Asst.Prof.Dr. Sira Srinives

Office

Room 310/1, 3rd floor, Engineering Building 1

Phone

(02)889-2138 ext 6101-3

Email

Sira.sri@mahidol.edu

Education

1) PhD. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering:

University of California, Riverside, (2007-2012)

2) M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering:

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, (2003-2005)

3) B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering:

Kasetsart University, Thailand, (1998-2001)

Coursework

Undergraduate Program (in last 3 years)

  • EGCH403 Transport Phenomena (2015-Present)
  • EGCH483 Nanotechnology (2015-Present)
  • EGCH105 Chemical Processes Engineering (2015-Present)
  • EGCH303 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (Liquid-liquid extraction) (2015-Present)
  • EGCH307 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (Fluidized bed heat transfer) (2015-2017)

 

Graduate Program (in least 3 years)

  • EGCH660 Sensor Technology (2016-Present)
  • EGCH695 Research Methodology (2016-2017)

Research Focus

  • Photoreactor design and its applications
  • Metal oxide/Graphene composites for CO2 conversion to liquid fuels
  • Chemical sensors for gas and liquid toxicant.

Publications

  • N. Lertthanaphol, N. Pienutsa, K. Chusri, T. Sornsuchat, P. Chanthara, P. Seeharaj, P. Kim-Lohsoontorn, S. Srinives, One-step hydrothermal synthesis of precious metal-doped titanium dioxide-graphene composites for photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to ethanol, ACS Omega, 2021.
  • N. Pienutsa, K. Yannawibut, J. Phattharaphongmanee, O. Thonganantakul, S. Srinives, Titanium Dioxide-Graphene Composite Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Hexavalent Chromium, International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 2021.
  • N. Pienutsa, P. RoongruangsreeV. SeedokbuabK. YannawibutC. PhatoomvijitwongS. SrinivesSnO2-Graphene composite gas sensor for a room temperature detection of ethanol, Nanotechnology, Vol. 32, 2020.
  • K. Yanwittayakul, T. Khaokhiew, W. Chaisriratanakul, W. Bunjongpru, S. SrinivesFabrication of an ISFET Sensor for the Detection of Sodium Ions in Body Plasma, Key Engineering Materials, Vol.824, 2019.
  • T. Sarkar, S. Srinives, Electrochemically functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes for ultrasensitive detection of BTEX vapors, Microelectronic Engineering, Vol. 247, 2021.
  • Chosel P. Lawagon, Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Sira Srinives, Sutarat Thongratkaew, Kawisa Chaipojjana, Araya Smuthkochorn, Patcharaporn Srisrattha, Tawatchai Charinpanitkul. Sulfonated graphene oxide from petrochemical waste oil for efficient conversion of fructose into levulinic acid, Catalysis Today, 2020.
  • Oukrit Thonganantakul, Sira Srinives, Weerawut Chaiwat, Konrat Kerdnawee, Komkrit Suttiponparnit, Tawatchai Charinpanitkul. Temperature dependence of iron oxide-graphene oxide properties for synthesis of carbon nanotube/graphene hybrid material. Catalysis Today, 2020.
  • T. Sarkar, S. Srinives, “Single-walled carbon nanotubes-calixarene hybrid for sub-ppm detection of NO2”, Microelectronic Engineering, Vol.197, 2018.
  • T. Sarkar, A. Rodriquez, S. Srinives, A. Mulchandani, Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Calixarene Based Chemiresistor for Volatile Organic Compound, Electroanalysis, Vol.30, 2018.
  • O. Thonganantakul, W. Chaiwat, S. Srinives, K. Suttiponparnit, T. Charinpanitkul, “Effect of preloaded ferrocene in co-pyrolysis of kerosene/ferrocene on CNT synthesis.” JJIE (Accepted).
  • T. Sarkar, M. Ashraf, S. Srinives, A. Mulchandani, “Calixarene-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes for sensitive detection of volatile amines.” Sens. Actuators-B, Vol.268, 2018.
  • S. Srinives, T. Sarkar, R. Hernandez, A. Mulchandani, “Potassium Iodide-Functionalized Polyaniline Nanothin Film Chemiresistor for Ultrasensitive Ozone Gas Sensing.” Polymers, Vol.9, 2017.
  • S. Srinives, W. Klongthong, K. Selamassakul, N. Peaunbida, S. Jiamjitton, C. Phamornnak, C. Plabplueng, B. Oonkhanond, T. Charinpanitkul, “A development of a graphene based chemiresistive sensor: demonstrations on pH sensing, and cell detection.”, Advanced Materials Research, Vol.1103, 2015.
  • S. Srinives, T. Sarkar, R. Hernandez, A. Mulchandani, “A miniature chemiresistor sensor for carbon dioxide”, Analytica Chimica Acta, Vol. 874, 2015.
  • S. Srinives, T. Sarkar and A. Mulchandani, “Primary amine-functionalized polyaniline nanothin film sensor for detecting formaldehyde”, Sens. Actuators-B, Vol.194, 2014.
  • T. Sarkar, S. Srinives, S. Sarkar, R.C. Haddon, and A. Mulchandani “Single-walled carbon nanotube-poly(porphyrin) hybrid for volatile organic compounds detection” J. Phys. Chem. C, Vol.118, 2014.
  • Srinives, T. Sarkar and A. Mulchandani, “Nanothin polyaniline film for highly sensitive chemiresistive gas sensing”, Electroanalysis, Vol. 25(6), 2013.
  • K.K. Krishnani, S. Srinives, B.C. Mohapatra, V.M. Boddu, J. Hao, X. Meng and A. Mulchandani, “Hexavalent chromium removal mechanism using conducting polymers”, J. Hazard. Mater., Vol.252-253, 2013.

Conferences

  • S. Wasantwisut, N. Pienutsa, S. Srinives, “Synthesis of palladium-nickel bimetallic nanoparticles on graphene support: An electrocatalyst for ethanol fuel cell”, The 7th International TIChE Conference (ITIChE 2017), Bangkok, Thailand.
  • N. Pienutsa, P. Roongruangsree, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives,Tin oxide-graphene composite sensor for a room-temperature detection of ethanol vapors, PACCON 2017 Green Convergence on Chemical Frontiers 2017, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • O. Thonganantakul, P. Vaewhongs, W. Chaiwat, S. Srinives, K. Suttiponparnit and T. Charinpanitkul. “Effects of thermal treatment on microscopic properties of Iron oxide/graphene composite”, PACCON 2017 Green Convergence on Chemical Frontiers 2017, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • S. Wasantwisut, N. Pangjanta, N. Pienutsa, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives, “A fabrication of hydrogen fuel cell using palladium-graphene composite anode.”, The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
  • P. Roongruangsree, N. Pienutsa, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives, “Polyanline functionalized reduced graphene oxide chemiresistive sensor for a detection of VOCs.” The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
  • K. Yanawibut, V. Seedokbuab, N. Pienutsa, S. Likhittaphon, J. Sarabut, S. Srinives*, P. Kim-Lohsoontorn*, “Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to alcohols over titanium dioxide-graphene composite“. The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
  • V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, N. Pienutsa, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives, “A nickel-graphene composite amperometric sensor for a detection of formaldehyde”. The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
  • C. Phatoomvijitwong, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, N. Pienutsa, P. Sawaisorn, K. Jangpatarapongsa, R. Udomsangpetch, B. Oonkhanond, S. Srinives, “Concanavalin A-functionalized graphene based electrochemical sensor for monitoring of cancer cells“. The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
  • Srinives, W. Klongthong, K. Selamassakul, B. Oonkhanond, T. Charinpanitkul, “A development of graphene based chemiresistive sensor for a detection of cancer cell“. International Conference on Safe and Sustainable Nanotechnology 2014, Pitsanulok, Thailand, 14-17 October. (Oral presentation)
  • Srinives, T. Sarkar, A. Mulchandani, (2012) Nerve agents detection using Cu2+-functionalized polyaniline ultrathin film chemiresistive sensor. Pittcon 2012, Orlando, Florida, 10-15 March. (Oral presentation)
  • Saucedo, S. Srinives, A. Mulchandani, (2012) Biosensors for rapid bacteria detection and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Pittcon 2012, Orlando, Florida, 10-15 March. (Oral presentation)
  • Saucedo, S. Srinives, A. Mulchandani, (2012) Biosensors for rapid bacteria detection and antibiotic susceptibility testing. 243rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition. ACS, Sandiego, California, 25-29 March. (Oral presentation)

Awards and recognition

  • OUTSTANDING AWARD: NanoCEN- Mobile device for plasma sodium detection, Mahidol Demo Day 2017, Start Up Thailand League, National Innovation Agency, 2017.
  • BEST PAPER AWARD & BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD: Roongruangsree, N. Pienutsa, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives, “Polyanline functionalized reduced graphene oxide chemiresistive sensor for a detection of VOCs.” The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand, 2016.
  • BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD: S. Wasantwisut, N. Pangjanta, Pienutsa, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, C. Phatoomvijitwong, S. Srinives, “A fabrication of hydrogen fuel cell using palladium-graphene composite anode.”, The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand, 2016.
  • BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD: Phatoomvijitwong, V. Seedokbuab, K. Yanawibut, N. Pienutsa, P. Sawaisorn, K. Jangpatarapongsa, R. Udomsangpetch, B. Oonkhanond, S. Srinives, ” Concanavalin A-functionalized graphene based electrochemical sensor for monitoring of cancer cells“. The 6thInternational Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Science Conference (ITIChE2016) 2016, Pathum Thani, Thailand, 2016.

Work/Research experience

  • Full time research assistant: Center of Excellent in Particle Technology, Chulalongkorn University (April 2006 – May 2007).
  • Part-time researcher in designing and developing a Cyclone array, Bangkok Interfood Co. Ltd. (October 2005 – February 2006).
  • Part-time research assistant in drafting Thailand Nanotechnology roadmap, concentrating in the section of Thailand’s human resource. (June 2003 – September 2004).