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Assoc. Professor Dr.Sucharit Koontanakulvong
Date of Birth: December 6, 1955
Nationality: Thai
Personal
Associate Professor Sucharit Koontanakulvong was born and grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. During high school at Assumption College, a 137-year old public high school, he joined in the sport festival event as a color leader and also joined the school’s science club for TV competition camping.
Associate Professor Sucharit Koontanakulvong entered the Kyoto University after one year Japanese language study under Mombusho Scholarship scheme and studied in the field of Chemical Engineering in bachelor level where he studied fluid mechanics, system engineering. He changed to the field of Water Use Engineering under the field of Agricultural Civil Engineering (Nogyodoboku) in his Master and Doctor program also at Kyoto University. Under Professor supervision, he did the research on FEM 2D simulation modeling and also learned the project planning and operation of irrigation projects by travelling to visit many irrigation projects in Japan during the graduate study and helped in the teaching and research works (Toban Irrigation Project, Nakaumi Reclaimation Project etc.) during the post graduate period.
After Doctor degree graduation in 1983, he joined in the Civil Engineering Department (moved to Water Resources Engineering later), Chulalongkorn University and joined in the research of rural water resources development, Flood and Drought study, climate change impact and adaptation in water sector, groundwater modelling, national water resources planning, community water development etc.
Assoc Prof. Sucharit Koontanakulvong’s research now focuses on water resources planning on the aspects of water security, water resilient, water productivity and water governance. The recent research trend is the research introducing weather projections and new technologies (sensor/iot, ai) to improve dam water planning and operation.
Education background
Bachelor Chemical Engineering Kyoto University
Master Agricultural (Civil) Engineering Kyoto University
Doctor Agricultural (Civil) Engineering Kyoto University
Working background
Lecturer at Civil Engineering Department, Chulalongkorn University
Assistant Professor at Civil Engineering Department, Chulalongkorn University
Associate Professor at Water Resources Engineering Department, Chulalongkorn University
Distinguished Scholar in Water Resources Management, Chulalongkorn University
Major Experiences
Teaching
Water Resources Planning and Management
Engineering Fluid Mechanics
Groundwater Hydrology
Flood Plain Hydrology
Engineering for Water Disaster Mitigation
Published Book
- Sucharit Koontanakulvong, Short Term Floods Mitigation Measures after Thailand Floods 2011, Chapter 7 in the book published by The Asia Economic Research Institute, September 2013 (translated into Japanese). Institute of Developing Economies – Japan External Trade Organization No.34 Edited by Yoshifumi TAMADA, Keisuke HOSHIKAWA and FUNATSU Tsuruyo Published in February 2015 (http://www.ide.go.jp/English/Publish/Download/Spot/34.html)
- Sucharit Koontanakulvong Climate Change and Thai Water Resources Management Planning, book ISBN : 978-616-551-963-2, World Print Express Publisher September 2015 (in Thai)
- Sucharit Koontanakulvong Water Resources Planning for adaptation under Climate Change, book
ISBN: 978-616-586-130-4, TPA Publisher, September 2021 (in Thai)
- “The Impact of Climate Change on Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Plaichumphol Irrigation Project case study) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage, (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID)), (Year 2009-2010).
- “The Impact of Climate Change towards Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Wang Bua Irrigation Project, Kamphaegphet Province case study) submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID)), (Year 2010-2011).
- “The Impact of Climate Change towards Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (The Royal Irrigation Office Region 12: case study) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage, (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID)), (Year 2011-2012).
- “The Impact of Climate Change on Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Dam Operation Analysis) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage (JIID), (Year 2012-1013)
- Thailand Water Account Report, submitted to NESDB, (Year 2011-2012).
- “Comparative Studies on Development Strategies considering Impacts of Adaptation to Climate Change, CSDS-IACC Project – Sukhothai Flood Analysis and its response under climate changes, submitted to UN University, (Year 2010-2012).
- Water Resources Study for Strategic Water Management in Nan Basin
- Water Management Simulation for strategic proposals- Final Report submitted to Thailand Research Fund (2012-2013)
- Climate Change Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation Study in the critical sectors, Technical Report submitted to Office of National Environmental Board under UNDP support (2014-17).
- Mathematical and Physical Modelling of Oil Spill and Oil Discharge in Chao Phraya River as part of the Environmental Impact Study of Bangkok Petroleum Refinery. (Apr. 86 – July 86).
- Mathematical Modelling of Salt Intrusion in Mae Klong River as part of the Post Environmental Evaluation Study of Srinagarind Dam.
- Water Transport Study as a part of Master Plan Study for Thonburi and Sumut Prakarn West (Oct.86 – Jan.87).
- Technical Evaluation of Water Management Support Programme in Pump Irrigation Scheme Stage 1, in Irrigation Engineering aspect (Nov.86-Jan.87)
- Environmental Impact Study on NPC Loading/Unloading facilities in Oceanographical Change aspect (Aug.-Oct.87)
- Evaluation Study of Mun Chi Pump Irrigation Project, Stage 2 in Irrigation Engineering aspect (Mar.-Apr.88)
- Raw Water Sources Study for Surananee Industrial Area (Apr.-May 88).
- Master plan of Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme in Chulalongkorn Campus (May-Oct.88)
- The Study of Present Stormwater handing Capacity of the Karon Watershed in the Karon Water Management Plan as part of the Coastal Resources Management Project, National Environment Board. (Nov.88-Mar.89)
- Master Plan of Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme in Chulalongkorn Campus (May-Oct.88)
- The Study of Present Stormwater handing Capacity of the Karon Watershed in the Karon Water Management Project, National Environmental Board. (Nov.88-Mar.89)
- Master Plan for Agriculture Land Reform Project, Water Resources Development aspect, 1990
- Master Plan for Water System Design in Bangna Country Club Project, 1990-1991
- Feasibility Study of Wastewater Treatment and Collection System in Cheingmai Municipal in Water Quality Aspect, 1991
- Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Wastewater Collection and Drainage System in Trang Province (Drainage and Water Quality Engineer), 1993
- Impact Study for Land Reclamation in Phuket Bay (Coastal Morphology and Water Quality Aspect), 1994
- The 5th BMA Development Plan (1996)
- Rehabitation Study of GW in Kamphaengphet (1997)
- Nakornsithamarat Flood Feasibility Study (2002)
- Mitigation Plan for Hydraulic Impacts from Bangpakong Diversion Dam (2002)
- Water Resources Management Master Plan of Bangpakong Basin (2003)
- Surge Analysis in Klong Saensap Drainage Tunnel (2003)
- Working team for Urgent Water Infrastructure Plan under Water Resources Planning Strategic Committee, Office of Prime Minister (October-December 2011).
- Research on Water Resources Reform Proposal, Final Research Report submitted to Thailand Research Fund, July 2015 (and submitted to National Reform Council (August 3,2015).
- Committee on Bangkok Sinking Crisis Preparation under National Reform Council (May-July 2015).
- Member in the National Strategic Plan on Development with life quality and environment friendly Drafting Committee (Oct -Dec 2017)
- Committee member in the Groundwater Committee, Department of Groundwater Resources (Nov 2017-Sep 2021)
- Member in the National Climate Change Policy Committee, National Environmental Board, Dec 2017-present)
- Member in the Water Resources Master plan Driving subcommittee under National Water Resources Policy Committee, ONWR, (Feb 2018- present)
- Chief Coordinator for UNESCO-Chair on Water, Disaster Management and Climate Change appointed by UNESCO
- Program Chair of NRCT Spearhead Research Program on Water Management appointed by National Research and Innovation Policy Council .
- Drafting Committed on 13th National Socio economic Development Plan (pin no 11 Disaster and Climate Change Risk Reduction) under National Socio Economic Development Council
Position Appointment :
Academic Position
Lecturer at Civil Engineering Department, CU
Assistant Professor at Civil Engineering Department, CU
Associate Professor at Water Resources Engineering Department, CU
Distinguished Scholar in Water Resources Engineering, CU
Management Position
Deputy Director, Chula Unisearch, CU
Director, Water Resources System Management Research Unit
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CU
Head, Water Resources Engineering Department, CU
Professional Position
BMA Flood Forecasting Project Supervised Committee
Water Resources Management Strategic Committee, working member
National Strategic Master Plan Drafting Committee, member
Groundwater Committee, Department of Groundwater Resources, member
National Climate Change Policy Committee, member
National Water Resources Master Plan Driving Committee, member
National Engineering Council, Water Resources Engineering Division, Chair
Drafting Committed on 13th National Socio economic Development Plan
(pin no 11Disaster and Climate Change Risk Reduction) under National Socio Economic Development Council
- Oct. 1977 Training on Design and Operation of Ube Fertilizer Plant, Japan.
- March-April 1981 Training on Operation and Maintenance Scheme in Toyogawa Irrigation Project at Water Resources Development Bureau, Japan.
- July 1986 Training on Small Scale Rural Development in Japan at Kyoto University.
- May 1992 Technical Visit on Coastal Engineering Research at Osaka University
- 1979-1980 Water Management Study in Toban (field survey and water system modelling)
- 1980-1982 Nakaumi Lake Refereshing and Land Reclamation Project in Japan ( Research assistant in field survey and water quality modelling)
- 1982-1983 Showa Tank Spillway Improvement Project in Japan (as Hydraulic Engineer)
- 1985-Present Consultant in Water Resources Engineering and Hydraulic Modelling.
Project undertaken are :
- Mathematical and Physical Modelling of Oil Spill and Oil Discharge in Chao Phraya River as part of the Environmental Impact Study of Bangkok Petroleum Refinery. (Apr. 86 – July 86).
- Mathematical Modelling of Salt Intrusion in Mae Klong River as part of the Post Environmental Evaluation Study of Srinagarind Dam.
- Water Transport Study as a part of Master Plan Study for Thonburi and Sumut Prakarn West (Oct.86 – Jan.87).
- Technical Evaluation of Water Management Support Programme in Pump Irrigation Scheme Stage 1, in Irrigation Engineering aspect (Nov.86-Jan.87)
- Environmental Impact Study on NPC Loading/Unloading facilities in Oceanographical Change aspect (Aug.-Oct.87)
- Evaluation Study of Mun Chi Pump Irrigation Project, Stage 2 in Irrigation Engineering aspect (Mar.-Apr.88)
- Raw Water Sources Study for Surananee Industrial Area (Apr.-May 88).
- Master plan of Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme in Chulalongkorn Campus (May-Oct.88)
- The Study of Present Stormwater handing Capacity of the Karon Watershed in the Karon Water Management Plan as part of the Coastal Resources Management Project, National Environment Board. (Nov.88-Mar.89)
- Master Plan of Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme in Chulalongkorn Campus (May-Oct.88)
- The Study of Present Stormwater handing Capacity of the Karon Watershed in the Karon Water Management Project, National Environmental Board. (Nov.88-Mar.89)
- Master Plan for Agriculture Land Reform Project, Water Resources Development aspect, 1990
- Master Plan for Water System Design in Bangna Country Club Project, 1990-1991
- Feasibility Study of Wastewater Treatment and Collection System in Cheingmai Municipal in Water Quality Aspect, 1991
- Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Wastewater Collection and Drainage System in Trang Province (Drainage and Water Quality Engineer), 1993
- Impact Study for Land Reclamation in Phuket Bay (Coastal Morphology and Water Quality Aspect), 1994
- The 5th BMA Development Plan (1996)
- Rehabitation Study of GW in Kamphaengphet (1997)
- Nakornsithamarat Flood Feasibility Study (2002)
- Mitigation Plan for Hydraulic Impacts from Bangpakong Diversion Dam (2002)
- Water Resources Management Master Plan of Bangpakong Basin (2003)
- Surge Analysis in Klong Saensap Drainage Tunnel (2003)
1990-1993 Joint Research on Siltation Mechanism of Chao Phraya River Mouth with Osaka University funded by Japanese Nikkeiren and Chulalongkorn University
1994 Research on Numerical Modelling of Current-wave Field at River Mouth funded by Asahi Glass Foundation
1995 Research on Wave Hindcasting Methods for Lower Siam Gulf funded by Faculty Research Fund
1996-1997 Kamphaengphet Groundwater Rehabitation Study funded by Department of Public Works
1999 Research on The possibility of Kra Channel Dredging Physical Aspect funded by Royal Thai government
2000-2002 Groundwater Potential and Demand Study for GW Management in the Northern Part of Lower Central Plain funded by the Thailand Research Fund
2003- 2004 Groundwater Monitoring in the north of Lower Central Plain and the development of Groundwater Data Linkage System
2004-2005 The Assessment of Pasak Jolasid Dam Project (Effectiveness of Surface Water Management and Impacts on Groundwater)
2007-2008 Project Manager and Researcher, Area-based Water Resources Management System Development Along With Decision Support System and Social Process in Rayong Province Area, funded by Thai Research Fund.
2007 Consultant, National Trans-boundary Flood Issues Expert for Thailand, Mekong River Commission.
2007 An Evaluation of Flood Management and Alleviation Project in the Central Region of Thailand during 2006, funded by Royal Irrigation Department.
2007 The Risk Assessment of the Contamination in Groundwater Resource in Klangdong District Pakchong, Nakornrachasima Province, funded by Department of Groundwater Resource.
2007-2008 Assessment of Impacts on Enforcement of Laws on Establishment of Groundwater Conservation Fees in the Critical Zone of Bangkok Metropolis
2007-2009 Impact of Global Climate Change on Monthly Precipitation and Stream Flow in Thailand, Water Management in the Eastern Region
2008-2009 Analysis of Land Subsidence in Bangkok Metropolitan and its Vicinity Area
2008-2009 The Master Plan for Groundwater Resources and Environment Development and Conservation (2009 – 2012)
2008-2009 Water Resources Management Scheme by Implementing an Area-based Water Resources Information System together with Social Participatory Process in Rayong Province
2009-2010 Research Center on Web based Provincial Water Planning System for Water Research Security
2009-2010 The Impact of Climate Change on Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Plaichumphol Irrigation Project case study) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage, (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID)
2010-2011 The Impact of Climate Change towards Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Wang Bua Irrigation Project, Kamphaegphet Province case study) submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID)).
2010-2011 Comparative Studies on Development Strategies to adapt for the Nature Disasters due to Climatic Change in Thailand.
2010-2012 Comparative Studies on Development Strategies considering Impacts of Adaptation to Climate Change, CSDS-IACC Project – Sukhothai Flood Analysis and its response under climate changes, submitted to UN University
2011-2012 The Impact of Climate Change towards Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (The Royal Irrigation Office Region 12: case study) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage, (Joint Research Project (JIID-CU-RID))
2011-2012 Thailand Water Account Report, submitted to NESDB
2012-2013 The Impact of Climate Change on Irrigation Systems and Adaptation Measures” (Dam Operation Analysis) : submitted to Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage (JIID)
2012-2013 Water Resources Study for Strategic Water Management in Nan Basin – Water Management Simulation for strategic proposals-Final Report submitted to Thailand Research Fund
2014-2017 Climate Change Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation Study in the critical sectors, Technical Report submitted to Office of National Environmental Board under UNDP support
- 1979 – 1980 Special Lecturer of Shiga Agricultural College, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
- Apr. – Dec 1983 Research Fellow at Water Use Eng. Lab., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyoto University.
- 1984 – 1986 Lecturer at Department Of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- 1986 – 1996 Assistant Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, CU
- 1996 – Present Associate Professor at Department of Water Resources Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- 1989 – 1995 Deputy Director of Chula Unisearch (Administration/ Business Development)
- 1996 – 1998 EIT’s ISO9000 Committee Chairman
- 2004 – 2007 Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- 2011 – 2016 Head of Water Resources Engineering Department, Chulalongkorn University
- 2021 – Present Program Chair on NRCT Spearhead Research Program on Water Resources Management
Specialized Fields :
- Water Resources System Design/Management and Hydraulic Modeling (Flood and Drainage, River Mouth Hydraulics, Groundwater)
- Impact Assessment and Adaptation due to Climate Change in Water Sector
Awards and Distinctions:
He is assigned as an UNESCO Chair on Water and Disaster Management and Climate Change from 2016 and has been awarded from Senate Council (2012), PAWEES 2014 International Awards from the International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering, Japan, Sak Intania Awards from Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (2014, 2015, 2016), Thailand Research Fund (2017).
Address :
87/19 Ladawan (Sathorn-Ratchapreuk) Village, Ratchapreuk Road. Bangkwaek subdistrict, Pasicharoen District, Bangkok, Thailand 10160.