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Assistant Professor Dr. Alongkot Fanka

Petrology and Geochemistry

Email Alongkot.F@chula.ac.th

Education

  • Ph.D. Geology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2017)
  • M.Sc. Geology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2013)
  • B.Sc. Geology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2009)

Research Unit

Applied Mineral and Petrology Research Unit (AMP RU)

List of Publications

Yang, J., Hu, R., Liu, L., Mao, W., Fu, Y., Zhou, M., Chen, H., Fanka, A., Hou, K., 2025.  Constraints of in-situ elemental and B isotopic compositions of tourmaline on the origin of the Nong Sua Sn deposit, Thailand. Mineralium Deposita, DOI:10.1007/s00126-025-01360-0

Tukpho, T., Hauzenberger, C.A., Gallhofer, D., Skrzypek, E., Santitharangkun, S., Sirimongkonpun, M., Fanka, A.*, 2025. Subduction-related magmatism in the Indochina Terrane: Insights from Triassic volcanic rocks in Central Thailand. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 279, 106459.

Watthanapond, P., Fanka, A. *, Pang, K.N., Chung, S.L., 2025. Petrogenesis of REE-mineralized granitic plutons in central Thailand, Southeast Asian tin belt: New insights from geochemistry and zircon U–Pb geochronology. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 277, 106368.

Liu, L., Hu, R.Z., Fu, Y.Z., Yang, J.H., Zhou, M.F., Mao, W., Tang, Y.W., Fanka, A., Li, Z., 2024. Cassiterite and zircon U-Pb ages and compositions from ore-bearing and barren granites in Thailand: Constraints on the formation of tin deposits in Southeast Asia. Ore Geology Reviews, 106282.

Sirimongkonpun, M., Tsunogae, T., Tukpho, T., Fanka, A.*, 2024. New insights into the petrogenesis of granitic rocks in southern Thailand, SE Asia Tin Belt: Evidence from petrochemistry and geochronology. International Geology Review, DOI:10.1080/00206814.2024.2386560.

Watthanapond, P., Chualaowanich, T., Fanka, A.*, 2024. Mineral chemistry and petrography of granitic rocks related rare earth elements in Uthai Thani area, central Thailand: Implication for REE potential in Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand (BEST).

Fanka, A., and Tadthai, J. Petrology and geochemistry of Li-bearing pegmatites and related granitic rocks in southern Thailand: implications for petrogenesis and lithium potential in Thailand. Frontiers in Earth Science 11, 1221485.

Tukpho, T., Sirimongkonpun, M., Fanka, A.*, 2023. Petrography and mineral chemistry of Cenozoic volcanic rocks in Lop Buri area, central Thailand: Implications for crystallization condition and petrogenesis. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand (BEST), 15(1).

Sirimongkonpun, M., Tukpho, T., Fanka, A.*, 2023. Mineral chemistry of biotite from granitic rocks in Prachuap Khiri Khan, southern Thailand: Implications for crystallization condition and petrogenesis. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand (BEST), 15(1).

Puangjagta, A., Fanka, A.*, Assawincharoenkij, T., 2023. Petrology and geochemical characters of metalimestone from Ban Maepong Limestone Mine, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand (BEST), 15(1).

Vu, D.T.A., Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., 2023. Trace element geochemistry and U-Pb dating of zircon inclusions in sapphire from Southern Vietnam: Indicator of basalt-related sapphire formation. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 245, 105537.

Meesuay, W., Santironnarong, S., Seehanam, S., Jitklongsub, S., Tukpho, T., Fanka, A., Ketwetsuriya, C., Paisarnsombat, S., Chancharoen, W., 2022. Development and Properties of Alternative Thailand Lunar Simulant (TLS-01A). Journal of Aerospace Engineering 36(1).

Fanka, A., Kasiban, C., Tsunogae, T., Tsutsumi, Y., Sutthirat, C., 2021. Petrochemistry and zircon U-Pb geochronology of felsic xenoliths in Late Cenozoic gem-related basalt from Bo Phloi gem field, Kanchanaburi, western Thailand. Journal of Earth Science 32(4), 1035–1052.

Tukpho, T., Fanka, A.*, 2021. Petrology and geochemistry of granitic rocks in Dan Chang area, Suphan Buri Province, Central Thailand: Implication for petrogenesis. ScienceAsia (47), 609–617.

Vu, D.T.A., Fanka, A., Salam, A., Sutthirat, C., 2021. Variety of Iron Oxide Inclusions in Sapphire from Southern Vietnam: Indication of Environmental Change during Crystallization. Minerals 11, 241. doi.org/10.3390/min11030241.

Vu, D.T.A., Salam, A., Fanka, A., Belousova, E., Sutthirat, C., 2021. Mineral inclusions in sapphire from basaltic terranes in Southern Vietnam: Indicator of formation model. Gems & Gemology 56 (4), 498–515.

Hunyek, V., Sutthirat, C., Fanka, A.*, 2020. Magma genesis and arc evolution at the Indochina Terrane subduction: Petrological and geochemical constraints from the volcanic rocks in Wang Nam Khiao Area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Frontiers in Earth Science 8, 271, doi: 10.3389/feart.2020.00271.

Fanka, A., Tsunogae, T., Daorerk, V., Tsutsusumi, Y., Takamura, Y., Sutthirat, C., 2018. Petrochemistry and zircon U-Pb geochronology of granitic rocks in the Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Implications for petrogenesis and tectonic setting. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 157, 92 – 118.

Fanka, A., Nakapadungrat, S., 2018. Preliminary study on petrography and geochemistry of granitic rocks in the Khao Phra-Khao Sung area, Amphoe Nong Bua, Changwat Nakhon Sawan, Central Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand (BEST) 9, 55 – 68.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat C., 2018. Petrochemistry, mineral chemistry, and pressure-temperature model of corundum bearing amphibolite from Montepuez, Mozambique. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 43, 3751 – 3767.

Fanka, A., Tsunogae, T., Daorerk, V., Tsutsusumi, Y., Takamura, Y., Endo, T., Sutthirat, C., 2016. Petrochemistry and mineral chemistry of Late Permian hornblendite and hornblende gabbro from the Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Indication of Palaeo-Tethyan subduction. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 130, 239 – 255.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat C., 2013. Mozambique Rubies: Market, Mine and the Original Source of the Montepuez Deposit. Journal of The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong 34, 39 – 47.

Conference presentations

Saripun, G., Treepho, A., Sornjai, N., Sringern, M., Rukkhasukhon, S., Fanka, A., 2025. Petrographic characteristics of Li-bearing pegmatites from Kanchanaburi Province, Western Thailand: Implication for lithium deposit of Thailand. The 9th Conference on Natural Resources, Geoinformation and Environment, Thailand (Online).

Pimpatan, J., Meethum, J., Peung-uaypon, P., Rodkumnerd, P., Fanka, A., 2024. Preliminary study of Carbon Capture Potential of mafic-ultramafic rocks in Saraburi Province, Central Thailand. Proceeding of the first Mahidol University International Geoscience Conference (MUIGC 2024), Thailand.

Rodkumnerd, P., Peung-uaypon, P., Pimpatan, J., Meethum, J., Fanka, A., 2024. Petrological Characteristic of Granitic Rocks Related to REEs in Phichit-Nakhon Sawan area, Central Thailand. Proceeding of the first Mahidol University International Geoscience Conference (MUIGC 2024), Thailand.

Peung-uaypon, P., Rodkumnerd, P., Pimpatan, J., Meethum, J., Fanka, A., 2024. Preliminary study on carbon capture potential of rock from Chonburi Province, Eastern Thailand. Proceeding of the first Mahidol University International Geoscience Conference (MUIGC 2024), Thailand.

Meethum, J., Pimpatan, J., Peung-uaypon, P., Rodkumnerd, P., Katemake, P., Ngamukot, P., Assawincharoenkij, T., Fanka, A., 2024. Petrochemistry of natural pigments from Khao Nong Taling, Rayong Province, Eastern Thailand. Proceeding of the first Mahidol University International Geoscience Conference (MUIGC 2024), Thailand.

Fanka, A., 2023. A review of granitic rocks and associated mineralization in Thailand. Magmatism and Mineralization in Southeast Asia, Guiyang, China.

Meethum, J., Fanka, A., Hattagee, S., Katemake3, P., Ngamukot, P., Noppakundilograt, S., Assawincharoenkij, T., 2023. Petrological characteristics of natural pigments from Rayong, Eastern Thailand. AIC2023–15th Congress of the International Colour Association, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Tukpho, T., Nhootong, R., Jitwijarn, P., Buntara, M., Sirimongkonpun, M., Watthanapond, P., 2023. Primary REE potential related to granitic rocks in Thailand: Evidence from mineral chemistry and geochemistry. Energy Geoscience Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Fanka, A., Boonkerd, P., 2022. Petrology of volcanic rocks from Mount Pinatubo, Philippines: Implication for magmatic crystallization. The 9th International Conference on Geoscience Education, Shimane, Japan.

Tukpho, T., Fanka, A., 2020. Petrology of granitic rocks in Dan Chang District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand. EGU General Assembly, Sharing Geoscience Online, May 2020.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., 2019. Petrology and geochemistry of the volcanic rocks in the Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Implications for magmatism and tectonic setting. 2nd International Congress on Earth Sciences in SE Asia (ICES 2019), Bali, Indonesia.

Fanka, A., Tangweerasing, M., Sutthirat, C., 2019. Petrochemistry of ultramafic xenolith in corundum-related basalt at Khao Wua volcanic remnant, Chanthaburi, Eastern Thailand. The 16th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia. Kochi, Japan.

Fanka, A., Kasiban, C., Sutthirat C., 2018. Felsic xenoliths embedded in Late Cenozoic basalt in Bo Phloi sapphire deposits, Kanchanaburi Province, Western Thailand: Indication of crustal basement. The 15th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia. Xian, China.

Chualaowanich, T., Naing, M.M., Fanka, A., Watcharamai, T., Soe, M., Moe, H.L., Thwin, P.Z., Suksawat, A., 2018. Crystallization temperature range of corundum from Yatkansin Taung area, Myanmar. The 2nd International Symposium on Geoscience Resources and Environments of Asian Terranes (GREAT 2018), Bangkok, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., 2017. Petrology and geochemistry of volcanic rocks in the Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The 14th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia. Bangkok, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Tsunogae, T., Sutthirat, C., 2016. Petrology and crystallization condition of granitic rocks in Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Northeastern Thailand. The 13th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia. Trivandrum, India.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., 2016. Mineral chemistry of granitic rocks in Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Northeastern Thailand: Implications for petrogenesis and tectonic setting. The 52nd Annual Session of the Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP), Bangkok, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., 2016. Biotite mineral chemistry of granitic rocks in Wang Nam Khiao area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: petrogenetic implication. The 42nd Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT42), Bangkok, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., Daorerk, V., Tsunogae, T., Tsutsusumi, Y., Takamura, Y., Endo, T., 2015. Petrology and Zircon U-Pb geochronology of meta-hornblendite and related gabbro from Wong Nam Khiao Area, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The 12th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia, Tsukuba, Japan.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat, C., Tsunogae, T., Tsutsusumi, Y., Takamura, Y., Koizumi, T., 2015. Petrology of gneisses from the Montepuez Complex, Mozambique. The 12th International Conference on Gondwana to Asia, Tsukuba, Japan.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat C., 2014. Petrochemistry of corundum-bearing amphibolite from Montepuez Deposits, Mozambique. The 40th Congress on Science & Technology of Thailand (STT40), Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Fanka, A., 2014. Petrochemistry of Ruby-Bearing Rock from Montepuez Deposits, Mozambique. 2nd AJ-BCEP Geo-Resources World Forum 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat C., 2013. Petrographic Character of Corundum bearing rock from Montepuez Deposits, Mozambique. The Science Forum 2013, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Fanka, A., Sutthirat C., 2013. Petrographic Character of Corundum bearing rock from Montepuez Deposits, Mozambique. The 8th Conference on Science and Technology for Youths, Bangkok, Thailand.