Alissara Reungsang, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Prof. Dr. Alissara Reungsang is a distinguished researcher and professor at the Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University (KKU) in Thailand, where she serves in the Department of Biotechnology , . She is the head of the Research Group for Development of Microbial Hydrogen Production Process from Biomass at KKU , . Her extensive academic background includes a B.S. in Biotechnology from Khon Kaen University, an M.S. in Pharmacy (Microbiology) from Mahidol University, and a Ph.D. in Water Resources from Iowa State University, USA, which she earned in 2000 , . Prof. Reungsang's research is primarily focused on bioenergy and bioenvironmental engineering, with a specialization in anaerobic digestion processes . Her work involves the production of biohydrogen, biomethane, and biohythane from various types of biomass, including agricultural residues like sugarcane bagasse and leaves, as well as industrial wastes , , . Beyond gaseous biofuels, her research also explores the production of high-value biochemicals, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and fatty acids, and includes the bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soil , . With a prolific publication record, she has authored over 240 documents, which have accumulated more than 6,800 citations, reflecting her significant impact in the fields of biofuel production and bioconversion , . Her groundbreaking contributions have been recognized nationally; she received the National Best Researcher Award in the field of agriculture and biology from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) in 2019 , . More recently, in 2024, she was honored with the "High-Potential Researcher Award" by Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for her project on biofuel and biochemical production technologies from the sugarcane industry . Prof. Reungsang is also a member of the Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand.
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