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Ph.D. (Engineering and Systems Management), University of Pittsburgh, USA
M.Eng. (Water Resources Development), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
M.A. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand
B.Eng. (Civil Engineering), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

2012-Present: Associate Professor, Urban Environmental Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

2004-2011: Assistant Professor, Urban Environmental Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

2003-2004: Program Manager, Environmental Exchange Division, Institute of International Education, Thailand

1995-2003: Environmental Services Manager, Seatec International Co., Ltd., Thailand

1994-1995: System Engineer, Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL), USA

1992-1994: Graduate Student Researcher/Teaching Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, USA

1985-1989: Technical Information Service Engineer, Siam Cement Co., Ltd., Thailand

Selected Research and Consultancy Services Experience:

“Pilot Study for Preparation of Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (TbEIA) Framework and Guidance in Mekong River Basin”, Mekong River Commission, in 2009-2010, as Consultant. Responsibilities included review of existing guidelines, drafting and testing for pilot projects, and evaluation of the lessons learned.

“Southeast Asia Urban Environmental Applications (SEA-UEMA) Project”, in 2004-2010. As Coordinator – responsible for coordination among application components of the project including joint action research, demonstration projects, sub-sector networks and professional support programs, and applications of research results & lessons learned. The project focuses on three sub-sectors (water and sanitation, solid waste management, and air pollution) with two cross-cutting themes (poverty reduction and gender equality) in eight countries of Southeast Asia region.

“Research for Development of Pilot Rainwater Harvesting Project”, in 2008-2010, Joint Industrial Research - as Principle Investigator

“Construction and Demolition Waste Characterization and Management Options with a Focus on Bangkok Metropolitan Region”, in 2007-2009, Joint Industrial Research between AIT and Siam Cement Group - as Principle Investigator

“National capacity and training needs assessments for different stakeholder groups in order to identify gaps, needs, and strengths and opportunities for building capacity in Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)”, in 2008-2009, program under Mangroves for the Future of IUCN and UNDP – as Team Member

“Environmental Assessment for Highway Expansion Project in GMS”, ADB, in 2008-2009, as Consultant. Tasks included data collection and assessment of environmental impacts, implementing public participation including consultation program, development of environmental management plan and public participation program for the project implementation in northern, northeastern and eastern Thailand, as well as coordination with other team members and ADB officials.

“Study on Low-Cost and Low-Technology Nightsoil and Wastewater Treatment System in Thailand”, Institute for Global Environmental Studies (IGES) (2009), as Consultant. Tasks involved review and collection of data, selection of good practices and development of recommendations for dissemination of the study results.

“Regional Study on Sustainable Infrastructure Development with Focus on Water, Waste and Transportation”, UNESCAP’s Seoul Initiative on Green Growth for promoting environmentally sustainable development in Asia (2006-2007), as Consultant. Tasks involved review and compilation of data for eco-efficient infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific, including presentation of the study findings in a regional policy forum and a training program.

“Country Assessment for Water and Sanitation Sector: Thailand”, ECO-Asia Program under USAID, 2006, as Water and Sanitation Specialist. Tasks involved review and collection of data for identifying the needs, opportunities and challenges in strengthening the capacity of water and sanitation sector.

“Project for Strengthening Environmental Management of Local Government in Wastewater and Solid Waste Management”, of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) in 2004-05, as Project Advisor

“Capacity Building for Regional Environmental Management,” Asian Development Bank Technical Assistance (ADB TA) for Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Thailand, in 2001-03. As Environmental Planner - tasks involved working with counterparts of MONRE’s Office of Permanent Secretary and 12 regional offices in developing guidelines for regional environmental management plan using river basin as major framework, administrative/operational guidelines for regional offices, and the regional plan for two pilot regions.

“Environmental Capacity and Preparation of Guidelines,” of the Department of Highways (DOH), World Bank loan project for Thailand, in 2001-02. As Project Coordinator/Environmental Engineer - tasks involved coordination within the team and with agencies concerned, including assessment and preparing strategies for environmental capacity of the department and preparation of environmental guidelines for highway development during planning and design stages.

“Enhancing the Environmental Management Efficiency of Local Government Agencies (Monitoring and Evaluation for Construction and Improvement of 20 Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Sites),” of the previously Office of Environmental Policy and Planning (OEPP), Thailand – under MIYAZAWA (Japanese) loan program, in 2000-01. As Team Leader - responsibilities also included monitoring and evaluation of the program implementation by review of design and construction documents, monitoring construction activities, and recommendations for solid waste operation plan for the 20 sites.

“Feasibility Study for Hat Yai – Malaysia Border Motorway Project,” of DOH, in 2000-02. As Environmental Team Leader – responsibilities for overall management of environmental impact study and public participation program. Tasks also included preparation of environmental management plan for the project operation.

“Project Management Consultant for the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA)’s Initial System Project,” Thailand, a Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) funded project, in 1999-2002. As Senior Environmental Engineer - tasks included development of environmental management action plan, review and inspection of environmental aspects for the MTR line in Bangkok.

“Environmental Management for Upper Watershed Areas of Chiang Mai Province,” of the OEPP, Thailand, in 1998-2002. As Team Leader/Water Resources and Monitoring Specialist - tasks also involved water resources assessment integrating with geographical information system (GIS), including developing appropriate organization and watershed management plan for the province and implementation of a pilot watershed using public participation approach.

“Samut Prakarn Wastewater Management Project - Effluent Reuse Study,” of PCD/ADB, Thailand, in 2000-01. As Water Resources Engineer - tasks involved assessment of water demand and quality required of reuse alternatives for irrigation, fishery, industry, water supply, and groundwater recharge; including selection and estimating costs of most feasible reuse schemes.

“Study and Analysis for Feasibility of Establishing Solid Waste Disposal Centers in Pollution Control Zones for Bangkok Metropolitan and Pattaya City Regions,” of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), Thailand, in 2000. As Team Coordinator/Environmental Specialist - tasks involved co-ordination with PCD, local governments and project team members; review of related regulation and institutions; and assessment of environmental impacts, including recommendations for public participation programs.

“Yangtze River Basin Flood Control Project,” PR China, of the World Bank, in 1999. As Environmental Consultant - worked in the team of World Bank consultants for preparation of EIA for the flood control project involving 38 cities of 3 provinces in the Yangtze middle and lower river basins. Tasks included review of significant impacts and measures associated with resettlement program of the project and preparation of environmental management plan including monitoring program for the project.

“Evaluation of Danish Co-operation in Environment (DANCED) Programs in Thailand,” in 1999. As Environmental Specialist - worked with a team of experts for post evaluation of a number of technical assistance programs (including cleaner technology, local government strengthening, energy conservation, and environmental education network) related to urban environmental improvements.

“Revised Economic Analysis of Song Khla Lake’s Salinity Barrier,” a DANCED funded project for the OEPP, Thailand, in 1998. As Economist/Civil Engineer - tasks included estimation of overall construction and O&M costs, and benefits in terms of water supply and irrigation for revised economic analysis of the proposed barrier.

“Pilot Privatization for Provincial Waterworks Authority”, an IBRD funded project for Patum Thani Province, Thailand, in 1998. As Water Supply Engineer/Economist -tasks involved assessment of investment requirements on bulk water treatment and transmission, storage, and distribution network, including forecasting of future water demand and development of water supply capacity expansion for the forecasted demand.

“Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Lampang-Chiang Mai Motorway,” a Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) supported project for DOH, in 1997-98. As Water Resources Specialist - tasks also included water resources assessment and implementing a public participation program for the project designed as pilot program for DOH.

“Strengthening the Environmental Management in the DOH”, in 1996-97. As Institutional/Training Expert – this ADB TA focusing on a practical means of mobilizing environmental management skills in DOH including staff training, procurement and budgeting assistance, environmental reviews, institutional analysis for linkage within DOH, and with OEPP and other agencies.

“Feasibility Study for Reservoir Development in Bang Pakong River Basin,” of Royal Irrigation Department, in 1995. As Water Resources Engineer and Modeler - tasks included estimation of water demands for irrigation, municipal and industrial uses; and applying HEC-3 Simulation Model for multiple reservoirs operation.

“Master Plan Study for the Five Southern Border Provinces of Thailand,” of the Office of National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), in 1994-95. As Economic Infrastructure Group Leader - tasks involved analyzing development trend linked with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Golden Triangle (IMT-GT) program, and setting the target and strategy for economic infrastructure development for 10 years.

“Optimizing Pumping Schedule for Energy Cost Savings in City of Pittsburgh’s Water Supply System,” of the City of Pittsburgh, USA, in 1992-94. As Research Associate - this work involved developing a mathematical model to optimize pumping schedules in the City of Pittsburgh’s water supply system for energy cost saving.

Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal Cities of Southeast Asia, research cooperation supported by International Climate Initiative (ICI) – as Principle Investigator

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Tourism Development in Golden Quadrangle of Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), program under ADB Environmental Operations Centre in GMS, As Principle Investigator

Evaluation of TIPMSE Programs as a Tool to Support Decision Making for Promoting Waste Recycling System in Thailand, Joint Industrial Research between AIT and Thailand Institute for Packaging Management for Sustainable Environment (TIPMSE) – as Principal Investigator

Management of Urban Infrastructure and Services

Capacity Building of Environmental Management

Systems Analysis and Modeling

Water Supply and Sanitation

Solid Waste Management

Economic Analysis and Management of Development Projects

Strategic Environmental and Sustainability Assessment

Urban Disaster and Climate Change Adaptation

Wastewater Management for Sustainable Urban Development

Environmental Policy for Noise Management: A Case of Suvarnaphumi International Airport

Assessment of Accessibility in Urban Public Transport

Integrated Assessment for Climate Impacts and Adaptation in Coastal Cities’ Infrastructure

Reverse Logistics for Waste Management

Integrated Assessment of Energy, Carbon and Remote Sensing in Urban Climate Change

Prasertsubpakij, D. and Nitivattananon, V. “Evaluating accessibility to Bangkok Metro Systems using multi-dimensional criteria across user groups”, International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Research (accepted for publication).
Suriyachan, C., Nitivattananon, V. and Amin, A.T.M.N. (2012). “Potential of decentralized wastewater management for urban development: Case of Bangkok”, Habitat International, 36, pp. 85-92.
Lay, C. and Nitivattananon, V. (2011). “Is Importing Second-hand Products a Good Thing? The Cases of Computers and Tires in Cambodia", Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 31(3), pp. 187-194.
Tran, T. T. and Nitivattananon, V. (2011). “Adaptation to Flood Risks in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”, International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 3 (1), pp. 61-73.
Sa-nguanduan, N. and Nitivattananon, V. (2011). “Strategic Decision Making for Urban Water Reuse Application: A Case from Thailand”, Desalination 268, pp. 141-149.

Nitivattananon, V. and Wiajaya, N. (2010). “Benchmarking on Environmental Infrastructure Management in Selected Cities of Southeast Asia”, Monograph, 62pp.

Nitivattananon, V., Yusuf, M.A., Permada A.S. and Lloyds, I. (2010). Eds: “Experiences and Lessons Learned for Future Urban Environmental Management drawn from SEA-UEMA Project Final Partners Workshop”, CIDA-AIT Partnership (2003-1010), Urban Environmental Management Field of Study, Asian Institute of Technology.

Sembiring, E. and Nitivattananon, V. (2010). “Sustainable Solid Waste Management Toward an Inclusive Society: Integration of the Informal Sector”, Resources, Conservation & Recycling 54 (11), pp. 759-1026.

Nitivattananon, V., Tran, T. T., Rattanapan, A. and Asavanant, J. (2009). “Vulnerability and Resilience of Urban Communities under Coastal Hazard Conditions in Southeast Asia”, Proceedings of Fifth Urban Research Symposium, Marseille, France, 28-30 June 2009.

Maeda, T., Sujaritpong, S and Nitivattananon, V. (2009). “Study of Low-cost and Low-tech Nightsoil and Wastewater Treatment Systems in Thailand” In Kitakyushu Initiative Research, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), 64pp.

Prasertsabpakij, D., Nitivattananon, V. and Iamtrakul, P. (2009). “Sustainable Metro Accessibility Performance Indicators: An Integrated Approach to Multi-dimensional Assessment”, Proceedings of Proceedings of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, Vol.7, Indonesia, November 2009.

Sujaritpong, S. and Nitivattananon, V. (2009). “Factors Influencing Wastewater Management Performance: Case of Housing Estates in Suburban Bangkok, Thailand”, Journal of Environmental Management 90, pp. 455-465.

Nitivattananon, V. and Nguyen, T. C. H. (2008). “Benchmarking on environmental infrastructure management in selected cities of Southeast Asia”, Proceedings of International Cities, Towns & Communities (ICTC) Society 2008, Sydney, Australia, 7-10 October 2008.

Sembering, E. and Nitivattananon, V. (2008). “Integration of Social Welfare into Optimization Model of Solid Waste Systems”, Proceedings of International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.

Suttibak, S. and Nitivattananon, V. (2008). “Assessment of factors influencing the performance of solid waste recycling programs”, Resources Conservation & Recycling 53 (1), pp. 45-56.

Yakupitiyage, A., Nitivattananon, V., Shipin, O., Thakur, D. and Bhatiyasevi, U. (2008). Assessing Capacity for Effective Coastal Management in Thailand (Chapter). In: An assessment of capacity for effective coastal management in Asia. Report for the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Nitivattananon, V. and Noonin, C. (2008). ”Thailand urban environmental management: cases of environmental infrastructure and housing provision in Bangkok Metropolitan Region”, in Vulnerable Cities: Realities, Innovations and Strategies, Kidokoro, J., Okata, J, Matsumura, S. and Shima, N. (Eds), Springer, Japan, 187-208.

Nitivattananon, V., Rattanussorn, M, Plang-ngern, S. and Sorpimai, K. (2008). “Management Options of Concrete Waste Utilization in Bangkok Metropolitan Region”, Proceedings of International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management, 28-30 May 2008, Hong Kong SAR.

Suttibak, S. and Nitivattananon, V. (2008). “Assessment of Waste Recycling Performance: a Study of School Garbage Banks in Thailand”, GMSARN International Journal. Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 83-90.

Nitivattananon, V., Cabrera, M., Mohanty, A, Sucharitpong, S. And Velez, G. (2007). Eds; Proceedings of the First Policy Forum on Urban Environmental Management in Southeast Asia, 18-19 August 2005, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.

Nitivattananon, V and Borongan, G. H. (2007). “Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Current Practices in Asia”, International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, 5-7 September, Chennai, India.

Chan, N. W. and Nitivattananon, V. (2007) “The Role of Gender in Domestic Water Conservation in Malaysia”, Malaysian Journal of Environmental Management, July, 8 (2007): 109-129.

Velez, G. and Nitivattananon, V (2007). “Partnership with Jeepney Associations in Managing Vehicle Emissions: Case Study of Davao City, Philippines, Asian Planning Schools Association Conference (APSA) 2007, 27-29 August, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Nitivattananon, V. and Hanaoka, S. (2007). “Regional Study on Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia”, in Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia – Overview and Proceedings, ESCAP, 2007, United Nations Publication, ISBN: 978-92-1-120507-7, pp. 1-84.

Sujaritpong, S. and Nitivattananon, V. (2006). “An Assessment of Community Wastewater Management Performance”, Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Southeast Asia Water Environment, 6-8 December 2006, pp. 33-40.

Sa-nguanduan, N. and Nitivattananon, V. (2006). “Sustainable Urban Water Management System: Review of Status with Focus on Southeast Asian Countries”, Proceedings of Regional Conference on Urban Water and Sanitation in Southeast Asian Cities, 22-24 November, 2006, pp. 235-249.

Pruksuriya, A. and Nitivattananon, V. (2006). “Infrastructure for Disaster Management: Case of Water Supply and Sanitation in Tsunami Affected Communities, Southern Thailand“, Proceedings of 5^th International Symposium on New Technology for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia, 16-17 November 2006.

Coowanitwong, N., Shapkota, P., Pradhan, P., and Nitivattananon, V. (2006). Eds; Proceedings of International Conference on Integrated Solid Waste Management in Southeast Asia Cities, pp.1-269, ISBN 974-8257-34-7.

Chan, N. W. and Nitivattananon, V. (2006) “Effective Management of Water Resources via Demand Management: Some Examples from Southeast Asia”. Proceedings of IHP International Symposium on Managing Water Supply for Growing Demand, Bangkok, Thailand, 16-20 October 2006. Jakarta, UNESCO: IHP Technical Documents in Hydrology No 8, pp. 23-38.

Thanaprayochsak, W., A. T. M. N. Amin and Nitivattananon, V. (2005). “Application of Economic Instruments to Influence People’s Decision in Choice of Transportation Mode for Reducing Growth Rate of Vehicles in Bangkok”, Proceedings of Asian Planning Schools Association Conference (APSA) 2005, Penang, Malaysia, 15-19 September 2005.

Spoann, Vin, Nitivattananon, V. and Amin, A. T. M. N. (2005). “Assessment of Solid Waste Collection Contracted Service in Siem Reap, Cambodia”, Proceedings of International Conference on Integrated Solid Waste Management in Southeast Asia Cities, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 5-7 July 2005.

Nitivattananon, V., Tasingsa, S. and Ludwig, H.F. (2004). “Planning for the Management of Conflicting Water Uses in Thailand Watersheds: A Case Study,” Proceedings of 30^th WEDC International Conference, Vientiane, Lao PDR, 25-29 October 2004.

Nitivattananon, V. and R. Gauger (2004), “Enhancing Efficiency of Local Government Authorities for Solid Waste Management Facilities”, Proceedings of International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) 2004 World Environment Congress and Exhibition, Rome, Italy, 17-21 October 2004.

Nitivattananon, V. and Ludwig, H.F. (2004). “Guidelines for Allocating Air Pollution Assimilative Capacity for Industrial Areas Located in Major Industrial Region”, Proceedings of Better Air Quality (BAQ) 2004, Agra, India, 6-8 December 2004.

Krairapanond, N., Tasingsa, S. and Nitivattananon, V. (1999). “Watershed Characterization and Water Resources Assessment: A Case of Huai Mae Tia Watershed, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand,” Proceedings of Civil and Environmental Engineering Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 8-12 Nov. 1999.

Nitivattananon, V., Sadowski, E.C. and Quimpo, R.G. (1996). “Optimization of Water Supply System Operation,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 122, No. 5, Sep., 1996, pp. 374-384.

Sadowski, E. C., Nitivattananon, V. and Quimpo, R.G. (1995). “Computer - Generated Optimal Pumping Schedule,” Journal American Water Works Association, AWWA, Vol. 87, No. 6, Jul., 1995, pp. 53-63.

Nitivattananon, V. and Quimpo, R.G. (1995). “Computerized Decision Support System for Optimal Operation in a Water Supply System,” Proceedings of the 20^th General Assembly of the European Geo-physical Society, Hamburg, Germany, 3-7 Apr. 1995.

Editorial Advisor Board member, Malaysian Construction Reserach Journal

Advisor and member, Commitee on Environmental Management, National Municipal League of Thailand

Member, International Cities, Town Centres & Communities Society

Member, International Solid Waste Association

Registered Professional Engineers of Thailand

Member, Engineering Institute of Thailand

Member, Thammasat Economic Association, Thailand