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide by
Bioscrubber. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook. Contract Agency: Asian Chemical
Engineering (ACE) company through Center of Excellence: Environmental Science
Technology and Management (ESTM)
Fiscal Year 2004 Grant Value 2,400,000.00 Baht: Phytoremediation of Lead
Contaminated Soil and Water By Macrophytes: Year 1. PI: Maleeya Kruatrachue;
CoPI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Thailand Research Council through
Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2005 Grant Value 2,300,000.00 Baht: Phytoremediation of Lead
Contaminated Soil and Water By Macrophytes: Year 2. PI: Maleeya Kruatrachue;
CoPI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Thailand Research Council through
Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2005 Grant Value 1,000,000.00 Baht: Selective Biodesulfurization of
Organic Sulfur in Petroleum: Year 1. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2006 Grant Value 2,100,000.00 Baht: Phytoremediation of Lead
Contaminated Soil and Water By Macrophytes: Year 3. PI: Maleeya Kruatrachue;
CoPI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2006 Grant Value 1,500,000.00 Baht: Selective Biodesulfurization of
Organic Sulfur in Petroleum: Year 2. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Thailand Research Council through Mahidol University

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Fiscal Year 2007 Grant Value 900,000.00 Baht: Selective Biodesulfurization of
Organic Sulfur in Petroleum: Year 3. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Thailand Research Council through Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2008 Grant Value 1,500,000.00 Baht: Selective Biodesulfurization of
Organic Sulfur in Petroleum: Year 4. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2008 Grant Value 600,000.00 Baht: Bioremediation of Oil
Contaminated Soil: Year 1. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Petroleum
Thailand (PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2008 Grant Value 900,000.00 Baht: Biodiesel Production from
Microalgae: Year 1. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Petroleum Thailand
(PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2009 Grant Value 1,000,000.00 Baht: Selective Biodesulfurization of
Organic Sulfur in Petroleum: Year 5. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Thailand Research Council through Mahidol University
Fiscal Year 2009 Grant Value 1,000,000.00 Baht: Bioremediation of Oil
Contaminated Soil-Phase II: Year 1. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency:
Petroleum Thailand (PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2009 Grant Value 1,500,000.00 Baht: Biodiesel Production from
Microalgae: Year 2. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Petroleum Thailand
(PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2010-12 Grant Value 5,000,000.00 Baht: Biodiesel Production from
Microalgae: Phase II. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Petroleum
Thailand (PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2012-14 Grant Value 5,800,000.00 Baht: Bioremediation Technology –
Phase 2: Bioremediation of Contaminated Air. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting
Agency: Petroleum Thailand (PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2013-14 Grant Value 9,000,000.00 Baht: Biodiesel Production from
Microalgae: Phase III. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Petroleum
Thailand (PTT) Plc.
Fiscal Year 2013-15 Grant Value 3,500,000.00 Baht: Biodiesel Production from
Algae. PI: Prayad Pokethitiyook, Granting Agency: Mahidol University

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PUBLICATIONS:
International Peer-ReviewedJournals
1. Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S., Leelhaphunt, O. (1987). Acute toxicity of various
metals to Moina macrocopa. National History Bulletin of the Siam Society, 35,
47-55.
2. Palittapongarnpim, M., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Upatham, E.S. and Tangbanluekal, L.
(1998). Biodegradation of crude oil by soil microorganisms in the tropic.
Biodegradation, 9, 83-90. (corresponding author) Impact Factors 1.054
3. Boonyawanich, S., Kruatrachue, M., Upatham, E.S., Soontornchainaksaeng, P.,
Pokethitiyook, P. and Singhakaew, S. (2000). The effect of carbamate insecticide
on the growth of three aquatic plant species: Ipomoea aquatica, Pistia stratioites
and Hydrocharis dubia. ScienceAsia, 27(2), 99-104.
4. Mungkung, R., Upatham, E.S., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M. and
Panichajakul, C. (2001). Effects of Humic Acid and Water Hardness on Cadmium
Toxicity and Accumulation, using Puntius gonionotus, BLEEKER. ScienceAsia,
27(3), 157-164. (corresponding author)
5. Jarupan, W., Kruatrachue, M., Chitramvong, Y.P., Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S.,
Thammasiri, K. and Singhakaew, S. (2002). Toxicity of lead to common
duckweed, Lemna minor. Mahidol Journal, 7 (supplement), 11-16.
6. Boonyapookana, B., Upatham, E.S., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and
Singhakaew, S. (2002). Phytoaccumulation and phytotoxicity of cadmium and
chromium in duckweed Wolffia globosa. International Journal of
Phytoremediation, 4, 87-100.
7. Jiraungkoorskul, W., Upatham, E. S., Kruatrachue, M., Sahaphong, S., Vichasri-
Grams, S. and Pokethitiyook, P. (2002). Histopathological Effects of Roundup, a
Glyphosate Herbicide, on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ScienceAsia, 28,
121-127.
8. Kruatrachue, M., Jarupan, W., Chitramvong, Y.P., Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S.
and Parkpoomkamol, K. (2002). Combined effects of lead and humic acid on
growth and lead uptake of duckweed, Lemna minor. Bulletin of Environmental
Contamination and Toxicology, 69, 655-661. Impact Factor 0.599
9. Rangsayatorn, N., Upatham, E.S., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and G.R.
Lanza (2002). Phytoremediation potential of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis):
biosorption and toxicity studies of cadmium. Environmental Pollution, 119, 45-53.
Impact Factor 1.942
10. Tangaromsok, J., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., Upatham, E.S. (2002).
Cadmium biosorption by Sphingomonas paucimobilis biomass. Bioresource
Technology, 85, 103-105. (corresponding author) Impact Factor 1.289

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11. Thophon, S., Upatham, E.S., Kruatrachue, M., Sahaphong, S., Pokethitiyook, P.,
Jaritkhuan, A. (2002). Histopathological alterations of white seabass, Lates
calcarifer, in acute and subchronic cadmium exposure. Environmental Pollution,
121, 307-320. Impact Factor 1.942
12. Upatham, E.S., Boonyapookana, B., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and
Parkpoomkamol, K. (2002). Biosorption of cadmium and chromium in duckweed
Wolffia globosa. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 4, 73-86.
13. Jiraungkoorskul, W., Upatham, E.S., Kruatrachue, M., Sahaphong, S., Vichasri-
Grams, S., Pokethitiyook, P. (2003). Biochemical and histopathological effects of
glyphosate herbicide on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Environmental
Toxicology, 18(4), 260-267. Impact factor 1.271
14. Kruatrachue, M., Rangsayatorn, N., Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S., and
Singhakaew, S. (2003). Histopathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract of
fish, Puntius gonionotus, fed on dietary cadmium. Bulletin of Environmental
Contamination and Toxicology, 71, 561-569. Impact Factor 0.599
15. Waranusantigul, P., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., and Upatham, E.S. (2003).
Kinetics of basic dye (methylene blue) biosorption by giant duckweed (Spirodela
polyrrhiza). Environmental Pollution, 125, 385-392. (corresponding author)
Impact Factor 2.08
16. Rangsayatorn, N., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Upatham, E. and Lanza, G.R. (2004).
Cadmium biosorption by cells of Spirulina platensis TISTR 8217 immobilized in
alginate and silica gel. Environment International, 30(1), 57-63. (corresponding
author) Impact Factor 2.335
17. Thophon, S., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Chalermwat, K., Upatham, E.S. and Sahaphong, S.
(2004). Ultrastructural alterations in the liver and kidney of white seabass, Lates
calcarifer, in acute and subchronic cadmium exposure. Environmental Toxicology,
19(1), 11-19. (corresponding author) Impact Factor 1.373
18. Chantachon, S., Kruatrachue, M.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, S., Tantanasarit, S.
and Soonthornsarathool, V. (2004). Phytoextraction and accumulation of lead from
contaminated soil by vetiver grass: Laboratory and simulated field study. Water,
Air and Soil Pollution, 154, 37-55. Impact Factor 1.058
19. Panich-pat, T., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Upatham, E. S., Srinives, P. and
Lanza, G.R. (2004). Removal of lead from contaminated soils by Typha
angustifolia. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 155, 159-171. (corresponding
author) Impact Factor 1.058
20. Yeow, Y.L.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Cheah, M.Y., Dang, H.D.T., and Law, C.K.P.
(2004). An alternative way of analyzing the progress curves of enzyme-catalyzed
reactions. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 21, 1-10. Impact Factor 1.617

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21. Bunluesin, S., Kruatrachue, M.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Lanza, G.R., Upatham, E. S.,
and Soonthornsarathool, V. (2004). Plant screening and comparison of
Ceratophyllum demersum and Hydrilla verticillata for cadmium accumulation.
Bulletin of Environmental and Contamination Toxicology, 73, 591-598. Impact
Factor 0.528
22. Rangsayatorn, N., Kruatrachue, M.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E. S., Lanza, G.R.
and Singhakaew, S. (2004). Ultrastructural changes in various organs of fish
Puntius gonionotus fed cadmium-enriched cyanobacteria. Environmental
Toxicology, 19, 585-593. Impact Factor 1.373
23. Lu, Xiaomei, Kruatrachue, Maleeya*, Pokethitiyook, Prayad and Homyog,
Kunaporn (2004). Removal of cadmium and zinc by water hyacinth, Eichhornia
crassipes. ScienceAsia, 30: 93-103.
24. Lamai, C., Kruatrachuea, M.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S. and
Soonthornsarathool, V. (2005). Toxicity and accumulation of lead and cadmium in
the filamentous green alga Cladophora fracta (O.F. Muller ex Vahl) Kutzing: A
laboratory study. ScienceAsia, 31, 121-127.
25. Panich-pat, T.*, Srinives, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, E.S. and
Lanza, G. R. (2005). Electron Microscopic Studies on Localization of Lead in
Organs of Typha angustifolia Grown on Contaminated Soil. ScienceAsia, 31, 49-
53.
26. Supanopas, P., Sretarugsa, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and Upatham,
E.S. (2005). Acute and subchronic toxicity of lead to the spotted Babylon,
Babilonia areolata (Neogastropoda, Buccinidae). (2005). Journal of Shellfish
Research, 24, 91-98. Impact Factor 0.479
27. Tanhan, P., Sretarugsa, P.*, Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., and Upatham, E.S.
(2005). Histopathological Alterations in the Edible Snail, Babylonia areolata
(Spotted Babylon), in Acute and Subchronic Cadmium Poisoning. Environmental
Toxicology, 20, 142–149. Impact Factor 1.215
28. Yongpisanphop, J., Kruatrachue, M.* and Pokethitiyook, P. (2005). Toxicity and
accumulation of lead and chromium in Hydrocotyle umbellata. Journal of
Environmental Biology, 26, 79-89. Impact Factor 0.340
29. Yaowakan, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and Soonthornsarathool, V.
(2005). Removal of lead using some aquatic macrophytes. Bulletin of
Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 75, 723-730. Impact Factor 0.626
30. Chaichalearm, S., Inthorn, D., Ruengjitchatchawalya, R. and Pokethitiyook, P.
(2006). Cadmium removal by immobilized Scytonema sp. and Hapalosiphon
hibernicus. Pollution Research, 25(3), 597-607.
31. Panyakhan, Sopit, Kruatrachue, Maleeya, Pokethitiyook, Prayad,
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Accumulation of Cadmium and Zinc in Hydrocotyle umbellata. ScienceAsia, 32,
323-328.
32. Peebua, P., Kruatrachue*, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and Kosiyachinda, P. (2006).
Histological Effects of Contaminated Sediments in Mae Klong River Tributaries,
Thailand, on Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. ScienceAsia, 32, 143-150
33. Phetsombat, Siriwan, Kruatrachue, Maleeya, Pokethitiyook, Prayad, Upatham,
Suchart (2006). Toxicity and bioaccumulation of cadmium and lead in Salvinia
cucullata. Journal of Environmental Biology, 27(4), 645-652. Impact Factor
0.197
34. Potivichayanon, S., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M. 2006. Hydrogen sulfide
removal by a novel fixed-film bioscrubber system. Process Biochemistry, 41, 708-
715. (corresponding author) Impact Factor 2.008
35. Rotkittikhun, P., Kruatrachue, M., Chaiyarat, R., Ngernsansaruay, C., Pokethitiyook,
P., Paijitprapaporn, A., and Baker, A.J.M. (2006). Uptake and accumulation of
lead by plants from the Bo Ngam lead mine area in Thailand. Environmental
Pollution, 144(2), 681-688. Impact Factor 2.769
36. Arunlertaree, C., Kaewsomboon, W., Kumsopa, A., Pokethitiyook, P., and
Panyawathanakit, P. (2007). Removal of lead from battery manufacturing
wastewater by egg shell. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol., 29(3), 857-868.
37. Bunluesin, S., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Lanza, G.R., Tyson, J.F., Kruatrachue, M., Xing,
B. and Upatham, S. (2007). Influences of cadmium and zinc interaction and humic
acid on metal accumulation in Ceratophyllum demersum. Water Air and Soil
Pollution, 180, 225-235. (corresponding author) Impact Factor 1.224
38. Bunluesin, S., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Upatham, S., Lanza, G. (2007).
Batch and continuous packed column studies of cadmium biosorption by Hydrilla
verticillata biomass. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 103(6), 509-513.
Impact Factor 1.782
39. Chouychai, W., Thongkukiatkul, A., Upatham, S., Lee, H., Pokethitiyook, P., and
Kruatrachue, M. (2007). Phytotoxicity assay of crop plants to phenanthrene and
pyrene contaminants in acidic soil. Environmental Toxicology, 22(6), 597-604.
Impact Factor 1.728
40. Peebua, P., Kosiyachinda, P., Pokethitiyook, P., and Kruatrachue, M. (2007).
Evaluation of alachlor herbicide impacts on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
using biochemical biomarkers. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and
Toxicology, 78(2), 128-131. Impact Factor 0.563
41. Rotkittikhun, P., Chaiyarat, R., Kruatrachue, M, Pokethitiyook, P., Baker, A.J.M.
(2007). Growth and lead accumulation by the grasses Vetiveria zizanioides and
Thysanolaena maxima in lead-contaminated soil amended with pig manure and
fertilizer: A glasshouse study. Chemosphere, 66, 45-53. Impact Factor 2.739

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42. Tanhan, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Chaiyarat, R. (2007). Uptake and
accumulation of cadmium, lead and zinc by Siam weed [Chromolaena odorata
(L.) King & Robinson]. Chemosphere, 68 (2), 323-329. Impact Factor 2.739
43. Wangsongsak A, Utarnpongsa S, Kruatrachue M*, Ponglikitmongkol M,
Pokethitiyook P. and Sumranwanich T. (2007). Alterations of organ
histopathology and metallolhionein mRNA expression in silver barb, Puntius
gonionotus during subchronic cadmium exposure. Journal of Environmental
Science, 19(11), 1341-8. Impact Factor 0.480
44. Homyog, K., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Chaiyarat, R., Ngernsansaruay,
C. (2008). Spatial and seasonal variations in lead content of plants colonizing the
Bo Ngam lead mine, Thailand. ScienceAsia, 34(2), 169-178. (corresponding
author)
45. Peebua, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and Singhakaew, S. (2008).
Histopathological alteration of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in acute and
subchronic alachlor exposure. Journal of Environmental Biology, 29(3), 325-331.
Impact Factor 1.359
46. Poolpak, T., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Arjarasirikoon, U., and
Thanwaniwat N. (2008). Residue analysis of organochlorine pesticides in the Mae
Klong river of Central Thailand. Journal of Hazardous Material, 156, 230–239.
(corresponding author) Impact Factor 2.975
47. Somtrakoon, K., Suanjit, S., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., Lee, H. and
Upatham, S. (2008). Phenanthrene stimulates the degradation of pyrene and
fluoranthene by Burkholderia sp. VUN10013. World Journal of Microbiology and
Biotechnology, 24(4), 523-531. Impact Factor 0.945
48. Somtrakoon, K., Suanjit, S., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., Lee, H. and
Upatham, E.S. (2008). Enhanced biodegradation of anthracene in acidic soils by
inoculated Burkholderia sp. VUN10013. Current Microbiology, 57(2), 102-106.
Impact Factor 1.330
49. Surat, W., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Tanhan, P., and Samranwanich, T.
(2008). Potential of Sonchus arvensis for the phytoremediation of lead-
contaminated soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 10(4), 325-342.
Impact Factor 1.217
50. Waranusantigul, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P. and Auesukaree, C. (2008).
Evaluation of Pb Phytoremediation Potential in Buddleja asiatica and B.
paniculata, Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 193, 79-90. Impact factor 1.398
51. Tangaromsuk, J., Borole, A. P., Kruatrachue, M., and Pokethitiyook, P. (2008). An
integrated biodesulfurization process, including inoculum preparation,
desulfurization and sulfate removal in a single step, for removing sulfur from oils.
Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 83(10), 1375-1380.
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52. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Tangaromsuk, J., Kruatrachue, M., Kalambaheti, C., and
Borole, A. P. (2008). Biological removal of organic sulphur by bacterial strains
isolated in Thailand. ScienceAsia 34, 361–366.
53. Chouychai, W., Thongkukiatkul, A., Upatham, S., Lee, H., Pokethitiyook, P. and
Kruatrachue, M. (2009). Plant-enhanced phenanthrene and pyrene biodegradation
in acidic soil. Journal of Environmental Biology, 30(1), 139-144.
Impact Factor 1.359
54. Phaenark, C., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M. and Ngernsansaruay, C. (2009).
Cd and Zn accumulation in plants from the Padaeng zinc mine area. International
Journal of Phytoremediation, 11, 479–495. Impact Factor 1.217
55. Soongsombat, P., Kruatrachue, M., Chaiyarat, R., Pokethitiyook, P. and
Ngernsansaruay, C. (2009). Lead tolerance and accumulation in Pteris vittata and
Pityrogramma calomelanos, and their potential for phytoremediation of lead-
contaminated soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 11, 396–412.
Impact Factor 1.321
56. Phrommanich, S., Suanjit, S., Upatham, S., Vichasri Grams, S., Kruatrachue, M.,
Pokethitiyook, P., Korge G., and Hofmann A. (2009). Quantitative detection of
the oil-degrading bacterium Acinetobacter sp. strain MUB1 by hybridization probe
based real-time PCR. Microbiological Research, 164(4), 486-92.
Impact Factor 2.054
57. Auesukaree, C., Damnernsawad, A., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Boonchird,
C., Kaneko, Y., Harashima, S. (2009). Genome-wide identification of genes
involved in tolerance to various environmental stresses in Saccharomyces
cerevisiae. Journal of Applied Genetics, 50(3), 301-310. Impact Factor 1.324
58. Somtrakoon, K., Suanjit, S., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., Cassidy, M.B.,
Trevors, J.T., Lee, H., Upatham, S. (2009). Comparing phenanthrene degradation
by alginate-encapsulated and free Pseudomonas sp. UG14Lr cells in heavy metal
contaminated soils. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 84(11),
1660-1668. Impact Factor 1.682
59. Putwattana, Narupot, Kruatrachue, Maleeya, Pokethitiyook, Prayad, Chaiyarat,
Ratanawat. (2010). Immobilization of cadmium in soil by cow manure and silicate
fertilizer, and reduced accumulation of cadmium in sweet basil (Ocimum
basilicum). ScienceAsia, 36, 349–354. Impact Factor 0.176
60. Rotkittikhun, P., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Baker, A.J.M. (2010).
Tolerance and accumulation of lead in Vetiveria zizanioides and its effect on oil
production. Journal of Environmental Biology, 31, 329-334. Impact factor
61. Chaiyarat, R., Suebsima, R., Putwattana, N., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P.
(2011) Effects of soil amendments on growth and metal uptake by Ocimum
gratissimum grown in Cd/Zn-contaminated soil. Water, Air and Soil Pollution,
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62. Kruatrachue, M., Sumritdee, C., Pokethitiyook, P., Singhakaew, S. (2011)
Histopathological effects of contaminated sediments on golden apple snail
(Pomacea canaliculata, Lamarck 1822). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination
and Toxicology, 86, 610-614. Impact Factor 1.018
63. Waranusantigul, P., Lee, H., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Auesukaree, C.
(2011). Isolation and characterization of lead-tolerant Onchrobactrum intermedium
and its role in enhancing lead accumulation by Eukalyptus camaldulensis.
Chemosphere, 85, 584-590. Impact Factor 3.206
64. Tanhan, P., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Chaiyarat, R., Upatham, S. (2011).
Effects of soil amendments and edta on lead uptake by Chromolaena odorata:
Greenhouse and field trial experiments. International Journal of
Phytoremediation, 13(9), 897–911. (Corresponding author) Impact Factor
1.298
65. Chaichalerm, S., Pokethitiyook, P. *, Yuan, W., Meetam, M., Sritong, K., Pugkaew,
W., Kungvansaichol, K., Kruatrachue, M., Damrongphol, P. (2012). Culture of
microalgal strains isolated from natural habitats in Thailand in various enriched
media. Applied Energy, 89 (1), 296-302. (Corresponding author) Impact Factor
4.781
66. Chouychai, W., Thongkukiatkul, A., Upatham, S., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue,
M., Lee, H. (2012). Effect of corn plant on survival and phenanthrene degradation
capacity of Pseudomonas Sp. UG14Lr in two soils. International Journal of
Phytoremediation, 14(6), 585-595. Impact Factor 1.298
67. Meeinkuirt, W., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Tanhan, P., Chaiyarat, R.
(2012). Phytostabilization of a Pb-contaminated mine tailing by various tree
species in pot and field trial experiments. International Journal of
Phytoremediation, 14(9), 925-938. . (Corresponding author) Impact Factor
1.298
68. Sriwongchai, S., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Pugkaew, W., Lee, Hung
(2012). Optimization of lipid production in the oleaginous bacterium Rhodococcus
erythropolis growing on glycerol as the sole carbon source. African Journal of
Biotechnology, 11(79), 14440-14447. (Corresponding author) Impact Factor
0.573
69. Meeinkuirt, W., Kruatrachue, M., Tanhan, P., Chaiyarat, R., Pokethitiyook, P.
(2013). Phytostabilization potential of Pb mine tailings by two grass species,
Thysanolaena maxima and Vetiveria zizanioides, Water, Air, and Soil Pollution,
224(10), 1750-1755. Impact Factor 1.685
70. Satiracoo, P., Pokethitiyook, P., Lenbury, Y., Potivichayanon, S., Agarwal, R.P.
(2013). Development, experimental validation and sensitivity analysis of a
mathematical model of biofiltration for hydrogen sulfide removal. International
Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, 7(6), 657-665.

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71. Sooksawat, N., Meetam, M., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P., Nathalang, K.
(2013). Phytoremediation potential of charophytes: Bioaccumulation and toxicity
studies of cadmium, lead and zinc. Journal of Environmental Sciences (China),
25(3), 596-604. Impact Factor 0.367
72. Sriwongchai, S., Pokethitiyook, P., Kruatrachue, M., Bajwa, P.K., Lee, Hung (2013).
Screening of selected oleaginous yeasts for lipid production from glycerol and
some factors which affect lipid production by Yarrowia lipolytica strains. Journal
of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 2(5), 2344-2348. Impact
Factor 0.980
73. Dummee, V., Kruatrachue, M., Trinachartvanit, W., Pokethitiyook, P.,
Damrongphol, P. (2013). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in water, sediments,
aquatic plant and histopathological effects on the golden apple snail in Beung
Boraphet reservoir, Thailand. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 86, 204-
212. Impact Factor 2.482
74. Putwattana, N., Kruatrachue, M., Kumsopa, A., Pokethitiyook, P. (2015) Evaluation
of Organic and Inorganic Amendments on Maize Growth and Uptake of Cd and
Zn from Contaminated Paddy Soils. International Journal of Phytoremediation,
17(2), 165-174. Impact Factor 1.466
National Peer-Reviewed Journals
1. Saelee, Namkhang, Pugkaew, Wanvisa, Pokethitiyook, Prayad*, & Meetam, Metha.
(2014) Lipid and triacylglycerol production potential of marine microalgae
Nannochloropsis sp. MU2203. Thai Journal of Botany, 6 (Special Issue): 103-109.
(Corresponding author)
Proceedings from International Conferences
1. Pokethitiyook, P.*, McClintock, S.A. and Randall, C.W. 1990. The role of nitrate in
biological phosphorus removal. In, O’Melia, C.R. (edited) Environmental
Engineering Proceedings of the 1990 Specialty Conference, pp 330-336. The
American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, N.Y., U.S.A. (corresponding
author)
2. Pokethitiyook, P.*, and Connor, M. A. 2001. Bioremediation of Oil-Contaminated
Stones. In, Leeson, A. Johnson, P. C., Hinchee, R. E., Semprini, L. and Magar, V. S.
(edited). In Situ Aeration and Aerobic Remediation: 329-336. Battelle Press, Ohio,
U.S.A. (corresponding author)
3. Chantachon, S., Kruatrachue, M., Pokethitiyook, P, Tantasarit, S., Upatham, S., and
Soonthornsarathool, V. 2002. Phytoextraction of lead from contaminated soil by

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vetiver grass (Vetiveria sp.). Transactions of the 17th World Congress of Soil
Science: August 14-21, 2002, Bangkok, Thailand, pp 2308-1 to 2308-11.
4. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Sungpetch, A., Upatham, S. and Kruatrachue, M. 2002.
Enhancement of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus in biodegradation of Tapis Crude Oil.
Transactions of the 17th World Congress of Soil Science: August 14-21, 2002,
Bangkok, Thailand, pp 2309-1 to 2309-10. (corresponding author)
5. Kornhorst, A., Allan, L., Pokethitiyook, P. and Anyapo, S. 2002. Groundwater arsenic
in Thailand. Proceedings of the 28th WEDC conference on Sustainable
Environmental Sanitation and Water Services, Calcutta, India, pp 123-125.
6. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Soros, A., Upatham, S. and Kruatrachue, M. 2003. Bioremediation
of oil-contaminated soil in slurry batch reactor with Candida tropicalis. Proceedings
of the 7th In-situ and On Site Bioremediation Conference, June 1-4, 2003, Orlando,
Florida. (corresponding author)
7. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Samasanti, N., Kruatrachue, M. and Upatham, S. 2003. Effects of
temperature on bioavailability of crude oil components. Proceedings of the 7th In-
situ and On Site Bioremediation Conference, June 1-4, 2003, Orlando, Florida.
(corresponding author)
8. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Bunsong, R., and Kruatrachue M. 2005. Distribution and
accumulation of heavy metals in water, sediment and aquatic organisms in the river
basin of central Thailand. Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on
Toxicity Assessment, June 2-17, 2005. Skiathos, Greece. (corresponding author)
9. Pokethitiyook, Prayad*. 2014. Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon
contaminated soil: a case study in Thailand. NORDROCS 2014, 5th Joint Nordic
Meeting on Remediation of Contaminated Sites, September 15-18, 2014,
Stockholm, Sweden.
10. Pitchaporn Darunsart, Wipawadee Rattanapongchai, Jantanee Laitummanoon, Prayad
Pokethitiyook, Maleeya Kruatrachue, Anchalee Sirikhachornkit, Metha Meetam.
2014. Isolation of microalgal mutants with reduced starch accumulation and
increased lipid production. Proceedings of the 2nd ASEAN Plus Three Graduate
Research Congress (2nd AGRC), Bangkok 5-7 February 2014.
11.
Book Chapter
1. E. Suchart Upatham, Maleeya Kruatrachue, Prayad Pokethitiyook, Thanawan Panich-
Pat, and Guy R. Lanza (2015) Phytoremediation in Thailand: A Summary of
Selected Research and Case Histories. In, A.A. Ansari et al. (eds.),
Phytoremediation: Management of Environmental Contaminants, Volume 1,
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12. Pokethitiyook, P.*, Bunsong, R., and Kruatrachue M. 2005. Distribution and
accumulation of heavy metals in water, sediment and aquatic organisms in the river
basin of central Thailand. Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on
Toxicity Assessment, June 2-17, 2005. Skiathos, Greece. (corresponding author)
Abstracts Proceedings from International Conference
1. Sricoth, T., Pokethitiyook, P.*, Kruatrachue, M., Janvilisri, T., Kalambaheti, C. 2008.
Desulfurization by recombinant Rhodococcus gordoniae strain R3. The 13th
International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS-2008), October 12 to
17, 2008, Dalian, China. Abstract in Journal of Biotechnology, 136S (2008) S49.
2. Pokethitiyook, P.∗, Poolpak, T., Tanhan, P., Siangjaeo, S., Mahakittikun, P. 2008.
Enhancement of zinc and cadmium uptake in Brassicaceae plants by Rhizosphere
bacteria. The 13th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS-
2008), October 12 to 17, 2008, Dalian, China. Abstract in Journal of Biotechnology,
136S (2008), S30.
Book Chapter
Prayad Pokethitiyook and Toemthip Poolpak (2012) Heptachlor and Its Metabolite:
Accumulation and Degradation in Sediment, Pesticides - Recent Trends in Pesticide
Residue Assay, R.P. Soundararajan (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-0681-4, InTech,
Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/pesticides-recent-trends-in-
pesticide-residue-assay/heptachlor-and-its-metabolite-accumulation-and-
degradation-in-sediment