Sita Krajangpan 197, University Village, Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 429-3284

QUALIFICATION

· Comprehensive knowledge of nanomaterials, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, groundwater remediation, and water and wastewater treatment technologies.

· Finely tuned analytical and research skills, skilled in data analysis techniques, writing technical research reports, project proposals, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences/meetings.

· Trained and taught in several courses related to safety and health in work place and laboratory.

· Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work collaboratively and independently, Organization skills, Willing to relocate and travel.

· Computer skills include MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visual MODFlow, Windows and Macintosh OS.

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) 05/2012

North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND

MS in Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Management) 03/2005

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

BS in Environmental Science 03/2002

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry 03/2000

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

work Experiences

Graduate Research Assistant 2006 – 2012

Dept of Civil Engineering, NDSU, Fargo, ND

· Developed polymers coated and entrapped nanoparticles and evaluated its efficiency to remove several groundwater contaminants such as nitrate, arsenic, and trichloroethylene (TCE).

· Developed and authored a patent on using novel polymeric coated nanoparticles for groundwater remediation.

· Hands on experience in sample preparation and analysis using various advanced analytical equipment.

Graduate Teaching Assistant 2006 – 2011

Dept of Civil Engineering, NDSU, Fargo, ND

· Instructor for Environmental Engineering Laboratory (Spring 2006 to Spring 2011).

· Instructor for Soils Mechanics Laboratory (Fall 2006 & Fall 2010).

· Supervised and trained several groups of undergraduate and graduate students in developing research ideas, designing laboratory based remediation systems, and using analytical instruments.

Visiting Scholar 01/2004 – 12/2004

School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

· Groundwater remediation using surfactants for the removal of oils.

· Investigated the fate and transport of oils in laboratory based groundwater systems.

Environmental Scientist 01/2002 – 01/2003

BBMT (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Engineering consulting company), Nonthaburi, Thailand

· Prepared reports related to urban planning in the south and south-east of Thailand.

· Communicated with supervisors and project managers, and all related parties by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects.

· Organized public seminars and conducted poster sessions for workshops and conferences.

Laboratory Analyst Intern 03/2001 – 05/2001

Energy Environmental Engineering Center, Bangkok, Thailand

· Performed water quality and soils analyses for permit requirements.

· Field sampling at municipal landfills and wastewater treatment facilities for sewer in rural areas.

· Data compilation and analysis of sampling and historical data.

PATENT

· Krajangpan, S., Chishlom, B., Bezbaruah, A., (2011) Patent application number: 20110042325, Polymeric Delivery Vehicle for Nanoparticles, Nationalized PCT Patent filed.

publications

· Krajangpan, S., Kalita, H., Chisholm, B., Bezbaruah, A.N. (2012) Iron Nanoparticles Coated with Amphiphilic Polysiloxane Graft Copolymers Coated Iron Nanoparticles: Dispersibility and Contaminant Treatability, Environmental Science and Technology, 46, 10130-10136.

· Bezbaruah, A.N., Krajangpan, S., Chisholm, B.J., Khan, E., Bermudez, J.J.E., (2009). Entrapment of Iron Nanoparticles in Calcium Alginate Beads for Groundwater Remediation Applications, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 166, 1339-1343.

· Krajangpan, S., Chisholm, B.J., Kalita, H., Bezbaruah, A.N. (2009). Challenges in Groundwater Remediation with Iron Nanoparticles: Enhancement Colloidal Stability (Chapter 8) in Nanotechnologies for Water Environment Applications (Eds: Zhang, T.C., Surampalli, R.Y., Lai, K.C.K., Hu, Z., Tyagi, R.D., Lo, I.M.C.), American Society for Civil Engineers, pp 191-212. (Book chapter)

· Krajangpan, S., Richard, O.D., Peloubet, F.H., Khan, E. (2009). Environmental Engineering Laboratory Manual, Kendal/Hunt Publishing: Iowa.

· Krajangpan, S., Jarabek, L., Jepperson, J., Chisholm, B., Bezbaruah, A. (2008). Polymer Modified Iron Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation, Polymer Preprint, 49, 921-922.

· Fuangswasdi, A., Krajangpan, S., Sabatini, D.A., Acosta, E.J., Osathaphan, K., Tongcumpou, C. (2007). Effect of admicellar properties on adsolubilization: Column studies and solute transport, Water Research, 41, 1343-1349.

Presentations

· More than 20 podium and 5 poster presentations in national and international conferences.

certifications

· 40 HRS OSHA, The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (Online training)

· Lab and Chemical Safety Short Course, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

· Responsible Conduct of Research Course, Collaborative Institutional Training (Online training)

· Short Course in Applied Surfactant Science and Technology, Surfactant Association, Norman, OK

· Courses in Analytical Chemistry Training, Ministry of Science Service, Technology, and Environment, Bangkok, Thailand

ORGANIZATIONS

Sita Krajangpan 197, University Village, Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 429-3284

· Water Environment Federation

· American Water Works Association

· American Chemical Society

· American Oil Chemists Society