Dr. Raphael Bissen
Raphael Bissen
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Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok
Bangkok
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RESEARCH
Ongoing Projects (updated 11.09.2026)
Suitable Materials for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Mineral Carbonation
Geomechanical Modeling of Salt Cavern Stability for Carbon Dioxide Storage
Cracking Agents as Alternative to Traditional Mining Methods
Geomechanical Modeling of Salt Cavern Stability for Carbon Dioxide Storage
Cracking Agents as Alternative to Traditional Mining Methods
TEACHING
Mining and Petroleum Engineering
Teaching Bachelor Program
General Geology, Mining Geology, Petroleum Geology, Eng EXP Rock Blast
Teaching Master Program
Basic Geology, Basic Petroleum Geology, Basic Minerals and Rocks, Space Mining
General Geology, Mining Geology, Petroleum Geology, Eng EXP Rock Blast
Teaching Master Program
Basic Geology, Basic Petroleum Geology, Basic Minerals and Rocks, Space Mining
Publications
Journals
Pajonpai, N., Bissen, R., Pumjan, S. & Henk, A. (2022): Shape design and safety evaluation of salt caverns for CO2 storage in northeast Thailand. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, Vol. 120:103773. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2022.103773
Chenrai, P., Jitmahantakul, S., Bissen, R. & Chawchai, S. (2022): A preliminary assessment of geological CO2 storage in the Khorat Plateau, Thailand. Frontiers in Energy Research. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2022.909898
Maneenoi, N., Bissen, R. & Chawchai, S. (2022): Influence of admixtures on the performance of soundless chemical demolition agents and implications for their utilization. Journal of Sustainable Mining. DOI: 10.46873/2300-3960.1350
Rattana, P., Choowong, M., ..., Bissen, R. & Chawchai, S. (2021): Geochemistry of evaporitic deposits from the Cenomanian (Upper Cretaceous) Maha Sarakham Formation in the Khorat Basin, northeastern Thailand. Cretaceous Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2021.104986
Thepwilai, S., Wangritthikraikul, K., Chawchai, S. & Bissen, R. (2020): Testing the factors controlling the numbers of microplastics on beaches along the western Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 168:112467. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112467
Bissen, R. & Chawchai, S. (2020): Microplastics on beaches along the eastern Gulf of Thailand - A preliminary study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 157:111345. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111345
Chawchai, S., Liu, G., Bissen, R., ... (2020): Hydroclimate variability of western Thailand during the last 1400 years. Quaternary Science Reviews, Vol.241. DOI: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2020.106423
Rattanawong, T., Bissen, R., Waraporn Kumpairoh, W. & Chawchai, S. (2020): Geochemical Characteristics of Three Hot Springs from Western Thailand. Applied Environmental Research, Vol.42, No.1. DOI: 10.35762/AER.2020.42.1.8
Pajonpai, N., Bissen, R. (2019): Geomechanical Modeling of Salt Cavern Stability for Carbon Dioxide Storage in Northeast Thailand. BEST, Vol.10, No.1
Peerasit, S., Montri, C., ... Bissen, R. (2018): Paleogeographic Reconstruction and History of the Sea Level Change at Sam Roi Yot National Park, Gulf of Thailand. Tropical Natural History, Vol.18(2), 112-134.
Chawchai, S. & Bissen, R. (2018): Understanding the Weathering Process of Antimony Minerals: Case Study Sb-Mine Sulzburg, Black Forest, Germany. Applied Environmental Research, Vol.40, No.2, May-Sep. https://tci-thaijo.org/index.php/aer/article/view/93598
Chawchai, S., Liu, G., Bissen, R., Jankham, K., Paisonjumlongsri, W., Kanjanapayont, P., Chutakositkanon, V., Choowong, M., Pailoplee, S. & Wang, X. (2017): Stalagmites from western Thailand: preliminary investigations and challenges for palaeoenvironmental research. Boreas. https://doi.org/10.1111/bor.12299. ISSN 0300-9483.
Conference Contributions
Bissen, R. & Chawchai, S. (2019): Preliminary Study on the Microplastic Contamination of Beach Sand from Eastern Thailand. EARTH 2019, October 13-15.
Pumjan, S., Laicharoenchokchai, O., Bissen, R. & Plien, M. (2019): Coal Grades Modeling byGeostatistical Method at Mae Moh Mine, Lampang Province, Thailand. The 13th International Conference on Mining, Materials and Petroleum Engineering (CMMP 2019), June 13-14, 2019, Krabi, Thailand.
Bissen, R., Pumjan, S., Numprasanthai, A. & Chawchai, S. (2017): Green Mining in Thailand: Alternatives to Traditional Methods. MMIJ EARTH Special Session. Shigen Sozai Koenshu, Vol.4, No.2.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): Modern silica sand processing plant in Thailand, in 16th International symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management (SWEMP2016). Istanbul.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): Recovery of Cassiterite from Tailings, Petmongkon Tin Mine, Thailand, in 6th Asian African Mineral Resources Conference. Akita.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): A review of construction sand process in Thailand, in Asean++2016 toward Geo-resources Education in Asean Economic Community, Bangkok . p. 446-453.
Win, E.E., Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): A upgrading of low quality silica sand from Thung Tako deposit in Thailand, in Asean++2016 toward Geo-resources Education in Asean Economic Community, Bangkok . p. 474-488.
Pumjan, S., Laicharoenchokchai, O., Bissen, R. & Plien, M. (2019): Coal Grades Modeling byGeostatistical Method at Mae Moh Mine, Lampang Province, Thailand. The 13th International Conference on Mining, Materials and Petroleum Engineering (CMMP 2019), June 13-14, 2019, Krabi, Thailand.
Bissen, R., Pumjan, S., Numprasanthai, A. & Chawchai, S. (2017): Green Mining in Thailand: Alternatives to Traditional Methods. MMIJ EARTH Special Session. Shigen Sozai Koenshu, Vol.4, No.2.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): Modern silica sand processing plant in Thailand, in 16th International symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management (SWEMP2016). Istanbul.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): Recovery of Cassiterite from Tailings, Petmongkon Tin Mine, Thailand, in 6th Asian African Mineral Resources Conference. Akita.
Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): A review of construction sand process in Thailand, in Asean++2016 toward Geo-resources Education in Asean Economic Community, Bangkok . p. 446-453.
Win, E.E., Saisinchai, S., Numprasanthai, A., Bissen, R. (2016): A upgrading of low quality silica sand from Thung Tako deposit in Thailand, in Asean++2016 toward Geo-resources Education in Asean Economic Community, Bangkok . p. 474-488.
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ROCK MECHANICS
specific rock properties like uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), Young´s modulus, Poisson ratio, cohesion and angle of inner friction are determined by uniaxial and triaxial tests
specific rock properties like uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), Young´s modulus, Poisson ratio, cohesion and angle of inner friction are determined by uniaxial and triaxial tests
PHOTOGRAMMETRY
photogrammetric studies allow for a rapid and reliable determination of fracture characteristics
photogrammetric studies allow for a rapid and reliable determination of fracture characteristics
GEOMECHANICAL MODELING
geomechanical reservoir models based on the FE-method are used to model the stress perturbations in relation to the fault systems
geomechanical reservoir models based on the FE-method are used to model the stress perturbations in relation to the fault systems
DFN MODELING
discrete fracture network (DFN) models based on geostatistical assumptions are commenly used for the extrapolation of fracture properties observed in wells to the km-scale of the reservoir
discrete fracture network (DFN) models based on geostatistical assumptions are commenly used for the extrapolation of fracture properties observed in wells to the km-scale of the reservoir
"We are like a judge confronted by a defendant who declines to answer, and we must determine the truth from the circumstantial evidence."
Alfred Wegener
Alfred Wegener
