Sawitree Luachapichatikul

Profile

I am a PhD researcher in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds, with a background in geology and a research focus on land subsidence and tectonic deformation. My work applies satellite geodesy and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) to investigate ground deformation processes in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

I am funded by the Royal Thai Government Scholarship and am also a professional geologist at the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Thailand, where I have worked since 2013. My professional experience includes geological analysis, geoinformatics, geological database systems, and the application of remote sensing techniques for national-scale geohazard monitoring.

Research interests

My research interests focus on land subsidence and tectonic deformation in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on tropical environments. I apply time-series InSAR and satellite geodesy to investigate ground deformation processes associated with fault activity, urbanisation, and groundwater extraction.

A key aspect of my work is the integration of InSAR-derived deformation with groundwater data and biomass-related observations to better understand surface–subsurface interactions in tropical zones. By combining satellite observations with geological, hydrological, and environmental datasets, my research aims to improve geohazard monitoring, risk assessment, and sustainable resource management in rapidly developing regions.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Wuhan University, China (LIESMARS)
• Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Burapa University, Thailand
• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Geology, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Research groups and institutes

• Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics