รศ.ดร.สุคนธ์เมธ จิตรมหันตกุล

Associate Professor Dr. Sukonmeth Jitmahantakul

Sukonmeth
Jitmahantakul

Associate Professor Dr.

Director, MSc in Energy Geosciences (International Program)

Integrated basin studies for petroleum exploration, geological storage of CO₂ and geothermal energy.

Sukonmeth.J@chula.ac.thPersonal publication on MediumGoogle Scholar profile

Research focus

Understanding basins, from field to model

Subsurface energy and geological storage

Research spans petroleum exploration, geological CO₂ storage and geothermal energy.

The overall research approach combines integrated basin analysis, field observations and digital outcrop mapping (drone photography and 3D outcrop imaging), seismic interpretation, analogue experiments (sandbox experiments), and numerical modelling.

Research overview: integrated basin studies

Research publications

Publications

2026

  1. Chansom, C., Jitmahantakul, S., Wei, S., et al. (2026). Source characteristics of the 2019 Wang Nuea earthquake and depth-dependent seismotectonics of intraplate faulting in northern Thailand. Geoscience Letters, 13, Article 67. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40562-026-00517-7
  2. Chaianansutcharit, T., Jitmahantakul, S., & Pornkulprasit, P. (2026). Dynamic validation of subsurface CO₂ utilization and storage capacity in depleted gas carbonate reservoirs, northeastern Thailand. Engineering Journal, 30(9), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2026.30.9.1
  3. Thongsang, P., Chotpantarat, S., Saengnill, W., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2026). Distilling intelligence from space: lightweight deep learning for SAR-based flood monitoring. Earth Systems and Environment, 10(5), 5229–5248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-026-01146-y
  4. Sooksrisawat, S., Jitmahantakul, S., Saisingthong, W., & Tathong, T. (2026). 3D fault architecture and coal-seam continuity in the Central Sub-basin, Mae Moh Basin, northern Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 18(1), 55–71. Article
  5. Thongson, R., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2026). Machine-learning-assisted seismic facies screening of reservoir-seal architecture for CO₂ storage in the Nong Phak Chi Field, Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 18(1), 41–54. Article
  6. Kyaw, B. H., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2026). Geothermal heat assessment of the Suphan Buri Basin, Thailand, using Horner-corrected bottom-hole temperatures. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 18(1), 25–40. Article

2024

  1. Assawincharoenkij, T., Chenrai, P., Jitmahantakul, S., Srisuriyachai, F., Suninbun, S., Laosritrakul, K., & Phujareanchaiwon, C. (2024). CO₂-brine-rock interactions in Permian carbonate formations, north-eastern Thailand. ScienceAsia, 50(4), Article 2024075. https://doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2024.075
  2. Deng, H., McClay, K., Chen, H., Finch, E., Jablonski, D., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2024). Structural inheritance controls crustal-scale extensional fault-related folding in the Exmouth and Dampier sub-basins, North West Shelf, Australia. AAPG Bulletin, 108(7), 1291–1326. https://doi.org/10.1306/01242423035
  3. Jitmahantakul, S., Kaewsomwang, P., Sumpaothong, J., & Simpson, R. (2024). Inherited extensional faults and bed-parallel slip in Mae Moh Basin, Thailand with implication for basement fabrics. Journal of Structural Geology, 179, Article 105047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2023.105047
  4. Chaisurajinda, P., Jitmahantakul, S., & Phantuwongraj, S. (2024). Optimizing CO₂ truck transport routes from sources to storage in northeastern Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 16(2), 9–20. Article
  5. Hong, P., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2024). Outcrop analogue for basement exploration in Songkhla Basin, Gulf of Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 16(2), 35–47. Article
  6. Khamsaeng, S., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2024). The influence of pre-existing structures on fracture systems in the Jurassic Surat Basin, Queensland, Australia. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 16(2), 50–68. Article
  7. Sriwiset, M., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2024). Structural characteristic of early Eocene extensional fault in Songkhla Basin, Gulf of Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 16(2), 21–34. Article
  8. Nonthason, A., Kanjanapayont, P., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2024). Kinematic history of the thrust fault-related calcite veins at the Indochina margin, Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 16(1), 48–59. Article

2023

  1. Jitmahantakul, S., Chenrai, P., Chaianansutcharit, T., Assawincharoenkij, T., Tang-on, A., & Pornkulprasit, P. (2023). Dynamic estimates of pressure and CO₂-storage capacity in carbonate reservoirs in a depleted gas field, northeastern Thailand. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 8, Article 100422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100422 Original article link
  2. Morley, C., Chantraprasert, S., Chenoll, K., Sootlek, P., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2023). Interaction of thin-skinned detached faults and basement-involved strike-slip faults on a transform margin: the Moattama Basin, Myanmar. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 524. https://doi.org/10.1144/SP524-2021-90
  3. Choowala, W., Chantraprasert, S., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2023). Characterization of growth anticline in Moattama Basin, Gulf of Moattama, Myanmar. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 15(2), 52–64. Article
  4. Elzner, A., Charoentitirat, T., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2023). Stratigraphy and depositional environment of Permian clastic rocks in Ko Phi Phi Don, Krabi, Thailand with implications for reservoir quality. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 15(2), 36–51. Article

2022

  1. Chenrai, P., Assawincharoenkij, T., Jitmahantakul, S., & Chaiseanwang, P. (2022). Geochemical characteristics of shale gas formation and the potential for carbon storage in Thailand: an example from the Triassic Huai Hin Lat Formation. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10, Article 1085869. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.1085869 Original article link
  2. Chenrai, P., Jitmahantakul, S., Bissen, R., & Assawincharoenkij, T. (2022). A preliminary assessment of geological CO₂ storage in the Khorat Plateau, Thailand. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, Article 909898. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.909898
  3. Chansom, C., Jitmahantakul, S., Owen, L. A., Wiwegwin, W., & Charusiri, P. (2022). New insights into the paleoseismic history of the Mae Hong Son Fault, northern Thailand. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10, Article 921049. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.921049
  4. Morley, C. K., Jitmahantakul, S., Pongwapee, S., & Vattanasak, H. (2022). Multiphase deformation of an inverted Permian deepwater rift basin: the Nong Pong Formation, Khao Khwang Fold and Thrust Belt, Thailand. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 224, Article 104979. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2021.104979
  5. Chemong, C.-A., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2022). Seismic characteristics and distribution of Neogene deep-water turbidites in East Coast Basin, Offshore Hawke Bay, New Zealand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 14(2), 121–135. Article
  6. Maneerat, W., Jitmahantakul, S., & Charoentitirat, T. (2022). Devonian tentaculite of the Thong Pha Phum Group in Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi Province. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 14(1), 35–49. Article
  7. Meesuay, W., Jitmahantakul, S., & Bissen, R. (2022). Fold characteristics and deformation styles within fold and thrust belts using 2D numerical modelling. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 14(2), 154–165. Article

2021

  1. Morley, C. K., Jitmahantakul, S., von Hagke, C., Warren, J., & Linares, F. (2021). Development of an intra-carbonate detachment during thrusting: the variable influence of pressure solution on deformation style, Khao Khwang Fold and Thrust Belt, Thailand. Geosphere, 17(2), 602–625. https://doi.org/10.1130/GES02267.1 Original article link
  2. Piyapongpan, N., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2021). Extracting geological features from fine chronostratigraphic surfaces of the Late Jurassic-Cretaceous post-rift strata in the Dampier Sub-basin, NW Shelf of Australia. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 13(2), 42–51. Article
  3. Simpson, R., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2021). Extensional fault systems in Mae Moh Basin, Lampang Province, Thailand, based on 3D seismic data. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand, 13(2), 52–64. Article

2020

  1. Jitmahantakul, S., Phetheet, J., & Kanjanapayont, P. (2020). 2D sequential restoration and basin evolution of the Wichianburi Sub-basin, Phetchabun Basin, central Thailand. Frontiers in Earth Science, 8, Article 578218. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2020.578218 Original article link
  2. Jitmahantakul, S., Chenrai, P., Kanjanapayont, P., & Kanitpanyacharoen, W. (2020). Seismic characteristics of polygonal fault systems in the Great South Basin, New Zealand. Open Geosciences, 12(1), 851–865. https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2020-0177
  3. Morley, C. K. & Jitmahantakul, S. (2020). Secondary detachments within carbonates of the Saraburi Group, Triassic Khao Khwang Fold and Thrust Belt, Thailand. Journal of Structural Geology, 140, Article 104162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2020.104162 Original article link
  4. สุคนธ์เมธ จิตรมหันตกุล (2020 [พ.ศ. 2563]). ประสิทธิภาพของการใช้แบบจำลองหินโผล่ดิจิทัลในการสอนวิชาวิธีการศึกษาธรณีวิทยาภาคสนาม. วารสารครุศาสตร์, 48(4), 320–335. https://doi.org/10.58837/CHULA.EDUCU.48.4.18 (ตุลาคม–ธันวาคม 2563)
  5. Luachapichatikul, S., Balz, T., Phodee, P., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2020). PS-InSAR for measuring land subsidence in Western Greater Bangkok using Sentinel-1 time-series. Proceedings of the Sirindhorn Conference on GeoInformatics 2020, 95–102.

2019

  1. Jitmahantakul, S. & Chenrai, P. (2019). Applying virtual reality technology to geoscience classrooms. Review of International Geographical Education Online, 9(3), 577–590. https://doi.org/10.33403/rigeo.592771 Original article link
  2. Chansom, C., Jitmahantakul, S., & Charusiri, P. (2019). Paleoseismic evidences of the Doi Wiang La Fault Segment, Mae Hong Son fault, northern of Thailand. Proceedings of the 45th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, 584–596.

2018

  1. จณิสตา จันสม, สุคนธ์เมธ จิตรมหันตกุล, & ปัญญา จารุศิริ (2018 [พ.ศ. 2561]). การแปลความหมายธรณีสัณฐานตามแนวรอยเลื่อนแม่ฮ่องสอน โดยใช้แบบจำลองความสูงพื้นผิวเชิงเลขความละเอียดสูง. วารสารสมาคมสำรวจข้อมูลระยะไกลและสารสนเทศภูมิศาสตร์แห่งประเทศไทย, 19(ฉบับพิเศษ).

2013

  1. Jitmahantakul, S. & McClay, K. (2013). Extensional fault systems in the Exmouth sub-basin, North West Shelf of Australia. In M. Keep & S. Moss (Eds.), Proceedings of the Western Australian Basins Symposium. Perth.
  2. McClay, K. R., Scarselli, N., & Jitmahantakul, S. (2013). Igneous intrusions in the Carnarvon Basin, NW Shelf, Australia. In M. Keep & S. Moss (Eds.), Proceedings of the Western Australian Basins Symposium. Perth.

Teaching development

Learning geology through experience

Directs the MSc in Energy Geosciences (International Program), formerly Petroleum Geoscience. Teaching includes Basin Analysis, Sedimentology, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Geophysics, Geology of SE Asia, Reservoir Characterization, and Virtual Geosciences.

Fieldstory

Fieldstory

An online game for geological field mapping course, an undergraduate summer project (2019) sponsored by Banpu Public Company Limited.

Academic background

Education

  • 2014PhD Geology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
  • 2009MSc Structural Geology with Geophysics, University of Leeds, UK
  • 2007BSc Geology (Hons.), Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Professional development

Certificates

  • 2023

    ECLIPSE Blackoil Reservoir Simulation

    In-person short course by Schlumberger

  • 2022

    Petrel Property Modeling and Petrel Advanced Property

    SLB

  • 2021

    Data Analytics for Upskilling

    An online non-credit course organised by AIT, depa and SCB academy. Gold Medal Award (2021).

  • 2019

    VR and 360 Video Production

    An online non-credit course authorized by Google AR & VR through Coursera

  • Apple Teacher

    A recognized Apple Teacher by the Apple Teacher Program

Awards

  • Good-level Research AwardNational Research Council of Thailand · 2019
  • Outstanding Young Staff Award on TeachingChulalongkorn University · 2019