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.