Sita Krajangpan
skrajangpan@gmail.com
197, University Village, Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 429-3284
QUALIFICATION
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Comprehensive knowledge of nanomaterials, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, groundwater
remediation, and water and wastewater treatment technologies.
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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.
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Trained and taught in several courses related to safety and health in work place and laboratory.
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Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work collaboratively and independently,
Organization skills, Willing to relocate and travel.
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Computer skills include MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visual MODFlow, Windows and
Macintosh OS.
EDUCATION
PhD in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND
05/2012
MS in Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Management)
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
03/2005
BS in Environmental Science
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
03/2002
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
03/2000
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.
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Sita Krajangpan
skrajangpan@gmail.com
197, University Village, Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 429-3284
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
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Krajangpan, S., Chishlom, B., Bezbaruah, A., (2011) Patent application number: 20110042325,
Polymeric Delivery Vehicle for Nanoparticles, Nationalized PCT Patent filed.
PUBLICATIONS
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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
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More than 20 podium and 5 poster presentations in national and international conferences.
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Sita Krajangpan
skrajangpan@gmail.com
197, University Village, Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 429-3284
CERTIFICATIONS
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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
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Water Environment Federation
American Water Works Association
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American Chemical Society
American Oil Chemists Society