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東京科学大学 環境・社会理工学院 融合理工学系. クロス研究室
Institute of Science Tokyo, School of Environment and Society
Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
Dr. Sasipa Boonyubol
Dr. Sasipa Boonyubol received Dr. Eng. degree in Chemical Science and Engineering at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) in 2020. Her research was mainly focused on biofuel processing and biomass conversion and upgrading since her Bachelor’s degree. After her doctoral graduation, she worked in the Online Content Research and Development Section, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Tokyo Tech. She involved in not only various Tokyo Tech online course development but also data analytics research on online education.
After two years of working and developing research skills in education technology, she became a Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP), Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Tech, to teach undergraduate students, extend her research work in both biofuels and education technology field, and supervise students’ research. She is fluent in Thai and English.
Research interests:
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Biofuel processing
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Biomass conversion and upgrading
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Education technology
Education
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2016 – 2020, Doctor of Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo, Japan)
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2014 – 2016, Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo, Japan)
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2009 – 2013, Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering (International Program), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University (Thailand), First Class Honours
Career
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2022 September – Present, Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer), Global Scientists and Engineers Program, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Institute of Science Tokyo
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2020 September – 2022 August, Specially Appointed Specialist (online course developer and instructional course designer), Online Content Research and Development Section, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Institute of Science Tokyo
Awards
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Tokyo Tech Best Engineering Teacher Award (2024)
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Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan outstanding paper award from the journal paper “Effect of Alumina Particles on Simultaneous Lipid Extraction and Biodiesel Production from Microalgae under Ultrasonic Irradiation”, presented in the Society of Chemical Engineers Japan 52nd Autumn Meeting, September 2021
Classes taught at Science Tokyo (English, undergraduate)
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Engineering Thermodynamics
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Engineering Measurement II
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Biological Engineering
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Industrial Chemistry
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Science Tokyo Visionary Project
Research funding
Water wise waste management: Two ends of the size scale, macro and nano augmentation for dry anaerobic digestion optimisation
Project summary: Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a biological process where microorganisms break down organic waste into value-added products such as biogas and soil ameliorants, offering the benefits of waste treatment and renewable energy production. Dry anaerobic digestion (dry AD) uses less energy and requires smaller reactors than conventional wet AD. However, its adoption remains limited due to issues such as reduced biogas product. This research focuses on improving dry AD process by developing nano-biochar and bulking agents to enhance dry AD efficiency and increase biogas yield by absorbing inhibitory compounds such as excess ammonia, preventing material compaction, and improving mass transfer within the digester. This study aims to enhance agricultural productivity and economic resilience for smallholder farmers, while promoting renewable energy, food security, and job opportunities in South Africa, Mozambique, and Japan. Figure 1 shows the graphical overview of this project while figure 2 represents the synergy between partner countries. This work is supported by JST Strategic International Collaborative Research Program.
Project duration: April 2025 - March 2028
Project collaboration:
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Japan - Institute of Science Tokyo, Cross Laboratory
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South Africa - Agricultural Research Council
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Mozambique - Universidade Lúrio
Figure 1 Graphical overview of the research project
Figure 2 Synergy between partner countries
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