Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering | Faculty of Engineering and Science

Name	Position
Prof Ir Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San	Head of Department, Professor
Assoc Prof Dr Wee Siaw Khur	Associate Professor
Assoc Prof Dr Chua Han Bing	Associate Professor
Ir Dr Edwin Jong	Associate Professor
Assoc Prof Dr Perumal Kumar	Associate Professor
Assoc Prof Dr Jobrun Nandong	Associate Professor
Assoc Prof Dr John Lau Sie Yon	Deputy of Dean of Graduate School, Professor
Ir Dr Law Shiew Wei	Associate Professor
Dr Bridgid Chin Lai Fui	Associate Dean of Research and Development, Associate Professor
Ir Ts Dr Henry Foo Chee Yew	Associate Professor
Dr Jibrail Kansedo	Senior Lecturer
Dr Tan Inn Shi	Deputy Dean of Research and Development, Associate Professor
Dr Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze	Senior Lecturer
Dr Evelyn Chiong Tung	Senior Lecturer
Mr Henry Elochukwu Okafor	Lecturer
Dr Tan Yin Ling	Senior Lecturer
Dr Jenney Ngu Lim Song	Program Coordinator of Chemical Engineering, Lecturer
Dr Adrian Tiong Chiong Yuh	Program Coordinator of Energy Engineering, Lecturer
Dr Ili Khairunnisa Binti Shamsudin	Lecturer
Dr Mustakimah Binti Mohamed	Lecturer
Ramanan Chidambaram Jayaraj	Lecturer

Message from HOD

Chemical Engineering was among the first few Engineering programmes to be offered at Curtin Sarawak Campus in February 2000. We had a humble first intake of 11 students. Over the years the department has registered a vibrant annual growth of about 8-10%, and now we have a record population of over 500 enrolled students. The Chemical Engineering programme offered here is a four-year undergraduate Bachelor Engineering Degree with Honours and is based on the undifferentiated and holistic curriculum from the Australian Campus.

Our programme has received full recognition from national and international Engineering Accreditation bodies, namely from Engineering Accreditation Council (Malaysia), Engineers Australia and Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK respectively. During the last IChemE accreditation visit in 2016, our Bachelor of Engineering program has been accredited to IChemE’s M-standard as fully satisfying the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Chemical Engineer. We pride ourselves with over 20 experienced national and international staffs that are research active with diverse skills and expertise as reflected from a significant number of research grants secured nationally and internationally. A number of them had also received international research fellowships and won prestigious awards in teaching excellence and innovations.

As part of our commitment to enrich the University life, opportunities are made available to students for the development of their organizational and leadership skills through our IChemE and ACS student Chapters and University-wide Curtin leadership and entrepreneurship programs. Full support is also given to students at faculty level to show case their knowledge and skills at national and international events, such as NACES, UniSIM and IEM ChemE-Car Design competitions. Various national and international students’ awards have been won, namely from NACES, and UniSIM plant design competitions, including the prestigious Gold Macnab Award from IChemE, UK for the Best Design Project in 2006.

Over 500 students had graduated with about 15% achieving First Class Honours. Besides, high employability rate has been observed for our graduates and many are enjoying successful working careers in the respective industries and international organizations. We believe the success and high satisfaction received from the students’ survey of our programme is primarily attributed to the full commitment of our staff, and the strong and continued support from FOES, our Curtin Malaysia campus and counterparts in Australia.

So come and join our Chemical Engineering programme, and let us shape your destiny for a successful future career!

Associate Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San
Head of Department of Chemical Engineering

Stephanie Chan Yen San

PhD, BEng (Hons), PEng, CPEng, MIEM, MIEAustNER, FHEA
Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Professor

Location: Skylark 3, Room 426
Tel: +60 85 630 100 ext: 2538
Email: chanyensan@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=M2oc75cAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yen_San_Stephanie_Chan
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205349238
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4274-0678

Academic history

Certified HDRF Trainer (2021)
Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical-Bioprocess), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2010)

Awards

ACS Outreach Volunteers of the Year, 2022
Curtin Malaysia Research Star Award, 2021
Keynote Plenary Speaker, International Young Chemist Network on Science Outreach, 25^th Feb, 2021
Keynote Plenary Speaker, 1^st Sarawak Biodiversity Center Online Webinar, Dec 2020
Gold medal award. The 3rd Word International Invention Innovation iCAN 2018-Toronto International Society of Innovation and Advanced Skills (TISIAS) Toronto Canada 1^st September 2018
Special Award. The 3^rd International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2018, 1^st September in Toronto, Canada
Hyogo Oversea Research Network fellowship, Hyogo Prefecture, 2018
Young Women Award. Venus International Foundation. Chennai India 3d March 2018
Gold medal award. 3rd Word Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) organized by Korea Invention News (KINEWS) and co-organized by iCAN -TORONTO, Canada in Seoul Korea 3-4 June 2017
Special honor of Invention. 3rd Word Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) organized by Korea Invention News (KINEWS) and co-organized by iCAN -TORONTO, Canada in Seoul Korea 3-4 June 2017
Keynote Plenary Speaker, Nanomedicine is key to New Generation of Drug Delivery: Myth or Reality, International Medical University. 1st August 2016

Research interest

Bionanotechnology specifically on bionanomaterials synthesis, nanoformulation
Biotechnology in relation to agricultural biotechnology
Bioprocessing of phytomedicine for therapeutic actions
Chemical engineering

Research funding & research projects

Funder: Curtin Sarawak Research Fund
Title: Impregnation of silver nanopartilces in a polysulfone membrane: Filtration performance, antimicrobial ability and biofouling resistance studies
Amount: RM 10,000
Team members: Dr Stephanie Chan, Ms Lau Shiew Wei, Dr Leo Choe Peng
Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Characterization and modelling of oil palm fruits and bunches subject to microwave heating
Amount: RM 94,000
Team members: Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Law Ming Chiat, Dr Leo Choe Peng, A/P Dr You Kok Yew, A/P Dr Zulkifly Abbas
Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Development, numerical modelling and experimental verification of a microwave-heated and cavitation-induced distillation vessel to improve the cold flow properties of palm oil biodiesel
Amount: RM 122,000
Team members: Dr Law Ming Chiat, Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Vincent Lee, Dr Wee Siaw Kur, A/P Dr You Kok Yew, A/P Dr Zulkifly Abbas, Dr Ulugbek Azimov
Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behaviour of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation
Amount: RM 91,800
Team members: Dr Wong Kwong Soon, Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Lau Sie Yon
Year obtained/Status: 2015/Completed
Funder: MJM (Palm Oil)
Title: Production and Quality Determination of Organic Fertilizer Derived from Oil Palm Decanter Cake. Amount RM 10,000
Year obtained/Status: 2015/Completed
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Understanding of Mechanisms Affecting the Effectiveness of Magnetic Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
Amount: RM133800
Team members: Dr Tan Yie Hua, Dr Jibrail Kansedo, A/Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Prof Mohammad Omar Abdullah
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Mechanism of multistage nano-enabled microbial fermentation of macroalgae to produce high optically pure lactic acid for biodegradable polymer.
Amount: RM132080
Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi, Dr Henry Foo Chee Yew, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, A/Prof Dr Leo Choe Peng
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Xiamen University Malaysia
Title: Life Cycle Evaluation of Food Waste Management System for Energy Recovery, Environmental Sustainability and Optimized Cost.
Amount: RM59930
Team members: Dr Woon Kok Sin, A/Prof Stephanie Chan Yen San, Prof Lee Chew Tin
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Program 2019
Title: Flipped-delivery and rapid prototyping as blended project- based learning in Fluid Mechanics
Amount: RM2000
Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi (PI), Dr Henry Foo Chew Yew, A/Prof Dr John Lau Sie Yon, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Fund
Title: Enhancement of antimalarial property of Alpinia galangal extract through nanoemulsion formulation with essential oils of P. nigrum, C. Odontophyllu,, N. sativa, C.domestica and P. betle
Amount: RM200,000
Team members: A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San (PI), A/Prof Dr Jobrun Nandong, Freddie Panau, Dr Angela Siner, Dr Jibrail Kansedo
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Fund
Title: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
Amount: RM190,000
Team members: A/Prof Dr Law Ming Chiat (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Dr Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Dr Choy Sook Yan, A/Prof Dr King Jie Hung
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Research Initiation
Title: Pilot plant scale supercritical CO2 extraction of natural antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds used for pharmaceutical applications
Amount: RM50,000
Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Dr Henry Foo Chew Yew, Dr Tan Yie Hua, Freddie Panau, Lam Man Kee
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Initiation
Title: Development of Annas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste
Amount: RM 138,150
Team members: Dr Angela Siner (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San
Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Title: Hydrophobic modified honeycomb tubular biochar with enhanced adsorption capability of volatile organic compounds: Characterisation and kinetics study
Amount: RM 84,200
Team members: A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San (PI), Dr Mohd Dinie Muhaimin Samsudin, A/Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar, Dr Tan Yie Hua, Dr Tan Inn Shi
Year obtained/Status: 2020/on-going

Selected publications

a. Book chapter

Jeevanandam J, Ling, JKU, Barhoum A, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2022) Bionanomaterials: Definitions, sources, types, properties, toxicity and regulations. Fundamentals of Bionanomaterials. 1-29.
Parmar, V.K., Patel, G.C., Chan, Y.S. (2020). Applications of dynamic light scattering in pharmaceutical industry. Research Advances in Dynamic Light Scattering, pp. 205–224
Ling J.K.U., Hii Y.S., Jeevanandam J., Chan Y.S., Danquah M.K. (2019) Nanoencapsulation of Phytochemicals and in-vitro Applications. In: Kumar S., Egbuna C. (eds) Phytochemistry: An in-silico and in-vitro Update. Springer, Singapore
Jeevanandam J., Chan YS. (2019). Chapter 6: In vitro and In vivo toxicity of metal nanoparticles and their drug delivery applications. Part 1: Therapeutic Potentials of Phytopharmaceutical. In: Goyal MR, Mishra A, Egbuna C. (eds). Essentials of Phytopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and Traditional Medicine. Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, USA
Hii, YS, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Chapter 21: Cytotoxicity and Biomedical Applications of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plants. Phytochemistry. In: Egbuna C, Kumar S, Ifemeje JC, Kurhekar JV. (eds). Pharmacognosy, Nanomedicine and Contemporary Issues. Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, USA.
Nnaji, OC., Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS, Danquah, MK, Pan, S., Barhoum, A. (2018) Chapter 6: Engineered nanomaterials for wastewater treatment-Current and future trends. Fundamentals of nanoparticles (1st edition) Elsevier.
Jeevanandam, J., Aing, YS., Chan, YS., Pan, S., Danquah, MK (2017) Chapter 3: Nano- formulation and application of phytochemicals as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial nanoarchitectonics (1st Edition): From synthesis to application. Elservier.
Mat Don, M., Chan, Y. S. and Jeevanandam, J. (2016) Chapter 8: Antimicrobial Properties of Nanobiomaterials and the Mechanicsm. Nanobiomaterials in Antimicrobial Therapy. Applications of Nanobiomaterials Volume 6. 261-312.

b. Journal publications

Ling JKU, Sam JH, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Nandong, J (2022) Thermal degradation of antioxidant compounds: Effects of parameters, thermal degradation kinetics and formulation strategies. Food and Bioprocess Technology.
Wee JL, Law MC, Chan YS, Choy SY, tiong ANT (2022). The potential of Fe-based magnetic nanomaterials for the agriculture sector. ChemistrySelect 7(17). e202104603
Yeong, SP, Chan YS, Law MC, Ling, JKU (2022). Improving cold flow properties of palm fatty acid distillate biodiesel through vacuum distillation. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproduct. 7(1): 43-51
Ling JKU, Nandong J, Chan YS (2022) Generalized multi-scale kinetic model for data-driven modelling: Mangifera pakang antioxidant degradation in choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent. 312, 110741.
Ling, JKU, Chan, YS, Nandong, J (2022) Insights into the release mechanism of antioxidants from nanoemulsion droplets, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(5):1677-1691
Ling, JKU, Chan YS, Nandong J. (2021) Degradation kinetics modeling of antioxidant compounds from the wastes of Mangifera pajang fruit in aqueous and choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent. Journal of Food Engineering 294, 110401
Hii, YS, Law MC, Chan YS (2021). Experimental and numberical study of the impinging aerosols method for the micro-encapsulation of phosphate solubilising microoganism. Biochemical Engineering Journal 174:108118
Thamilvanan D, Jeevanandam J, Hii YS, Chan YS (2021) Sol gen coupled ultrasound synthesis of photo-activated magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Optimization and antibacterial studies. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 99(2):502-518
Chong TY, Law MC, Chan YS (2021). The potential of corn waste lignocellulosic fibre as an improved reinforced bioplastics composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29(2): 363-381.
Mohiddin MNV, Tan YH, Seow YX, Kansedo J, Mubarak NM, Abdullah MO, Chan YS, Khalid M (2021). Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review. Journal of Industrial and Energy Chemistry 98:60-81.
Siaw, YM, Jeevanandam J, Hii YS, Chan YS (2020). Photo-irradiation coupled biosynthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles for antibacterial application. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, 393(12). 2253–2264
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Wong, Y.J., Hii, Y.S. (2020). Biogenic synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using Aloe barbadensis leaf latex extract. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 943(1), 012030
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Cytotoxicity and insulin resistance reversal ability of biofunctional phytosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. 3 Biotech, 10(11), 489
Ling, J.K.U., Chan, Y.S., Nandong, J., Chin, S.F., Ho, B.K. (2020) . Formulation of choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent: Characterization, solubilization capacity and antioxidant property. LWT. 133, 110096
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Effect of pH variations on morphological transformation of biosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. Particulate Science and Technology, 38(5), pp. 573–586
Hii, Y.S., Yen San, C., Lau, S.W., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Isolation and characterisation of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from peat. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 26, 101643
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K., Law, M.C. (2020). Cytotoxicity Analysis of Morphologically Different Sol-Gel-Synthesized MgO Nanoparticles and Their In Vitro Insulin Resistance Reversal Ability in Adipose cells. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology,190(4), pp. 1385–1410
Suresh, M., Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K., Kalaiarasi, J.M.V.(2020). Opportunities for Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Mosquitocide. BioNanoScience, 10(1), pp. 292–310
Wong, CW, Chan YS, Jeenvanandam J, Pal K, Bechelany M, Abd Elkodous M, El-Sayyad GS (2020). Response Surface Methodology Optimization of Mono-dispersed MgO Nanoparticles Fabricated by Ultrasonic-Assisted Sol–Gel Method for Outstanding Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities. Journal of Cluster Science. 31(2). 367-389
Chong, T.Y., Law, M.C., Chan, Y.S. (2020). The Potentials of Corn Waste Lignocellulosic Fibre as an Improved Reinforced Bioplastic Composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment
Thamilvanan, D., Jeevanandam, J., Hii, Y.S., Chan, Y.S. (2020). Sol-gel coupled ultrasound synthesis of photo-activated magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Optimization and antibacterial studies. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Danquah MK, Law MC (2019). Cytotoxicity analysis of morphologically different sol-gel synthesized MgO nanoparticles and their in vitro insulin resistance reversal ability in adipose cells. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. doi: 10.1007/s12010-019-03166-z
Tan YH, Abdullah MO, Kansedo J, Mubarak NM, Chan YS, Nolasco-Hipolito C (2019). Biodiesel production from used cooking oil using green solid catalyst derived from calcined fusion waste chicken and fish bones. Renewable Energy 139:696-706
Chung ZL, Tan YH, Chan YS, Kansedo J, NM Mubarak, Ghasemi M, Abdullah MO (2019). Life cycle assessment of waste cooking oil for biodiesel production using waste chicken eggshell derived CaO as catalyst via transesterification. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101317
Jeevanandam,J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Zebrafish as a model organism to study nanomaterial toxicity. Emerging Science Journal. 3(3):195-208.
Jeevanandam, J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Effect of Gelling Agent and Calcination Temperature in Sol-Gel Synthesized MgO nanoparticles. Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces. 55(2):288-301
Andra S, Balu SK, Jeevanandam J, Muthalagu M, Vidyavathy M, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Photosynthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for pharmaceutical applications. Nauyn-Schmiedeberg’s Achieves of Pharmacology. 392(7):755-771
Jeevanandam, J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Effect of pH variations on morphological transformation of biosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. Particulate Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2019.1566938
Hii YS, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS (2019). Plant mediated green synthesis and nanoencapsulation of MgO nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantean: Characterisation and kinetic release studies. Inorganic and Nano-metal Chemistry. 48(12):620-631 DOI:10.1080/24701556.2019.1569053
Yeong, SP, Law MC, You KY, Chan YS, Lee, VC-C (2019) A coupled electromagnetic-thermal-fluid-kinetic model for microwave-assisted production of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate biodiesel. Applied Energy 237:457-475
Jeevanandan, J. Barhou, A, Chan, YS, Dufresne, A, Danquah, MK. (2018) Review on nanoparticles and nanostructured materials: History, sources, toxicity and regulations. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology 9:1050-1074
Law, MC, Chang, JSL, Chan YS, Pui DY, You KY. (2019). Experimental characterization and modeling of microwave heating of oil palm kernels, mesocarps and empty fruit bunches. Drying Technology. DOI” 10.1080/09373937.2018.1439057
Jeevanandam, J. Chan, Y.S., Ku, Y.H. (2018). Aqueous Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract-mediated biosynthesis of MgO nanorod. Applied Biological Chemistry. 61 (2) 197-208.
Phang, RKI, Chan, YS, Wong, KS, Lau, SY (2018). Isolation and characterization of urease-producing bacteria from tropical peat. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 13:168-175
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2017). Biosynthesis and characterization of MgO nanoparticles from plant extracts via induced molecular nucleation. New Journal of Chemistry 41: 2800-2814.
Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2017). Calcination-dependent morphology transformation of sol-gel synthesized MgO nanoparticles. ChemistrySelect 2:10393-10404
Jessie S.L, Chang, Chan, YS., Law, MC, Leo, CP (2017).Comparative microstructure study of oil palm fruit bunch fibre, mesocarp and kernels after microwave pre-treatment. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 217:012026.
Yeong, SP., Law, MC, Vincent Lee, CC., Chan, YS (2017). Modelling batch microwave heating of water. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 217:012035 (Doi:10.1088/1757-899X/217/1/012035).
Jeevanandam J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2016). Nano-formulations of drugs: Recent Development, Impact and Challenges. Biochimie 128: 99-112
A Anand Kumar, J. Jaison, K. Prabakaran, R. Nagarajan, Y. S. Chan (2016). Water Quality Monitoring: A comparative case study of municipal and Curtin Sarawak’s lake samples. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 121:012019.
Jeevanandam, J.,Chan, Y. S., Danquah, M.K. (2016). Biosynthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. ChemBioEng Reviews. doi: 10.1002/cben.201500018
C., Law, E. L. Liew,. S. L. Chang, Y. S. Chan, C.P. Leo (2016). Modelling microwave heating of discrete samples of oil palm kernels. Applied Thermal Engineering. 98:702-726.
Jeevanandam, J., Danquah, M. K., Debnath, S., Meka, V. S., Chan, Y. S. (2015). Opportunity for nano-formulations in type 2 diabetes mellitus treatments. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 16(10):853-870
S.L. Chang, M.C. Law, Y.S. Chan, C.P. Leo (2015) Effect of Microwave Heating on Oil Palm Mesocarp. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 45:1633-1638
Jeevanadam, J., Ashok Raja, C., Balakumar, S., Chan, Y. S. (2015). Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of magnesium peroxide nanoparticles. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 78:12005. 1-8.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Schizophyllum commune and in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. Journal of Physical Science 24(2): 83-96.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Optimization of process variables for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus using statistical experimental design. Journal of Korean Society for Applied and Biological Chemistry 56(1): 11-20.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Biosynthesis and structural characterization of Ag nanoparticles from white rot fungi. Materials Science and Engineering C. 33:282-288.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Optimization of process parameters in bioreduction of Ag nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus. Advanced Materials Research. 626: 95-98.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2012). Characterization of Ag nanoparticles produced by white-rot fungi and its in vitro antimicrobial activities. The International Arabic Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2(3:3):1-8.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2011). A macro view of Bionanotechnology: Application and implications in the near future. Journal of Bionanoscience. 5:97-106.
Chan, Y.S and Mashitah, M.D. (2010). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Pycnoporous sanguineus. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Supplement 1:5-6.

c. Conference proceedings

A Anand Kumar, J. Jaison, K. Prabakaran, R. Nagarajan, Y. S Chan (2015). Water Quality Monitoring: A comparative case study of municipal and Curtin Sarawak’s lake samples. In Proceeding: The 10th CUTSE International Conference, Curtin University Sarawak, 6-7 November 2015.
Y.S. Chan and M.C. Law (2015). A short review on the implementation of open-ended laboratory towards innovative and creative thinking in engineering discipline. 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 26-27 Nov 2015 Curtin University Miri Sarawak
Anwar, N, Khandoker, S. Islam, S. Debnath, P. Kumar, Y.S. Chan, M.K. Danquah (2015). Class attendance: A key parameter towards quality engineering graduates. 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 26-27 Nov 2015 Curtin University Miri Sarawak
Jessie Sze Ling Chang, Ming Chiat Law, Yen San Chan (2015). Microstructure study on oil palm fruit bunch fibre after microwave drying pre-treatment. In Proceeding: The 3rd Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Research Colloquium 2015, UNIMAS, Sarawak, 14 April, 2015.
Jeevanandam, J, Chan, Y. S., Muthiah, S. (2015). Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Aspergillus tamarii. In Proceeding: The 3rd Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Research Colloquium 2015, UNIMAS, Sarawak, 14 April, 2015.
Jeevanandam, J., Ashok Raja, C., Balakumar, S., Chan, Y. S. (2014). Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of magnesium peroxide nanoparticles. In Proceeding: The 9th CUTSE International Conference, Curtin University Sarawak, 3-5 Dec 2014
Chan, Y. S, Mashitah, M.D., Lim, J.K. and Mohamed, A.R. (2013). Comparative studies on the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus in shake flasks and stirred tank reactor. In: Proceeding of CHEMECA 2013: Challenging Tomorrow. Brisbane, Queensland. Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia, 39-43.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2012). Optimization of process parameter in bioreduction of Ag nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Advanced Material Engineering and Technology (ICAMET 2012). Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 28-30 November 2012.
Othman, N.Z, Chan, Y. S., Malek, R.A., Ramli, S., Ismail, N.S., Sarmidi, M.R., Aziz, R., El-Enshasy, H.A. (2012). Bioprocess optimization for cell mass production and functional characterization of: Lactobacillus plantarum. In: Proceeding of 2012 AIChE Annual Meeting, AlChE2012, Pittsburgh, PA, 28 October -2 November 2012.
Chan, Y. S. And Mashitah, M. D. (2011). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Schizophyllum commune and in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. In Proceeding of The 18thRegional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE2011). Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 27-28 October 2011,
Mashitah, M.D. and Chan, Y. S (2011). Schizophyllum commune as nano-factory for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. In Proceeding of The Nineteenth Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-19). Shanghai, China, 24-30 July 2011.
Chan, Y. S. And Mashitah, M. D. (2011). Instantaneous biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by selected macro fungi. In: Proceeding of the 2ndInternational Conference on Biotechnology Engineering, The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-19 May 2011. ISBN: 978-983-42978-3-1.
Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D (2010). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Pycnoporous sanguineus. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Natural Products, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 10-12 December 2010.
Chan, Y.S., El-Enshasy H., Othman, N. Z., Malek, R.A. Bioprocess optimization and functionality characterization of Lactobacillus plantarum. In: Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference of Biotechnology and Wellness Industry. Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 October 2010

HDRs supervision

HDR Student Name : Jessie Chang Sze Ling
Project Title: Modeling microwave heating of oil palm fruits and bunches
Status: Graduated MPhil in 2018
HDR Student Name: Jaison Jevanandam
Project: Enhanced synthesis and delivery of MgO nanoparticles for reverse insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
Status: Graduated PhD in 2018
HDR Student Name: Ivy Yii Siew Aing
Project: Pressurized solvent-free microwave extraction of garlic oil
Status: Graduated MPhil in 2018
HDR Student Name: Yeong Siew Ping
Project: Development, modelling and experimental verification of a amicrowave-heated, cavitation-induced distillation vessel to improve the cold-flow properties of palm oil biodiesel
Status: Graduated PhD in 2020
HDR Student Name: Ignatius Phang
Project: Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behavior of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation
Status: Completed PhD in 2021
HDR Student Name: Hii Yiik Siang, Yvonne
Project: Microencapsulation of phosphate solubilizing microorganism for enhance agriculture growth on peat
Status: Graduated PhD in 2020
HDR Student Name: Jordy Ling Kim Ung
Project: Formulation of antioxidant nanoemulsion from Bambangan extract
Status: Graduated PhD in 2020
HDR Student Name: Ivan Sam Jian Hung
Project: Enhancement of antimalarial property of Alpinia galangal extract through nanoemulsion formulation with essential oils of P. nigrum, C. Odontophyllu,, N. sativa, C.domestica and P. betle
Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023
HDR Student Name: Wee Jia Le
Project: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023
HDR Student Name: Nurul Fathira Anisa Jimali
Project: Development of Annas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste
Status: On-going MPhil 2020-2022
HDR Student Name: Fanthagiro Rossi Stuard Majing
Project: Hydrophobic modified honeycomb tubular biochar with enhanced adsorption capability of volatile organic compounds: Characterisation and kinetics study
Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023
HDR Student Name: Kevin Tong Tian Xiang
Project: Algae fermentation by mixed culture of lactic acid bacteria on microfludic microbial fuel cell platform for continuous L-lactic acid and bioelectricity production
Status: On-going PhD 2021-2024

Professional associations

Affiliate member, YSN-ASM, 2021
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, 2008
Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia, 2020
Member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, 2021
Education/Award Working Group Co-Leader of ACS Malaysia Chapter 2020-2022
Fellow, Higher Education Academy, 2019

Wee Siaw Khur

PhD, BEng
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 331
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2513
Email: wee.siaw.khur@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iSX9ymsAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Wee-Siaw-Khur-2152040860
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?origin=resultslist&authorId=23494220800&zone=

Research interests

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Hydrodynamics of multiphase flow
Gas-solid fluidized bed
Gasification of Biomass
Renewable energy applications
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
Microwave heating
Enzymatic hydrogen production

Background

Dr. Wee Siaw Khur graduated with a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University of Technology in 2004. She joined the Oil & Gas inspection company as Inspection Analyst cum Planner in year 2005. After that, she pursued her PhD study at Curtin University under scholarship. She worked on the numerical and experimental study of hydrodynamics in a compartmented fluidized bed oil palm shell biomass gasifier. She obtained her PhD degree in 2012. She was then employed as a lecturer under the Mechanical Engineering Department in Curtin Sarawak campus. In year 2015, she joined Universiti Malaysia Sabah as a senior lecturer. She joined Petroleum Engineering Department at Curtin Malaysia in year 2016 as a senior lecturer and she became the program coordinator in year 2018. Currently, she is the head of department for Petroleum Engineering Department.

Professional experience

Head of Department, Petroleum Engineering Department, Curtin Malaysia, 2019-Jul 2021.
Program Coordinator, Petroleum Engineering Department, Curtin Malaysia, 2018-2019.
Senior Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering Department, Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2016-present
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering programme, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, 2015
Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2011 – 2014
Inspection analyst cum planner, Velosi Sdn. Bhd., Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2005
Industry internship as student engineer, Dayang Enterprise Sdn, Bhd., Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2003

Professional affiliations

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Engineers Australia (EA)

Publications

Journal publications

SK Wee, YJ Yap. 2019. “CFD Study of sand erosion in pipeline.” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol 176, pp. 269-278.
SS Dol, SF Wong, SK Wee, JS Lim. 2018. “Experimental Study on the Effects of Water-in-oil Emulsions to Wall Shear Stress in the Pipeline Flow” Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 1309-1319.
SF Wong, SS Dol, SK Wee, & HB Chua. 2018. “Miri Light crude water-in-oil emulsions characterization- Rheological behavior, stability and amount of emulsions formed”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol. 165, pp 58 – 66.
ETS Wong, ZA Jawad, BLF Bridgid, SK Wee, 2018. “A kinetic study of CO2 sorption improvement in the CA-CNTs mixed matrix membrane” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 458
Yong T H, Chan H B, Dol S S, Wee S K & Kumar P. 2017. “The flow dynamics behind a flexible finite cylinder as a flexible agitator”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol 206: 012033
C. Lee, C. H. Chai, M. C. Law, S.K. Wee, “Experimental Analysis of Impedance-Driven Reverse Flow Dynamics”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 819, pp. 305-308, 2016.
Lee V.C.C., Chai C.H., Law M.C. and Wee S.K. “On the analysis of impedance-driven reverse flow dynamics”, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2016.
Chan H.B., Yong T. H., Kumar P., Wee S.K. and Dol S.S. “ The numerical investigation on the effects of aspect ratio and cross-sectional shape on the wake structure behind a cantilever”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 11, No. 16, pp. 9922-9932, August 2016.
Lee V C C, Law M C and Wee S K. “Theory to Practice on Computer-Aided Engineering Tools”, Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 20 (2): pp. 123-133, 2016.
Nasir, M., Chong, K.W., Osman, S., & Wee, S.K. 2015. “Bad Actors Criticality Assessment for Pipeline System.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 78: 012026.
Law, M.C., Liang, G.V.Y., Lee, V.C.C., & Wee, S.K. 2015. “Temperature and voltage responses of a molten carbonate fuel cell in the presence of a hydrogen fuel leakage.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 78: 012022.
Wee, S.K., Gorin, A., & Chua, H.B. 2013. “Preliminary Hydrodynamics Modeling of Fluidized Beds of Single Component and Binary Particle System in Compartmented Gasifier.” Particulate Science & Technology, Vol. 31 (5): 515 – 523.
Wee, S.K., Gorin, A., Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2011. “Hydrodynamic Modeling of Single Particle and Binary Component System in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier.” American J Appl. Sciences 7(6). (In press)
Wee, S.K., Chok, V.S., Gorin, A., Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2009. “The Effect of Effective Diameter on Fluidization Quality in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier.” Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology 17 (2): 343-350.
Wee, S.K., Chok, V.S., Srinivasakannan, C., Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2008. “Fluidization Quality Study in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG).” Journal of Energy and Fuels 22: 61-66.

Conference publications

ETS Wong, ZA Jawad, BLF Bridgid, SK Wee, A Kinetic Study of CO2 Sorption Improvement in the CA-CNTs Mixed Matrix Membrane, 5th International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials 13-15 August 2018, Kuala Lumpur.
Wee, S.K., Pok, Y. W., Law, M.C. and Lee, V.C.C. “The Study of Solid Circulation Rate in a Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG)”, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 36, conference 1.
Law, M.C., Vung, G.Y.L., Lee, V.C.C., & Wee, S.K. 2014. “Temperature and Voltage Responces of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell in the Presence of Hydrogen Fuel Leakage”, 9th CUTSE International Conference, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 3-4^th
Nasir, M., Kon, K.W., Osman, S., & Wee, S.K. 2014. “Bad Actors Criticality Assessment for Pipeline System”, 9th CUTSE International Conference, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 3-4^th
Chok, V. S., Wee, S.K., M. Z., Gorin, A. & Chua, H. B. 2009. “Effect of Particle and Bed Diameter on Characteristic Velocities in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier”, 2nd CUTSE International Conference: Progress in Science & Engineering for Sustainable Development, Miri, Malaysia.
Wee, S.K., Gorin, A. Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2009. “Hydrodynamics Modeling of Single Component and Binary Mixture Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG).” CUTSE 2009, Malaysia, 24 – 26th November.
Wee, S.K., Chang, H.W., Gorin, A. Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2008. “Computational Modeling of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG).” ENCON 2008, Malaysia, December.
Gorin, A., Chok, V. S., Wee, S.K., Chua, H. B. & Yan, H. M. 2008. “Hydrodynamics of binary mixture fluidization in a compartmented fluidized bed.” 18th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering: CHISA 2008, Prague, Czech Republic.
Chok, V. S., Wee, S.K., Mohd Ariffin, M. Z., Gorin, A., Chua, H. B. & Yan, H. M. 2008. “Optimization of Solid Circulation Rate in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier for Power Generation.” International Conference on Power Control and Optimization: Innovation in Power Control for Optimal Industry. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1052, 301-304, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chok, V.S., Wee, S.K., Gorin, A., Chua, H.B., & Yan, H.M. 2008. “Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier For Syngas and Power Generation Using Biomass”, 7th High Temperature Air Combustion and Gasification Symposium: HiTACG 2008, Sustainable Bioenergy Development, Thailand, 13-16 January.
Wee, S.K., Chok, V.S., Gorin, A. Chua, H.B. & Yan, H.M. 2008. “Experimental and Computational Study of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG).” HiTACG 2008, Thailand, January.

Book publication

Chin, B.L.F, Gorin, A. & Wee, S. K., “Hydrodynamic Behavior in Palm Shells and Sand Mixtures Fluidization”, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015.

Research funding

Research grants

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2019 – Improving enzymes selectivity (reaction kinetics and mechanistic pathway) to increase bio-hydrogen yield from xylose (RM148,010)
Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) Grant 2018 – Microwave kiln for beads production (RM31,200)
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2014 – Development, numerical modelling and experimental verification of a microwave-heated and cavitation-induced distillation vessel to improve the cold flow properties of palm oil biodiesel (RM 122,000)
Curtin Sarawak Teaching Innovation Project (CSTIP) 2014 – Advanced Lecture Series: Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling and Simulation to Engineering Practice and Research (RM 2,000)
Malaysia Palm Oil Board 2006 – Development of a Compartmented Fluidized-Bed Gasifier (CFBG) for Syngas Production and Power Generation from Biomass (Palm Wastes) (RM 298, 000)
Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovative – IRPA Grant 2005 – Development of a Compartmented Fluidized-Bed Gasifier (CFBG) for Syngas Production and Power Generation from Biomass (Palm Wastes) (RM 570, 000)

Consultancy project

CFD Service Consultant, provide service to Platinum Energy Sdn. Bhd. Title: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation for Cavitation Reactor
External Moderator for HEC3651 Transport Phenomena, Swinburne University of Technology, 2015

Chua Han Bing

PhD, BSc (Hons)
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 425
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2410
Email: chua.han.bing@curtin.edu.my

Background

Dr Chua is currently a senior faculty member of the Chemical Engineering Department at Curtin University, Sarawak Campus. He joined Curtin Sarawak in 2000, and was appointed as Head of the Engineering Programme from 2000-2002 and Director of School of Engineering and Science from 2006-2008. He graduated from King’s College London University in 1979 and obtained his Doctoral Degree in Biochemistry from Queen Mary College, London University in 1983. Prior to joining Curtin, Dr Chua served as a senior academic with a leading tertiary institution in West Malaysia.

Academic history

PhD in Biochemistry from Queen Mary College, London University, UK (1983)
BSc Hons (Biochemistry) degree from King’s College, London Uinversity, UK. (1979)

Award

- Best Professor in Chemical Engineering Golden Globe Tiger’s (GTT) Award (2018).
- Teaching Fellowship Award in University of Hyogo in collaboration with ChE Department of Curtin University Australia (May – June 2015)
- Student’s most popular Lecturer Award (2002) – SOES

Research interests

Development of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG) for syngas production from biomass
Development of Syngas Cleaning Technology
Development of Anaerobic Digester for Biogas production from POME and Palm wastes
Development of Fungal and Bacterial Consortium for Composting of EFB from Oil-palm
Development of Technologies in Chemical Micromachining of Advanced Ceramics

Publications

Journal papers

Hatta, N. S. M., Lau, S. W., Takeo, M., Chua, H. B., Baranwal, P., Mubarak, N. M., & Khalid, M. (2021). Novel cationic chitosan-like bioflocculant from Citrobacter youngae GTC 01314 for the treatment of kaolin suspension and activated sludge. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(4), 105297.
Lau, Y. J., Karri, R. R., Mubarak, N. M., Lau, S. Y., Chua, H. B., Khalid, M., … & Abdullah, E. C. (2020). Removal of dye using peroxidase-immobilized Buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol membrane in a multi-stage filtration column via RSM and ANFIS. Environmental science and pollution research, 27, 40121-40134.
Lee, R. J., Jawad, Z. A., Chua, H. B., & Ahmad, A. L. (2020). Blend cellulose acetate butyrate/functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes mixed matrix membrane for enhanced CO2/N2 separation with kinetic sorption study. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), 104212.
Jun, L. Y., Karri, R. R., Mubarak, N. M., Yon, L. S., Bing, C. H., Khalid, M., … & Abdullah, E. C. (2020). Modelling of methylene blue adsorption using peroxidase immobilized functionalized Buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol membrane via ant colony optimization. Environmental Pollution, 259, 113940.
Jun, L. Y., Karri, R. R., Yon, L. S., Mubarak, N. M., Bing, C. H., Mohammad, K., … & Abdullah, E. C. (2020). Modeling and optimization by particle swarm embedded neural network for adsorption of methylene blue by jicama peroxidase immobilized on buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol membrane. Environmental research, 183, 109158.
Nagarajan, R., Anandkumar, A., Hussain, S. M., Jonathan, M. P., Ramkumar, M., Eswaramoorthi, S., … & Chua, H. B. (2019). Geochemical characterization of beach sediments of Miri, NW Borneo, SE Asia: implications on provenance, weathering intensity, and assessment of coastal environmental status. In Coastal Zone Management (pp. 279-330). Elsevier.
Jun, L. Y., Yon, L. S., Mubarak, N. M., Bing, C. H., Pan, S., Danquah, M. K., & Khalid, M. (2019). An overview of immobilized enzyme technologies for dye and phenolic removal from wastewater. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(2), 102961.
Abid, K., Gholami, R., Tiong, M., Nagaratnam, B., Sarmadivaleh, M., Mostofi, M., … & Muktadir, G. (2019). A pozzolanic supplementary material to reinforce class G cement used for drilling and completion operations. Journal of petroleum science and engineering, 177, 79-92.
Anandkumar, A., Nagarajan, R., Prabakaran, K., Bing, C. H., Rajaram, R., Li, J., & Du, D. (2019). Bioaccumulation of trace metals in the coastal Borneo (Malaysia) and health risk assessment. Marine pollution bulletin, 145, 56-66.
Jun, L. Y., Mubarak, N. M., Yon, L. S., Bing, C. H., Khalid, M., Jagadish, P., & Abdullah, E. C. (2019). Immobilization of peroxidase on functionalized MWCNTs-buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite membrane. Scientific reports, 9(1), 2215.
Jun, L. Y., Mubarak, N. M., Yee, M. J., Yon, L. S., Bing, C. H., Khalid, M., & Abdullah, E. C. (2018). An overview of functionalised carbon nanomaterial for organic pollutant removal. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 67, 175-186.
Lee, R. J., Jawad, Z. A., Ahmad, A. L., & Chua, H. B. (2018). Incorporation of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) polymeric matrix to improve the CO2/N2 separation. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 117, 159-167.
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Rezaee, R., Rasouli, V., Bhatti, A. A., & Bing, C. H. (2018). Suitability of depleted gas reservoirs for geological CO2 storage: A simulation study. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 8(5), 876-897.
Jun, L. Y., Mubarak, N. M., Yon, L. S., Bing, C. H., Khalid, M., & Abdullah, E. C. (2018). Comparative study of acid functionalization of carbon nanotube via ultrasonic and reflux mechanism. Journal of environmental chemical engineering, 6(5), 5889-5896.
Wong, S. F., Dol, S. S., Wee, S. K., & Chua, H. B. (2018). Miri light crude water-in-oil emulsions characterization–Rheological behaviour, stability and amount of emulsions formed. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 165, 58-66.
Abid, K., Gholami, R., Elochukwu, H., Mostofi, M., Bing, C. H., & Muktadir, G. (2018). A methodology to improve nanosilica based cements used in CO2 sequestration sites. Petroleum, 4(2), 198-208.
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Rezaee, R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., 2017. Preliminary assessments for CO2 storage in carbonate formations: a case study from Malaysia. Journal of Geophysics and Engineering, IOP, 14: 535–556 (22pp).
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Rezaee, R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., 2017. Well selection in depleted oil and gas fields for a safe CO2 storage practice: a case study from Malaysia. Petroleum, KeAi, 3/1: 167-177.
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Rezaee, R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., 2017. Preliminary assessment of CO2 injectivity potential in carbonate storage sites. Petroleum, KeAi, 3/1: 144-154.
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Rezaee, R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., 2017. Assessment of CO2 residual trapping in depleted reservoirs used for geosequestration. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 43C: 137-155.
Raza, A., Gholami, R., Sarmadivaleh, M., Tarom, N., Rezaee, R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R., Hamid, M.A. and Elochukwu, H., 2016. Integrity analysis of CO2 storage sites concerning geochemical-geomechanical interactions in saline aquifers. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 36PA: pp. 224-240.
V.J.W.Sim, H.B.Chua, A. Saptoro and J. Nandong. Effects of Temperature, aeration rate and reaction time on composting of empty fruit bunchesEFB) from oi-palm. (2016). Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment 7(2); 156-162. ISSN: 2079-2115
Raza, A., Rezaee, R., Gholami,R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., CO2 storage in heterogeneous aquifer; A study on the effect of injection rate and CaCO3 concentration. (2016) Material Science and Engineering 121 (1) 012023
Raza, A., Rezaee, R., Gholami,R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., Screening criterion for selection of suitable CO2 storage sites (2016). Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 28:317-327.
Raza, A., Rezaee, R., Gholami,R., Bing, C.H., Nagarajan, R. and Hamid, M.A., Carbon dioxide storage in subsurface geologic medium: A review on capillary trapping mechanism. Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, year 2015
Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Alexander Gorin, Han Bing Chua, Farouq Twaiq (2015) Experimental investigation on tar produced from palm shells derived syngas using zeolite HZSM-5 catalyst” Journal of the Energy Institute 1-12
Arshad Raza, Reza Rezaee , Raoof Gholami, Vamegh Rasouli , Chua Han Bing, Ramasamy Nagarajan , Mohamed Ali Hamid (2015), “Injectivity and quantification of capillary trapping for CO2 storage: A review of influencing parameters”Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 26 (2015) 510-517
S. W.Lau, S.D. Tang, H. M. Ang T.K. Sen and H.B.Chua (2015), “Dual-conditioning of sludge using chitosan and metal ions” Water Practice and Technology Vol 10 No 2, doi: 10.2166/wpt.2015.047
Lai Z.Y., Chua H.B., Goh S.M. 2013. Influence of process parameters on the strength of oil palm kernel shell pellets. Journal of Materials Science, 48 (4), 1448 – 1456 ISI, IF: 2.015
Wee, S.K., Gorin, A., & Chua, H.B. 2013. “Preliminary Hydrodynamics Modeling of Fluidized Beds of Single Component and Binary Particle System in Compartmented Gasifier.”Particulate Science & Technology. DOI:10.1080/02726351.2013.782930
H.T.Ting, K.A Abou-El-Hossien, H.B. Chua, “Etching Rate of Machinable Glass Ceramic”, Advanced Materials Research Vols 264-265: pp.1306-1311 (2011)
H.T. Ting, K.A Abou-El-Hossien, H.B. Chua, “Predictive Modelling of Etching Process of Machinable Glass Ceramics, Boron Nitride, and Silicon Carbide”, Material Sciences and Applications (2011)
H.T. Ting, K.A Abou-El-Hossien, H.B. Chua, “Etch Rate and Dimensional Accuracy of Machinable Glass ceramics in Chemical Etching”, Advances in Science and Technology Vol 65: pp25-256 (2010)
V.S. Chok, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, “Minimum and Complete Fluidization Velocity for Sand/Palm Shell Binary Mixtures, Part I: Fluidization Behaviour and Characteristic Velocities’ American Journal of Applied Sciences, 7 (6): 763-772 (2010)
V.S. Chok, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, “Minimum and Complete Fluidization Velocity for Sand/Palm Shell Binary Mixtures, Part II: Characteristic Velocity Profiles, Critical Loading and Binary Correlations’ American Journal of Applied Sciences, 7 (6) 773-779 (2010)
H.T. Ting, K.A Abou-El-Hossien, H.B. Chua, “Prediction of etching rate of alumino-silicate glass by RSM and ANN”, Journal of Scientific & Industrial ResearchVol. 68, pp. 920-924 (2009)
H.T. Ting, K.A Abou-El-Hossien, H.B. Chua, “Review of micromachining of ceramics by etching”, Trans. Nonferrous. Mat. Soc. China 19: s1-s16 (2009)
S.K. Wee, V.S. Chok, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, “The Effect of Effective Diameter on Fluidization Quality in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier”, Pertanika J. Sci. & Technol. 17 (2): 343 – 350 (2009).
S.K. Wee, V.S. Chok, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, “Fluidization Quality Study in Compartmented Fluidized bed (CFBG)” Energy & Fuels, 2008, 22, 61-66.

Conference papers

Lau, S. W., S. H. Chong, H. M. Ang, T. K. Sen and H. B. Chua (2013), “Dewaterability of anaerobic digested sludge with cations and chitosan as dual conditioners” in Book entitled Sustainability and Process Development, 1st Edition, Springer, New York, USA, 2013.
34. Shiew Wei Lau, Ha Ming Ang, Tushar Kanti Sen and Han Bing Chua , ”Assessment of Chitosan Conditioning in a Synthetic Anaerobic Digested Sludge System” CHEMECA 2014: Sept 28 – Oct 01 2014, Perth, Western Australia
Z.Y. Chan, S.W. Lau and H.B. Chua, Dewatering of anaerobic digested sludge with oil palm biomass as novel physical conditioner, 4th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2012)/26th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2012), Malaysia, 2012
S.W. Lau, S.H. Chong, H.M. Ang, T.K. Sen and H.B. Chua, Dewaterability of anaerobic digested sludge with cations and chitosan as dual-conditioners, 4th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2012)/26th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2012), Malaysia, 2012
J. C. Lai, H. B. Chua, A. Saptoro and M. Ang. Effect of isolated mesophilic bacterial consortium on pressed-shredded empty fruit bunch composting process. 4^th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2012) in conjunction with the 26th symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2012), Sabah, 2012
V.S. Chok, S.K. Wee, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, ‘Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier For Syngas and Power Generation Using Biomass’, 7th High Temperature Air Combustion and Gasification Symposium: HiTACG 2008, Sustainable Bioenergy Development, Thailand, 13-16 January 2008.
S.K. Wee, V.S. Chok, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, ‘Experimental and Computational Study of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG)’, 7th High Temperature Air Combustion and Gasification Symposium: HiTACG 2008, Sustainable Bioenergy Development, Thailand, 13-16 January 2008.
V.S. Chok, S.K. Wee, M.Z. Mohd. Ariffin, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua and H.M. Yan, “Optimization of Solid Circulation Rate in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier for Power Generation”, IEEE 2008, Thailand, 18-20 July 2008.
A. V. Gorin, V. S. Chok, S. K. Wee, H. B. Chua, H. M. Yan, ”Hydrodynamics of binary mixture fluidization in a compartmented fluidized bed”, 18^th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2008, Prague, Czech Republic, 24-28 August 2008.
S.K. Wee, H.W. Chang, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua, and H.M. Yan, “Computational Modeling of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG)”, 2^nd Engineering Conference, ENCON 2008, Kuching, Malaysia, 18-19December 2008.
S.K. Wee, V.S. Chok, C. Srinivasakannan, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan. 2007, ‘Cold Flow Model Hydrodynamics Study of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG), Heat Transfer in Components and Systems for Sustainable Energy Technologies: Heat-SET 2007, France, 18-20 Apr 2007.
Siawkhur Wee, Vuisoon, Chok, Hanbing Chua, C. Srinivasakannan & Hongming Yan, 2007 ‘Fluidization Quality Study in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier’, Bioenergy Outlook 2007, Singapore, 26-27 Apr 2007
Vui S. Chok, Siaw K. Wee, C., Han B. Chua & Hong M. Yan. 2007, ‘Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasification Technology – Review’, Bioenergy Outlook 2007, Singaspore, 26-27 Apr 2007.
S.K. Wee, W.W. Tang, V.S. Chok, B.Chin, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, ‘On the effect of Effective Diameter on Fluidization Quality in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier’, 21^st Symposium f Malaysian Chemical Engineers, SOMCHE 2007: Challenges and Opportunities in Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Future, Malaysia, 11-13^th December 2007.
V.S. Chok, S.K. Wee, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, ‘Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier for Syngas Production and Power Generation from Biomass’, 12^th International Energy Conference and Exhibition: Sustainable Energy, Challenges and Opportunities for the 21^st Century, Energex 2007, Singapore, 26-30 November 2007.
V.S. Chok, B.Chin, S.K. Wee, W.W. Tang, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan, ‘Hydrodynamics Studies of Sand/Palm Shells Binary Mixtures in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG)’, 1st Engineering Conference: Energy & Environment: ENCON 2007, Malaysia, 27-28^th December 2007.
S.K. Wee, S.S. Lim, V.S. Chok, C. Srinivasakannan, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan. 2005, ‘CFD Modelling on Hydrodynamics of Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG) Riser using Steam’, 4th National Technical Postgraduate Symposium, Malaysia, TECHPOS 2006, 16-17 May 2006.
V.S. Chok, S.K. Wee, C. Srinivasakannan, H.B. Chua & H.M. Yan. 2006, ‘Developments in the Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasification Technology: Review’, 1st National Seminar on Palm Oil Milling, Refining Technology, Quality & Environment, Malaysia, 14-15 Aug 2006.
V.S. Chok, S.K. Wee, C. Srinivasakannan, H.B Chua & H.M. Yan. 2005, ‘A novel Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier for Synthesis Gas Production and Power Generation from Palm Waste, 2nd International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering in conjunction with 19th Symposium Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Malaysia, SOMChE 2005, 8-10 Dec 2005.

Research resource funding

Project Title: Nano-milling hydrothermal/Enzymatic treatment of biomass
Co-Investigator RM25,000 for 2 years (2020 – 2022)
SRDC (Sarawak Research and Development Council)
Project Title: Development of a Rapid, Reliable and Cost-Effective Product Quality Estimation of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) based on Hyperspectral Images.
Co-Investigator RM172,000 for 2years (2020 – 2022)
SRDC (Sarawak Research and Development Council)
Project Title: Development of a Rapid and Cost-Effective Detector and Estimator of Adulterants in Ground Sarawak Black Pepper using Spatial and Spectral Image Analysis.
Co-Investigator RM100,000 for 2 years (2018 – 2020)
SMA Grant (Sarawak Multimedia Authority)
Project Title: Characterization and mechanism of dewatering from sludge using chitosan-like polymer
Co-Investigator RM 87,000 for 2 years (2017- 2019)
FRGS ( Fundamental Research Grants Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia)
Project Title: Develop a new Enhanced Oil Recovery Method and Model for High-Temperature Well Stimulation using Acid Combinations
Co-Investigator RM 87,000 for 2 years (2015-2017)
FRGS ( Fundamental Research Grants Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia)
Project Title: Formulation of a robust, non-Gaussian algorithm used to develop adaptive soft sensor for sensing various states in industrial processing plants
Co-investigator RM 85,000 for 2 years ( 2015-2017)
FRGS ( Fundamental Research Grants Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia)
Project Title: Reservoir Characterization for CO₂ Injectivity and Flooding: Offshore Malaysia
Program Leader RM 300,000 for 3 years ( 2015-2017)
CSRI Flagship Programme
Project Title: Studies on the effect of viscoelasticity on the heat transfer performance of Al₂O₃ – water nanofluid in circular and noncircular ducts
Co-investigator RM 53,000 for 2 years (2013-2015)
ERGS(Exploratory Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia)
Project Title: Modeling and Process Optimization for Composting of EFB to improve the quality of compost as an organic Fertilizer
Project Leader RM220,000 3 years ( 2012 – 2014)
Celtex Resources Sdn. Bhd ( Industrial Grant)
Project Title: Development of Syngas Cleanup Technologies Suitable for Power Generation From Biomass
Project Leader RM 280,000 3 years (2009 – 2011)
Shell Malaysia
Project Title: Metabolic control analysis and process engineering of bioethanol production from agricultural products using extractive fermentation technology
Co-Investigator RM 194,000 2 years ( 2007-2009)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia
Project Title: Development of a Compartmented Fluidised-Bed Gasifier (CFBG) for Syngas Prodeuction and Power Generation from Biomass ( Palm Wastes)
Project Leader RM 868,000 4 years (2006-2010)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia and Malaysian Palm Oil Board ( MPOB)
Project Title: Micromachining of Advanced Ceramics by Conventional and Non-Conventional Methods
Co-Investigator RM 262,417 2 years ( 2008 -2010)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia

HDR supervision

On-going

Development of Enzyme System for Degradation of Ligno-cellulosic Biomass from Oil Palm. Carol Lai Mei Teng (2015).
Design of Integrated Anaerobic-Anoxic-Aerobic Bioreactor for pre-treatment of wastewater from plywood factory, Ngu Lim Song (2017).
Design of mud for water based drilling at high pressure and high temperature. Nikoo Fakhari (2018).
Urban Geochemistry of Miri, Sarawak Malaysia. Cynthia Anak Paul (2015).

Completed

Immobilization of Peroxidase on Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Buckypaper for Dye Wastewater Treatment. Sheena Lau (2017)
A Fundamental Role of Acetyl Groups of Cellulose Acetate / Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation, Ren Jie (2016)
Physico-chemical Changes and Kinetics for Mineralisation of EFB Composting. Vivienne Sim Jie Wei (MPhil, 2017)
A Comparative Study on the Seawater Quality of the Coral Environment in Miri (Sarawak) and Sipadan (Sabah) – Sun Veer (MPhil, 2017)
Conditioning and Dewatering of Anaerobically Digested Sludge from Municipal Wastewater Treatment Processes. Shiew Wei (PhD, 2016)
Co-composting of Chitinous Materials and Oil Palm Wastes to Improve Quality of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Compost as an Organic Fertilizer. Lai Jia Chi (MPhil, 2015)
Numerical and experimental study of hydrodynamics in a compartmented fluidized bed oil palm shell biomass gasifier. Wee Siaw Khur (PhD, 2012)
Experimental study of compartmented fluidized bed gasifier for fuel gas production from palm oil biomass. Calvin Chok Vui Soon (PhD, Thesis 2011)
Studies on the pre-treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent. Florence Wong (MPhil, 2011)

Professional services

Journal reviewer for Journal of Science and Technology, Pertanika Journal, and Food and Engineering Journal (2017 -)
Project leader for Consultancy project with Shell International, Miri (2008)
Advisor to the EMS program Committee under the School of Engineering and Science, to promote the Love of English, Math and Science in rural secondary schools. A joint Curtin-Yayasan Sarawak Community Outreach program for the Northern regions of Sarawak (2007 – 2008).
Consultant and lecturer for IKM Chemistry Course conducted for the PETRONAS staff, MLNG July – December 2004 organised by Curtin Consultancy Sarawak.

Membership of professional bodies

Associate Member of Institute of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE) – since 2018
Member of Institute of Engineering and Technology, MIET – since 2019

Edwin Jong

Ph.D (Imperial), BSc (Hons), ABS, DIC, FIMM, FIMMM, FIEM, CEng, PEng, AAE
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 345
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2509
Email: edwinjong@curtin.edu.my

Research profile

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Edwin-Jong

Background

Ir. Dr. Edwin joined Curtin University, Sarawak Campus in 2014 as Adjunct Professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science. Ir. Dr. Edwin Jong is a registered Professional Engineer of Malaysia with Board of Engineers Malaysia and also a Chartered Engineer of Engineering Council, United Kingdom. Presently, he is a Fellow Member of the following professional institutions: Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM); Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining(IOM3) UK; Institute of Materials Malaysia (IMM). In addition, he is one of the Past Branch Chairmen of IEM Miri Branch. Presently, he is the IMM Welding Committee Chairman and the Chairman for the IMM Miri Regional Chapter. And, he is also an authorized assessor to conduct Professional Review Interviews and act as a Professional Scrutineer/Mentor on behalf of IOM3, UK.

Ir. Dr. Edwin Jong has graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Materials Engineering from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Royal School of Mines, University of London, England, United Kingdom. His doctorate research project is “particulates reinforced titanium matrix composites” mainly aimed for aerospace applications. He has seven-year working experiences as a Research Scientist with ICI Advanced Materials Research in UK. During his 21 years working for Sarawak Shell Berhad/Sabah Shell Petroleum Company, he has gained his full working experiences in the Upstream and Downstream Sectors of Oil and Gas Industry in the following aspects. Sixteen (17) years as the Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer cum Technical Authority in the maintenance and operations for the shallow water sector dealing with materials and corrosion engineering, welding technology, inspection techniques and risk-based inspection (RBI) assessments and four (4) years in Shell Malaysia Deepwater Engineering Design Project Office as a Team Lead/Senior Materials and Welding Engineer and a Technical Authority, focusing on materials selection, corrosion engineering, welding technology and inspection techniques mainly for deepwater engineering applications including advanced automatic welding processes and automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) system for quality weld control. After his retirement in April 2012, he joins as a General Manager of Jurutera Perunding Akal S/B, which is a subsidiary and the technical and engineering design arm of a renowned Oil and Gas Operator in Malaysia, known as Petra Energy Berhad. His main tasks within the Company are dealing with engineering design consultancy and implementation of welding technology for the fabrication of piping, broilers and pressure vessels within the upstream sector of the O&G industry.

Perumal Kumar

PhD. M.Tech, B.Tech, CPEng, FHEA
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 453
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2413
Email: p.kumar@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kumar-Perumal
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?origin=resultslist&authorId=52264173300&zone=
Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Xdrz-RoAAAAJ
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1029-7501
WoS Researcher ID: D-2962-2015

Academic history

PhD (Chemical Engineering), 1997, ICT, Mumbai, India
M.Tech (Plant Design), 1991, NIT, Trichy, India
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering), 1989, CIT, Coimbatore, India
Computer Science Certificate (Software), 2001, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (GCTT), 2012, Curtin University, Australia

Awards

1998: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, École Polytechnique, Montréal, CANADA
1992-97: Research Fellowship, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, INDIA
1983-85: Government of India Scholarship

Research interests

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fluids and Thermal Engineering
Process Intensification
Transport Phenomena

Research grants

Funder: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
Title: Hydrodymic and heat transfer studies in static mixers
Amount: Rs. 0.4 million
Role: Chief investigator
Duration/Status: 2003-2005/Completed
Funder: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Title: Hydrodynamic studies in Liquid Solid Circulating Fluidized Bed
Amount: Rs. 0.8 million
Role: Chief investigator
Duration/Status: 2003-2006/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia (CSRF)
Title: Rheological and Forced convective heat transfer characteristics of some metal oxide nanofluids
Amount: Rm 10,000
Role: Chief investigator
Duration/Status: 2010-2011/Completed
Funder: Ministry of Education (MoE), Malaysia (ERGS)
Title: Effect of Viscoelasticity on the Heat transfer Performance of Al2O3-Water nanofluid
Amount: Rm 53,000
Role: Chief investigator
Duration/Status: 2012-2015/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia
Title: Improved method for Green house gas capture using solvent systems
Amount: Rm 20,000
Role: c0-investigator
Duration/Status: 2010-2012/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia, CSTIP
Title: Enhancing undergraduate transport phenomena teaching and learning through combined inductive and deductive approaches
Amount: Rm 2,000
Role: c0-investigator
Duration/Status: 2011-2012/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia, CSTIP
Title: CFD Advanced Lecture Series
Amount: Rm 2,000
Role: c0-investigator
Duration/Status: 2012-2013/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia, CSTIP
Title: Action research in CHE 477 CFD
Amount: Rm 2,000
Role: Chief-investigator
Duration/Status: 2013-2014/Completed
Funder: Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia (CSCR)
Title: Studies on the effect of viscoelasticity on the heat transfer performance of Al2O3 – water nanofluid in circular and noncircular ducts
Amount: Rm 10,000
Role: Chief-investigator
Duration/Status: 2013-2014/Completed
Funder: Ministry of Education (MoE), Malaysia, (FRGS)
Title: The analysis of elastic agitator effects to improve energy efficiency in turbulent flow mixing process
Amount: Rm 69,800
Role: co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2013-2015/Completed
Funder: Ministry of Education (MoE), Malaysia, (FRGS)
Title: Impact of hydrogen donor in Deep Eutectic solvent on the partitioning efficiency of Aromatics from Hydrocarbons
Amount: Rm 64,500
Role: co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2014-2016/Completed
Funder: Ministry of Education (MoE), Malaysia, (FRGS)
Title: The effect of reaction on the Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer rate in Rotating Packed Bed for CO2 capture by Absorption
Amount: Rm 86,000
Role: Chief-investigator
Duration/Status: 2019-2021/Completed
Funder: Ministry of Education (MoE), Malaysia, (FRGS)
Title: Flow Physics Modelling and Design Optimization of an Exhaust-air Energy Extractor in the Cooling Tower Applications
Amount: Rm 100,000
Role: co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2019-2020/Completed

Publications

Refereed journals

Computational Analysis of Air Energy Extractors for Guided Flow Exhaust Applications, 2022, E Singh, S Roy, Y Ke San, MC Law and P Kumar, Book Chapter in Advances in Smart Energy Systems, 185 – 204
Flow Modelling and Energy Consumption of a Hydrotransportation system possessing variable flow boundaries, 2022,Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Asisha Ranjan Pradhan, Satish Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Perumal Kumar
Numerical investigation of combined convection and radiation heat transfer in the horizontal ducts heated from different orientations Cite as: AIP Conference Proceedings 2676, 050005 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0116554 Rajamohan Ganesan, Aun Naa Sung, Kumar Perumal.
Experimental study of natural convective heat transfer cooling system in solar panels, Rajamohan Ganesan, Aun Naa Sung, Kumar Perumal, et al. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2676, 030005 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0116550
A comprehensive review on compound heat transfer enhancement using passive techniques in a heat exchanger, C.Rajesh Babu, P.Kumar, Sukanta Roy, and Rajamohan Ganesan, October 2021, Materials Today: Proceedings 54(7), DOI: 0.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.541
CFD analysis of an economizer for heat transfer enhancement using serrated finned tube equipped with variable fin segments, C.Rajesh Babu, P.Kumar, Sukanta Roy, and Deepak Kanungo, Materials Today : Proceedings, 45, Part 1, 222-230, 2021
Energy Saving Process Configurations for MEA-based CO2 Capture System, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar, Mee Kee Wong, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2020, https://doi-org.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/10.1002/apj.2576
Parametric study and optimisation of hot K2CO3 based post-combustion CO2 capture from a coal-fired power plant, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar, Mee Kee Wong, Green House Gases: Science and Technology, 10(3), 631-642, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1983
Missing data treatment for locally weighted partial least square based modelling: A comparative study, Wan Sieng Yeo, Saptoro Agus and Kumar Perumal, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 15(2), 2020
Process modifications for hot potassium carbonate-based CO2 capture system: a comparative study, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Christine Ann Obek, Agus Saptoro, Kumar Perumal, Mee Kee Wong, Green House Gases: Science and Technology, 10(1), 130-146, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1953
Turbulence Characteristics behind a Flexible Vortex Generator, WSEAS Tranctions on Fluid Mechanics, Sharul Sham Dol, Wee Siaw Khur, Chan Hiang Bin, Perumal Kumar, 14, pp. 1-7, 2019.
Numerical Study of Flow and Heat Transfer with ZnO-Water Nanofluid in Flattened Tubes, Mark Wing Tsan Lee and Kumar, Chemical Product and Process Modelling, https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2019-0092, October 2019
Tiong, A. N. T, Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of polyacrylamide solution in double pipe heat exchanger, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495 (1), 012056 (Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science citedpublication), 2019.
Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2019, Adaptive soft sensor development for non-Gaussian and nonlinear processes, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 58, 45, 20680-20691 (Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science cited-publication, 2018 Impact Factor: 3.375).
Mixed convection and radiation studies on thermally developing laminar flow in a horizontal square channel with variable side heated wall, Rajamohan Ganesan, Ramesh Narayanaswamy and Perumal Kumar, International Journal of Thermal Sciences 140, 298-307, 2019 (ISI Indexed)
Integration of numerical and physical experiments to enhance student learning experience, Kumar Perumal and Rajamohan Ganesan, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 26, 1930 – 1938, 2018 (ISI Indexed)
Combined effect of mixed convection and surface radiation heat transfer for thermally developing flow in vertical channels, Rajamohan Ganesan, Ramesh Narayanaswamy, Kumar Perumal, Heat Transfer Engineering, 2018, 39(1), 27 -39. (ISI Indexed)
Combined Effect of Mixed Convection and Surface Radiation Heat Transfer for Thermally Developing Flow in Vertical Channels, Heat Transfer Engineering, 39(1), 27 – 39, 2018
Analysis of solar water heater with parabolic dish concentrator and conical absorber, G Rajamohan, P Kumar, M Anwar and T Mohanraj, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 206, conference 1 , 2017
The flow dynamics behind a flexible finite cylinder as a flexible agitator, T H Yong, H B Chan, S S Dol, S K Wee and P Kumar , IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 206 p.012033, 2017.
Development of adaptive soft sensor using locally weighted kernel partial least square model, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, Article number 20170022, Vol 12(4), 2017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0022
Comparison of turbulence models for single sphere simulation study under supercritical fluid condition, Jameson Malang, PKumar and Agus Saptoro, M.O.Tad Chemical Product and Process Modeling, Article number 20170026, Vol 12 (4), 2017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0026.
Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, A Tiong, PKumar and Agus Saptoro, Article number 20170019, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, Vol 12 (4), 2017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0019.
The numerical Investigation on the effects of aspect ratio and cross-sectional shape on the wake structure behind a cantilever, Hiang Bin Chan, Tshun Howe Yong, Perumal Kumar, Siaw Khur Wee and Sharul Sham Dol, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11 (16), 9922 – 9932, 2016 (Scopus Indexed)
Pulasan Peel for the Removal of Reactive Orange 16, Jagannathan Krishnan, Perumal Kumar and Jaikumar Vasudevan, Res. J.Pharm., Biol.Chem.Sci. 8, 3(S), 376 – 387, 2017
Thermal and physical properties of (Choline chloride + urea + L-arginine) deep eutectic solvents, Fareeda Chemat, Hirra Anjum, Azmi Md Shariff, Perumal Kumar, Thanabalan Murugesan, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 218, 301 – 308, 2016 (ISI indexed)
CFD modeling for the estimation of Pressure loss coefficient of pipe fittings: An Undergraduate Project, Perumal Kumar, Rajamohan Ganesan, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 24 (2), 180 – 185, 2016 (ISI Indexed)
Solid holdup and circulation rate in a liquid-solid circulating fluidized bed with viscous liquid medium, Nirmala Gnanasundaram, Muruganandam Loganathan, Kumar Perumal, Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 32 (4), 849 -856, 2015 (ISI indexed)
Mixed Convection and Radiation Heat Transfer in a Horizontal Duct with Variable Wall Temperature, Rajamohan Ganesan, Ramesh Narayanaswamy, Kumar Perumal, Heat Transfer Engineering, 36 (4), 335-345, 2015 (ISI Indexed)
Experimental study on mixed convection heat transfer in a square duct with varying inclination angles, G.Rajamohan, R.Narayaswamy and P.Kumar, Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology 23 (1), 141 – 151, 2015 (Scopus Indexed)
Reviews on Drag Reducing Polymers, Ngieng Tze Angnes Tiong, Perumal Kumar, Agus Saptoro, Korean Journal Of Chemical Engineering, 32(8), 1455 – 1476, 2015 (ISI indexed)
Computational Fluid Dynamics based Hydrodynamics Studies in Packed Bed Columns: Current Status and Future Directions, Jameson Malang, Perumal Kumar and Agus Saptoro, Int. J of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 13 (3), 289–303, 2015. (ISI indexed)
Solid holdup in liquid solid circulating fluidized bed with viscous liquid medium, Nirmala Gnanasundaram, Muruganandam Loganathan, Kumar Perumal, Alexandria Eng., J, 53, 959 – 968, 2014 (Scopus Indexed)
Viscosity effects on solid circulation rate in a liquid solid circulating fluidized bed, Nirmala Gnanasundaram, Muruganandam Loganathan, Kumar Perumal, J.Applied Sci. 14 (10), 1037– 1042, 2014 (ISI Indexed)
CFD study of the effect of Venturi convergent and divergent angles on low pressure wet gas metering, Perumal Kumar and Sim Mei San, J.Applied Sci. 14 (22), 3036 – 3045, 2014 (ISI Indexed)
A CFD study of the effect of Venturi geometry on high pressure wet gas metering, Kumar Perumal and Jagannathan Krishnan, Int.J Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 6 (5), 549 – 566, 2013 (ISI)
A CFD study of turbulent Convective Heat Transfer Enhancement in Circular Pipe flow, P. Kumar and R. Ganesan, Int. J. Civil and Environ. Eng., 6, 385 (2012).
A CFD study of heat transfer enhancement in pipe flow with AL2O3 nanofluid, P.Kumar, Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 81, 746-750, 2011.
Study on mixed convection heat transfer in vertical ducts with radiation effects, G.Rajamohan, N.Ramesh and P.Kumar, Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 81, 737-741, 2011
Wet gas measurement with Slotted Orifice Meter – Effect of Geometry of Slots and Pressure, P.Kumar, Chai Boon Foo and Michael Wong Ming Bing, Chemical Product and Process Modeling: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 35, 2011
Biodiesel from pungam seed oil and its effects on engine performance with a computerized engine test rig, T.Mohan Raj, K.Murugu Mohan Kumar and Perumal Kumar, Pertanika J.Sci & Tech, 19 (1), 117-127, 2011
A CFD study of low pressure wet gas metering using slotted orifice meters, P.Kumar and Michael Wong Ming Bing, Journal of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 22, 33-42, 2011
CFD modelling and mixing in stirred tanks, A.K.Sahu, P.Kumar, A.W.Patwardhan and J.B.Joshi, Chem.Eng.Sci, 54, 2285-2293, 1999.
Simulation of flow in stirred vessel with axial flow impeller: Zonal modelling and optimisation of parameters, A.K.Sahu, P.Kumar and J.B.Joshi, Ind.Eng.Chem.Res, 37, 2116-2130, 1998.
LDA measurements and CFD Simulations of flow generated by impellers in mechanically agitated reactors, J.B.Joshi, A.K.Sahu and P.Kumar, Sadhana, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences, 23 (Parts 5 & 6), 505-539, 1998.
LDA measurements of flow generated by multiple pitched blade turbine impellers, V.P.Mishra, P.Kumar and J.B.Joshi, IChemE symposium series no: 136, 465, 1993.
Flow generated by a disc turbine: Effect of addition of a drag reducing polymer, V.P.Mishra, P.Kumar and J.B.Joshi, Chemical Engg J., 71, 11-21, 1998.

Refereed conference proceedings

Rate-based simulation study of boric acid promoted potassium carbonate capture system, Foster K Ayittey, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar1 and Mee K Wong IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 778 012082, 2020
Adaptive soft sensor for chemical process data, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, and Perumal Kumar, 7^th International Conference on Smart Computing & Communications (ICSCC 2019), Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. 28^th to 30^th June 2019
Turbulent Convective Heat Transfer of Supercritical Carbon dioxide in a Serpentine Vertical Mini Tube, Submitted to the 25^thNational and 3^rd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2019), December 28-31, 2019, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India
Standalone Process Modifications in Potassium Carbonate CO2 Capture System, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Agus Saptoro, Wong Mee Kee, Perumal Kumar, presented in the One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, held at Curtin University Malaysia, 2018
PLS based non-Adaptive and LW-PLS based Adaptive Soft Sensor Development with Missing Data, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar, presented in the One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, held at Curtin University Malaysia, 2018
Numerical simulation of gas-solid two phase flow and ash deposition on an inline bare tube economizer, Rajesh Babu Chunchula, Perumal Kumar, Sukanta Roy, presented in the One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, held at Curtin University Malaysia, 2018
Analysis of solar water heater with parabolic dish concentrator and conical absorber, G Rajamohan, P Kumar, M Anwar and T Mohanraj, presented in the SOMChE 2016 held at Miri, Malaysia
The flow dynamics behind a flexible finite cylinder as a flexible agitator, T H Yong, H B Chan, S S Dol, S K Wee and P Kumar, presented in the SOMChE 2016 held at Miri, Malaysia
Development of adaptive soft sensor using locally weighted kernel partial least square model, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar, presented in the SOMChE 2016 held at Miri, Malaysia
Comparison of turbulence models for single sphere simulation study under supercritical fluid condition, Jameson Malang, PKumar and Agus Saptoro, presented in the SOMChE 2016 held at Miri, Malaysia
Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, A Tiong, PKumar and Agus Saptoro, presented in the SOMChE 2016 held at Miri, Malaysia
Viscosity effects on solid circulation rate in a liquid solid circulating fluidized bed, Nirmala Gnanasundaram, Muruganandam Loganathan, Kumar Perumal, presented in the IOGSE 2013 held at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
CFD study on the effect of venturi convergent and divergent angles on low pressure wet gas metering, Perumal Kumar and Sim Mei San, presented in the IOGSE 2013 held at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Combining Laboratory Experiment with Numerical Simulation in the teaching of undergraduate Computational Fluid Dynamics: a case study, Perumal Kumar, 2^nd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference, 2013 (Accepted)
Use of weekly quiz a Formative Assessment in two Chemical Engineering Courses, Perumal Kumar and Lau Shiew Wei, 2^nd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference, 2013
Removal of Acid Violet Dye Using Mangosteen Peel, Jagannathan Krishnan and Perumal Kumar, presented in 7^th CUTSE Conference 2012, held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Mixing Studies in Multi-Functional Heat Exchangers – Reactors, Perumal Kumar, Sylvia Chai Siaw Ting and Jagannathan Krishnan, presented in 7^th CUTSE Conference 2012, held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Optimization studies on SMX static mixer, poster presentation in CHEMCON 2011 held during Dec 27 – 29, 2011 in Bangalore, India
On the Complementary role of CFD Simulations in Chemical Engineering Curriculum, Kumar, Agus Saptoro and Ujjal Kumar Ghosh, Enhancing Learning: Teaching and Learning Conference Nov 25-26, 2011, held in Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia
Study on mixed convection heat transfer for hydrodynamically developed and thermally developing flow in horizontal ducts with radiation effects, G. Rajamohan, N. Ramesh and P. Kumar, 21^st National & 10^th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, December 27-30, 2011, IIT Madras, India
Study on mixed convection heat transfer in vertical ducts with radiation effects, G. Rajamohan, N. Ramesh and P. Kumar, International Conference on Fluids and Thermal Engineering, 2011 (ICFTE 2011), Singapore, September 28-30, 2011
A CFD study of heat transfer enhancement in pipe flow with AL₂O₃ nanofluid, P. Kumar, International Conference on Fluids and Thermal Engineering, 2011 (ICFTE 2011), Singapore, September 28-30, 2011
An Experimental Study on Mixed Convection Heat Transfer for Thermally Developing Flow in Horizontal Ducts with Radiation Effects, Rajamohan Ganesan, Ramesh Narayanaswamy, Alexander Gorin and Kumar Perumal, ASME/JSME 8^th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA from March 13-17, 2011.
Computational Fluid Dynamics of Mixing in Aerated Bioreactors, L.W.T. Emily, P. Kumar and Y. Samyudia, presented in ICBEC 2010, held in Hong Kong, China
A CFD Study of The Effect of Venturi Geometry on Wet Gas Metering, P. Kumar, presented in CHEMECA 2010 held in Adelaide, Australia
Heat Transfer Intensification in the Laminar Regime with Modified designs of Twisted tape Inserts – A CFD study P. Kumar and Rajamohan Ganesan, presented in CUTSE 09, held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
CFD modeling of Cross flow membrane filtration – Integration of Filtration Model and Fluid Transport Model E.H. Khor, P. Kumar and Y. Samyudia, presented in CUTSE 09 held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
CFD approach for nonideally mixed Bioreactor modelling, L.W.T. Emily, Kumar and Y. Samyudia, presented in CUTSE 09, held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Analysis of Thermal energy extraction from solar flat plate collector, Rajamohan Ganesan and P. Kumar, presented in CUTSE 09, held at Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Hydrodynamic studies of gas–liquid flow in a Kenics static mixer using CFD, Rajarshi Chakraborti, Priodarshi Chaudhury, Ronack Somani, G.S. Nirmala and P. Kumar, presented in CHEMCON – 2008 held in Chandigarh, India
CFD analysis of heat transfer to laminar non-Newtonian pipe flow with and without twisted tape inserts, Vinod, B., Sathya, T., and Kumar P., presented in the Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON-2007 held in Kolkata, India
CFD modeling of hydrodynamics in a liquid solid circulating fluidized bed, Perarasu, V.T. and Kumar, P. 734 – 740, Proceedings of the 8^th International conference on circulating fluidized beds held from May 10 – 13, 2005 in China
Slurry Make-down in a Coaxial Mixer, Tanguy, P. and Kumar P., Mixing XVIII, North American Mixing Forum (2001) held at Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, USA.
CFD modelling and mixing in stirred tanks, A.K. Sahu, P. Kumar, A.W. Patwardhan and J.B. Joshi, ISCRE 15 (1998), held at Newport Beach, CA, USA.
Computational fluid dynamics and Design, J.B. Joshi, R.B. Desai, A.K. Sahu, P. Kumar, D.V. Phanikumar, A.W. Patwardhan, S.S. Thakre, Ch.V. Prasad and V. Raju, International conference on mixing and crystallisation held in Malaysia, 1998.
LDA measurements and CFD simulations of flow generated by impellers in mechanically agitated reactors, A.K. Sahu, P. Kumar and J.B. Joshi, Proceedings of the 7^th Asian congress of fluid mechanics (1997), IIT Madras, India.
Reynolds Stress Measurements in Stirred Reactors, P. Kumar, A.K. Sahu and J.B. Joshi, Proceedings of the International conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering (ICAChE-96), IIT Madras, India.
LDA measurements of flow generated by multiple pitched blade turbine, V.P. Mishra, P. Kumar and J.B. Joshi, Proceedings of the 8^th European conference on mixing, Cambridge (UK), 465-472, 1993

HDR supervisions

On-going

Evan Eduard Susanto (2021 – present), Drying of Porang (Amorphophallus muelleri) using Solar Dryer with Thermal Energy Storage and Drying Air Recirculation: Experimental Investigation, Modelling, and 7E Analysis
Abdul Zahir (2020 – present), The Effect of Reaction on the Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer in Rotating Packed Bed for CO₂ capture by Absorption.
Mary Ann Chua Yi Ying (2022 – present), 4E’s (Energy, Entropy, Exergy, Entransy) Analysis on Helical Heat Exchangers with Field Synergy Principle.

Completed

Liew Wan Teng, Modelling and control of non-ideally mixed bioreactors (2008 -2011)
Rajamohan Ganesan, Experimental Investigation of Surface radiation and Mixed convection heat transfer in Duct flows (2007 – 2012)
Agnes Tiong, Forced Convective Heat Transfer Studies in Circular and Non-Circular Duct with Drag Reducing Al2O3-Water Nanofluid (2013 – 2017)
Christine Yeo, Adaptive Soft Sensors for Non-Gaussian Chemical Process Plant Data Based on Locally Weighted Partial Least Square (2015 – 2019)
Foster Kofi, Energy Efficient Process, Dynamic Modelling and Control of Boric Acid Promoted Potassium Carbonate Based CO2 Capture System (2016 – 2019)
Chan Hiang Bin, A novel energy efficient heat transfer system using flexible fins in turbulent flow, (2014 – 2017)
Yong Tshun Howe, The experimental analysis of elastic agitator effects to improve energy efficiency in turbulent flow mixing process, (2014 – 2017)
Emmanuel Yahaya, Optimal Process Design and Sensitivity Analysis of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Operated with Nanofluids, (2015 – 2017)
Jameson Malang (Part time), Comparison of Turbulence Models for Hydrodynamics Studies in Packed Beds under Supercritical Fluid Condition, (2011 – 2017)

Professional activities

Academic Audit Committee Chair – Self Accreditation B.Com (Human Resources Management & Management) for Curtin University FOB, 2021
Academic Audit Committee Chair – CQIP Progress for Curtin University Department of Marketing, , 2021
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), 2019
ISO 9001: 2015, Internal Audit Panel Member for R&D department of Curtin University, 2018
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University Doctor of Philosophy (Business), 2017
Academic Audit Committee member – CQIP Progress for Curtin University Master of Philosophy (Accounting), Master of Philosophy (Management), Master of Philosophy (Economics and Finance), 2017
Academic Audit Committee member – CQIP Progress for Curtin University MPU units, 2017
Member, Curtin University Malaysia Domestic Enquiry Panel, 2017
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University Master of Philosophy (Geology), 2016
Member, Program & Publication Committee, SOMChE, 2016, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Organised by Curtin University
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University Master of Petroleum Engineering, 2016
Member, Scientific Committee, Technoscape16 organised by Department of Chemical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, India
Technical Co Chair, 2nd Colloquium on Process Control (CPC) 2015 organised by Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Malaysia
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engg), 2015
Organising committee member, 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference 2015 organized by Curtin University, Malaysia
Academic Audit Committee member for Curtin University PhD (Engg) and MPhil (Electrical and Computer Engg), 2014
Curtin University Integrated Student Development and Retention Working Group Member, 2014
Technical Advisory Committee member, International Conference on Green Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control (ICGTEPC 2014), held at NIT, Trichy, India
Organising committee member, 2nd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference 2013 organized by Curtin University, Malaysia
Member, Scientific Committee, CUTSE – 2011 held in Curtin University, MALAYSIA
Session Chair, CUTSE – 2011 held in Curtin University, MALAYSIA
Organising committee member, Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, Curtin University, MALAYSIA
Session Chair, Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, Curtin University, MALAYSIA
Vice Secretary, CUTSE – 2009 held at Curtin University, MALAYSIA
Member, National Advisory Committee, International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (CITICOMS 2007) held at CIT Coimbatore, INDIA
Coordinator, Seminar on Modelling and Simulation 2003, held at VIT University, INDIA
Reviewer for the following ISI / Scopus indexed journals
External / Internal PhD / M.Tech Thesis examiner

Professional affiliation

Fellow and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), The Institution of Engineers (Australia)
Fellow and CEng, Institution of Engineers (India)
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (UK)
Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE, UK)
Member Institution of Chemical Engineers (India)
Member, HERDSA (Australia)
Member Indian Society for Heat and Mass Transfer (ISHMT)
Member, Malaysia Membrane Society

Jobrun Nandong

PhD (Curtin), MEng (Imperial), ACGI, CEng, MIChemE
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 322
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2412
Email: jobrun.n@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=JUXY5SsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jobrun_Nandong
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23489877600
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7897-8306

Professional background

2015 Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia
2014 Chair of Intelligent System, Design and Control Research Area, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia
2009 Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia
2006 – 2010 PhD (part-time), Curtin University; thesis “Modelling and Control Strategies of Extractive Fermentation: Partial Control Approach”
2005 – 2008 Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
2001 – 2004 A/Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
2000 – 2001 Technical Project Officer, Industrial Estate Development Section, Ministry of Industrial Development, Sarawak
1995 – 1999 MEng, Imperial College London, UK
1993 – 1995 A-Level, Cambridge Tutor College, UK

Research interests

Multi-Scale Control Theory – A Nature-Inspired Way

Dr. Jobrun Nandong is a founding member (with Dr. Zhuquan Zang) of the recently reported Multi-Scale Control (MSC) Theory. Their theory represents a paradigm shift in control system design, in which the controller is constructed based on a sum of basic (multi-scale) plant modes. This control design approach is entirely different from those in conventional control designs where the controller is often constructed based on the lumped plant modes, i.e., entirely based on the slow dominant modes. In general, the MSC theory attempts to adopt some of the control patterns found in natural environments such as those in living organisms. Although the present MSC theory is only partially developed, they have successfully devised based on the theory several new control design techniques for multivariable, feedforward, cascade as well as PID control systems. Presently they are still developing a General MSC Theory, which in future will provide among others a new efficient method for developing super advanced intelligent control system based on a complex integration of multi-scale feedback control structures.

Research works in progress include:

Development of the General MSC Theory.
Construction of efficient procedures of decentralized and centralized PID control system designs.
Optimal design, modelling and control of hydrogen production via different chemical routes: (1) Water-Gas Shift Reaction in membrane reactor, and (2) Thermo-cycle Iodine-Sulphur process.
Extractive fed-batch fermentation modeling and novel control strategy based on the MSC Theory.
Simplified PID tuning rules for unstable and integrating processes as well as for high-order complex time-delay processes.

Further information on some of their research works can be found in the links below:

Personal Profile
Intelligent System, Design and Control (ISDC) Research Area

Publications

Journal papers

S. Z. Saw, J. Nandong, and U. K. Ghosh, “Optimization of steady-state and dynamic performances of water-gas shift reaction in membrane reactor,” Chem. Eng. Res. Des., vol. 134, pp. 36–51, Jun. 2018.
Q. H. Seer and J. Nandong, “Multi-scale control scheme: Stabilization of a class of fourth-order integrating-unstable systems,” J. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE-ENGINEERING Appl. Math., vol. 355, no. 1, pp. 141–163, Jan. 2018.
N. Mohd and J. Nandong, “Multi-Scale Control of Bunsen Section in Iodine-Sulphur Thermochemical Cycle Process,” Chem. Prod. Process Model., vol. 12, no. 4, SI, Dec. 2017.
S. Z. Saw and J. Nandong, “Simultaneous Carbon Capture and Reuse Using Catalytic Membrane Reactor in Water-Gas Shift Reaction,” Chem. Prod. Process Model., vol. 12, no. 4, SI, Dec. 2017.
C. C. Tiong and J. Nandong, “Optimisation of Design and Operation Parameters for Multicomponent Separation via Improved Lewis-Matheson Method,” Chem. Prod. Process Model., vol. 12, no. 4, SI, Dec. 2017.
I. M. Chew, F. Wong, J. Nandong, A. Bono, and K. I. Wong, “Revisiting Cascade Control System and Experimental Analysis to PID Setting for Improved Process Control,” Adv. Sci. Lett., vol. 23, no. 10, pp. 10177–10182, Oct. 2017.
Q. H. Seer and J. Nandong, “Stabilization and PID tuning algorithms for second-order unstable processes with time-delays,” ISA Trans., vol. 67, pp. 233–245, Mar. 2017.
J. Nandong, “Analytical tuning method for cascade control system via multi-scale control scheme,” Int. J. Autom. Control, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 167–192, 2016.
J. Nandong, “Heuristic-based multi-scale control procedure of simultaneous multi-loop PID tuning for multivariable processes,” J. Process Control, vol. 35, pp. 101–112, Nov. 2015.
J. Nandong, “A Unified Design for Feedback-Feedforward Control System to Improve Regulatory Control Performance,” Int. J. Control Autom. Syst., vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 91–98, Feb. 2015.
U. K. Ghosh, C. C. Hong, J. Nandong, and S. Shen, “Modelling of Carbon Dioxide Absorption into Aqueous Ammonia Solution in a Wetted Wall Column,” PERTANIKA J. Soc. Sci. Humanit., vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 89–104, Jan. 2015.
J. Nandong and Z. Zang, “Generalized multi-scale control scheme for cascade processes with time-delays,” J. Process Control, vol. 24, no. 7, pp. 1057–1067, Jul. 2014.
J. Nandong and Z. Zang, “Multi-loop design of multi-scale controllers for multivariable processes,” J. Process Control, vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 600–612, May 2014.
Q. H. Seer, J. Nandong, and Z. Zang, “Decentralized Control Design for Ethanol Fermentation by Zymomonas Mobilis – Multi-scale Control Approach,” in PROCESS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS ENGINEERING, 2014, vol. 625, p. 34+.
Nandong, Jobrun, and Zhuquan Zang. “High-performance multi-scale control scheme for stable, integrating and unstable time-delay processes.” Journal of Process Control 23, no. 10 (2013): 1333-1343.
Nandong, Jobrun, and Zhuquan Zang. “Novel multiscale control scheme for nonminimum-phase processes.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 52, no. 24 (2013): 8248-8259.
Liew, Emily Wan-Teng, Jobrun Nandong, and Yudi Samyudia. “Multi-scale models for the optimization of batch bioreactors.” Chemical Engineering Science 95 (2013): 257-266.
Nandong, Jobrun, and Zhuquan Zang. “Multi-loop design of multi-scale controllers for multivariable processes.” Journal of Process Control 24.5 (2014): 600-612.
Nandong, Jobrun, and Zhuquan Zang. “Generalized multi-scale control scheme for cascade processes with time-delays.” Journal of Process Control 24, no. 7 (2014): 1057-1067.
Nandong, Jobrun. “A unified design for feedback-feedforward control system to improve regulatory control performance.” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems 13, no. 1 (2015): 91.
Nandong, Jobrun. “Heuristic-based multi-scale control procedure of simultaneous multi-loop PID tuning for multivariable processes.” Journal of Process Control 35 (2015): 101-112.
Saw, Shuey Zi, Jobrun Nandong, and Ujjal K. Ghosh. “Comparative Study of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Modelling of Water-Gas Shift Reaction with Macro-or Micro-kinetics.” Procedia Engineering 148 (2016): 949-956.
Seer, Qiu Han, and Jobrun Nandong. “Stabilization and PID tuning algorithms for second-order unstable processes with time-delays.” ISA transactions 67 (2017): 233-245.

Conference papers

A. Saptoro, J. Nandong, M. A. Bin Hussain, and S. R. Abd Shukor, “Editorial: Special Issue of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016 – Process System Engineering,” Chem. Prod. Process Model., vol. 12, no. 4, SI, Dec. 2017.
Q. H. Seer, J. Nandong, and T. Shanon, “Experimental study of bioethanol production using mixed cassava and durian seed,” in 29TH SYMPOSIUM OF MALAYSIAN CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (SOMCHE) 2016, 2017, vol. 206.
B. Ugon, J. Nandong, and Z. Zang, “Stabilization and analytical tuning rule of double-loop control scheme for unstable dead-time process,” in 29TH SYMPOSIUM OF MALAYSIAN CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (SOMCHE) 2016, 2017, vol. 206.
S. Z. Saw and J. Nandong, “Optimization of Economic and Operability Performances of Water-gas Shift Membrane Reactor,” in 26TH EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS ENGINEERING (ESCAPE), PT A, 2016, vol. 38A, pp. 847–852.
Q. H. Seer and J. Nandong, “Advanced Expanded Microbial Kinetics (EMK) Model for Ethanol Production from Mixed Cassava and Fruit Wastes,” in PROCEEDING OF 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROCESS ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED MATERIALS (ICPEAM 2016), 2016, vol. 148, pp. 417–425.
T. C. Ching, J. Nandong, and M. Getu, “Retrofitting Options for Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Fractionation Trains Using the Concept of Single Column Development,” in PROCEEDING OF 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROCESS ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED MATERIALS (ICPEAM 2016), 2016, vol. 148, pp. 923–931.
S. Z. Saw, J. Nandong, and U. K. Ghosh, “Comparative Study of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Modelling of Water-Gas Shift Reaction with Macro- or Micro-kinetics,” in PROCEEDING OF 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROCESS ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED MATERIALS (ICPEAM 2016), 2016, vol. 148, pp. 949–956.
S. Z. Saw and J. Nandong, “Simulation and control of water-gas shift packed bed reactor with inter-stage cooling,” in 10TH CURTIN UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (CUTSE2015), 2016, vol. 121.
Q. H. Seer and J. Nandong, “A unified double-loop multi-scale control strategy for NMP integrating-unstable systems,” in 10TH CURTIN UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (CUTSE2015), 2016, vol. 121.
J. Nandong, “Double-Loop Control Structure for Oscillatory Systems: Improved PID Tuning via Multi-Scale Control Scheme,” in 2015 10TH ASIAN CONTROL CONFERENCE (ASCC), 2015.
J. Nandong, “Synthesis of Multivariable PID Controllers via Inter-Communicative Decentralized Multi-Scale Control for TITO Processes,” in 2015 10TH ASIAN CONTROL CONFERENCE (ASCC), 2015.
J. Nandong, “Guaranteed Stable PID Controller Tuning Rules for First-Order Dead-Time Unstable Processes,” in PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2015 10TH IEEE CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS, 2015, pp. 1442–1447.
S. Q. Han and J. Nandong, “Tuning Method for Double-Loop Control Structure for Nonminimum-Phase Integrating Systems,” in 2015 IEEE CONFERENCE ON CONTROL AND APPLICATIONS (CCA 2015), 2015, pp. 589–594.
J. Nandong and Z. Zang, “PID Controller Tuning via Multi-Scale Control Scheme for Parallel Cascade Processes,” in PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 9TH IEEE CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS (ICIEA), 2014, p. 684+.
B. Ugon, J. Nandong, and Z. Zang, “Advanced PID Controller Synthesis using Multiscale Control Scheme,” in PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 9TH IEEE CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS (ICIEA), 2014, p. 775+.
Nandong, Jobrun, and Zhuquan Zang. “PID controller tuning via Multi-Scale Control Scheme for parallel cascade processes.” In Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), 2014 IEEE 9th Conference on, pp. 684-689. IEEE, 2014.
Nandong, Jobrun. “Guaranteed stable PID controller tuning rules for First-Order Dead-time Unstable Processes.” In Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), 2015 IEEE 10th Conference on, pp. 1443-1448. IEEE, 2015.
Seer, Qiu Han, and Jobrun Nandong. “A unified double-loop multi-scale control strategy for NMP integrating-unstable systems.” In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 121, no. 1, p. 012021. IOP Publishing, 2016.
Saw, Shuey Zi, and Jobrun Nandong. “Simulation and control of water-gas shift packed bed reactor with inter-stage cooling.” In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 121, no. 1, p. 012022. IOP Publishing, 2016.

Competitive research grants

Project Leader, Metabolic Control Analysis and Process Engineering of Ethanol Production from Agricultural Products Using Extractive Fermentation Technology
Funding: MOSTI (eScienceFund), Amount: RM193,997
Project Leader, Production of Hydrogen from Water Using Sulphur–Iodine Thermochemical Cycle
Funding: Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI), Amount: RM87,000
Project Leader, Modeling and Control of a Novel BMA System for Bioethanol Production from Wasted Fruits
Funding: Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI), Amount: RM113,000
Project Leader, Fundamental Model Development for Water Gas Shift Membrane Reactor for Greenhouse Gas Capture from Pre-combustion Processes.
Funding: Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS), Amount: RM86,540
Co-investigator, A Non-Convex Optimization Approach to Fault-Tolerant Robust Control for Manufacturing Plants
Funding: Ministry of Higher Education (ERGS), Amount: RM864,000
Co-investigator, Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils: A Microcosm Biodegradation Study
Funding: Shell Sarawak Bhd., Amount: RM60,000
Project Leader, Iterative Multi-scale Control of Rotary Dryer: A Case Study of Palm Oil Kernel Drying
Funding: Curtin Sarawak Cluster Research Fund (CSCRF), Amount: RM22,500
Co-investigator, Development of an Enhanced Oil Recovery Method and Model for High-Temperature Well Simulation Using Acid Combinations
Funding: Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS), Amount: RM87,000
Co-investigator, Enhancing Wellbore Integrity in High-Pressure High-Temperature CO₂ Sequestration Reservoirs by Developing a New Class of Portland Cement Using Nanomaterials
Funding: Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS), Amount: RM103,000
Project Leader, Optimal Design and Operation of Thermally Coupled Distillation Columns for Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Fractionation Units
Funding: Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI), Amount: RM84,000

Member of professional bodies

Chartered Member of IChemE (CEng, IChemE)
Registered Member of BEM, Malaysia
Registered EIA Consultant and Member of Natural Resources and Environment Board

John Lau Sie Yon

PhD, BEng (Hons), MIEAust, CPEng, NER
Associate Dean of Research and Development, Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 349
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2418 or 2634
Email: johnlsy@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=gHK8apcAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Lau_Sie_Yon
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55790082100
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5441-0046

Background

Professor John Lau Sie Yon, actively engages in research within the Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia Campus. Currently serving as the Associate Dean of Research and Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Science, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Dr. Lau earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang in 2008. Subsequently, he pursued postgraduate studies at USM in 2009, culminating in the completion of his Ph.D. in 2013.

Throughout his doctoral studies, Dr. Lau played a pivotal role as a research engineer in the design of a pilot-scale pharmaceutical production plant, a project funded by the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC). Notably, he also contributed to a Malaysia-Cuba Technology Transfer initiative focusing on vaccine production facility design at Finlay Institute, Cuba, in 2012.

Dr. Lau’s expertise spans various fields of sustainable and green technology, encompassing Microalgae technology in energy and aquaculture, bioenzyme synthesis and application, chiral drugs separations, biosensing, synthesis of nano-biocatalyst, and enzymatic membrane separation technologies. His diverse research background reflects a commitment to advancing innovative solutions in these critical areas. Dr. John Lau eagerly anticipates collaboration opportunities with researchers from diverse institutions and industries. Feel free to contact via email.

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 2009-2013
BEng (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 2004-2008

Research interest

Enzyme technology for various applications
Bioenzyme synthesis for cleaning and agricultural use
Nanomaterial integrated biocatalysis development
Chiral separations using enzymatic membrane reactor
Microalgae cultivation and harvesting technology
Microalgae integrataed RAS for aquaculture system
Biomass conversion for industry applications

Research opportunities

Microalgae integrated Wastewater treatment.
Microalgae cultivationand harvesting for large-scale production
Biophotolysis of Microalgae for biohydrogen harvesting
Graphene oxide integrated aptamer as biosensor
Synthesis of waste derived Bioenzyme

Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)

Looking for 2 UROP student:
Project title: Investigating microalgae cultivation and harvesting for aquaculture and energy applications.

Awards

MTE 2024, Gold and Silver awards
MTE 2023, Gold and Bronze awards
CITREX 2023, Gold Award
PECIPTA 2022 Gold Award
PECIPTA 2019, Bronze Award
PECIPTA 2017, Bronze Award
Best Researcher award ( University Level)- 2020
Best Lecturer award (Student Choice Awards @ Univeristy level)-2022
Best Lecturer award (Student Choice Awards @ Faculty level)-2017
Best Lecturer award (Student Choice Awards @ Department level)-2017
Best Lecturer award (Student Choice Awards@ Department level)-2015

Selected research funding & research projects

Pilot-Scale Development of Microalgal Cultivation and Harvesting System for Biofuel Production. 36 months (Industry project). Approved fund: RM270,250. Principal Investigator.
Development of Graphene Oxide (GO) based-aptamer Biosensor for Rapid Foodborne Bacteria Detection in Enhancing Food Safety Monitoring for Sarawak. Yayasan Development Grant 2024. RM224,000.- Principal Investigator
Encapsulated Microalgae biopolymer beads as a sustainable way of treating high nitrate aquaculture wastewater in Selangor. GERAN PENYELIDIKAN NEGERI SELANGOR. RM97,300. – Principal Investigator
Development and efficacy of a smart Integrated Microalgae-Aquaculture Recirculating System (IMARS) for sustainable aquaculture farming in Sarawak. Curtin Malaysia Research Institute ( CMRIGrant RM120,000)- Principal Investigator
Mechanistic study on the formation of facile self-assembly magnetic enzyme-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers biocatalyst. FRGS-(2019-2022) – Principal Investigator
Improving enzymes selectivity (reaction kinetics and mechanistic pathway) to increase bio-hydrogen yield from xylose, FRGS-(2019-2022) – Co-Investigator
Synthesis of cationized starch derived from fruit wastes as promising natural coagulants for turbidity removal, SRDC grant. (2019-2022). Co-Investigator
Nanomilling Hydrothermal/Enzymatic Treatment towards Lignin Isolation from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch in Sarawak. SRDC grant. (2019-2022). Co-Investigator
One-Stop Protein Information Portal to simplify information retrieval by integrating diverse proteomic data. PRGS. (2015-2018). Co-Investigator
Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behaviour of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation. FRGS. (2015-2018). Co-Investigator
Enzyme-immobilised polymeric capsules for continuous palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment. Curtin Sarawak Research Institute CSM Academic Grants. (2013-2015) – Principal Investigator
Kinetic modelling of aptameric sensing for real-time pathogen detection and bio-screening. FRGS grant. (2014-2017). Principal-Investigator
Advancing pathogen detection and screening using aptameric molecules (2014-2016). Curtin Research Flagship Programme. Principal-Investigator

Patents

A Continuous Fouling–free Dye Removal Process via Incorporation of Auto-Regenerated Enzymatic Buckypaper, Principal Inventor, (Patent number: PI 2017704294), Filing Date: 13/11/2017
Synthesis of High Strength Bio-sandstone Using Peat (Patent under review)

Publications

a. Book chapter

Jonah Teo Teck Chye, Lau Yien Jun, Lau Sie Yon, Sharadwata Pan, and Michael K. Danquah. Chapter 3: Biofuel production from algal biomass. Konur, O. (Ed.). (2018). Bioenergy and Biofuels. Boca Raton: CRC Press. Page 86-109
Tiong Chiong, Caleb Acquah, Sie Y. Lau, Ee H. Khor, Michael K. Danquah. (2016). Chapter 12: Microalgal-Based Protein By-Products: Extraction, Purification, and Applications. Protein Byproducts: Transformation from Environmental Burden into Value-Added Products. Elsevier Science and Technology. Pages 213-234
H. Kamaruddin, M.H. Uzir, F.N. Gonawan, and S.Y. Lau. (2015) Chapter 16: Dynamic Enzymatic Kinetic Resolution of NSAIDS. Nanobiomaterials in Antimicrobial Therapy. Advances in Bioprocess Technology,Spinger int, Page 317-356.

b. Journal publication

2025

K Ho, Sie Yon Lau, LH Ting, A Zahir, MK Lam, SY Choy, S Lim, TI Shi. 2025. Review of starch-based coagulants for water treatment: Mechanisms, extraction and surface modification. Next Sustainability 5, 100083

2024

HY Teh, MK Lam, YH Chai, JW Lim, VL Wong, IS Tan, SY Lau, YW Cheng.2024. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by algae: Advancements, challenges and sustainable prospects. Materials Today Chemistry 42, 102389.
LS Mustapha, SO Kolade, SO Durosinmi, IS Tan, SY Lau, KS Obayomi. 2024. Anthill clay activated Ocimum gratissimum extract for effective adsorption of methylene blue and chromium (VI) ion from wastewater: Insights into the adsorption isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms. Journal of Water Process Engineering 67, 106286.
S Razia, T Hadibarata, SY Lau.2024. A review on biodegradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) with bacteria and fungi under laboratory conditions. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 195, 105893.
George Adu Asamoah, Maame Korsah, Parimala Gnana Soundari Arockiam Jeyasundar, Meraj Ahmed, Sie Yon Lau, Michael K Danquah. 2024. Nanotechnology-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems. Sustainability 16 (21), 9231.
Sie Yon Lau, Philip Ting Kin Tien, Sook Yan Choy, Jaison Jeevanandam, Pau-Loke Show, Man Kee Lam, Yie Hua Tan, Steven Lim. 2024. Unleashing the power of plant-based modified starch as a game-changing natural coagulant. Process Biochemistry
Kiyana Fatemi, Sie Yon Lau, KS Obayomi, Siaw Fui Kiew, Ranil Coorey, Lip Yong Chung, Reza Fatemi, Zoheir Heshmatipour, KSD Premarathna.2024. Carbon nanomaterial-based aptasensors for rapid detection of foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Analytical Biochemistry, 115639

2023

Suparmaniam, Uganeeswary; Lam, Man Kee; Lim, Jun Wei; Yusup, Suzana; Tan, Inn Shi; Lau, Sie Yon; Kodgire, Pravin; Kachhwaha, Surendra Singh; 2023. Influence of environmental stress on microalgae growth and lipid profile: a systematic review. Phytochemistry Reviews. 44 (4) 879-901.
Kehinde Shola Obayomi, Sie Yon Lau, Michael K. Danquah, Jianhua Zhang, Tung Chiong, Louise Meunier, Stephen R. Gray, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman. (2023). Green synthesis of graphene-oxide based nanocomposites for efficient removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater, Desalination, Volume 564, 116749.
Kehinde Shola Obayomi, Sie Yon Lau, Abdul Zahir, Louise Meunier, Jianhua Zhang, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman. (2023). Removing methylene blue from water: A study of sorption effectiveness onto nanoparticles-doped activated carbon. Chemosphere 313, 137533. Journal of Water Process Engineering 51, 103440

2022

Shamini Anboo, Sie Yon Lau, Jibrail Kansedo, Pow‐Seng Yap, Tony Hadibarata, Jaison Jeevanandam, Azlina H Kamaruddin. (2022). Recent advancements in enzyme‐incorporated nanomaterials: Synthesis, mechanistic formation, and applications. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 119 (10), 2609-2638
Jaison Jeevanandam, Siaw Fui Kiew, Stephen Boakye-Ansah, Sie Yon Lau, Ahmed Barhoum, Michael K Danquah, João Rodrigues. (2022). Green approaches for the synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using microbial and plant extracts. Nanoscale 14 (7), 2534-2571
Lee Yi Wong, Sie Yon Lau, Sharadwata Pan, Man Kee Lam. (2022). 3D graphene-based adsorbents: Synthesis, proportional analysis and potential applications in oil elimination, Chemosphere,Volume 287, Part 2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132129

2021 and before:

Kehinde Shola Obayomi, Ayomide Elizabeth Oluwadiya, Sie Yon Lau, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Divine Akubuo-Casmir, Tabitha Adunola Adelani-Akande, A.S.M. Fazle Bari, Samuel Olorunfemi Temidayo, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman.(2021). Biosynthesis of Tithonia diversifolia leaf mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles loaded with flamboyant pods (Delonix regia) for the treatment of Methylene Blue Wastewater, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 14, Issue 10,
Jun L.Y. et al. (2021) Importance of Nanomaterials in Engineering Application. In: Mubarak N.M., Khalid M., Walvekar R., Numan A. (eds) Contemporary Nanomaterials in Material Engineering Applications. Engineering Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62761-4_1
Lau Yien Jun, Rama Rao Karri, Lau Sie Yon, N.M. Mubarak, Chua Han Bing, Khalid Mohammad, Priyanka Jagadish, E.C. Abdullah, 2020. Modeling and optimization by particle swarm embedded neural network for adsorption of methylene blue by jicama peroxidase immobilized on buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol membrane, Environmental Research,183, 109158.
Lau Yien Jun, Rama Rao Karri, N.M. Mubarak, Lau Sie Yon, Chua Han Bing, Mohammad Khalid, Priyanka Jagadish, E.C. Abdullah, 2020. Modelling of methylene blue adsorption using peroxidase immobilized functionalized Buckypaper/polyvinyl alcohol membrane via ant colony optimization, Environmental Pollution, 259,113940.
Kei X. Tan, Jaison Jeevanandam, Sharadwata Pan, Lau Sie Yon, Michael K. Danquah,2020. Aptamer-navigated copolymeric drug carrier system for in vitro delivery of MgO nanoparticles as insulin resistance reversal drug candidate in Type 2 diabetes, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Volume 57, 101764
Jeevanandam, Jaison; Harun, Mohd R.; Lau, Sie Y.; Sewu, Divine D.; Danquah, Michael K. 2020. Microalgal Biomass Generation via Electroflotation: A Cost-Effective Dewatering Technology. Appl. Sci. 10, no. 24: 9053. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10249053.
Lau Yien Jun, Lau Sie Yon, N. M. Mubarak, Chua Han Bing, S. Pan, M. K. Danquah, et al., 2019. An overview of immobilized enzyme technologies for dye and phenolic removal from wastewater, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol. 7, p. 102961.
Lau Yien Jun, N. M. Mubarak, Lau Sie Yon, Chua Han Bing, M. Khalid, P. Jagadish and E. C. Abdullah, 2019. Immobilization of Peroxidase on Functionalized MWCNT-Buckypaper/Polyvinyl alcohol Nanocomposite Membrane, Scientific Reports, vol. 9, p. 2215, 2019/02/18 2019.
Lau Yien Jun, Lau Sie Yon, N. M. Mubarak, K. S. Yeo, C. H. Bing. Comparison of Drying Method on Acid-functionalized Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube & their Application for Dye Removal. 2019. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (1), 012057.
Lau, Sie Yon, Phuan, S.L., Danquah, M.K., Acquah, C. Sustainable palm oil refining using pelletized and surface-modified oil palm boiler ash (OPBA) biosorbent. 2019. Journal of Cleaner Production. 230, pp. 527-535.
Wong, J.K.H., Tan, H.K., Lau, Sie Yon, Yap, P.-S., Danquah, M.K. Potential and challenges of enzyme incorporated nanotechnology in dye wastewater treatment: A review. 2019. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 7(4), 103261.
Tan, K.X., Ujan, S., Danquah, M.K., Lau, Sie Yon. Design and characterization of a multi-layered polymeric drug delivery vehicle. 2019. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 97 (S1), pp. 1243-1252.
Phang, I.R.K., Wong, K.S., Chan, Y.S., Lau, S.Y. Effect of surcharge load on Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) treatment of tropical peat. 2019. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 495 (1), 012068.
Chiong, T., Lau, S.Y., Zeng, X., Danquah, M.K. Synthesis of peroxidase-encapsulated sodium cellulose sulphate/poly-dimethyl-diallyl-ammonium chloride biopolymer via polyelectrolyte complexation for enhanced removal of phenol. 2019. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 14 (2), e2296.
Chiong Tung, Lau Sie Yon, Zeng Xianhai, Michael Danquah. 2018. Synthesis of peroxidase-encapsulated NaCS-PDMDAAC biopolymer via polyelectrolyte complexation for enhanced removal of phenol. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. In press
Kei Xian Tan, Safina Ujan, Michael K Danquah, Sie Yon Lau. Design and Characterization of a Multi‐Layered Polymetric Drug Delivery Vehicle. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.23389
Bing, L. and Chandrasekaran, P. and Francis Xavier, V. and Rajput, H. and Ann, C. and Mujawar, M. and Lau, S.Y. 2018. Feasibility Study for Production of Hydrogen from Agricultural Solid Residue with Reference to Malaysia Using ASPEN Plus Simulation. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 10.1007/s12649-018-0470-z
Lau Yien Jun, N.M. Mubarak, Lau Sie Yon, Chua Han Bing, Mohammad Khalid, E.C. Abdullah. (2018). Comparative study of acid functionization of carbon nanotube via ultrasonic and reflux mechanism, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (in-press https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.09.008) IF:1.385
Lau Yien Jun, N.M. Mubarak, Min Juey Yee, Lau Sie Yon, Chua Han Bing, Mohammad Khalid, E.C. Abdullah, An overview of functionalised carbon nanomaterial for organic pollutant removal, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (in-press https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2018.06.028) IF:4.481
Vanitha Katheresan, Jibrail Kansedo, Sie Yon Lau, Efficiency of various recent wastewater dye removal methods: A review, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 4, 2018, 4676-4697,ISSN 2213-3437 IF:1.385
Caleb Acquah, Michael K. Danquah, Yi Wei Chan, Charles K. S. Moy, Clarence M. Ongkudon & Sie Yon Lau (2018) Chromatographic characterisation of aptamer-modified poly(EDMA-co-GMA) monolithic disk format for protein binding and separation, Separation Science and Technology, 53:13, 2100-2111, DOI:10.1080/01496395.2018.1443139 IF: 1.2
Tan KX, Lau SY, Danquah MK. (2018). Process evaluation and in vitro selectivity analysis of aptamer-drug polymeric formulation for targeted pharmaceutical delivery. 101:996-1002. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.052 IF: 3.457
Phang, RKI, Chan, YS., Wong, KS., Lau, SY. (2018). Isolation and Characterisation of Urease-producing Bacteria from Tropical Peat. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. Volume 13, 168-175 IF: 0.887
Kei X Tan, Michael K Danquah, Amandeep Sidhu, Sie Yon Lau, Clarence M Ongkudon (2017). Biophysical characterization of layer-by-layer synthesis of aptamer-drug microparticles for enhanced cell targeting. Biotechnology Progress. DOI: 10.1002/btpr.2524. IF: 1.947
Tan KX, Danquah MK, Sidhu A, Lau SY, Ongkudon CM. (2016 ). Aptamer-mediated polymeric vehicles for enhanced cell-targeted drug delivery. Current Drug Targets. 17 (16), 1-11. IF:3.11
Tan KX, Danquah MK, Sidhu A, Ongkudon CM, Lau SY. (2016). Towards targeted cancer therapy: Aptamer or oncolytic virus? European Journal of Parhameutical Science, 96, 8-19. IF: 3.869
C Acquah, LS Yon, Z Tuah, NL Ngee, MK Danquah. (2016). Synthesis and performance analysis of oil palm ash (OPA) based adsorbent as a palm oil bleaching material. Journal of Cleaner Production 139, 1098-1104. IF: 6.352
Tung Chiong, Sie Yon Lau, Zhan Hong Lek, Yew Koh Boon, Michael K. Danquah, Enzymatic treatment of methyl orange dye in synthetic wastewater by plant-based peroxidase enzymes, (2016). Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. ISSN 2213-3437, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2016.04.030. IF:1.385
Tan SY, Acquah C, Sidhu A, Ongkudon CM, Yon L S, Danquah MK. SELEX modifications and bioanalytical techniques for aptamer-target binding characterization. (2016). Crit Rev Anal Chem. 15:0. (Published) IF:3.231
Caleb Acquah, Michael Danquah, John L Yon, Amandeep Sidhu, Clarence M Ongkudon. A review on immobilised aptamers for high throughput biomolecular detection and screening. (2015). Analytica Chimica Acta. 888, Pages 10–18 IF:5.123
Chiong T, Lau SY, Khor EH, Danquah MK. (2014). Enzymatic approach to phenol removal from wastewater using peroxidases. OA Biotechnology. 10;3(1):9.
N. Gonawan, Lau S. Y., Kamaruddin A. H., and Uzir M. H.(2014). Rapid Base-Catalyzed Racemization of (R)-Ibuprofen Ester in Isooctane–Dimethyl Sulfoxide Medium with Improved Kinetic Model. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 53 (2), 635-642. IF:3.141
Lau, S. Y., Gonawan, F. N., Kamaruddin, A. H., Uzir, M. H. (2013). Enzymatic Deracemization of (R,S)-Ibuprofen Ester via Lipase-Catalyzed Membrane Reactor. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 52 (27), pp 9441–9453, IF:3.141
Gonawan, F. N, Lau, S. Y., Kamaruddin, A. H. and Uzir, M. H. (2012). Effect of Co-solvent addition on the reaction kinetics of the lipase catalyzed resolution of ibuprofen ester. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 88(4),672-679. IF: 2.587
Lau, S. Y., Gonawan, F. N., Bhatia, S., Kamaruddin, A. H., & Uzir, M. H. (2011). Conceptual design and simulation of a plant for the production of high purity (S)-ibuprofen acid using innovative enzymatic membrane technology. Chemical Engineering Journal, 166(2), 726-737. IF:6.735
Lau, S.Y., Uzir, M.H., Kamaruddin, A.H. and Bhatia, S. (2010). Lipase-catalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution of racemic ibuprofen ester via hollow fiber membrane reactor: Modeling and simulation. Journal of Membrane Science, 357(1-2), 109-121. IF:6.656

c. Conference papers

Phang, RKI, Chan, YS., Wong, KS., Lau, SY., Effect of microbial-induced calcite precipitation towards tropical organic soil. AIP Conference Proceedings 2020, 020011 (2018); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5062637
Sheena Lau Yien Jun, John Lau Sie Yon, Mubarak Mujawar, Chua Han Bing, Comparison of Drying Method on Acid-functionalized Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube and their Application for Dye Removal. CUTSE Conference 2018.
Tan KX, Lau SY, Danquah MK, The 6TH international Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (ICBEB 2017).
Tung Chiong, Sie Yon Lau, Ee Huey Khor, and Michael Kobina Danquah and Sie Yon Lau Comparison of Two Agricultural Wastes for Phenol Removal via Peroxidase-Catalyzed Enzymatic Approach, ICCPE 2016 : 2016 5th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (ICCPE 2016)
T Chiong , S Y Lau, E H Khor, M K Danquah, (2015). Peroxidase extraction from jicama skin peels for phenol removal, Conference, International Conference on Chemical And Bioprocess Engineering. KK, Malaysia
Lau, S.Y., Mohamad, H. U., and Azlina, H.K. (2012). Production of optically pure (S)-ibuprofen acid via enzymatic dynamic kinetic resolution in hollow fiber membrane reactor. Chemeca 2012, Wellington, New Zealand.

HDR supervision

10 PhD (Completed) 6 PhD (Ongoing)
5 MPhil (Completed) 2 MPhil (Ongoing)
25 UG (Completed) 3 UG (Ongoing)

Professional activities

Guest Editor, Frontiers in Nanotechnology
Active Journal reviewers
Active Grant reviewers
Invited speaker: World Summit and Expo on 2D Materials and Graphene 2024. Presentation title: Graphene-based nanocomposites and the their application.

Professional associations

Chartered Engineer, Engineer Australia (EA) Chartered Area(s) of Practice Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering
Member of institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Member of American Chemical Society (ACS)
Member of Golden Key

Lau Shiew Wei

PhD, MEng, BEng (Hons), PEng (BEM), MIEAust CPEng, FHEA, AMIChemE
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 336
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2419
Email: lau.shiew.wei@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=yraHbxsAAAAJ
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8162-0169

Academic history

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University Malaysia (2016)
Master of Engineering (Chemical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2005)
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2001)

Awards

Best Oral Presentation, Sarawak Research and Development Council, 2022.
Hyogo Overseas Research Network Research (HORN) Fellowship 2017, Hyogo Earthquake Memorial 21st Century Research Institute.
Curtin Offshore Partner Research Scholarship (2011-2016), Curtin University.

Research interests

Water, wastewater and sludge treatment
Physico chemical separation processes including coagulation and flocculation (with emphasis on bioflocculation)
Water and soil quality analysis
Microalgae harvesting and biomass utilisation
Process sustainability assessment within environmental and chemical engineering systems.

Selected publications

a. Book chapters

Lau, S.W., Sen, T.K., Chua, H.B. and Ang, H.M., Conditioning Aids and Their Applications for Sludge Dewatering, in Physical Chemical and Biological Treatment Processes for Water and Wastewater, T.K. Sen, Ed. 2015, Nova Publisher: USA.
Lau, S.W., Chong, S.H., Ang, H.M., Sen, T.K. and Chua, H.B., Dewaterability of anaerobic digested sludge with cations and chitosan as dual-conditioners, in Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bioprocess Technology, R. Pogaku, A. Bono, and C. Chu, Eds. 2013, Springer: US. p. 11-17.

b. Journal publications

Eugene Chai Jian Jun, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Hisham Khaled Ben Mahmud, Lau Shiew Wei, Ziad Bennour (2026). Cement integrity challenges associated with underground hydrogen storage: A review of geochemistry and microbial activity. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 228. 116567. ISSN 1364-0321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.116567.
Fong Ai Ling, Lau Shiew Wei, Sujan Debnath, Amanda Anne Mu, Mahmood Anwar, Ian J. Davies, Ong Wei Shern, Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah and Mahzan Bin Johar. (2026). Flexural properties of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composite developed by the vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) technique. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3196(1), 012036. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3196/1/012036
Ai Ling Fong, Amanda Mu, Shiew Wei Lau, Sujan Debnath, Mahmood Anwar, Ian J. Davies and Mahzan Bin Johar. Experimental study and failure mode analysis of off-axis compression behaviour in natural fibre polymer composite. Discov Mechanical Engineering 5, 50 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44245-026-00211-0
Fong, A., Wong, D. H., Lau, S.W., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Davies, I. J., & Johar, M. B. (2025). A review on the hybrid polymer composites comprising natural fibre and nanomaterial reinforcement. Journal of Composite Materials, 59(22). 2615-2646. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983251334861
Ling-Chin, J., Giampieri, A., Wilks, M., Lau, S. W., Bacon, E., Sheppard, I., Smallbone, A. J., & Roskilly, A. P. (2023). Technology roadmap for hydrogen-fuelled transportation in the UK. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. (In Press, Corrected Proof). (Impact Factor 7.2, 2022)
Mohamed Hatta, N. S., Lau, S. W., Chua, H. B., Takeo, M., Sen, T. K., Mubarak, N. M., Khalid, M., & Zairin, D. A. (2023). Parametric and kinetic studies of activated sludge dewatering by cationic chitosan-like bioflocculant BF01314 produced from Citrobacter youngae. Environmental Research, 224, 115527. (Impact Factor 8.3, 2022)
Sahil Mohedin Hawa, Hillry Gibson Anak Panjang, Ericson Nyagang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Shiew Wei Lau, Tze Khiun Jong, Alex Choon Teck Jong. 2021. “Management for Paddy, Oil Palm, and Pineapple Plantations in Malaysia: Current Status and Reviews.” Journal of Applied Science and Process Engineering 8 (2): 859-880.
Mohamed Hatta, N.S., S.W. Lau, M. Takeo, H.B. Chua, P. Baranwal, N.M. Mubarak, and M. Khalid. 2021. “Novel cationic chitosan-like bioflocculant from Citrobacter youngae GTC 01314 for the treatment of kaolin suspension and activated sludge.” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (4): 105297. (Impact Factor 4.300)
Hii, Y.S., Chan, Y.S., Lau, S.W. and Danquah, M. 2020. “Isolation and characterisation of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from peat.” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 26: 101643. (SCOPUS indexed)
Lai, C.H., A.R.H. Settinayake, W.S. Yeo, S.W. Lau, and T.K. Jong. 2019. “Crop Nutrients Review and the Impact of Fertilizer on the Plantation in Malaysia: A Mini Review.” Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 50 (17): 2089-2105. (Impact Factor 0.767)
Lau, S.W., T.K. Sen, H.B. Chua, and H.M. Ang. 2017. “Conditioning of Synthetic Sludge and Anaerobically Digested Sludge Using Chitosan, Organic Polyelectrolytes and Inorganic Metal Cations to Enhance Sludge Dewaterability.” Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 228 (9): 358. (Impact Factor 1.702)
Lau, S.W., Tang, S.D., Ang, H.M., Sen, T.K. and Chua, H.B. 2015. “Dual-conditioning of sludge using chitosan and metal cations.” Water Practice and Technology. 10 (2): 381-389. (SCOPUS indexed)
Lau, S.W., Tan, T.P.L. and Goh, S.M. 2013. “Teaching Engineering Ethics using BLOCKS Game.” Science and Engineering Ethics 19 (3): 1357-1373. (Impact Factor 2.229)
Mohd. Setapar, S.H., Lau, S.W., Chen, Y., Cen, P.L., Yao, S.J. and Mat, H.B. 2008. “Partitioning Behaviour of Selected Antibiotics in Organic Solvents.” Journal of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering – Sustainable Process for Natural Resources Special Edition 100-112.
Mohd. Setapar, S.H., Lau, S.W., Toorisaka, E., Goto, M., Furusaki, S. and Mat, H. 2008. “Reverse Micelle Extraction of Antibiotics.” Jurnal Teknologi Series F 49: 69-79. (SCOPUS indexed)

c. Selected conference proceedings

Chai, E.J.J., Foo, H.C.Y., Bennour, Z., Mahmud, H.K.B., Lau, S.W. (2025). Development of Geopolymer Mortar from Palm Oil Boiler Ash and Alumina Powder: A Process Study. In: Yuan, C. (eds) Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Resources and Environmental Research – ICRER 2024. ICRER 2024. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93295-3_13
Fong, A. L., Lau, S. W. Lau, Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Davies, I. J., Johar, M. B., and Bolhie, N. B. Development of Hybrid Composite Using Simple Lab-Scale Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) Technique. In: Kurnia, J.C., Chan, S.Y.S., Law, M.C. (eds) Proceedings of the International Conference on Energy Transition and Exhibition 2024. ICETe 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore
Lim, S.C, Lau, S.W., Takeo, M., Baranwal, P., Mohamed Hatta, N.S. and Chua, H.B. Characterization of a Chitosan-like Bioflocculant BF01314 produced by Citrobacter youngae in Kaolin Flocculation. In Water and Environment Technology Conference. 2019. Osaka, Japan.
Cheang, L.T., N.S. Mohamed Hatta, N.S., Takeo, M., Baranwal, P., Lau, S.W. and Chua, H.B. Bioflocculant produced by Citrobacter youngae as conditioning aid to enhance sludge dewatering. In the 8th International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing. 2019. Miri, Sarawak.
Phang, K.Y., and Lau, S.W. A Survey on the Usage of Biomass Wastes from Palm Oil Mills on Sustainable Development of Oil Palm Plantations in Sarawak. in 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers. 2016. Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. (Also published in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017. 206: 012073) (ISI Thomson Reuters indexed and SCOPUS indexed Conference Proceedings).
Low, Y.J., and Lau, S.W. Effective Flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris using Chitosan with Zeta Potential Measurement. in 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers. 2016. Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. (Also published in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017. 206: 012091)
Lau, S.W., Ang, H.M., Sen, T.K. and Chua, H.B. Assessment of Chitosan Conditioning in a Synthetic Anaerobic Digested Sludge System. in Chemeca 2014. 2014. Perth, Australia.
Lau, S.W., Tang, S.D., Ang, H.M., Sen, T.K. and Chua, H.B. Dual-Conditioning of Sludge using Chitosan and Metal Cations. in Water Convention 2014. 2014. Singapore.
Lau, S.W., Chong, S.H., Ang, H.M., Sen, T.K. and Chua, H.B. Dewaterability of anaerobic digested sludge with cations and chitosan as dual-conditioners. in 26th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers in conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. 2012. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Chan, Z.Y., Lau, S.W. and Chua, H.B. Dewatering of anaerobic digested sludge with oil palm biomass as novel physical conditioner. in 26th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers in conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. 2012. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Lau, S.W., Mat, H.B., Chen, Y., Cen, P.L. and Yao, S.J. Reactive Extraction of Antibiotics with TOMAC/Kerosene System: I. Equilibrium. in Chemeca 2008. 2008. Newcastle, Australia.
Lau, S.W., Mat, H.B., Chen, Y., Cen, P.L. and Yao, S.J. Reactive Extraction of Antibiotics with TOMAC/Kerosene System: II. Kinetics. in Chemeca 2008. 2008. Newcastle, Australia.
Lau, S.W., Chen, Y., Cen, P.L., Yao, S.J. and Mat, H.B. Reactive Extraction of Antibiotics in Trioctylmethyl Ammonium Chloride (TOMAC)/Kerosene System. in 20th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers. 2006. Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Lau, S.W., Mohd. Setapar, S.H., Chen, Y., Cen, P.L., Yao, S.J. and Mat, H.B. Solubility Behaviour of Selected Antibiotics in Organic Solvents. in 10th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Conference. 2004. Kitakyushu, Japan.
Mohd. Setapar, S.H., Lau, S.W., Toorisaka, E., Goto, M., Furusaki, S. and Mat, H.B. Reverse Micelle Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Antibiotics. in 10th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Conference. 2004. Kitakyushu, Japan.

Research grants

Funder: PETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue (PACD)
Title: Understanding the interactions between solvent and lipid compositional profiles to enhance the effectiveness of microalgae lipids extraction
Amount: RM1,263,350.90
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2024-2026
Funder: PETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue (PACD)
Title: Integration of AI and Cloud-based Digital Monitoring for Microalgae Harvesting and Post-Harvesting Optimization
Amount: RM 1,899,04
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2024-2025
Funder: Curtin Malaysia Sustainability Research Grant
Title: Silt and Heavy Metal Ions Removal (Lab Scale)
Amount: RM 40,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2022-2023
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Title: Fundamental Experimental Investigation of Hydrogen Influence on Well Completion Cement Integrity
Amount: RM 112,800
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2022-2025
Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP)
Title: Coaching intervention in peer feedback process using ITP metrics platform for engineering students
Amount: RM 2,000
Role: Principal investigator
Duration/Status: 2022-2023
Funder: Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC)
Title: Nanomilling Hydrothermal/Enzymatic Treatment towards Lignin Isolation from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch in Sarawak
Amount: RM 50,000
Role: Principal investigator
Duration/Status: 2020-2023
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Title: Determination of vulnerability zones based on spatial and temporal variations of metals in different size fractions – Miri Estuary (Sarawak)
Amount: RM 90,200
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2020-2023
Funder: Public-Private Research Network (PPRN)
Title: Micowave Kiln for Beads Production
Amount: RM 31,200
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2018-2019
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Title: Spectrometric analysis of flocculation activity and molecular interactions of chitosan-like bioflocculant of Citrobacter strains to improve sludge dewatering
Amount: RM 87,000
Role: Principal investigator
Duration/Status: 2017-2020
Funder: Curtin Sarawak Research Fund
Title: Impregnation of silver nanoparticles in a polysulfone membrane: Filtration performance, antimicrobial ability and biofouling resistance studies
Amount: RM 10,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2014-2016
Funder: Curtin Sarawak Collaborative Research Fund
Title: The Dual Conditioning Effect of Salt and Chitosan on the Dewaterability of Anaerobically Digested Sludge
Amount: RM 20,000
Role: Principal investigator
Duration/Status: 2012-2015
Funder: Curtin Sarawak Collaborative Research Fund
Title: Extraction of algae oil for the production of transport liquid biofuel
Amount: RM 25,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2010-2016
Funder: Curtin Sarawak Research Fund
Title: Investigation of the mechanical properties of anodised aluminium through the optimisation of anodising process
Amount: RM 10,000
Role: Principal investigator
Duration/Status: 2007-2009

Professional associations

Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (PEng BEM)
Chartered Professional Engineer, Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust CPEng)
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Bridgid Chin Lai Fui

PhD, MPhil, BEng (Hons), PEng, CPEng, FHEA
Associate Dean of Research and Development, Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 446
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2420
Email: bridgidchin@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6ungxl4AAAAJ&hl=en
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/I-2551-2018
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56052383600
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6544-664X

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering (2015), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
MPhil in Mechanical Engineering (2012), Curtin University
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (2008), Curtin University

Professional history

Professor (2026-present), Curtin University Malaysia
Associate Professor (2022-2025), Curtin University Malaysia
Senior Lecturer (2018-2021), Curtin University Malaysia
Lecturer (2015-2017), Curtin University Malaysia
Graduate Assistant (2012-2014), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
Associate Lecturer (2011), Curtin University
Research and Teaching Assistant (2008-2010), Curtin University

Awards and recognitions

Gold Award, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study on Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis of Tetra-Pax and Low-Density Polyethylene using Thermogravimetric Analysis with Artificial Neural Network Approach, 2nd International Development, Research and Innovation Exhibition 2025 (iDrive’25) Competition (2025)
Process Safety and Environmental Protection Top Reviewer Journal Award 2025 (2025)
Sarawak Women In Innovation and Technology Award (2024)
Curtin Malaysia Most Productive Researcher Award (2024)
Outstanding Oral Presentation Award, 2nd International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc) 2024
Curtin Malaysia Research Star Award (2023)
First Prize and Gold Award, EcoSynterra: In-Situ Transformation of Plastic and Agricultural Waste into Syngas, Miri Creativity, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (MCITeX) (2023)
Silver Award, Fueling Sustainability: Transforming Waste to Pyrolytic Oil with Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB and Surgical Face Mask (SFM) Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis, Innovation Technology Exposition and Conference (InTEX23) (2023)
Bronze Award, Fueling the Future: Unlocking the Potential of Hydrochar Catalyst for Syngas Production, Innovation Technology Exposition and Conference (InTEX23) (2023)
Winner, 10th Anak Sarawak Business Event Awards – Convention of Excellence Award (2023)
Top Reviewer Award 2023, ELSEVIER Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (2023)
Best Paper Award, Energy Analysis of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Renewable Fuel using Chlorella Vulgaris using Aspen Energy Analyzer, International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy (ICDATE) 2023, Miri Sarawak (2023)
Bronze Award, Incorporating non-fungible tokens (NFTS) in teaching and learning (T&L) activities, The 8th Teaching and Learning Innovation Festival (TLIF2022) (2022)
Curtin Malaysia Excellence Teaching Award 2021
PREP Reviewer (2021-present)
Publons Peer Review Awards – Top 1% of Reviewers in Cross Field area (2018)
Best Paper Award under Material Science and Engineering category in 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016, Miri (2016).
Recipient, International Conference Scholarship 2016 award from Sarawak Convention Bureau (2016).
Outstanding Contributing Reviewer for ELSEVIER Energy Conversion and Management (2016).
Finalist for the Malaysia IChemE Young Chemical Engineer in Research Award (2015).
Finalist for The Crown Prince CIPTA Award ,‘Conversion of Plastic and Biomass Waste Mixtures to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’ invention, Brunei Darussalam (2015).
Gold Medal, ‘In-Situ Conversion of Plastic and Agricultural Waste to Syngas (W2E)’ invention, 25th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, ITEX’14, Kuala Lumpur (2014).

Research interests

Gasification
Pyrolysis
Syngas Cleaning Technologies
Green Technology

Patents

S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, R. A. Moghadam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2013. Process for Conversion of Polymeric and Biomass Waste to Syngas (PI2013004740).
S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, R. A. Moghadam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2013. System for Conversion of Polymeric and Biomass Waste to Syngas (PI2013004741).

Books

L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, S. K. Wee. 2015. Hydrodynamic Behavior in Palm Shells and Sand Mixtures Fluidization, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN: 978-3-659-67934-6).
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. 2014. Biomass Derived Syngas Cleaning Technologies: Implementation of Catalytic Cracking as the Hot Gas Cleaning Technology in Palm Shell Gasification Process, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN: 978-3-8473-4338-7).

Book chapter

Lim, H.Y., et al., 2025. Biomass to energy, In: Kapoor, R.T., Sillanpää, M. (eds). Biomass-Based Green Technology for Circular Energy, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003500469
Zhou, C., et al., 2024. Monitoring and assessment techniques for microplastics, In: Egbueri, J.C., Ighalo, J.O., Pande, C.B. (eds) Microplastics in African and Asian Environments, Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies, DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-64253-1_26
Tan, Y.H., et al., 2024. Origin, preparation, and processing of plant biomass materials. Chapter 2, Plant Biomass Applications, Materials, Modification and Characterizations, 25-47. DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-15465-2.00012-4
Chai, Y. H., et al., 2023. Basic principles of CO2 capture and conversion technologies, In Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies, Chapter 2, 25-26 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-89851-5.00006-8
L. F. B., Chin, et al., 2023. Graphene-based nanomaterials for CO2 capture and capture, In Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies. Springer, Chapter 8, 211-243. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-89851-5.00011-1
Y. L., Kam, et al., 2023. Potential of Using Manure in Microalgae Cultivation for Third Generation of Biofuel Production. Spinger, Chapter 4, 85-105, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4120-7_4
L. F. B. Chin, et. al., 2022. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Medical Applications. Nanotechnology for Electronic applications. Springer, Chapter 4, 63-87, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6022-1_4
S. W. Hii, L. F. B. Chin, et al. 2022. Iso-conversional kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of catalytic pyrolysis of catalytic pyrolysis for palm oil wastes. Value-Chain of biofuels, Chapter 12 , 277-300, DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-824388-6.00025-7
L. F. B. Chin, F. H. Juwono, K. S. C. Yong. 2022. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Medical Applications. Nanotechnology for Electronic Applications, Chapter 4, 63-87, DOI:10.1007/978-981-16-6022-1_4
F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2015. Optimization study of catalytic co-gasification of rubber seed shell and high density polyethylene waste for hydrogen production using response surface methodology, Advances in Bioprocess Technology, Springer International Publishing, Chapter 11, 209-223, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17915-5_11 (ISBN: 978-3-319-17914-8).

Journal publications

K. Dasan, U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, I. S. Tan, S. Y. Lau, B. L. F. Chin, 2025. CO₂ Mitigation via Seaweed and Microalgae Farming for Sustainable Biofuel Production in the Blue Bioeconomy. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 56, 101053. DOI:10.1016/j.cogsc.2025.101053
Li, S. M. Nyambura, H. Li, Y. Yong, X. Zhu, W. Tang, M. Liu, F. Jiao, J. N. Ndumia, J. Wang, A. L. K. Chee, B. L. F. Chin, 2025. Leveraging machine learning for life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of power generation from microwave co-pyrolysis of kitchen waste and rice straw. Applied Thermal Engineering 280 (Part 5), 128414. DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.128414
M. Huang, C. L. Yiin, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, I. Othman, Y. H. Chan, 2025. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) for sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants: recent advances, challenges, and future directions. Journal of Molecular Liquids 425, 127202. DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127202
Suparmaniam, C. Y. Li, M. K. Lam, N. T. Sahrin, H. Rawindran, C. S. Liew, J. W. Lim, I. S. Tan, S. Y. Lau, B. L. F. Chin, 2025. Enhancing lipid yield in freshwater microalgae through synergistic abiotic stressors for sustainable biodiesel production. Biomass and Bioenergy 200, 107978. DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107978
Jarungwongsathien, N. Chanthon, K. Ngaosuwan, W. Kiatkittipong, D. Wongsawaeng, W. Mens, B. L. F. Chin, S. Yusup, A. T. Quitain, S. Assabumrungrat, 2025. Cost-effective and simple biodiesel production process from waste cooking oil using a rotating tube reactor: Kinetic study and techno-economic analysis. Renewable Energy 255, 123729. DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2025.123729
M. M. Huang, C. L. Yiin, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, I. Othman, Y. H. Chan, 2025. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) for sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants: recent advances, challenges, and future directions. Journal of Molecular Liquids 425, 127202. DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127202
S. Kartik, H. M. Balsora, A. G. Chakinala, J. Modi, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, R. Vinu, J. B. Joshi, A. Sharma, 2025. Thermal degradation of heterogeneous plastic waste fractions: a hybrid DAEM & parallel reaction approach. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 214, 78-92. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2024.12.012
Y. H. Chan, C. L. Yiin, M. M. Huang, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, J. S. Wee, S. Y. Foong, S. S. Lam, 2025. Advances in bi-reforming of methane: syngas production for low-carbon energy solutions. Chemical Engineering Journal 505, 159660. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.159660
S.M.X. Goh, B.L.F. Chin, M.M. Huang, C.L. Yiin, J. C. Kurnia, S. S. Lam, Y. H. Tan, Y. H. Chai, N. A. Rashidi, 2025. Harnessing bamboo waste for high performance supercapacitor: a comprehensive review of activation methods and applications. Journal of Energy Storage 105, 114613. DOI:10.1016/j.est.2024.114613
A. I. Osman, M. Nasr, C. O. Aniagor, M. Farghali, M. M. Huang, B. L. F. Chin, Z. Sun, S. S. M. Lock, E. A. López-Maldonado, C. L. Yiin, C. E. Chinyelu, A. S. Farooqi, Z. Chen, P.S. Yap, 2025. Synergistic technologies for a circular economy: upcycling waste plastics and biomass. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 19, 2. DOI: 10.1007/s11705-024-2507-0
M. X. J. Wee, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, J. J. Chew, J. Sunarso, S. Yusup, A. Sharma, 2024. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and surgical face mask (SFM) wastes: thermo-kinetic study, ANN model fitting, and synergistic effect. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 165, 105811. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105811
S. Y. Foong, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, Y. H. Tan, G. Zheng, S. Ge, R. K. Liew, S. S. Lam, 2024. Enhancing wastewater treatment with engineered biochar from microwave-assisted approach – a comprehensive review. Environmental Technology & Innovation 36, 103835. DOI:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103835
C. L. Yiin, Z. Y. Lai, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, K. W. Cheah, M. J. Taylor, A. Al-Gailani, B. W. Kolosz, Y. H. Chan, 2024. Green pathways for biomass transformation: a holistic evaluation of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) through life cycle and techno-economic assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production 470, 143248. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143248
Y. X. Seow, Y. H. Tan, J. Kansedo, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, N. Mujawar, M. N. B. Mohiddin, P. N. Y. Yek, Y. S. Chan, M. O. Abdullah, 2024. Pyrolysis assessment of palm kernel shell waste valorization to sulfonated magnetic biochar from techno-economic and energy perspectives. Discover Applied Sciences 6, 398. DOI: 10.1007/s42452-024-06079-7
S. Y. Foong, Y. H. Chan, P. N. Y. Yek, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, J. C. W. Lan, S. S. Lam, 2024. Microwave-assisted pyrolysis in biomass and waste valorization: insights into the life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA). Chemical Engineering Journal 491, 151942. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.151942
A. Srivastava, A. Sharma, M. K. Jena, A. K. Vuppaladadiyam, F. Reguyal, J. Joshi, A. Sharma, K. Shah, A. Gupta, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, A. K. Sarmah. 2024. Can pyrolysis handle biomedical wastes?: Assessing the potential of various biomedical waste treatment tehcnologies in tackling pandemics. Science of The Total Environment 946, 174167. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174167
I. J. Y. Tan, A. C. M. Loy, B. L. F. Chin, K. W. Cheah, S. Y. Teng, B. S. How, H. Alhamzi, W. D. Leong, H. Y. Lim, M. K. Lam, S. S. Lam, 2024. Co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris with plastic wastes: thermal degradation, kinetics, and progressive depth swarm-evolution (PDSE) neural network-based optimization. Green Technologies and Sustainability 2(2), 100077. DOI: 10.1016/j.grets.2024.100077
A. L. K. Chee, B. L. F. Chin, S. A. Sulaiman, Y. H. Chai, A. Saptoro, H. A. Umar, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, 2024, Syngas-enriched hydrogen production via catalytic gasification of water hyacinth using renewable palm kernel shell hydrochar. Fuel 362. 130811. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130811
U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, J. W. Lim, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, S. H. Shuit, S. Lim, Y. L. Pang, P. L. Kiew, 2024. Abiotic stress as a dynamic strategy for enhancing high value phytochemicals in microalgae: critical insights, challenges, and future prospects. Biotechnology advances 70, 108280. DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108280
Y. Z. Tan, Y. H. Tan, J. Kansedo, N. M. Mubarak, B. L. F. Chin, R. R. Karri, M. L. Ibrahim, P. N. Y. Yek, 2024. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies for transesterification catalyzed by black pepper seed-potassium hydroxide catalyst. Topics in catalysis 67. 810-827. DOI: 10.1007/s11244-023-01891-8
H. Y. Lim, N. A. Rashidi, M. F. H. Othman, I. S. Ismail, S. Z. A. H. Saadon, B. L. F. Chin, S. Yusup, 2024. Recent advancements in thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuel. Biofuels 15(5), DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2023.2261788
H. Y. Lim, S. Yusup, M. N. Acda, B. L. F. Chin, E. Rianawati, P. Unrean, C. L. Yiin, A. T. Quitain, S. Assabumrungrat, 2024. Investigation of calcium oxide-impregnated zeolite catalyst toward catalytic pyrolysis of oil pam empty fruit bunch: bio-oil yields, characterisations, and kinetic study. BioEnergy Research 17, 419-433. DOI: 10.1007/s12155-023-10618-2
N. E. Hira, S. S. M. Lock, U. Arshad, K. Asif, F. Ullah, A. S. Farooqi, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, A. E. Huma, 2023. Screening of metal oxides and hydroxides for arsenic removal from water using molecular dynamics simulations. ACS Omega 8(50), 48130-48144. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07014
A. V. Mahenthiran, Z. A. Jawad, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Development of blend PEG-PES/NMP-DMF mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 124654-124676. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20168-3
S. M. Nyambura, C. Li, H. Li, J. Xu, J. Wang, X. Zhu, X. Fang, X. Li, G. V. Betrand, J. N. Ndumia, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Microwave co-pyrolysis of kitchen food waste and rice straw: Effects of susceptor on thermal, surface, and fuel properties of biochar. Fuel 352, 129093. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129093
S. M. Nyambura, C. Li, J. Xu, J. Wang, H. Li, Z. Zhang, G. V.Bertrand, J. N. Ndumia, M. W. Atsbha, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Techno-economic assessment of co-pyrolyzed kitchen waste and rice straw for co-generation of heat and power. Sustainable Production and Consumption 42, 434-445. DOI: 10.1016/j.spc.2023.06.015
Z. Y. Lai, C. L. Yiin, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, N. S. A. Zauzi, S. Sar-Ee, 2023. A review on natural based deep eutectic solvents (NADESs): fundamentals and potential applications in removing heavy metals from soil. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (55), 116878-116905. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129093
M. X. J. Wee, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, C. L. Yiin, J. J. Chew, J. Sunarso, S. Yusup, A. Sharma, 2023. A review on co-pyrolysis of agriculture biomass and disposable medical face mask waste for green fuel production: recent advances and thermo-kinetic models. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 17 (9), 1141-1161. DOI: 10.1007/s11705-022-2230-7
C. L. Yiin, K. L. Yap, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, 2023. Insights into the lignin dissolution mechanism of water content tailored choline chloride (ChCl) based green solvents for biomass pretreatment. Physical Chemistry Research 11 (3), 605-614. DOI: 10.22036/pcr.2022.350557.2131
M. T. Lim, E. S. Tan, Y. H. Chai, B. L. F. Chin, F. H. Juwono, D. H. B. Hisham, M. A. M. Anuar, 2023. Pilot-scale flue gas pyrolysis system for organic and plastic wastes with improved liquid properties in a non-thermal plasma reactor. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 173, 106062. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106062
Y. H. Chan, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, M. K. Wong, A. C. M. Loy, S. Y. Foong, C. L. Yiin, S. S. Lam, 2023. Progress in thermochemical co-processing of biomass and sludge for sustainable energy, value-added products and circular economy. Bioresource Technology 380, 129061. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129061
U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, H. Rawindran, J. W. Lim, K. F. Pa’ee, K. T. L. Yong, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, P. L. Show, K. T. Lee, 2023. Optimizing extraction of antioxidative biostimulant from waste onion peels for microalgae cultivation via response surface model. Energy Conversion and Management 286,117023. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117023
A. C. M. Loy, S. Y. Teng, B. S. How, X. Zhang, K. W. Cheah, V. Butera, W. D. Leong, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, M. J. Taylor, G. Kyriakou, 2023. Elucidation of single atom catalysts for energy and sustainable chemical production: synthesis, characterization and frontier science. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 96, 101074. DOI: 10.1016/j.pecs.2023.101074
T. Liu, C. O. Aniagor, M. I. Ejimofor, M. C. Menkiti, K. H. D. Tang, B. L. F. Chin, Y. H. Chan, C. Y. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chai, S. S. M. Lock, K. L. Yap, M. X. J. Wee, P. S. Yap, 2023. Technologies for removing pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) from aqueous solutions: recent advances, performances, challenges and recommendations for improvements. Journal of Molecular Liquids 374, 121144. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121144
S. Y. Foong, Y. H. Chan, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, A. C. M. Loy, P. N. Y. Yek, W. W. F. Chong, S. S. Lam, 2023. Microwave processing of oil palm wastes for bioenergy production and circular economy: Recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects. Bioresource Technology 369, 128478. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128478
Y. H. Chan, A. C. M. Loy, K. W. Cheah, S. Y. W. Chai, L. H. Ngu, B. S. How, C. Li, S. S. M. Lock, M. K. Wong, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, Z. P. Chan, S. S. Lam. 2023. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) conversion to hydrogen (H2) and value-added chemicals: Progress, challenges and outlook. Chemical Engineering Journal 458, 141398. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.141398
K. Asif, S. S. M. Lock, S. A. A. Taqvi, N. Jusoh, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. A molecular simulation study on amine-functionalized silica/polysulfone mixed matrix membrane for mixed gas separation. Chemosphere 311, 136936. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136936
N. T. Thanh, M. Mostapha, M. K. Lam, S. Ishak, Y. K. Dasan, J. W. Lim, I. S. Tan, S. Y. Lau, B. L. F. Chin, T. Hadibarata, 2022. Fundamental understanding of in-situ transesterification of microalgae biomass to biodiesel. A critical review. Energy Conversion and Management 270, 116212. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116212
C. L. Yiin, E. B. Odita, S. S. M. Lock, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chan, M. K. Wong, B. L. F. Chin, A. T. Quitain, S. K. Loh, S. Yusup. 2022. A review on potential of green solvents in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of lignin. Bioresource Technology 364, 128075. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128075
S. Y, Foong, Y. H. Chan, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, C. Y. Yee, C. L. Yiin, W. Peng, S. S. Lam, 2022. Production of biochar from rice straw and its application for wastewater remediation – an overview. Bioresource Technology 360, 127588. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127588
K. H. D. Tang, S. S. M. Lock, P. S. Yap, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chan, C. L. Yiin, A. Z. E. Ku, A. C. M. Loy, B. L. F. Chin, Y. H. Chai, 2022. Immobilized enzyme/microorganism complexes for degradation of microplastics: a review of recent advances, feasibility, and future prospects. Science of the Total Environment 832, 154868. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154868
T. L. Yap, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, J. Y. Lim, H. Alhamzi, Y. H. Chai, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, M. X. J. Wee, M. K. Lam, Z. A. Jawad, S. Yusup, S. S. M. Lock, 2022. Synergistic effects of catalytic co-pyrolysis Chlorella vulgaris and polyethylene mixtures using artificial neuron network: thermodynamic and empirical kinetic analyses. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 107391, DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2022.107391
A. C. M. Loy, H. Alhami, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, L. F. B. Chin, B. S. How, S. Yusup, 2021. Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production via catalytic wheat straw gasification using straw biohar catalyst. Bioresource Technology 341, 125796, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125796
J. Y. Lim, A. C. M. Loy, H. Alhazmi, L. F. B. Chin, K. W. Cheah, M. J. Taylor, G. Kyriakou, C. K. Yoo, 2021. Machine Learning assisted CO2 utilisation in the catalytic dry reforming C1-C4 hydrocarbons via first principle approach: reaction pathways and TOPSIS analysis, International Journal of Energy Research, DOI:10.1002/er.7565
L. M. Terry, C. Li, J. J. Chew, A. Aqsha, B. S. How, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, D. S. Khaerudini, N. Hameed, G. Guan, J. Sunarso, 2021. Bio-oil production from pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of oil palm biomass with plastic wastes: a review. Carbon Resources Conversion, DOI: 10.1016/j.crcon.2021.10.002
K. Asif, S. S. M. Lock, S. A. A. Taqvi, N. Jusoh, C. L. Yiin, L. F. B. Chin, A. C. M. Loy, 2021. A molecular simulation study of silica/polysulfone mixed matrix membrane for mixed gas separation. Polymers 13 (13), DOI: 10.3390/polym13132199.
D. K. H. Tang, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. Correlations between control of COVID-19 transmission and influenze occurences in Malaysia. Public Health 198, 96-101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.07.007
F.A. H. Juber, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, S. P. Yeap, T. L. Chew. 2021. The prospect of synthesis of PES/PEG blend membranes using blend NMP/DMF for CO2/N2 separation. Journal of Polymer Research 28, 2199, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02500-6.
F. A. H. Juber, Z. A. Jawad, G. H. Teoh, A. L. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. Development of novel blend poly (Ethylene Glycol / Poly(Ethersulfone) polymeric membrane using N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone and dimethylformamide solvents for facilitating CO2/N2 gas separation. Materials Today: Proceedings 46(5), 1963-1970, DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.453.
C. L. Yiin, K. L. Yap, A. Z. E. Ku, L. F.B. Chin, S. S.M. Lock, K.W. Cheah, A. C. M. Loy, Y. H. Chan. 2021. Recent advances in green solvents for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment: potential of choline chloride (ChCl) based solvents. Bioresource Technology 333, 125195, DOI:10. .1016/j.biortech.2021.125195
M. Majid, L. F. B. Chin, Y. H. Chai, M. K. Lam, S. Yusup. 2021. Particle swarm optimization and global sensitivity analysis for catalytic co-pyrolysis of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and plastic waste mixtures: thermal degradation, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters study. Bioresource Technology 329, 124874, DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124874
Y. H. Chai, M. Mohamed, Y. W. Cheng, L. F. B. Chin, C. L. Yiin, S. Yusup, M. K. Lam, 2021. A review on potential biohydrogen generation through waste decomposition technologies. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01333-z
J. X. Liew, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, A. AlNouss, M. Shahbaz, T. Al-Ansari, R. Govindan, Y. H. Chai, 2021. Synergistic effect of catalytic co-pyrolysis of corn cob and HDPE waste mixtures using weight average global process model. Renewable Energy 170, 948-963, DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.053
Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, W. N. A. Kadir, C. Y. Wong, S. S. Rosli, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, C. L. Yiin, 2021. Valorisation of tropical biomass waste by supercritical fluid extraction technology, Sustainability 13(1), 233, DOI:10.3390/su13010233
K. K. Wong, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. A Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) – Polyethersulfone (PES)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) polymer blend mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation. Journal of Polymer Research 28 (6), 1-19, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02361-5
Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, 2020. Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Solubilization of Carica Papaya Linn. Leaves in Ternary System with CO₂+ Ethanol Solvents. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 156, 31-42, DOI:10.1016/j.cherd.2020.01.025.
S. C. Ng, Z. A. Jawad, P. C. Tan, L. F. B. Chin, R. J. Lee, 2020. Influence of Polymer Blending of Cellulose Acetate Butyrate for CO₂/N₂Separation. Journal of Physical Science 31(1), 69-84, DOI: 10.21315/jps2020.31.1.5.
A. C. M. Loy, S. Yusup, B. S. How, C. L. Yiin, L. F. B. Chin, M. Muhammmad, Y. L. Gwee, 2019. Uncertainty Estimation Approach in Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Rice Husk: Thermal Degradation, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters Study. Bioresource Technology, Article 122089, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122089.
S. Y. Teng, A. C. M. Loy, W. D. Leong, B. S. How, L. F. B. Chin, V. Máša, 2019. Catalytic Thermal Degradation of Chlorella Vulgaris: Evolving Deep Neural Networks for Optimization. Bioresource Technology, Article 121971, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121971.
M. J. B. Fong, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, M. K. Lam, S. Yusup, Z. A. Jawad, 2019. Catalytic pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis. Bioresource Technology 289, Article 121689, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121689.
J. Y. Yeo, L. F. B. Chin, J. K. Tan, Y. S. Loh. 2019. Comparative Studies on the Pyrolysis of Cellulose, Hemicellulose, and Lignin based on Combined Kinetics. Journal of the Energy Institute 92,27-37, DOI: 10.1016/j.joei.2017.12.003.
K. W. D. Gan, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, M. N. Acda, 2018. Kinetics and Thermodynamic Analysis in Green Catalytic One-Pot Pyrolysis of Paddy Residue. Bioresource Technology 265, 180-190, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.06.003.
C. M. A. Loy, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, K. W. D. Gan, M. Shahbaz, M. N. Acda, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, 2018. Comparative Study of In-situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Rice Husk for Syngas Production: Kinetics Modelling and Product Gas Analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production 197, 1231-1234, DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.245.
Q. H. Ng, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. C. M. Loy, K. Y. Y. Chong, 2018. Modeling of the Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Residual and HDPE Waste using the Distributed Activation Energy Model (DAEM). Applied Thermal Engineering 138, 336-345, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.04.069.
C. M. A. Loy, K. W. D. Gan, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, M. K. Lam, M. Shahbaz, P. Unrean, M. N. Acda, E. Rianawati. 2018. Thermogravimetric Kinetic Modelling of In-Situ Catalytic Pyrolytic Conversion of Rice Husk to Bioenergy using Rice Hull Ash Catalyst. Bioresource Technology 261, 213-222, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.04.020.
C. M. A. Loy, S. Yusup, M. K. Lam, L. F. B. Chin, M. Shahbaz, A. Yamamoto, M. N. Acda. 2018. The Effect of Disposal Waste Coal Bottom Ash in Catalytic Pyrolysis of Malaysian Rice Husk for Syngas Production, Energy Conversion and Management 165, 541-554, DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.03.063.
P. Unrean, L. F. B. Chin, E. Rianawati, M. Acda. 2018. Comparative Techno-Economic Assessment and Environmental Impacts of Rice Husk-to-Fuel Conversion Technologies. Energy 151, 581-593, DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.03.112.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman, A. P. Herman. 2016. Effect of Temperature on Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and Plastic HDPE Residues, Chemical Engineering Transactions 52, 577-582, DOI: 10.3303/CET1652097.
A. C. R. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, K. L. Hii. 2016. Kinetic Analysis of Rice Husk Pyrolysis using Kissinger-Akahira Sunose (KAS) method, Procedia Engineering 148, 1247-1251, DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.486.
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua, F. Twaiq. 2016. Experimental Investigation on Tar Produced from Palm Shells derived Syngas using Zeolite HZSM-5 Catalyst, Journal of the Energy Institute 89, 713-724, DOI: 10.1016/j.joei.2015.04.005.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Comparative Studies on Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Themogravimetric Approach, Journal of Cleaner Production 70: 303-314, DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.02.039.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Kinetic Studies of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene, Energy Conversion and Management 87: 746-753, DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.07.043.
R. A. Moghadam, S. Yusup, Y. Uemura, L. F. B. Chin, H. L. Lam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2014. Syngas Production from Palm Kernel Shell and Polyethylene Waste Blend in Fluidized Bed Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification Process, Energy 75:40-44, DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2014.04.062.
Z. Khan, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin. 2014. Hydrogen Production from Palm Kernel Shell via Integrated Catalytic Adsorption (ICA) Steam Gasification, Energy Conversion and Management 87:1224-1230, DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.03.024.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Comparison Studies of Criado and Coats-Redfern Methods for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Applied Mechanics and Materials 472: 621-625, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.472.621.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, Journal of Applied Sciences 14(11), 1225-1229, DOI:10.3923/jas.2014.1225.1229.
Z. Khan, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin. 2014. Performance Study of Ni Catalyst with Quicklime (CaO) as CO2 Adsorbent in Palm Kernel Shell Steam Gasification for Hydrogen Production, Advanced Materials Research 917, 292-300, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.917.292.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Investigation on Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Chemical Engineering Transactions 39, 505-510, DOI:10.3303/CET1439085.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Gasification Conversion and Char Reactivity of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Steam Co-Gasification Process, Chemical Engineering Transactions 39, 679-684, DOI:10.3303/CET1439114.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Kinetic Analysis on Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Applied Mechanics and Materials 625, 251-254, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.625.521.

Conference publications

A. Atmowidjojo, E. Rianawati, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. T. Quitain, S.Assabumrungat, C. L. Yiin, W. Kiatkittipong, A. Srifa, A. Eiad-ua, Supporting Clean Energy in the ASEAN: Policy Opportunities from Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Indonesia and Malaysia. 2nd International Symposium of Earth, Energy, Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Symposium 2021, 25-26 September 2021.
E. Rianawati, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, P. Unrean, M. N. Acda, E.Gracia, S. Auliannisaa, M. H. Utomo, P. M. Ayu, Challenges for Sustainable Biofuel Industry Development in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Policy Recommendation, 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 26-29 April 2021.
T. P. Kim, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, Development of Poly(ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate Membrane for Facilitated CO2/N2 Separation, 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2021, Kuching Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1195/1/012019
S. W. Hii, L. F. B. Chin, F. R. S. Majing, Z, A. Jawad, H. Y. Lim, S. Yusup, M. N. Acda, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, Thermogravimetric Kinetic Analysis of In-Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Palm Oil Wastes with the Presence of Palm Oil Wastes Ash Catalyst, 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2021, Kuching Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1195/1/012019
Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, Q. H. Seer, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, Influence of supercritical CO2 flowrate in one-pot supercritical fluid extraction of Carica papaya linn. Leaves: A broken-intact-cell approach, International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials (ICPEAM) 2020, 13-15 July 2021. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202128702012
Z, M. Ng, U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, J. W. Lim, S. H. Shuit, S. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, P. L. Kiew Assessing the effects of operating parameters on flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris using bioflocullants extracted from miscellaneous waste biomass, International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials (ICPEAM) 2020, 13-15 July 2021. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202128704004
Y. H. Lim, S. Yusup, A. C. M. Loy, S. Sharifah, S. S. K. Ho, A. S. A. Manaf, S. S. Lam, Chin, L. F. B., M. N. Acda, Review on Conversion of Lignin Waste Into Value-Added Resources in Tropical Countries, 8th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Guelph Canada, 31st May 2021-4th June 2021.
Chin, L. F. B., Juwono, F. H., Yong, K. S. C., Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Process Safety and Risk Management, The 6th International Conference on E-Learning (ECONF20), Sakheer Bahrain, 6-7 December 2020, pp. 254-258, doi: 10.1109/econf51404.2020.9385508.
L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, P. Q. W. Ng. Game Based Student Response System in Engineering Education, International Conference on e-Learning (ICeL 2017), Negeri Sembilan Malaysia, 7th-8th November 2017.
L. F. B. Chin, J. K. Tan, Y. S. Loh. A Systematic Study of the Kinetics Behavior Cellulose Pyrolysis using Thermogravimetric Approach, 12th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2017), Dubrovnik Croatia, 4th-8th October 2017.
L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, P. Q. W. Ng. Using Kahoot! Game Based Student Response System in Engineering Education, International Symposium on Teaching, Education and Learning (ISTEL) 2017, Hiroshima Japan, 4th-6th July 2017.
Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, V. S. Chok, M. T. Arpin, S. Irawan, L. F. B. Chin. Comparison of Rheological Properties of Graphene / Carbon Nanotube Hydrogenated Oil based Biodegradable Drilling Fluid, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2016), Miri Malaysia, 1st-3rd December 2016.
S. S. K. Kiu, S. Yusup, V. S. Chok, M. T. Arpin, R. N. M. Kamil, L. F. B. Chin. Comparison on Tribological Properties of Vegetable Oil upon Addition of Carbon based Nanoparticles, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2016), Miri Malaysia, 1st-3rd December 2016.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Experimental Study of Ni-Catalyzed Steam Co-Gasification Rubber Seed Shells and High Density Polyethylene Waste Mixtures, 11th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2016), Lisbon Portugal, 4th-9th September 2016.
C. R. A. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, K. L. Hii. 2016. Kinetic Analysis of Rice Husk Pyrolysis using Kissinger-Akahira Sunose (KAS) method, 4th International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM 2016), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 15th-17th August 2016.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. A. P. Herman. Effect of Temperature on Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and Plastic HDPE Residues, 19th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2016), Prague Czech Republic, 28th-31st August 2016.
V. S. Y. Soon, L. F. B. Chin, A. C. R. Lim. Kinetic Study on Pyrolysis of Oil Palm Frond, 2nd Colloquium on Process Control (CPC) 2015, Miri Sarawak, 6th-7th November 2015.
G. N. A. Berundang, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, R. J. Lee. Thermal Degradation Analysis of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Plastic Waste, 10th Curtin University Technology Science and Engineering International Conference (CUTSE 2015), Miri Sarawak, 6th-8th November 2015.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and High Density Polyethylene Waste Mixtures: Effect of Reactor Temperature, Biannual Annual Postgraduate Conference II (BAPC II), Perak Malaysia, 6th-9th November 2014.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Co- Gasification Conversion and Char Reactivity of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Steam Co-Gasification Process, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), Prague Czech Republic, 23rd-27th August 2014.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Investigation on Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), Prague Czech Republic, 23rd-27th August 2014.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Kinetic Analysis on Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, The 3rd International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM 2014), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 3rd-5th June 2014.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Investigation on the Synergistic Effects for Co-Pyrolysis and Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Biannual Postgraduate Conference 2014 (BAPC 2014), Perak Malaysia, 7th-10th May 2014.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Comparison Studies of Criado and Coats-Redfern Methods for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, 2013 International Conference on Energy and Sustainability (ICES 2013), Beijing China, 18th-20th October 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, International Oil and Gas Symposium and Exhibition (IOGSE 2013), Sabah Malaysia, 9th-11th October 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Kinetic Studies of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene using Thermogravimetric Approach, 8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2013), Dubrovnik Croatia, 22nd-27th¬ September 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S, Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Approach, 3rd SOJO-UTP Seminar on Nano and Bio Research, Kumamoto Japan, 27th-28th August 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, Annual Postgraduate Conference 2013 (APC 2013), Perak Malaysia, 3rd-6th July 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Thermal Degradation Characterization for Co-Pyrolysis and Co-Gasification of High Density Polyethylene and Rubber Seed Shell Mixtures, 2nd Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2013 (POCER 2013), Pahang Malaysia, 28th-29th June 2013.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Utilization of Plastic and Biomass Waste Mixtures as the Potential Source of Syngas Production from In-Situ Catalytic Gasification Process, 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop “Role of Biomass as Renewable Energy” with Asia Biomass Office Conference, Tokyo Japan, 3rd-4th December 2012.
L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Process Optimization of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Mixtures for Syngas Production using Response Surface Methodology, Engineering Goes Green 7th CUTSE Conference, Miri Malaysia, 6th-7th November 2012.
A. Gorin, L. F. B. Chin, H. B. Chua. Syngas Cleaning Technologies Suitable for Power Generation from Biomass Palm Shells, ASEAN Australian Engineering Congress (AAEC 2011), Kuching Malaysia, 25th -27th July 2011.
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, F. Twaiq, H. B. Chua. Effect of HZSM-5 Zeolite on Tar Reduction for Biomass Palm Shell Gasification in Fixed Bed Reactor, 2010 International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 2010), Bangkok Thailand, 23rd-25th April 2010.
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, F. Twaiq, H. B. Chua. Influence of Air-Nitrogen Composition of Palm Shells Biomass, CUTSE 2nd International Conference, Miri Malaysia, 24th-25th November 2009.
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. Gas Cleaning Technologies in Biomass Gasification for Power Generation, CUTSE 1st International Conference, Miri Malaysia, 24th-27th November 2008.
L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. Tar Formation, Reduction, and Elimination from Biomass Gasification: Recent Trends and Development, Biodiversity and Biotechnology Symposium, Kuching Malaysia, 19th-21st November 2008.
V. S. Chok, L. F. B. Chin, S.K. Wee, W. W. Tang, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua, H. M. Yan. Hydrodynamics Studies of Sand/Palm Shells Binary Mixtures in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG), 1st Engineering Conference on Energy & Environment (ENCON) 2007, Kuching Malaysia, 27th-28th December 2007.
S. K. Wee, V. S. Chok, L. F. B. Chin, W. W. Tang, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua, H. M. Yan. On the Effect of Effective Diameter on Fluidization Quality in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier, 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2007, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 12th-14th December 2007.
L. F. B. Chin, V. S. Chok, S. K. Wee, A. Gorin. Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Binary Mixture Fluidization in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG), Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Engineering Conference (CUTSE), Miri Malaysia, 26th-27th November 2007.

Research grants and projects

Co-investigator, Elucidating the physicochemical properties of robust CaO-based biosorbent for cyclic CO2 capture and sorbent regeneration, Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR) 2025 (2025-2027)
Co-investigator, ‘Upgrading Microalgae Derived Bio-oils to Jet Fuel using Commercial Catalyst and Microwave-Assisted Fast Co-Pyrolysis Technology’, PETRONAS Academia Collaboration Dialogue 2023 (2024-2026)
Co-investigator, ‘Click Chemistry for Smart Biodegradable Bioplastics using Bacterial Cellulose: Enhancing Control and Sustainability’ , Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (2024-2027)
Principal investigator, ‘Sustainable Utilisation of Sarawak Bamboo-Biowaste Derived Activated Carbon for High Performance Supercapacitor and Soil Remediation’, Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC) (2023-2026)
Principal investigator, ‘Sustainable Production of Value-Added Products and Energies from Oil Palm Residues and Plastic Waste Mixtures in the ASEAN Region’, Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (2023-2024)
Co-investigator, ‘Immobilization of Plastics-Degrading Enzymes on Carbon Nanotubes for Efficient Degradation of Microplastics in Aqueous Environment’, United International College Grant (2021-2023)
Principal investigator, ‘Upgrading of Bio-Oil Targeting Sustainable Jet Fuel Range and Its Implementation Study in ASEAN Region’ Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (2021)
Principal investigator, ‘Conversion of water hyacinth biomass to syngas enriched hydrogen production via catalytic gasification process’ in Collaborative Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Grant (Hydrogen Energy) (2021)
Principal investigator, ‘Sustainable Production of High-Quality Bio-Oil from Different Agriculture Wastes in the ASEAN Region through Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis’ Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (JASTIP-Net), 2019
Principal investigator, ‘Implementation of Innovative Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Curtin’s Engineering Education’, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2019
Co-investigator, ‘The Influence of Zoom Video Communication on Improving the Impact of Learning and Teaching Environment’, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2019
Principal investigator, ‘Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Rice Husk for Syngas Production’, International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants, 2017
Principal investigator, ‘Collaborative Classroom Learning using Kahoot Game based Student Response System (GSRS) in Curtin’s Engineering Education’ Curtin Sarawak Teaching Innovation Project (CSTIP), 2017
Co-investigator ‘Structure, Morphology and Properties Relationship of Well-Defined Architecture Cellulose Nanowhisker Reinforced Chitosan-g-Polylactic acid Nanocomposites via Atomic Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) in an Ionic Liquid’, FRGS Grant, 2016.
Co-investigator, ‘Thin Firm for Upgrading Gases from Biomass Conversion’, LRGS Grant, 2015.

Consultancy projects

Research member, ‘Study on the Water Hyacinth in Rivers in Sarawak’, Ministry of Transport Sarawak (2024)
Research member, ‘Cooking Practice in Displacement Setting’, Resilience Development Initiatives (Indonesia) and University of Loughborough (United Kingdom) (October 2021-February 2022)
Research member, ‘Conversion of Waste Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate and Lignocellulosic Mixtures to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi (2013-2014)
Research member, ‘Conversion of Waste Polyethylene and Lignocellulosic Materials to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi (2012-2013)
Research member, ‘Development of Syngas Cleanup Technologies Suitable for Power Generation from Biomass’, Shell Limited Sdn Bhd, Malaysia (2008-2010).

Keynote speaker

Conversion of palm oil biomass and plastic waste mixtures for hydrogen enriched syngas production from co-gasification process, Palm Oil Milling Technology Exhibition & Conference (POMtex) 2023, Miri, 8th-9th August 2023
Effective Management of Multiple Research Projects, 3rd Swinburne Sarawak Postgraduate Research Conference (SSPRC), Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak campus, 11th August 2022

Invited lectures

Issues and Initiatives in Sarawak Towards Carbon Neutrality, Area Studies: ASEAN Regional Sustainability Issues. 7^th October 2025, Kumamoto University Japan
Issues and Initiatives in Sarawak Towards Carbon Neutrality, Area Studies: ASEAN Regional Sustainability Issues. 24th June 2024, Kumamoto University Japan
Unveiling the Potential of Aquatic Weeds, Public Lecture (Bicara Sarawak Lestari), 18th June 2024 Pustaka Negeri Miri, Miri, Sarawak
Hydrogen Technology and Applications, PRRE1003: Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering for Engineering First Year, 17th October 2023, Curtin University Malaysia Miri Sarawak
Fuelling the Future: Harnessing Biomass’s Potential through Thermochemical Conversion, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Miri, 15th July 2023, Miri, Sarawak
Scientific Paper Writing for ENGR4000 Engineering Industry Research Project, Online, 22nd April 2021, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri Sarawak
Scientific Paper Writing for ENGR4000 Engineering Industry Research Project, Online, 20tth September 2021, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri Sarawak.

Invited talks

Catalytic gasification of water hyacinth for syngas production: kinetics modelling and product gas analysis, NEXSUM Summit: The International Conference 2024, 24th-27th July 2024
Renewable syngas generation: Insights from rice husk catalytic pyrolysis, Global campuses brown bag seminar series, 3rd October 2023
Hydrogen enriched syngas production derived from co-gasification of palm oil biomass and plastic waste mixtures, IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG), 8th May 2023, Webinar
Catalytic pyrolysis of oil palm wastes for bio-oil production, Special Symposium on “Materials for Environment Applications” in the Third International Conference on Science and Technology of Emerging Materials (STEMa2022), 5th August 2022
Plastic pollution in Sarawak Malaysia and its impact to the environment, Practice Green Sarawak Environmental Action Campaign Webinar 1, Online, 28th August 2021
Malaysia on the use of waste streams for gaseous and liquid fuels, University of Hull (UK) THYME Symposium on Bioenergy, Solid Fuels & Catalysis, Online, 13th April 2021
Chemical properties of biomass, thermal degradation behaviour and kinetic analysis for biomass in ASEAN countries, Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (JASTIP)-WP2 Annual Workshop (Japan), Zoom Online, 28th January 2021
Recent Advances in Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass, One-week short term staff training program on “Recent trends in Energy Conversion Technologies (Malaysia), 16 July 2020

Professional affiliations

Professional Engineer (P126203), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Professional Technologist (PT23090161), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
Fellow, Advance HE (HEA)
CPEng, Engineers Australia (EA)
Member, Engineers Australia (EA)
Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Member, Malaysia Membrane Society (MyMembrane).

Henry Foo Chee Yew

PhD, BEng, MIEAust, PEng, CPEng, NER, P.Tech
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 420
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2439
Email: henry.foo@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=rWaU6zwAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Henry-Foo
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57202812266
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7831-9105

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011-2015
Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008-2010
Bachelor Degree (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2004-2008

Awards

Invention Exhibition (iNVENTX 2023), Gold Award
2nd Internation Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (INoDEx 2023), Gold Award, Platinum Award and Best of the Best award (Diamond Award)
Innovation and Invention Competition Through Exhibition (iCompex) 2023, Gold Award
5th Carnival of Research and Innovation 2023 (CRI 2023), Gold Award, Best of Cluster award, Best of the Best award
MTE 2023 International Innovation Awards, Silver award.
Curtin Global Awards for Global Industry Engagement
Curtin Innovation Awards, Curtin University
Pecipta 2022, Bronze Award
11th Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering (CUTSE) International Conference, Best Paper Award.

Research interests

Nanoparticles and nanostructures
Material characterization
Mathematical Modeling
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Molecular Dynamics
First Principle Calculation
Chemical Reaction Engineering

Research grants

2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Fundamental experimental investigation of hydrogen influence on well completion cement integrity, National grant, Chief-investigator, RM112,800. Ongoing.
2022, Curtin Malaysia Research Institute Collaborative Research Scheme (CMRI-CRS), Curtin University Malaysia, Mechanism of cellulose nanofillers agglomeration behaviour in weakening thermo-mechanical stability of polymer nanocomposite matrices, Internal grant, Co-investigator, RM50,000. Ongoing.
2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Elucidating biotransformation mechanisms of extremophiles assisted emerging contaminants (ECs) degradation in a drinking water treatment system, National grant, Co-investigator, RM97,950. Ongoing.
2022, CMRI – Innovative and Collaborative Matching Grant Scheme (ICMG), Curtin University Malaysia, Development and efficacy of a smart Integrated Microalgae-Aquaculture Recirculating System (IMARS) for sustainable aquaculture farming in Sarawak, Matching grant, Co-investigator, RM120,000. Ongoing.
2021, Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds used for Pharmaceutical Application, Internal grant, Co-investigator, RM31,700. Completed.
2021, Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Algae fermentation by mixed culture of lactic acid bacteria on microfluidic microbial fuel cell platform for continuous lactic acid and bioelectricity production, Internal grant, Co-investigator, RM214,968. Completed.
2019, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Mechanism of multistage nano-enabled microbial fermentation of macroalgae to produce high optically pure lactic acid for biodegradable polymer, National grant, Co-investigator, RM132,080. Completed.
2019, Sarawak Research & Development Council Grant Scheme (Research initiation fund), Sarawak Research and Development Council, Sarawak, Malaysia, Pilot Plant Scale Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural Antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds Used for Pharmaceutical Applications, National grant, Co-investigator, RM50,000. Completed.
2018, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Determining the underlying biomineralization mechanism on eggshell membrane to enable bio-templated synthesis of structured inorganic nano-crystalline material using soluble eggshell membrane., National grant, Chief-investigator, RM89,970. Completed.
2018, Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Education Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Application of Stimuli-responsive Smart Materials in Foam Stabilization, Internal grant, Co-investigator, RM214,968. Completed.

Demand-driven research grants/contracts

2024, PETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue 2023, Petronas Research Sdn Bhd, Upgrading microalgae derived bio-oils to jet fuel using commercial catalyst and microwaveassisted fast co-pyrolysis technology, Industry grant, Co-investigator, RM549,694. Ongoing.
2023-2024, Kurita Overseas Research Grant 2023, Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Mannich-modified tannin-based biocoagulant extracted from coconut mesocarp for desilting at Baram River, International grant, Chief investigator, 400,000 Japanese yen. Ongoing.
2023, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Bioremediation of mitigation of hydrogen sulphide and greenhouse gases in hydropower reservoirs, Industry grant, Chief-investigator, RM332,800. Ongoing.
2022, Curtin Malaysia Sustainability Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Silt heavy metal ions removals (lab scale), Internal grant, Chief-investigator, RM40,000. Completed

Selected publications

a. Book chapter

Vadivelu, J. and Dasan, Y.K. and Suparmaniam, U. and Lam, M.-K. and Lim, J.-W. and Ho, Y.C. and Tan, I.-S. and Yew Foo, H.C. (2021) The Potential of Using Macroalgae Biomass to Harvest Microalgae for Lipid and Bioethanol Production. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., pp. 159-173.

b. Journal publications

Y.D. Yat, H.C.Y. Foo*, I.S. Tan*, M.K. Lam, P.L. Show, B.W.L. Ng. Synthesis of carbon quantum dots via electrochemically-induced carbon dioxide nanobubbles exfoliation of graphite for heavy metal detection in wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 12 (2024). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 7.7
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan*, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, S. Lim, K.T. Lee. Advancement of biorefinery derived platform chemicals from macroalgae: a perspective for bioethanol and lactic acid. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY. 14 (2024) 1443-79. JCR Q2, Journal Impact Factor 4.0
Y.K. Lim, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, Y.H. Tan, M.K. Lam, M.K. Wong. Exergetic and exergoeconomic analyses of Eucheuma cottoni residue biorefinery for co-production of polylactic acid and electricity. Energy. 300 (2024) 131598. JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 8.9
X.K. Chia, T. Hadibarata, R.A. Kristanti, M.N.H. Jusoh, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo. The function of microbial enzymes in breaking down soil contaminated with pesticides: a review. BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING. 47 (2024) 597-620. JCR Q2, Journal Impact Factor 3.8
X.K. Chia, T. Hadibarata, M.N.H. Jusoh, L.I. Sutiknowati, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo. Role of Extremophiles in Biodegradation of Emerging Pollutants. TOPICS IN CATALYSIS. (2024). JCR, Q2 Journal Impact Factor 3.6
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, P.L. Show, M.K. Lam, M.K. Wong. Sustainable circular biorefinery approach for novel building blocks and bioenergy production from algae using microbial fuel cell. BIOENGINEERED. 14 (2023) 246-89. JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 4.9
A.C.Y. Tiong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, H. Ben Mahmud, K.T. Lee, et al. Study on the synergism of cellulose nanocrystals and janus graphene oxide for enhanced oil recovery. GEOENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 221 (2023). Formerly known as the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 4.4
M. Chung, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, S. Lim. Potential of macroalgae-based biorefinery for lactic acid production from exergy aspect. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY. 13 (2023) 2623-53. JCR Q2, Journal Impact Factor 4.0
A.C.Y. Tiong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, H. Ben Mahmud, K.T. Lee. Facile asymmetric modification of graphene nanosheets using Κ-carrageenan as a green template. JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE. 607 (2022) 1131-41. JCR Q1 Journal Impact Factor 9.9
Y.K. Dasan, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, P.L. Kiew, et al. The impact of using recycled culture medium to grow Chlorella vulgaris in a sequential flow system: Evaluation on growth, carbon removal, and biochemical compositions. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY. 159 (2022). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 6.0
M. Chung, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam. Exergy analysis of a biorefinery process for coproduction of third-generation L-lactic acid and electricity from Eucheuma denticulatum residues. ENERGY. 242 (2022). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 8.9
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, A.C.Y. Tiong, M.K. Lam, K.T. Lee. Third-generation L-Lactic acid production by the microwave-assisted hydrolysis of red macroalgae Eucheuma denticulatumextract. BIORESOUR TECHNOL. 342 (2021). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 11.4
H.Y. Tang, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam. Photogrammetry based computational fluid dynamics of erosion of sand particles in water pipeline: Dynamic shape factors of 3D particles and minimization of erosion activity. JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 205 (2021). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 4.4
K.K. Fong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, A.C.Y. Tiong, S. Lim. Optimization and evaluation of reduced graphene oxide hydrogel composite as a demulsifier for heavy crude oil-in-water emulsion. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 33 (2021) 297-305. JCR Q2, Journal Impact Factor 3.8
C.Y. Chai, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, K.T.X. Tong, K.T. Lee. Sustainable and green pretreatment strategy of Eucheuma denticulatum residues for third-generation L-lactic acid production. BIORESOUR TECHNOL. 330 (2021). JCR Q1 Journal Impact Factor 11.4
B.W.L. Chai, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam, L.C. Lau. Complex chemical kinetic mechanism reduction for simultaneous catalytic oxidation and desulphurization of hydrogen sulphide. FUEL. 286 (2021). JCR Q1, Journal Impact Factor 7.4

c. Conference proceedings

Tan HL, Lam MK, Cheng YW, Lim JW, Tan IS, Foo CYH, et al. Heterotrophic and Mixotrophic Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using Chicken Waste Compost as Nutrients Source for Lipid Production. Conference Heterotrophic and Mixotrophic Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using Chicken Waste Compost as Nutrients Source for Lipid Production, vol. 721. IOP Publishing, p. 012011.
Wong CY, Tan IS*, Foo HCY, Tang DKH, Tan YH, Yeong YF, et al. Monolayer grafting of APTES modified graphene oxide on silica coated magnetite: Synthesis, characterization and application in heavy oil removal. Conference Monolayer grafting of APTES modified graphene oxide on silica coated magnetite: Synthesis, characterization and application in heavy oil removal, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012023.
Tang K, Foo HCY, Tan IS. A review of the green building rating systems. Conference A review of the green building rating systems, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012060.
Tang GA, Foo HCY, Tan IS, Yeong Y, Lam M. Influence of flow limiter and grain shape factor of sand particles on erosion activity in pipeline. Conference Influence of flow limiter and grain shape factor of sand particles on erosion activity in pipeline, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012024.
Norlee A, Shi TI*, Mahmud HKB, Yew HFC, Shafiq MU. Investigating the Effectiveness of Emulsified Acid on Sandstone Formation under High Temperature Conditions. Conference Investigating the Effectiveness of Emulsified Acid on Sandstone Formation under High Temperature Conditions, vol. 495. IOP Publishing, p. 012113.
Tiong ACY, Tan IS*, Foo HCY. A Mechanistic Study of Surfactants, Particles, and Polymers on Foam Stabilization. Conference A Mechanistic Study of Surfactants, Particles, and Polymers on Foam Stabilization, vol. 495. IOP Publishing, p. 012058.
Leong V, Mahmud H, Law MC, Foo C, Tan IS. An optimization framework for sandstone acidizing using design of experiment (DOE) and mathematical modelling. Conference An optimization framework for sandstone acidizing using design of experiment (DOE) and mathematical modelling, vol. 495. IOP Publishing, p. 012066.
Foo YH, Tan YH, Mubarak NM, Kansedo J, Tan IS, Foo HCY, et al. A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst. Conference A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012026.

HDR supervision

On-going: 7 PhDs and 4 MPhils
Completed: 3 PhDs

Professional activities

Core member of Young Engineers Section (YES) (Miri Branch)- The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) (2016-2021)
Guest Editor for Special Issue (International level), Sustainability (2022): Biotechnology in use of waste management
Reviewer (ISI indexed): Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery and Energy
External Judging Panel for Engenius Week 2024, Universiti Malaya (2 years, 2023-2024)
Website and Design Team Leader, International Conference on Energy Transition and Exhibition 2024, 5 – 7 September 2024, Curtin University Malaysia
Website and IT Team Leader, International Association for Gondwana Research (IAGR) 18 November 2024 – 22 November 2024, Kuching, Malaysia
Outreach to Miri Home for the Age Care Centre, 12 October 2019, General Committee of Young Engineers Section (YES) (Miri Branch)-The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
General committee: Organized IEM YES Natsum Miri 2017 with collaboration of IEM Curtin Student Section, 20-23 July 2017
Chairperson of the Website and IT team, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia (2018-present)

Professional associations

Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)- Professional Engineer and Graduate Engineer
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia-Graduate Member
Engineers Australia- Chartered Professional Engineer, CPeng
Engineers Australia- National Engineering Register (NER)
Malaysia Board of Technologies (MBOT)- Professional Technologist and Graduate Technologist
Engineers Australia-Member, MIEAust
International Association of Engineers (IAENG)-Member

Jibrail Kansedo

PhD, MSc, BEng, AMIChemE, FHEA, P.Tech
Chair of Occupational Safety and Health Committee (OSHC),
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 371
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2468
Email: jibrail.k@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=2DK8mB0AAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jibrail_Kansedo
SCOPUS: https://www-scopus-com.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/authid/detail.uri?authorId=24481179700
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6010-0842

Academic history

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering (2015), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) (2009), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering) (2006), Universiti Sains Malaysia

Awards

Silver Medal/Award, “PB/Ag Nanoemulsion: An Antimalarial Supplemental Aid”, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 2024.
Best Lecturer (Student Choice Award) for Chemical and Energy Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia, 2023
Gold Award, Development of Facile Self-Assembly Magnetic Hybrid Nanoflowers Biocatalyst, CITREX 2023
Top Contributor for External Project Award, Research and Development Award 2022, Curtin University Malaysia
Gold Medal, Development of Novel Magnetic Hybrid Organic-inorganic Nanoflower-structured Biocatalyst, PECIPTA 2022
Best Lecturer (Student Choice Award) for Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia, Semester 2, 2019
Best Lecturer (Student Choice Award) for Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia, Semester 2, 2018
Best Paper Award, Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering International Conference (CUTSE) 2018, November 26-28th, 2018
Bronze Medal, Undergraduate Research Competition & Exhibition (URCE 2017), University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL MICET), 8th November 2017
Sanggar Sanjung Awards for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014)
MyBrain (MyPhD) Scholarship Award, Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education, 2011 – 2014.
Malaysia Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Scholarship Award, 2007 – 2009

Research interests

Renewable Energy (Biofuel, Biodiesel, Biohydrogen)
Bioplastic (Polyhydroalkanoate (PHA))
Reaction Engineering (Catalytic Reactions, Reaction Kinetics and Conversion Mechanism)
Extraction and Characterization (Plant Oils, Fatty Acids Profile, Bioactive Compounds)

Research funding & projects

a. External funds

High Performance, High Operability and High Drop-in requirement of Bio-jet Fuel Production Derived from Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) through Simultaneous Microwave Catalytic Hydro-processed Ester and Fatty Acid (HEFA) and Distillation System, Yayasan Sarawak Research Grant 2025 (RM127,936), 2025-2027 (Ongoing), Co-Investigator.
Understanding the interactions between solvent and lipid compositional profiles to enhance the effectiveness of microalgae lipids extraction, Petronas PACD (RM1,263,351), 2024-2026 (Ongoing), Co-Investigator.
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymethacrylate-based Monoliths Under Various Polymerization and Lipase Immobilization Conditions for the Conversion of Microalgal Lipid to Biodiesel, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2022-1) (RM175,000), 2022-2025 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Elucidating the Reaction Kinetic and Conversion Mechanism of Hydrolyzed Non-Edible Cerbera Odollam (Sea Mango) Oil into Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Bioplastic, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2021-1) (RM146,000), 2021-2024 (Completed), Principal Investigator.
Enhancing the Feasibility and Sustainability of Circular Hydrogen Production Process via a Fundamental Process Integration Approach, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2021-1) (RM70,000), 2021-2023 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Enhancement of Antimalarial Property of Alpinia galangal Extract through Nanoemulsion Formulation with Essential Oils of P. nigrum, C. Odontophyllu,, N. sativa, C. domestica and P. betle; Sarawak Research Development Centre (SRDC-Catalyst) (RM198,840), 2020-2023 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Improving Enzymes Selectivity (Reaction Kinetics and Mechanistic Pathway) to Increase Bio-hydrogen Yield from Xylose; Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2019-1) (RM148,010), 2019-2022 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Understanding of Mechanisms Affecting the Effectiveness of Magnetic Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2019-1) (RM133,800), 2019-2022 (Completed), Co-Investigator.

b. Internal funds

Developing an effective learning design and support for visually impaired students, Curtin Malaysia iSoLT Project (CMIP) (RM2,000), 2024 (Ongoing), Project Leader.
Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Chemical Reaction Engineering through the Implementation of Higher- Level Open-Ended Laboratory Experiments, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Support (CMTS) Fund (RM1,500), 2023 (Completed), Project Leader.
Grounding System Improvement Based on New Developed Soil Additive Materials and Electrode Design, Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR 2023) (RM20,000), 2023-2025 (Completed), Project Leader.
Elucidating the Reaction Kinetics and Conversion Mechanism of Sea Mango (Cerbera odollam) Fibre/Kernel Wastes into Glucose, Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR 2022) (RM20,000), 2022-2024 (Completed), Project Leader.
Nano-Cockle Shell Biofiller Effects on Weathering Resistance Behavior of Epoxy Bio-Composites in Seawater Marine Application, Curtin Malaysia Research Institute Collaborative Research Scheme (CMRI-CRS 2022) (RM36,650), 2022-2024 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Enhancing Chemical Engineering Students’ Industry Experience using Virtual Reality, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP 2022) (RM2,000), 2022-2023 (Completed), Co-Investigator.
Development of Toxic Sea Mango (Cerbera odollam) Oil as Non-Edible Source for Biodiesel Production Using Heterogeneous Transesterification Process, Universiti Sains Malaysia Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme (USM-PRGS) (RM19,455), 2011-2014 (Completed), Project Leader.

Publications

a. Book chapters

Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Jia Min Ting, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Waste oil to Biodiesel, Advanced Technology for the Conversion of Waste into Fuels and Chemicals, Woodhead Publishing.
Celine Ming Hui Goh, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, 12 Biomass-based Catalyst-Assisted Biodiesel Production, Biodiesel Fuels: Science, Technology, Health, and Environment, CRC Press, Page 249.

b. ISI journal publications

Hamid-Reza Alizadeh, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Emma Suali, Ali Dini, Recent advances on two-step and combined multi-step pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for cellulose extraction, Bioresource Technology Reports (WOS Q1, IF 4.3), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102243
Hamid-Reza Alizadeh, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Emma Suali, Ali Dini, Comparative study of ultrasound-assisted ZnCl2, LiBr, and choline chloride/lactic acid pretreatments for cellulose extraction from sea mango (Cerbera odollam) fibre waste, followed by ball milling: yield and physicochemical analysis, Cellulose (WOS Q1, IF 4.8), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-025-06677-7
Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Jobrun Nandong, Yie Hua Tan, Man Kee Lam, Clarence M Ongkudon, Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models, Bioresource Technology (WOS Q1 IF 9.0), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132918
Kashleta Srikumar, Yie Hua Tan, Umer Rashid, Inn Shi Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Pui Vun Chai, Rama Rao Karri, Yen San Chan, A life cycle assessment of biodiesel from waste cooking oil using bifunctional magnetic nanocatalyst, Energy (WOS Q1, IF 9.4), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.137029
Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Jobrun Nandong, Yie Hua Tan, Man Kee Lam, Clarence M Ongkudon, One-pot polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from Cerbera odollam (sea mango) oil using Pseudomonas resinovorans: Optimal fermentation design and mechanism, Journal of Environmental Management (WOS Q1, IF 8.4), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124394
Oliver Dean John, Noumie Surugau, Jibrail Kansedo, Sunil K Panchal, Lindsay Brown, Plant-based functional foods from Borneo, Nutrients (WOS Q1, IF 5.0), 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020200
Christina Lee Min Eh, Angnes Ngieng Tze Tiong, Chun Hsion Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Bing Shen How, Wendy Pei Qin Ng, A MILP model for integrated circular hydrogen economy based in Malaysia with intermodal transportation, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (WOS Q1, IF 8.3), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.319
Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Khalid, Keat Teong Lee, Transesterification of used cooking oil by palm lignocellulosic biomass magnetic biochar catalyst: optimization and kinetic analysis, Renewable Energy (WOS Q1, IF 9.1), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120750
Yee Xuan Seow, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Pyrolysis assessment of palm kernel shell waste valorization to sulfonated magnetic biochar from techno-economic and energy perspectives, Discover Applied Sciences, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-06079-7
Kashleta Srikumar, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Rama Rao Karri, Mohammad Khalid, A review on the environmental life cycle assessment of biodiesel production: Selection of catalyst and oil feedstock, Biomass and Bioenergy (WOS Q1, IF 5.8), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107239
Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Hemamalini Rawindran, Yeek Chia Ho, Inn Shi Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Steven Lim, Yoke Wang Cheng, Salman Raza Naqvi, Enhancing high-density microalgae cultivation via exogenous supplementation of biostimulant derived from onion peel waste for sustainable biodiesel production, Journal of Environmental Management (WOS Q1, IF 8.4), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120988
Yao Zu Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Rama Rao Karri, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Transesterification Catalysed by Black Pepper seed-potassium Hydroxide Catalyst, Topics in Catalysis (WOS Q2, IF 3.0), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01891-8
Khiang Chung Kong, Christina Lee Min Eh, Angnes Ngieng Tze Tiong, Jibrail Kansedo, Wendy Pei Qin Ng, Chun Hsion Lim, Bing Shen How, Hydrogen Production from Rice Husk: Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Analysis, Key Engineering Materials, 2024, https://doi.org/10.4028/p-8bU2vN
Yew Lun Tan, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Jibrail Kansedo, Man Kee Lam, Steven Lim, Pau Loke Show, Mee Kee Wong, Biorefinery-based sustainability assessment of macroalgae waste valorization to polylactic acid: Exergy and exergoeconomic perspectives, Biochemical Engineering Journal (WOS Q2, IF 3.9), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2024.109219
Yao Zu Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Rama Rao Karri, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies of Transesterification Catalysed by Black Pepper Seed-Potassium Hydroxide Catalyst, Topics in Catalysis (WOS Q2, IF 3.6), 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-023-01891-8
Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Rock Keey Liew, Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Hui Suan Ng, William Woei Fong Chong, Su Shiung Lam, Meenakshi Verma, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Assessing biodiesel production using palm kernel shell-derived sulfonated magnetic biochar from the life cycle assessment perspective, Energy (WOS Q1, IF 9.0), 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128758
Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Jobrun Nandong, Man Kee Lam, Clarence M. Ongkudon, Microbial valorization of oil-based substrates for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production – Current strategies, status, and perspectives, Process Biochemistry (WOS Q2, IF 4.885), Vol 130, July 2023, Pages 715-733, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2023.05.013
Eldon Chung Han Chua, Siaw Khur Wee, Jibrail Kansedo, Sie Yon Lau, King Hann Lim, Sharul Sham Dol, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Biological Hydrogen Energy Production by Novel Strains Bacillus paramycoides and Cereibacter azotoformans through Dark and Photo Fermentation, Energies (WOS Q3, IF 3.252), 2023, 16 (9), 3807; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093807
Celine Ming Hui Goh, Yie Hua Tan, N. M. Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Umer Rashid, Mohammad Khalid & Rashmi Walvekar, Synthesis of magnetic basic palm kernel shell catalyst for biodiesel production and characterisation and optimisation by Taguchi method, Applied Nanoscience (WOS Q3, IF 3.869) (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01815-6
Arson Edberg anak Erison, Yie Hua Tan, N. M. Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Mohammad Khalid, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Mostafa Ghasemi, Life cycle assessment of biodiesel production by using impregnated magnetic biochar derived from waste palm kernel shell, Environmental Research (WOS Q1, IF 8.431), Volume 214, Part 4, November 2022, 114149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.114149
Shamini Anboo, Sie Yon Lau, Jibrail Kansedo, Pow-Seng Yap, Tony Hadibarata, Jaison Jeevanandam, Azlina H Kamaruddin, Recent advancements in enzyme-incorporated nanomaterials: Synthesis, mechanistic formation, and applications, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, (WOS Q2, IF 4.350) 2022;119:2609–2638. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.28185
Yee Xuan Seow, Yie Hua Tan, NM Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Mohammad Khalid, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, Mostafa Ghasemi, A review on biochar production from different biomass wastes by recent carbonization technologies and its sustainable applications, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (WOS Q1, IF 7.968), Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2022, 107017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.107017
Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Yie Hua Tan, Yee Xuan Seow, Jibrail Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Khalid (2021). Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (WOS Q1, IF 6.064) Vol 98, Pages 60-81, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2021.03.036
Ray Vern Quah, Yie Hua Tan, N.M. Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Mohammad Khalid, E.C. Abdullah, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, (2020). Magnetic biochar derived from waste palm kernel shell for biodiesel production via sulfonation, Waste Management (WOS Q1, IF 8.816), Volume 118, December 2020, Pages 626-636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2020.09.016
Ijlal Raheem, Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim (2020). A Review on Influence of Reactor Technologies and Kinetic Studies for Biodiesel Application, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (WOS Q1, IF 6.76), Volume 91, Pages 54-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2020.08.024
Rafael Damar Arjanggi, Jibrail Kansedo (2020). Recent advancement and prospective of waste plastics as biodiesel additives: a review, Journal of the Energy Institute (WOS Q2, IF 6.47), Volume 93, Issue 3, Pages 934-952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2019.08.005
Chee Bing Sia, Jibrail Kansedo, Yie Hua Tan, Keat Teong Lee (2020). Evaluation on biodiesel cold flow properties, oxidative stability and enhancement strategies: A review, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, (WOS Q2, IF 0.84) Volume 24, March 2020, 101514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101514
SY Chua, CMH Goh, YH Tan, NM Mubarak, J Kansedo, M Khalid, R. Walvekar, EC Abdullah (2020). Biodiesel synthesis using natural solid catalyst derived from biomass waste—A review, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (WOS Q1, IF 6.76) 81, 41-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2019.09.022
ZL Chung, YH Tan, Y San Chan, J Kansedo, NM Mubarak, M Ghasemi (2019). Life cycle assessment of waste cooking oil for biodiesel production using waste chicken eggshell derived CaO as catalyst via transesterification, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (WOS Q2, IF 0.84) 21, 101317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101317
Jasmine Si Jie Ling, Yie Hua Tan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Agus Saptoro, Cirilo Nolasco-Hipolito. (2019). A review of heterogeneous calcium oxide-based catalyst from waste for biodiesel synthesis. SN Applied Sciences (WOS Q2, IF 0.37), 1 (8), 810, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0843-3
Y.H. Tan, M.O. Abdullah, J. Kansedo, N.M. Mubarak, Y.S. Chan, C. Nolasco-Hipolito (2019). Biodiesel production from used cooking oil using green solid catalyst derived from calcined fusion waste chicken and fish bones, Renewable Energy (WOS Q1, IF8.634), 139, 696-706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.02.110
Vanitha Katheresan, Jibrail Kansedo, Lau Sie Yon. (2018). Efficiency of various recent wastewater dye removal methods: A review, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (WOS Q1, IF 7.968), Elsevier, Volume 6, Pages 4676-4697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.06.060 (“Hot paper in the field of Engineering”, Nov 2020)
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Esterification of hydrolyzed sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil using various cationic ion exchange resins, Energy Science & Engineering (WOS Q3, IF 4.035), Wiley Online Library, Vol 2, Issue 1, March 2014, Pages 31–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.31
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Non-catalytic hydrolysis of sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil and various non-edible oils to improve their solubility in alcohol for biodiesel production, Chemical Engineering Journal (WOS Q1, IF 16.744), Elsevier, Volume 237, 1 February 2014, Pages 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2013.09.104
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Process optimization and kinetic study for biodiesel production from non-edible sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil using response surface methodology, Chemical Engineering Journal (WOS Q1, IF 16.744), Elsevier, Volume 214, 1 January 2013, Pages 157-164. 7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2012.10.048
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Transesterification of palm oil and crude sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil: The active role of simplified sulfated zirconia catalyst, Biomass and Bioenergy (WOS Q1, IF 5.774), Elsevier, Volume 40, May 2012, Pages 96-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.02.006
Kian Fei Yee, Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Biodiesel production from palm oil via heterogeneous transesterification: Optimization study, Chemical Engineering Communications (WOS Q3, IF 2.586), Taylor &
Francis, Volume 197, Issue 12, August 2010, Pages 1597-1611. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2010.500156
Gerald Kafuku, Man Kee Lam, Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Makame Mbarawa, Heterogeneous catalyzed biodiesel production from Moringa olifera oil, Fuel Processing Technology (WOS Q1, IF 8.129), Elsevier, Volume 91, Issue 11, November 2010, Pages 1525-1529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2010.05.032
Gerald Kafuku, Man Kee Lam, Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Makame Mbarawa (2010) Croton megalocarpus oil: A feasible non-edible oil source for biodiesel production, Bioresource Technology (WOS Q1, IF11.889), Elsevier, Volume 101, Issue 18, September 2010, Pages 7000-7004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.03.144
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Cerbera odollam (Sea mango) oil as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production, Fuel (WOS Q1, IF 8.035), Elsevier, Volume 88, Issue 6, June 2009, Pages 1148-1150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2008.12.004
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Biodiesel production from palm oil via heterogeneous transesterification, Biomass and Bioenergy (WOS Q1, IF 5.774), Elsevier, Volume 33, Issue 2, February 2009, Pages 271-276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.05.011
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Feasibility of palm oil as feedstock for biodiesel production via heterogeneous transesterification, Chemical Engineering Technology (WOS Q3, IF 2.215), Wiley Online Library, Volume 31, Issue 7, July 2008, Pages 993-999. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.200700473

c. Indexed publications

CLM Eh, ANT Tiong, J Kansedo, WPQ Ng, CH Lim, BS How, Process optimization of integrated hydrogen production process with local resources, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1281/1/012064
Yie Hua Tan, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Jibrail Kansedo, Jenney Lim Song Ngu, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Mubarak Nabisab Mujawar, Virtual Industrial Visits Using Virtual Reality Glasses in Chemical Engineering, Borneo Engineering & Advanced Multidisciplinary International Journal, Special Issue (TECHON 2023), https://beam.pmu.edu.my/index.php/beam/article/view/132
Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Jobrun Nandong, Man Kee Lam, Clarence M Ongkudon, Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from non-edible Cerbera odollam (sea mango) oil, Bioresource Technology Reports, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101653
Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Yie Hua Tan, Loshinie A/P Periasamy, Jibrail Kansedo, N.M. Mubarak, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Keat Teong Lee, Biodiesel Production Catalysed by Magnetic Palm Kernel Shell-Potassium Hydroxide, MATEC Web Conf., Vol 377, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701012
Eldon Chung Han Chua, Siaw Khur Wee, Jibrail Kansedo, Sie Yon Lau, King Hann Lim, Sharul Sham Dol, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Growth Study and Biological Hydrogen Production by novel strain Bacillus paramycoides, MATEC Web Conf., Vol 377, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701004
Shamini Anboo, Sie Yon Lau, Jibrail Kansedo, Pow-Seng Yap, Tony Hadibarata, Azlina Harun Kamaruddin, Synthesis of Enzyme-based Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanoflower Particles, MATEC Web Conf., Vol 377, https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701011
Priscilla Yi Yun Cheonh, Jibrail Kansedo, John Sie Yon Lau, Yie Hua Tan, Renewable Biomass Wastes for Biohydrogen Production, Comprehensive Renewable Energy, 2022, p. 273-298, https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819727-1.00091-1
Yu Herng Foo, Yie Hua Tan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, (2020). A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 943, 012026, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/943/1/012026
HY Teh, U Suparmaniam, MK Lam, Y Uemura, JW Lim, IS Tan, J Kansedo, S Lim (2019). Harvesting of Chlorella Vulgaris Biomass by Using Different Bio-Flocculants: A Comparison Study, International Journal of Biomass and Renewables 8 (2), 17-27, https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ijbr/article/view/5734
Jibrail Kansedo, Yeon Xin Sim, Keat Teong Lee. (2019). Feasibility of Continuous Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) Production from Hydrolyzed Sea Mango (Cerbera odollam) Oil at Room Temperature Using Cationic Ion Exchange Resin, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495, 012050, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012050
Teck Quan Lau, Vincent Tung Hua Tang, Jibrail Kansedo. (2019). Influence of Soil and Light Condition on the Growth and Antioxidants Content of Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Amaranth) Microgreen, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495, 012051, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012051
Godlisten G. Kombe, Abraham K. Temu, Hassan M. Rajabu, Godwill D. Mrema, Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Pre-treatment of high free fatty acids oils by chemical re- esterification for biodiesel production – A review, Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, Scientific Research, Volume 3, No. 4, October 2013, Pages 242-247. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aces.2013.34031

d. Conference publications

Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan, Jobrun Nandong, Man Kee Lam, and Clarence M. Ongkudon. Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthesis from Cerbera odollam oil by Cupriavidus necator. Conference on Material and Energy Engineering for Sustainable Advancement (MEESA), Kota Kinabalu, Sarawak, 9th August 2023.
Kong Khiang Chung, Tiong Angnes Ngieng Tze, Kansedo Jibrail, Ng Wendy Pei Qin, Lim Chun Hsion, How Bing Shen, Hydrogen Production from Rice Husk: Techno-economic and Life Cycle Analysis, The 8th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application, November 24-26, 2023, Nanjing, China
Qi Xuan Chong, Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo. Techno-economic analysis (TEA) on the polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastic production from municipal solid waste (waste polyethylene (PE)). International Congress on Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC), Miri, Sarawak, 16th – 18th November, 2022. (Oral Presentation – Best Paper Presentation Award).
Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Yie Hua Tan, N.M. Mubarak, Jibrail Kansedo, Yen San Chan, Mohammad Khalid, Keat Teong Lee, Magnetic Biochar Catalyst Synthesis Parametric Effect and Optimization, 3rd Global Virtual Summit on Advances in Materials, Physics and Chemistry Science, July 22nd & 23rd, 2021 | Virtual Conference. (Oral Presentation)
Yie Hua Tan, Jibrail Kansedo, Biodiesel Synthesis Using Catalyst Derived From Waste Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Impregnated With CaO AND FeCl3, 3rd ISWA YPG Online Conference, 17th – 18th July 2020. (Oral Presentation)
Rafael Damar Arjanggi, Jibrail Kansedo, Dissolution of commodity waste plastics as additives to palm biodiesel, 8th International Forum of Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-IFIBiop) 2019 on 3rd May 2019, Imperial Hotel, Miri Sarawak, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)
Dilip Ilangovan Rethnam, Jibrail Kansedo, Comparative study on the effectiveness of various house plants and aquatic plants in removing ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and phosphorus compounds from wastewater, One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference (OCPC), 26-28th November 2018, Curtin University, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)
Takudzwa Eugine Siringwani, Jibrail Kansedo, Optimization of Oil Palm Yield through Fertilization Technique, pH Control and Seedling Nurturing Practice: A Case Study, One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference (OCPC), 26-28th November 2018, Curtin University, Malaysia. (Oral Presentation)
Bryan Edwards Kelsey Lai, Wendy Pei Qin Ng, Jibrail Kansedo, Hon Loong Lam, A kinetics modelling of the growth rate of Amaranthus cruentus (red amaranth) microgreens in tropical climate, 21st Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction – PRES 2018, 25-29th August 2018, Prague, Czech Republic. (Oral Presentation)
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Non-catalytic hydrolysis of sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil and various non-edible oils to improve their solubility in alcohol for biodiesel production, 2nd International Symposium of Green Chemistry (ISGC-2), La Rochelle, France, 21-24th May 2013. (Poster Presentation).
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Process optimization for biodiesel production from non- edible sea mango (Cerbera odollam) oil, CHEMECA 2012, Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand, 23-26th September 2012. (Oral Presentation).
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Preparation of sulfated zirconia via a new simplified method and its catalytic performance in the transesterification of palm oil, Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, 2nd World Engineering Congress (WEC), Kuching, Sarawak, 2-5th August 2010. (Oral Presentation).
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Kinetic model for the transesterification of palm oil using sulfated zirconia catalyst, Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, 2nd World Engineering Congress (WEC), Kuching, Sarawak, 2-5th August 2010. (Oral Presentation).
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Production of biodiesel from palm oil using montmorillonite KSF as a heterogeneous catalyst, 1st Engineering Conference on Energy & Environment (ENCON 2007), Kuching Sarawak, 27-28th December 2007. (Oral Presentation).
Jibrail Kansedo, Keat Teong Lee, Subhash Bhatia, Production of biodiesel from vegetable oil: A review, International Conference on Environment 2006 (ICENV 2006), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 13-15th November 2006. (Oral Presentation).

Patents

Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, and Jobrun Nandong, Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from non-edible Cerbera odollam (Sea Mango) Oil, UI2024006978, 5 December 2024.

Copyrights

Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, and Jobrun Nandong, Bio-reaction steps for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production from substrate, CRAR2024Q03684, 27 June 2024.
Sook Wei Lim, Jibrail Kansedo, Inn Shi Tan, and Jobrun Nandong. Plausible polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production mechanism in Pseudomonas resinovorans DSM 21078 from Cerbera odollam oil, CRLY2024Q03690, 27 June 2024.
Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Jibrail Kansedo, Lam Hon Loong, How Bing Shen, Christina Eh Lee Min, Lim Chun Hsion, Wendy Ng Pei Qin, Optimized superstructure network of circular hydrogen production supply chain in Malaysia, CRLY2024Q03688, 27 June 2024.
Jibrail Kansedo, Chong Qi Xuan, Lim Sook Wei, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) on the Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Bioplastic Production from Municipal Solid Waste (Waste Polyethylene (PE)), CRLY2023Q04169, 5 September 2023.
Tan Yie Hua, Jibrail Kansedo, Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin, Biodiesel Reaction Mechanism of Transesterification Using Sulfated Biochar Acid Catalyst, CRLY2023Q04174, 5 September 2023.
Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Jibrail Kansedo, Lam Hon Hoong, How Bing Shen, Christina Eh Lee Min, Lim Chun Hsion, Wendy Ng Pei Qin, Flowchart on the Methodological Framework of Enhancing Feasibility and Sustainability of Circular Hydrogen Production Process via Fundamental Process Integration Approach, CRLY2023Q04171, 5 September 2023.

HDR supervisions

PhD supervision

HDR Student Name:Lukman Shehu Mustapha
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Enhancing the Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Algae Cellulose-Based Nanocomposite Through Nanofiller Dispersion Techniques and Green Processing Methods
Level/Status: PhD/2024-Ongoing
HDR Student Name: Hamid-Reza Alizadeh
Role: Principal Supervisor
Project Title: Synthesis of Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC) Bio-Composite from Sea Mango (Cerbera Odollam) Biomass Wastes
Level/Status: PhD/2023-Ongoing
HDR Student Name:Lim Sook Wei
Role: Principal Supervisor
Project Title: Optimization and Kinetic Elucidation of Cerbera Odollam (Sea Mango) Oil Fermentation into Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Polymer
Level/Status: PhD/2022-2025 (Completed)
HDR Student Name:Sam Jian Hung
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Natural Product Derived Nano-Formulation for the Enhancement of Antimalarial Properties in Alpinia galanga
Level/Status: PhD/2020-2024 (Completed)
HDR Student Name:Eldon Chua Chung Han
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Optimizing Hybrid Fermentation Process: From Dark, Photo and Hybrid Fermentation Parametric Study to Mechanism Proposal and Kinetic Modelling
Level/Status: PhD/2020-2024 (Completed)
HDR Student Name:Shamini Anboo
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Synthesis and Mechanistic Study of Hybrid Nanoflower Incorporated Lipase as Biocatalyst for Biodegradation of Bioplastic
Level/Status: PhD/2020-2023 (Completed)
HDR Student Name:Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Synthesis, Optimization, and Kinetic Study for the Biodiesel Production Using Sulfonated Oil Palm Biomass Magnetic Biochar Catalyst
Level/Status: PhD/2020-2023 (Completed)

MPhil supervision

HDR Student Name:Natanael Nigel
Role: Principal Supervisor
Project Title: Enhanced Lipid Extraction from Targeted Microalgae Species using Co-Solvent and Additives
Level/Status: MPhil/2024-Ongoing
HDR Student Name:Christina Eh Lee Min
Role: Co-Supervisor
Project Title: Enhancing the Feasibility and Sustainability of Circular Hydrogen Production Process in Malaysia via a Fundamental Process Integration Approach
Level/Status: MPhil/2022-2024 (Completed)

Invited speaker

Invited Speaker, “Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) of Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Biomass Waste”, Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association Palm Oil Milling Technology Exhibition & Conference (SOPPOA POMtec), 8-9 August 2023, Miri, Sarawak
Invited Speaker, “Recent Trends in Palm Oil-based Biodiesel”, Short-Term Staff Training Programme on Recent Trends in Energy Conversion Technologies (SSTP-RTECT), 13-19th July 2020.
Invited Speaker, “Engineering Studies and Career Prospect”, Curtin Marketing, Curtin Virtual Info Session with prospective students from Sabah via Zoom, June 2020.
Guest Speaker, Seminar on “Research Reporting” for Petroleum Engineering students, 2016.

Professional activities

Committee Logistic Team Leader, International Conference on Energy Transition and Exhibition 2024, 5 – 7 September 2024, Curtin University Malaysia
Committee Logistic Team Member, International Association for Gondwana Research (IAGR) 2024, 18 November – 22 November 2024, Kuching, Malaysia
Mentor to a colleague from the Department of Mechanical Engineering for his HEA Fellowship application, 2022
Club Advisor, Curtin Social Ambassador Club, May 2022 – present
Club Advisor, Curtin University American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, 2019 – 2021
Club Co-Advisor, Curtin University American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, 2016 – 2018, 2022 – present
Journal Reviewer – Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Conversion and Management: X, Chemical Engineering Journal, Process Safety and Environment Protection, Science of the Total Environment, International Journal of Food Engineering, Environmental Technology and Innovation, Chemosphere, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Water Quality Research Journal, etc
Committee Logistic Team Leader, 8th International Bioprocessing Association (IBA) International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-IFIBiop 2019)
Conference Programme Leader, 2nd Once Curtin Postgraduate Conference (OCPC 2018)
Judging Panel for IEEE Science and Technology Innovation Championship, 4th August 2019
Judging Panel for IEEE Science and Technology Exhibition (SATE) Series 4, 5th August 2018
Judging Panel for the category of Best Innovative Idea and Best Pitching Awards, IEEE Digital Maker, 2017
Committee Logistic Team Leader, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2016)

Professional Affiliation

Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT), Since 31 October 2022
Graduate Member, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT), Since 28^th June 2022
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK, Since 29^th January 2021
Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Since March 2017
Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE), Since February 2017
Graduate Engineer, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Since October 2015
Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Since May 2009

Tan Inn Shi

PhD, BEng (Hons), PEng, CPEng, P.Tech, MIEAust, AMIChemE, NER, FHEA
Deputy Dean of Research and Development, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 431
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2511 or 2431
Email: tan.s@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uyiNdYIAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Inn_Shi_Tan
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57218448836
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1901-8211

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011-2015
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2006-2010

Awards

12 October 2023, Invention Exhibition (iNVENTX 2023), Gold award, Multimedia University (MMU), Melaka, Malaysia.
18-19 September 2023, 2nd Internation Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (INoDEx 2023), Gold award, Platinum award and Best of the best award (Diamond award), University Sains Malasysia, Malaysia.
18-19 September 2023, 2nd Internation Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (INoDEx 2023), Silver award, University Sains Malasysia, Malaysia.
5-6 July 2023, Innovation and Invention Competition Through Exhibition (iCompex) 2023, Gold award, POLIMAS, Malaysia.
29-30 May 2023, 5th Carnival of Research and Innovation 2023 (CRI 2023), 2 Gold awards, Best of Cluster award, Best of the best award, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia.
16-18 March 2023, MTE 2023 International Innovation Awards, Silver award, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
14 Dec 2022, Curtin Global Awards for Global Industry Engagement, Curtin University, Perth.
Nov 2022, Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards for University Associates, Curtin University, Perth.
1-3 Nov 2022, Pecipta 2022, Bronze Award, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
Nov 2022, Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards for University Associates, Curtin University, Perth.
Oct 2022, Curtin Malaysia Most Productive Researcher Award 2022, Curtin University Malaysia.
1 Dec 2021, Curtin Malaysia Best Early Career Researcher Award 2021, Curtin University Malaysia.

Research interests

Life cycle Assessment Modeling
Fermentation & Optimization
Bioprocess Engineering
Process Dynamics and control
Hydrodynamic stability
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Algae-based bioplastics

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Looking for undergraduate student to work on Algae-based bioplastics

Research project and funding

Sarawak Energy Berhad, Bioremediation of mitigation of hydrogen sulphide and greenhouse gases in hydropower reservoirs, 2023, Core member, RM332,800
CURTIN MALAYSIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH SCHEME (CMRI-CRS), Mechanism of cellulose nanofillers agglomeration behaviour in weakening thermo-mechanical stability of polymer nanocomposite matrices, Curtin University Malaysia, Chief investigator, 2022, RM50,000
CURTIN MALAYSIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH SCHEME (CMRI-CRS), Extraction of proteins from kernel cake of sacha inchi as a potent alternate protein source, Curtin University Malaysia, Co-investigator, 2022, RM50,000
Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) Fund, Digital formative assessments with Gimkit: Enhancing students’metacognitive skills, motivation and learning experience in Fluid Mechanincs, Chief investigator, 2022, RM3000
CMRI – Innovative and Collaborative Matching Grant Scheme (ICMG), Development and efficacy of a smart Integrated Microalgae-Aquaculture Recirculating System (IMARS) for sustainable aquaculture farming in Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia, Co-investigator, 2022, RM120,000
Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards Fund for University Associates, Curtin University, Perth, Chief investigator, 2022, $2000
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Elucidating biotransformation mechanisms of extremophiles assisted emerging contaminants (ECs) degradation in a drinking water treatment system, Co-investigator, 2022, RM97,950
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Elucidating the Reaction Kinetic and Conversion Mechanism of Hydrolyzed Non-Edible Cerbera Odollam (Sea Mango) Oil into Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Bioplastic, Co-investigator, 2021, RM146,000
Yayasan UTP Fundamental Research Grant (YUTP-FRG), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Integration of seaweed biomass in microalgae harvesting process for biodiesel and bioethanol production, Co-investigator, Aug 2021, RM187,232
Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds used for Pharmaceutical Application, Chief investigator, July 2021, RM31,700
Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Hydrothermal carbonization of microalgae biomass to carbon quantum dots and hydrochar via microwave technology for treatment of metal rich sewage, Co-investigator, July 2021, RM214,968
Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Algae fermentation by mixed culture of lactic acid bacteria on microfluidic microbial fuel cell platform for continuous lactic acid and bioelectricity production, Chief investigator, March 2021, RM214,968. CMHDRG
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Hydrophobic modified honeycomb tubular biochar with enhanced adsorption capability of volatile organic compounds: Characterization and kinetics study, Co-investigator, 2020, RM84,200
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Mechanism of multistage nano-enabled microbial fermentation of macroalgae to produce high optically pure lactic acid for biodegradable polymer, Chief investigator, 2019, RM132,080
Sarawak Research & Development Council Grant Scheme (Research initiation fund), Sarawak research and development council, Sarawak, Malaysia, Pilot Plant Scale Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural Antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds Used for Pharmaceutical Applications, Chief investigator, 2019, RM50,000
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, Determining the underlying biomineralization mechanism on eggshell membrane to enable bio-templated synthesis of structured inorganic nano-crystalline material using soluble eggshell membrane., Co-investigator, 2018, RM89,970
Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Education Research Grant, Curtin University Malaysia, Application of Stimuli-responsive Smart Materials in Foam Stabilization, Chief investigator, Aug 2018, RM214,968.

Selected publications

a. Book chapters

Kam YL, Lee KM, Suparmaniam U, Shamsuddin MR, Lim JW, Tan IS, et al. Potential of Using Manure in Microalgae Cultivation for Third Generation of Biofuel Production. Manure Technology and Sustainable Development: Springer Nature Singapore Singapore; 2023. p. 85-105.
Chua SY, Cheng YW, Lam MK, Dasan YK, Kadir WNA, Rosli S-S, et al. Microalgae cultivation for sustainable biofuel production. Value-chain of biofuels: Elsevier; 2022. p. 137-58.
Yaleeni Kanna Dasan MKL, Suzana Yusup, Jun Wei Lim, Yeek Chia Ho, Pau Loke Show, Inn Shi Tan, Peck Loo Kiew. Microalgae Cultivation in Open Pond and Photobioreactor. Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae and Larvae: Processes and Conversion Technologies: NOVA; 2021.
Joshana Vadivelu YKD, Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Yeek Chia Ho, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo. The Potential of Using Macroalgae Biomass to Harvest Microalgae for Lipid and Bioethanol Production. Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae and Larvae: Processes and Conversion Technologies: NOVA; 2021.
Hong Li Tan YWC, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Muhammad Rashid Shamsuddin, Pau Loke Show, Inn Shi Tan. Microalgae Cultivation Modes and Systems. Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae and Larvae: Processes and Conversion Technologies: NOVA; 2021.
Fatin Nadhirah Borhan MKL, Chi Cheng Chong, Yoke Wang Cheng, Uganeeswary Supramaniam, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Sie Yon Lau, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin. Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Macroalgae Biomass: Equilibriums and Kinetics Study. Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae and Larvae: Processes and Conversion Technologies: NOVA; 2021.
Lam, M.-K., Lim, J.-W., Cheng, Y.-W. & Tan, I.-S. (2021) Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae and Larvae: Processes and Conversion Technologies, Nova, ISBN 9781685071165

b. Journal publications

W.-Y. Wong, S. Lim, Y.-L. Pang, S.-H. Shuit, M.-K. Lam, I.-S. Tan, et al. A comprehensive review of the production methods and effect of parameters for glycerol-free biodiesel production. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 182 (2023) 113397.
M.K. Wong, S.S.M. Lock, Y.H. Chan, S.J. Yeoh, I.S. Tan. Towards Sustainable Production of Bio-Based Ethylene Glycol: Progress, Perspective and Challenges in Catalytic Conversion and Purification. Chemical Engineering Journal. (2023) 143699.
A.C.Y. Tiong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, H.B. Mahmud, K.T. Lee, et al. Study on the synergism of cellulose nanocrystals and janus graphene oxide for enhanced oil recovery. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 221 (2023) 111242.
Suparmaniam, M.K. Lam, H. Rawindran, J.W. Lim, K.F. Pa’ee, K.T.L. Yong, et al. Optimizing extraction of antioxidative biostimulant from waste onion peels for microalgae cultivation via response surface model. Energy Conversion and Management. 286 (2023) 117023.
N.S. Mat Aron, K.W. Chew, Z. Ma, Y. Tao, M. Sriariyanun, I.S. Tan, et al. Lipid Recovery from Microalgae Biomass Using Sugaring-Out Extraction in Liquid Biphasic Flotation System. Fermentation. 9 (2023) 198.
S.R. Loh, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, Y.H. Tan, M.K. Lam, S. Lim. Exergy analysis of a holistic zero waste macroalgae-based third-generation bioethanol biorefinery approach: Biowaste to bioenergy. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 30 (2023) 103089.
S.W. Lim, J. Kansedo, I.S. Tan, Y.H. Tan, J. Nandong, M.K. Lam, et al. Microbial Valorization of Oil-Based Substrates for Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Production–Current Strategies, Status, and Perspectives. Process Biochemistry. (2023).
C.G. Khoo, Y. Hirose, Y. Matsumura, M.K. Lam, I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Valorisation of Chlorella vulgaris biomass for multi-products synthesis via hydrothermal processing. Energy Conversion and Management: X. (2023) 100399.
C.J. Hor, Y.H. Tan, N.M. Mubarak, I.S. Tan, M.L. Ibrahim, P.N.Y. Yek, et al. Techno-economic assessment of hydrotreated vegetable oil as a renewable fuel from waste sludge palm oil. Environmental research. 220 (2023) 115169.
Y.K. Dasan, M.K. Lam, Y.H. Chai, J.W. Lim, Y.C. Ho, I.S. Tan, et al. Unlocking the Potential of Microalgae Bio-Factories for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation: A Comprehensive Exploration of Recent Advances, Key Challenges, and Energy-Economic Insights. Bioresour Technol. (2023) 129094.
M.R.W.Y. Chung, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, S. Lim. Potential of macroalgae-based biorefinery for lactic acid production from exergy aspect. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 13 (2023) 2623-53.
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, P.L. Show, M.K. Lam, M.K. Wong. Sustainable circular biorefinery approach for novel building blocks and bioenergy production from algae using microbial fuel cell. Bioengineered. 14 (2023) 246-89.
G. Wu, P. En Tham, K. Wayne Chew, H. Siti Halimatul Munawaroh, I. Shi Tan, W. Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, et al. Net zero emission in circular bioeconomy from microalgae biochar production: A renewed possibility. Bioresource Technology. (2023) 129748.
Y.D. Yat, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam, S. Lim. Carbon dots and miniaturizing fabrication of portable carbon dots-based devices for bioimaging, biosensing, heavy metals detection and drug delivery applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry C. (2022).
W.Y. Wong, S. Lim, Y.L. Pang, W.H. Chen, M.K. Lam, I.S. Tan. Synthesis of glycerol‐free fatty acid methyl ester using interesterification reaction based on solid acid carbon catalyst derived from low‐cost biomass wastes. International Journal of Energy Research. (2022).
K.H. Wong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, L.M. Chin, J.R.N. Cheah, J.K. Sia, et al. Third-generation bioethanol and L-lactic acid production from red macroalgae cellulosic residue: Prospects of Industry 5.0 algae. Energy Conversion and Management. 253 (2022) 115155.
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, S. Lim, K.T. Lee. Advancement of biorefinery-derived platform chemicals from macroalgae: a perspective for bioethanol and lactic acid. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (2022) 1-37.
A.C.Y. Tiong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, H.B. Mahmud, K.T. Lee. Facile asymmetric modification of graphene nanosheets using κ-carrageenan as a green template. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. (2022).
N.T. Thanh, M. Mostapha, M.K. Lam, S. Ishak, Y.K. Dasan, J.W. Lim, et al. Fundamental understanding of in-situ transesterification of microalgae biomass to biodiesel: A critical review. Energy Conversion and Management. 270 (2022) 116212.
U. Suparmaniam, N.B. Shaik, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, Y. Uemura, S.H. Shuit, et al. Valorization of fish bone waste as novel bioflocculant for rapid microalgae harvesting: Experimental evaluation and modelling using back propagation artificial neural network. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 47 (2022) 102808.
U. Suparmaniam, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, S. Yusup, I.S. Tan, S.Y. Lau, et al. Influence of environmental stress on microalgae growth and lipid profile: a systematic review. Phytochemistry Reviews. (2022) 1-23.
Y.K. Dasan, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, P.L. Kiew, et al. The impact of using recycled culture medium to grow Chlorella vulgaris in a sequential flow system: Evaluation on growth, carbon removal, and biochemical compositions. Biomass and Bioenergy. 159 (2022) 106412.
M.R.W.Y. Chung, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam. Exergy analysis of a biorefinery process for co-production of third-generation l-lactic acid and electricity from Eucheuma denticulatum residues. Energy. (2022) 122968.
S.L. Chong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, Y. San Chan, M.K. Lam, K.T. Lee. Ultrasonic‑assisted molten salt hydrates pretreated Eucheuma cottonii residues as a greener precursor for third-generation l-lactic acid production. Bioresour Technol. 364 (2022) 128136.
C.C. Chong, Y.W. Cheng, S. Ishak, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, I.S. Tan, et al. Anaerobic digestate as a low-cost nutrient source for sustainable microalgae cultivation: A way forward through waste valorization approach. Science of the Total Environment. 803 (2022) 150070.
S.A. Cheah, C.Y. Chai, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam. New prospect of algae for sustainable production of lactic acid: Opportunities and challenges. Progress in Energy and Environment. 21 (2022) 19-28.
K.T.X. Tong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, A.C.Y. Tiong, M.K. Lam, K.T. Lee. Third-generation L-Lactic acid production by the microwave-assisted hydrolysis of red macroalgae Eucheuma denticulatum extract. Bioresource Technology. 342 (2021) 125880.
H.Y. Tang, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam. Photogrammetry based computational fluid dynamics of erosion of sand particles in water pipeline: Dynamic shape factors of 3D particles and minimization of erosion activity. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 205 (2021) 108794.
T.T. Nguyen, M.K. Lam, Y.W. Cheng, Y. Uemura, N. Mansor, J.W. Lim, et al. Reaction kinetic and thermodynamics studies for in-situ transesterification of wet microalgae paste to biodiesel. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 169 (2021) 250-64.
K.K. Fong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, A.C.Y. Tiong, S. Lim. Optimization and evaluation of reduced graphene oxide hydrogel composite as a demulsifier for heavy crude oil-in-water emulsion. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. (2021).
Y.W. Cheng, J.S.M. Lim, C.C. Chong, M.K. Lam, J.W. Lim, I.S. Tan, et al. Unravelling CO2 capture performance of microalgae cultivation and other technologies via comparative carbon balance analysis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 9 (2021) 106519.
C.Y. Chai, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, K.T.X. Tong, K.T. Lee. Sustainable and green pretreatment strategy of Eucheuma denticulatum residues for third-generation L-lactic acid production. Bioresour Technol. (2021) 124930.
B.W.L. Chai, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam, L.C. Lau. Complex chemical kinetic mechanism reduction for simultaneous catalytic oxidation and desulphurization of hydrogen sulphide. Fuel. 286 (2021) 119406.
A.C.Y. Tiong, I.S. Tan, H.C.Y. Foo, M.K. Lam, H.B. Mahmud, K.T. Lee. Macroalgae-derived regenerated cellulose in the stabilization of oil-in-water Pickering emulsions. Carbohydrate polymers. 249 (2020) 116875.
I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam, H.C.Y. Foo, S. Lim, K.T. Lee. Advances of macroalgae biomass for the third generation of bioethanol production. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. (2020).
T.T. Nguyen, M.K. Lam, Y. Uemura, N. Mansor, J.W. Lim, P.L. Show, et al. High biodiesel yield from wet microalgae paste via in-situ transesterification: effect of reaction parameters towards the selectivity of fatty acid esters. Fuel. 272 (2020) 117718.
H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan, A.R. Mohamed, K.T. Lee. Insights and utility of cycling-induced thermal deformation of calcium-based microporous material as post-combustion CO2 sorbents. Fuel. 260 (2020) 116354.
Y.K. Dasan, M.K. Lam, S. Yusup, J.W. Lim, P.L. Show, I.S. Tan, et al. Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using sequential-flow bubble column photobioreactor: A stress-inducing strategy for lipid accumulation and carbon dioxide fixation. Journal of CO2 Utilization. 41 (2020) 101226.
T.Y. Chong, S.A. Cheah, C.T. Ong, L.Y. Wong, C.R. Goh, I.S. Tan, et al. Techno-economic evaluation of third-generation bioethanol production utilizing the macroalgae waste: A case study in Malaysia. Energy. 210 (2020) 118491.
H.Y. Teh, U. Suparmaniam, M.K. Lam, Y. Uemura, J.W. Lim, I.S. Tan, et al. Harvesting of Chlorella Vulgaris Biomass by Using Different Bio-Flocculants: A Comparison Study. International Journal of Biomass and Renewables. 8 (2019) 17-27.
V.H. Leong, H. Ben Mahmud, M.C. Law, C.Y.H. Foo, I.S. Tan. A numerical modelling and simulation of core-scale sandstone acidizing process: a study on the effect of temperature. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. 9 (2019) 483-516.
V.H. Leong, H.B. Mahmud, M.C. Law, H.C.Y. Foo, I.S. Tan. A comparison and assessment of the modelling and simulation of the sandstone matrix acidizing process: A critical methodology study. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 57 (2018) 52-67.
Y.Y. Teh, K.T. Lee, W.-H. Chen, S.-C. Lin, H.-K. Sheen, I.S. Tan. Dilute sulfuric acid hydrolysis of red macroalgae Eucheuma denticulatum with microwave-assisted heating for biochar production and sugar recovery. Bioresour Technol. 246 (2017) 20-7.
I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Comparison of different process strategies for bioethanol production from Eucheuma cottonii: An economic study. Bioresour Technol. 199 (2016) 336-46.
I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Solid acid catalysts pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of macroalgae cellulosic residue for the production of bioethanol. Carbohydrate polymers. 124 (2015) 311-21.
I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Immobilization of β-glucosidase from Aspergillus niger on κ-carrageenan hybrid matrix and its application on the production of reducing sugar from macroalgae cellulosic residue. Bioresour Technol. 184 (2015) 386-94.
I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of seaweed solid wastes for bioethanol production: An optimization study. Energy. 78 (2014) 53-62.
M.K. Lam, I.S. Tan, K.T. Lee. Utilizing lipid-extracted microalgae biomass residues for maltodextrin production. Chemical Engineering Journal. 235 (2014) 224-30.
I.S. Tan, M.K. Lam, K.T. Lee. Hydrolysis of macroalgae using heterogeneous catalyst for bioethanol production. Carbohydrate polymers. 94 (2013) 561-6.

c. Conference proceedings

Tong KTX, Tan IS, Foo HCY, San Chan SY, Hadibarata T, Lam MK. Emerging technologies for conversion of sustainable macroalgal carrageenan biomass into L-lactic acid: A state-of-the-art review. Conference Emerging technologies for conversion of sustainable macroalgal carrageenan biomass into L-lactic acid: A state-of-the-art review, vol. 377. EDP Sciences, p. 01019.
Tiong ACY, Tan IS, Foo HCY, Lam MK, Mahmud HB, Lee KT. A mini-investigation on enhanced oil recovery evolution (2007–2020). Conference A mini-investigation on enhanced oil recovery evolution (2007–2020), vol. 377. EDP Sciences, p. 01015.
Teh H, Lam M, Suparmaniam U, Chai Y, Lim J, Kiew P, Tan IS, et al. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from microalgae for potential photocatalytic dye removal. Conference Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from microalgae for potential photocatalytic dye removal, vol. 1257. IOP Publishing, p. 012025.
Suparmaniam U, Lam MK, Lim JW, Rawindran H, Chai YH, Tan IS, et al. The potential of waste chicken feather protein hydrolysate as microalgae biostimulant using organic fertilizer as nutrients source. Conference The potential of waste chicken feather protein hydrolysate as microalgae biostimulant using organic fertilizer as nutrients source, vol. 1074. IOP Publishing, p. 012028.
Tan HL, Lam MK, Cheng YW, Lim JW, Tan IS, Foo CYH, et al. Heterotrophic and mixotrophic cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using chicken waste compost as nutrients source for lipid production. Conference Heterotrophic and mixotrophic cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using chicken waste compost as nutrients source for lipid production, vol. 721. IOP Publishing, p. 012011.
Kam YL, Lam MK, Cheng YW, Dasan YK, Lau SY, Tan IS, et al. Decolourization of chicken compost derived liquid fertilizer via synergic ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and ozonation for enhanced microalgae cultivation. Conference Decolourization of chicken compost derived liquid fertilizer via synergic ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and ozonation for enhanced microalgae cultivation, vol. 287. EDP Sciences, p. 04013.
Dasan YK, Lam MK, Yusup S, Lim JW, Lee KT, Show PL, Tan IS, et al. Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris in sequential flow photobioreactor system: influence of recycled culture medium on growth, lipid and protein content. Conference Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris in sequential flow photobioreactor system: influence of recycled culture medium on growth, lipid and protein content, vol. 721. IOP Publishing, p. 012013.
Wong CY, Tan IS, Foo HCY, Tang DKH, Tan YH, Yeong YF, et al. Monolayer grafting of APTES modified graphene oxide on silica coated magnetite: Synthesis, characterization and application in heavy oil removal. Conference Monolayer grafting of APTES modified graphene oxide on silica coated magnetite: Synthesis, characterization and application in heavy oil removal, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012023.
Tang K, Foo C, Tan IS. A review of the green building rating systems. Conference A review of the green building rating systems, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012060.
Tang GA, Foo HC, Tan IS, Yeong Y, Lam M. Influence of flow limiter and grain shape factor of sand particles on erosion activity in pipeline. Conference Influence of flow limiter and grain shape factor of sand particles on erosion activity in pipeline, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012024.
Foo YH, Tan YH, Mubarak NM, Kansedo J, Tan IS, Foo HCY, et al. A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst. Conference A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst, vol. 943. IOP Publishing, p. 012026.
Chuah SY, Dasan YK, Cheng YW, Lim JW, Ho YC, Tan IS, et al. The potential of attached growth of microalgae on solid surface for biomass and lipid production. Conference The potential of attached growth of microalgae on solid surface for biomass and lipid production, vol. 965. IOP Publishing, p. 012001.
Tiong ACY, Tan IS, Foo HCY. A mechanistic study of surfactants, particles, and polymers on foam stabilization. Conference A mechanistic study of surfactants, particles, and polymers on foam stabilization, vol. 495. IOP Publishing, p. 012058.

Professional affiliations

Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)- Graduate Engineer (G170812A)
Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)- Professional Engineer (P122552)
ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer-ACPE-06627/MY
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia- Member (M29421)
Malaysian Membrane Society (MyMembrane)- Member (MYM210086)
Engineers Australia- MIEAust CPeng (EA ID: 8234020)
IChemE-Associate Member (200099148)
MBOT- Graduate Technologist (GT22030126) and Professional Technologist
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Ref. No. PR208304
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Reviewer
American Chemical Society (ACS)-Member (31880824)

Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze

PhD, BEng (Hons)(First Class), FHEA
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 450
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2641
Email: angnesnt@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ghJp9csAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Angnes_Tiong
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56743157800
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GRF-4193-2022
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0412-6589

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia

Professional history

Senior Lecturer, Curtin Malaysia (Jan 2024-present)
Lecturer, Curtin Malaysia (August 2018-Dec 2023)
Teaching Assistant (2013-2016), Curtin Malaysia
Associate Lecturer (2012), Curtin Malaysia

Awards

Learning and Teaching Award 2023
Student Choice Award, Semester 2, 2023
Aspen Certified User, May 2023 to present
Certified PREP Reviewer, September 2021 to present
Level 1 Supervisor, Nov 2021 to present
Best Paper Award of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), 2016
Member of Curtin Vice Chancellor’s List, Semester 2, 2010
Dean’s List Award, Semester 2, 2010 for CHE 324 Fluid and Particle Process
Letter of Commendation, Semester 2, 2010
Dean’s List Award, Semester 2, 2007 for FP-046 Information Technology 063 (Visual Basic)
Letter of Commendation, Semester 2, 2007
Letter of Commendation, Semester 1, 2007

Research interests

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Process Heat Transfer
Nanofluid
Waste Valorization
Renewable energy

Research grants

Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP)
Title: Implementation of Online Quiz-based Active Learning Approach in Chemical and Energy Engineering Education
Amount: RM 3,000
Role: Principal-investigator
Duration/Status: 2023/Completed
Funder: CMRI – Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS), Curtin Malaysia
Title: Sustainable Treatment and Prevention of Microbial-Induced Pipeline Corrosion (MIC) in Industry Process Applications
Amount: RM 50,000
Role: Principal-investigator
Duration/Status: 2022 – 2024/On-going
Funder: Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR)
Title: Optimizaion of Enhanced Weathering-based Carbon Sequestration Networks
Amount: RM 20,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2022 – 2024/On-going
Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP)
Title: Implementation of Classroom-based Innovation Pitches in Chemical and Energy Engineering Education
Amount: RM 2,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2022 – 2023/On-going
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Title: Enhancing the Feasibility and Sustainability of Circular Hydrogen Production Process via a Fundamental Process Integration Approach
Amount: RM 70,000
Role: Principal-investigator
Duration/Status: 2021 – 2023/Completed
Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Title: Mechanistic Modeling of Hybrid Microwave and Ultrasound Assisted Pharmaceutical Crystallization with and without Addition of Anti-solvent
Amount: RM 95,100
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2020 – 2023/On-going
Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council (Catalyst Fund)
Title: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
Amount: RM 190,000
Role: Co-investigator
Duration/Status: 2020 – 2023/On-going

Publications

A. Zahir, U. Mahmood, Z. Aslam, S. Naseem, K.S. Obayomi, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, S.Y. Lau, A.N.T. Tiong, S. Abid. 2023, “Growth of Novel Cinnamon-Bentonite Loaded Chitosan Nanospikes for the Confiscation of Congo Red: Adsorption Studies and ANN Modeling”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-023-03071-x (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 5.3)
A. Zahir, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, M. Shah, A.N.T. Tiong, J.C. Kurnia, S. Hameed. 2023, “Prediction and optimization of liquid dispersion of monoethanolamine in a rotating packed bed for CO2 absorption”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 199, 252-267, DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.09.031 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 4.119)
A.N.T. Tiong, E.K.X. Lou. 2023, “Numerical study of sago pith waste drying process in a fluidized bed dryer”, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling 20 (1), 31-38, DOI: 10.1504/IJSPM.2023.134526 (Scopus-indexed journal).
E.E. Susanto, A. Saptoro, P. Kumar, A.N.T. Tiong, A. Putranto, S. Suherman. 2023, “7E + Q analysis: A new multi-dimensional assessment tool of solar dryer for food and agricultural products” Environment, Development and Sustainability, DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-03341-7 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 4.08)
A. Zahir, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, A.N.T. Tiong, S. Hameed, M. Shah. 2023, “Liquid mean residence time (MRT) in rotating packed bed (RPB) by empirical correlation and residence time distribution (RTD) method using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation” MATEC Web of Conferences 377, 01018, DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/202337701018 (SCOPUS indexed conference proceeding)
S.F. W, A.N.T. Tiong, Y.H. Chin. 2023, “Pre-treatment of waste cooking oil by combined activated carbon adsorption and acid esterification for biodiesel synthesis via two-stage transesterification” Biofuels, DOI: 0.1080/17597269.2023.2196804 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q4), IF: 2.731)
A. Zahir, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, M. Shah, A.N.T. Tiong, S. Hameed. 2023, “Parametric Study of Experimental and CFD Simulation Based Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer of Rotating Packed Bed: A Review” Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, DOI: 10.1007/s11831-023-09932-x (Web of Science indexed journal (Q1), IF: 8.171)
A. Banafi, S.K. Wee, A.N.T. Tiong, Z.Y. Yong, A. Saptoro, J. Sunarso. 2023, “Modeling of supercritical fluid extraction bed: A Critical Review” Chemical Engineering Research and Design 193, 685-712, DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.04.001 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 4.119)
S. Sinehbaghizadeh, A. Saptoro, S. Amjad-Iranagh, P. Naeiji, A.N.T. Tiong, A.H. Mohammadi. 2023, “A comprehensive review on molecular dynamics simulation studies of phenomena and characteristics associated with clathrate hydrates” Fuel 338, 127201, DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127201 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q1), IF: 8.035)
S.H.A. Wong, A.N.T. Tiong. 2023, “Thermal and Flow Analysis of TiO2 Nanofluid Flow in Circular and Square Ducts with Multiple Twisted Tape Inserts” Journal of Nanofluids 12 (3), 605-622, DOI: 10.1166/jon.2023.1913 (open access journal, SCOPUS indexed)
A.N.T. Tiong, Z. Khan, V. Chin, O. Abdul Wahid, R.M. Wachira, S.M. Kung, A.V. Mahenthiran. 2023, “Plant design of biodiesel production from waste cooking oil in Malaysia” Biofuels, DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2022.2138127 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q4), IF: 2.731)
S. Sinehbaghizadeh, A. Saptoro, S. Amjad-Iranagh, A.N.T. Tiong, A.H. Mohammadi. 2022, “Insights into the synergistic effects of metal particles (Ag, Cu, and Fe) and urea on CO2 clathrate hydrate growth using molecular dynamics simulations” Chemical Engineering Science 264, 118194, DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118194 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 4.889)
C.L.M. Eh, A.N.T. Tiong, J. Kansedo, C.H. Lim, B.S. How, W.P.Q. Ng. 2022, “Circular Hydrogen Economy and Its Challenges” Chemical Engineering Transactions 94, 1273-1278, DOI: 10.3303/CET2294212 (open access journal, SCOPUS indexed)
A.N.C.H. Wee, A.E. Erison, E.H.E. Anyek, G.R. Pakpahan, J.R. Lim, A.N.T. Tiong. 2022, “Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production via steam reforming of palm oil mill effluent” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 53, 102575, DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2022.102575 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 7.632)
S. Sinehbaghizadeh, A. Saptoro, S. Amjad-Iranagh, A.N.T. Tiong, A.H. Mohammadi. 2022, “Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies on the Stability and Dissociation of Clathrate Hydrates of Single and Double Greenhouse Gases” Energy & Fuels 36 (15), 8323-8339, DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01396 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q2), IF: 4.654)
J.L. Wee, M.C. Law, Y.S. Chan, S.Y. Choy, A.N.T. Tiong. 2022, “The Potential of Fe‐Based Magnetic Nanomaterials for the Agriculture Sector” ChemistrySelect 7 (17), e202104603, DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104603 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q3), IF: 2.307)
I.J.K. Wong, A.N.T. Tiong. 2021, “Simulation approach on turbulent thermal performance factor of Al2O3‐Cu/water hybrid nanofluid in circular and non‐circular ducts” SN Applied Sciences 3, 329, DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04317-w (open access journal, SCOPUS indexed)
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro. 2019, “Laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of polyacrylamide solution in double pipe heat exchanger” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (1), DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012056 (SCOPUS indexed)
A.N.T. Tiong, A. Saptoro, P. Kumar. 2017. “Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts.” Chemical Product and Process Modeling 12 (4), DOI: 10.1515/cppm-2017-0019 (SCOPUS indexed journal)
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro. 2015. “Reviews on Drag Reducing Polymers” The Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 32 (8): 1455-1476 DOI: 10.1007/s11814-015-0104-0 (Web of Science indexed journal (Q3), IF: 3.146)

Conference presentations

B.L.F. Chin, Y.H. Tan, A.N.T. Tiong, I.S. Tan, Experiental Learning in Entrepreneurship Element in Chemical and Energy Engineering Education, 2nd MARA Virtual Educational Research Conference 2023, 7 November 2023
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, T. Chiong, B.L.F. Chin, Implementation of Online Quiz-based Active Learning Approach in Process Heat Transfer, 2023 International Conference on University Teaching and Learning (InCULT), 18-19 October 2023
K.C. Kong, C.L.M. Eh, A.N.T. Tiong, J. Kansedo, W.P.Q. Ng, C.H. Lim, B.S. How, Hydrogen production from rice husk: Techno-economic and life cycle analysis, 8th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application 2023, 19 August 2023
C.L.M. Eh, A.N.T. Tiong, J. Kansedo, W.P.Q. Ng, C.H. Lim, B.S. How, Process optimization of integrated hydrogen production process with local resources, 6th International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology 2023, 7-8 June 2023
A. Zahir, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, A.N.T. Tiong, S. Hameed and M. Shah, Liquid Residence Time (MRT) in Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) by empirical correlation and Residence Time Distribution (RTD) method using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium 2022, 12-13 December 2022
C.L.M. Eh, A.N.T. Tiong, J. Kansedo, C.H. Lim, B.S. How, W.P.Q. Ng, Circular Hydrogen Economy and Its Challenges, 25th Conference on Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES’22), 5-8 September 2022
A. Zahir, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, A.N.T. Tiong, S. Hameed and M. Shah, Optimization of hydrodynamic parameters for CO2 absorption in Rotating Packed Bed, 19th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE) Congress, 9-12 August 2022
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, Laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of polyacrylamide solution in double pipe heat exchanger, 11th Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering International Conference (CUTSE), 26-28 November 2018
A.N.T. Tiong, A. Saptoro, P. Kumar, Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, CFD Studies on the laminar heat transfer and flow behaviour of polyacrylamide solution and nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, 3rd International Workshop on Heat Transfer Advances for Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, Taipei, Taiwan, 16-19 October 2015
A.N.T. Tiong, P. Kumar, A. Saptoro, Review on the rheological study of nanofluids, 2nd International Materials Symposium cum 4th Regional Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, Miri, Malaysia, 12 September 2013

HDR supervision

PhD: Christine Ann Obek, Co-supervision (Contribution: 20%), Solubility Modeling of Bioactive Compounds in Supercritical CO2/Co-solvent System: Empirical, Thermodynamic and Molecular Modeling Approaches (Feb 2019 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia and Qatar University
PhD: Saeed Baghizadeh, Co-supervision (Contribution: 10%), Investigation of Formation and Dissociation Mechanisms of Pure and Mixed CO2 Hydrates in the Presence of Thermodynamic and Kinetic Promoters Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation (September 2020 – November 2023) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia, Amirkabir University of Technology and University of KwaZulu-Natal
PhD: Abdul Zahir, Co-supervision (Contribution: 20%), The Effect of Reaction on the Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer in Rotating Packed Bed for CO2 Capture by Absorption (October 2020 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University and University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
PhD: Wee Jia Le, Co-supervision (Contribution: 15%), Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles as A Potential Alternative to Copper-Based Fungicide: The Pathogenic Capability And Transport Properties (December 2020 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia and Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
PhD: Muhammad Amir Javed, Main-supervision (Contribution: 20%), Population Modelling of Ultrasound-Assisted Pharmaceutical Crystallisation with and without Anti-Solvent (April 2021 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia and NIT Mizoram
PhD: Evan Eduard Susanto, Co-supervision (Contribution: 20%), Drying of Porang (Amorphophallus muelleri) Using Solar Dryer with Thermal Energy Storage and Drying Air Recirculation: Experimental Investigation, Modelling, and 7E+Q Analysis (September 2021 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia, Diponegoro University and University of Surrey
MPhil: Christina Eh Lee Min, Main-supervision (Contribution: 40%), Enhancing the Feasibility and Sustainability of Circular Hydrogen Production Process via a Fundamental Process Integration Approach (Feb 2022 – Present) -Joint supervision between Curtin University Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Professional services

Assisting in the registration of the Curtin Alumni Homecoming 2023 (25 November 2023)
Reviewer for Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) Conference 2024
Community Outreach Project by Curtin Univesity IChemE Student Chapter during Sarawak Children Festival Miri 2023 (at Pustaka Miri on 26 August 2023)
Judge panel in Institution of Chemical Engineers Student Chapter Malaysia Competition and Convention (ICMCC) 2023
Internal assessor of 2 PhD students (2021 – Present), internal assessor of 1 MPhil student (2022 – Present)
Mentor for AFHEA application for an early-career colleague (Ms Nurul Nadirah) (2023)
Formative PREP reviewer for an early-career colleague (Ms Nurul Nadirah) (2023)
Conditional student academic advisor (Mar 2019 – Present) -One of the conditional students won a Curtin Malaysia Student Learning Award 2023 round
FHEA assessor for HEA application Round 2, 2022
Reviewer for Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR) 2022
Reviewer for Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium (CGCHDRC) 2022
Coordinating the hands-on lab session for CHEN2002 Process Heat Transfer for students who missed their lab for the unit during the pandemic
Supervising students in International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference (IPOSC) 2022 Infographic Competition
Supervising students in paper writing competition in Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Congress (RCEUC) 2022
Coordinating the Future Student Day on behalf of Chemical and Energy Department (2022)
Reviewer for Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) Conference 2022
Coordinate the campus tour for the Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) delegates (2022)
Visiting students at their industry training working places (2020 – 2022)
Judges for HDR Colloquium 2021
Internal reviewer for FRGS grant proposal 2021
Engaged with delegates from Parahyangan Catholic University Indonesia (5 December 2019)
Reviewers for journals and conference proceeding: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC), Energy Conversion and Management, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, ASEAN Journal of Process Control, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, Makara Journal of Technology, Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics, MATEC Web of Conferences

Professional affiliation

Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Associate member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)

Evelyn Chiong Tung

PhD, BEng (Hons), FHEA
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 435
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2451
Email: evelyn.chiong@curtin.edu.my

Academic history

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia
BEng in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Awards

Best Presenter Award (5th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, ICCBPE, in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah), 2015
Curtin University Higher Degree by Research Scholarship, 2013

Research interests

Water treatment, separation and reaction

Selected publications

a. Journal papers

Premarathna, K. S. D., Lau, S. Y., Chiong, T., Show, P.-L., Vithanage, M., & Lam, M. K. (2024). Greening up the fight against emerging contaminants: algae-based nanoparticles for water remediation. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-02862-7
Adeoye, J. B., Tan, Y. H., Lau, S. Y., Tan, Y. Y., Chiong, T., Mubarak, N. M., & Khalid, M. (2024). Advanced oxidation and biological integrated processes for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 353, 120170. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120170
Obayomi, K. S., Yon Lau, S., Danquah, M. K., Zhang, J., Chiong, T., Meunier, L., & Rahman, M. M. (2023). Selective adsorption of organic dyes from aqueous environment using fermented maize extract-enhanced graphene oxide-durian shell derived activated carbon composite. Chemosphere, 339, 139742. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139742
Obayomi, K. S., Lau, S. Y., Danquah, M. K., Zhang, J., Chiong, T., Meunier, L., Gray, S. R., & Rahman, M. M. (2023). Green synthesis of graphene-oxide based nanocomposites for efficient removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater. Desalination, 564, 116749. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116749
Obayomi, K. S., Lau, S. Y., Danquah, M. K., Zhang, J., Chiong, T., Takeo, M., & Jeevanandam, J. (2023). Novel Concepts for Graphene-Based Nanomaterials Synthesis for Phenol Removal from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Materials, 16(12), 4379. https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/12/4379
Obayomi, K. S., S. Y. Lau, I. E. Mayowa, M. K. Danquah, J. H. Zhang, T. Chiong, L. Meunier, and M. M. Rahman. 2023. “Recent advances in graphene-derived materials for biomedical waste treatment.” Journal of Water Process Engineering 51 (2023) 103440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103440
Obayomi, K. S., S. Y. Lau, M. K. Danquah, T. Chiong, M. Takeo. 2022. “Advances in graphene oxide based nanobiocatalytic technology for wastewater treatment.” Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 17 (2022) 100647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2022.100647
Chiong, T., S. Y. Lau, X. H. Zeng, and M. K. Danquah. 2019. “Synthesis of peroxidase encapsulated sodium cellulose sulphate/poly-dimethyl-diallyl-ammonium chloride biopolymer via polyelectrolyte complexation for enhanced removal of phenol.” Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 14(2):e2296. https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2296
Chiong, T., S. Y. Lau, Z. H. Lek, B. Y. Koh, and M. K. Danquah. 2016. “Enzymatic Treatment of Methyl Orange Dye in Synthetic Wastewater by Plant-Based Peroxidase Enzymes.” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 4 (2): 2500-2509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2016.04.030

b. Book chapter

Chiong, T., C. Acquah, S. Y. Lau, E. H. Khor, and M. K. Danquah. 2016. “Chapter 12: Microalgal-Based Protein By-Products: Extraction, Purification, and Applications.” Protein Byproducts: Transformation from Environmental Burden into Value-Added Products. Elsevier
Science and Technology. Pages 213-234.

c. Conference paper

Chiong, T., S.Y. Lau, E.H. Khor, and M.K. Danquah. Peroxidase extraction from JP skin peels for phenol removal. 5th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2015), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 9-12 December, 2015.
Chiong, T., E.H. Khor, M.K. Danquah, and S.Y. Lau. Comparison of Two Agricultural Wastes for Phenol Removal via Peroxidase-Catalyzed Enzymatic Approach. 5th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (ICCPE 2016), Jeju, Korea, 23-25 May 2016. MATEC Web of Conferences 69, 01002 (2016).

Research funds/grants

Principal Investigator, ‘Developement of microalgae based CuO and ZnO hybrid nanoflower structured composite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin pollutant’, Yayasan Sarawak Research Grant (2024 – 2026).
Principal Investigator, ‘Microalgae-based CuO Nanoflower Structured Photocatalyst for Degradation of Ciprofloxacin (Biomedical Waste) Residue from Water’, Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant (2022 – 2025).

Professional activities

Committee member of Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) – Chemical Engineering
Committee member of Industrial and External Engagement (IEEC) – Chemical & Energy Engineering
Committee member of Accreditation and Audit – Chemical & Energy Engineering
Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016 – student helper
North Borneo Research Colloquium (2016) – Local Arrangement Team Coordinator
Postgraduate Research Colloquium (2014) – helper
8th Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering (CUTSE) International Conference 2013 – Programme Coordinator

Professional associations

Affiliate member of IChemE
Graduate member of BEM

Henry Elochukwu Okafor

MSc, BEng, Fellow HEA
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 314
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2441
Email: henry.e@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=vcG51BEAAAAJ
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?origin=resultslist&authorId=55797772400

Research interests

Flow Assurrance: Asphaltene, Paraffin wax, Emulsion, Scales
Well intervention and stimulation
Drilling Fluid/Cement
CO2 Sequestration
Enhanced Oil Recovery

Publications

Book publication

Gholami, R and Abid, K., Elochkuwu, H., Han Bing, C. (2017). Cement degradation in CO2 geosequestration sites: mechanisms interactions and possible solutions, Oil Well Drilling: Problems, Processes and Industry Prospects, 1st Edition, Nova Publication.

Research funding

Research grants

Wettability and adsorption of Methyl Ester Sulphonate (MES)/Polystyrene nanofluid to enhance recovery from matured Malaysian Tapis oilfield. (Principal Investigator) FRGS 2020 (RM 75,700)
Improving rheological properties of water-based drilling fluid using palm derived methyl ester sulphonate surfactant and waste polystyrene nano-particle. (Principal Investigator) FRGS 2016 (RM 71,000 ).
Move towards technology-driven concept based learning. (Principal Investigator) CMTIP 2017 (RM 2,000).
A move towards interdisciplinary industry-driven project based learning. (Co-Investigator) CMTIP 2018 (RM 2,000)
Techniques to humanize online laboratory learning delivery. (Principal Investigator) CMTIP 2020 (RM 2,000)

Professional affiliation

Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Member, Energy Institute, UK
Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK.

Tan Yin Ling

PhD, MEng BEng (Hons)
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 449
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2637
Email: tanyinling@curtin.edu.my

Academic history

PhD (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University, 2013
MEng (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2005
BEng (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2003

Professional history

Senior Lecturer, Environmental Engineering program, Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, Curtin Malaysia, Oct 2022 to present
Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin Malaysia, Jan 2010 to Nov 2013
Visiting scholar in Texas A&M University, USA, Nov 2008 to Jan 2009
Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin Malaysia, Feb 2006 to Dec 2009
Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin Malaysia, Jul 2005 to Sep 2005

Awards

2011 Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC) Award – Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (Early Career)
2010 Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award – Teaching Excellence (Early Career)
Two journal papers recognised in the Top-75 most cited articles published in the IChemE journals 2006–2009
- Tan, Y.L., Manan, Z. A. and Foo, D.C.Y. (2007). Retrofit of Water Network with Regeneration Using Water Pinch Analysis. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Vol. 85 (4B): 305-317
- Ng, D. K. S., Foo, D. C. Y., Tan, R. R. and Tan, Y. L. (2007). Ultimate Flowrate Targeting with Regeneration Placement. Trans IChemE, Part A, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 85(A9): 1253–1267
2008 Best Research Paper Award, Curtin University Malaysia
2^nd Runner Up (Postgraduate Division) in the Shell Inter-Varsity Paper Presentation Competition 2004
Awarded National Science Fellowship (NSF) scholarship from Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment for postgraduate (MEng) studies (2003 – 2005)
Fully sponsored by Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) as a participant at the 9^th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (APCChE 2002), New Zealand
Research selected as the Best Working Paper at the Paper Presentation 2002 organised by the IEM

Research interests

Resource Conservation with Process Integration – Heat Integration, Water Minimisation, Property Integration, Simultaneous Energy and Mass Minimisation
Batch Process Modelling & Optimisation
Process Synthesis & Design

List of publications

Journal papers

Yeo, W. S., Tan, Y. L. and Samyudia, Y. (2018), Development of an Integrated Technique for Energy and Property Integration in Batch Processes, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 57(6), 2178-2191.
Goh, W. S., Tan, Y. L. and Ng, D. K. S. (2015), Floating Automated Targeting for Resource Conservation Networks, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 54(23), 6135-6145.
Tan, Y. L., Ng, D. K. S., El-Halwagi, M. M., Foo, D. C. Y and Samyudia, Y. (2014), Heat integrated resource conservation networks without mixing prior to heat exchanger network, Journal of Cleaner Production, 71, 128-138.
Tan, Y. L., Ng, D. K. S., El-Halwagi, M. M., Foo, D. C. Y and Samyudia, Y. (2014), Floating pinch technique for utility targeting in heat exchanger network, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 92(1), 119-126.
Tan, Y.L., Ng, D.K.S., El-Halwagi, M.M., Foo, D.C.Y and Samyudia, Y. (2013), Synthesis of heat integrated resource conservation networks using variable operating parameters, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 52(22), 7196-7210.
Tan, Y.L., Ng, D.K.S., El-Halwagi, M.M., Samyudia, Y. and Foo, D.C.Y. (2012). Synthesis of heat integrated resource conservation networks, 11th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (Editors: I.A. Karimi and R. Srinivasan), Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 31: 985-989, Elsevier.
Ng, D.N.K., Foo, C. Y., Tan, R. R., Pau, C.H. and Tan, Y. L. (2009). Automated Targeting for Conventional and Bilateral Property-based Resource Conservation Network. Chemical Engineering Journal 149, 87-101.
Tan, Y. L. and Manan, Z. A. (2008). A new Systematic Technique for Retrofit of Water Network, Int. J. Environment and Pollution (IJEP), 32, No. 4, 519-526.
Ng, D. K. S., Foo, D. C. Y., Tan, R. R. and Tan, Y. L. (2008) Extension of Targeting Procedure for “Ultimate Flowrate Targeting With Regeneration Placement” by Ng et al., Chem. Eng. Res. Des., 85 (A9), 1253-1267.
Tan, Y. L., Manan, Z. A. and Foo, D. C. Y. (2007). Retrofit of Water Network with Regeneration Using Water Pinch Analysis, TransIChemE Part B, Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 85(B3), 1-14.
Manan, Z. A., Tan, Y. L., Foo, D. C. Y. and Tea, S. Y. (2007). Application of Water Cascade Analysis Technique for Water Minimisation in A Paper Mill Plant, Int. J. Environmental and Pollution (IJEP), 29, 90-103.
Ng, D. K. S., Foo, D. C. Y., Tan, R. R. amd Tan, Y. L. (2007). Ultimate Flowrate Targeting with Regeneration Placement. Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 85 (9), 1253-1267.
Tan, Y. L. and Mana, Z. A. (2006). Retrofit of Water Network with Optimisation of Existing Regeneration Units. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45, 7592-7602.
Manan, Z. A., Foo, D. C. Y. and Tan, Y. L. (2006), Use Cascade Analysis Technique to Set Baseline Targets and Optimise Water Network, Chemical Engineering Progress, Volume 102, No 7 (July 2006).
Foo, D. C. Y., Manan, Z. A. and Tan, Y. L. (2005). Synthesis of Maximum Water Recovery Network for Batch Process Systems, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 13, No 15, 1381-1394.
Manan, Z. A., Tan, Y. L. and Foo, D. C. Y. (2004). Targeting the Minimum Water Flow Rate Using Water Cascade Analysis Technique, AIChE Journal, Volume 50, No. 12, 3169-3183.

Conference papers

Yeo, W. S., Tan, Y.L. and Samyudia, Y. (2014) Development of Systematic Technique for Property and Energy Integration in Batch Processes, The 2^nd Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Colloquium, Miri, Malaysia.
Tan, Y. L., Ng, D. K. S., El-Halwagi, M. M., Foo, D. C. Y and Samyudia, Y. (2013), Heat integrated resource conservation networks without mixing prior to heat exchanger network, 6^th International Conference on Process System Engineering (PSE Asia 2013), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yeo, W.S., Tan, Y.L. and Samyudia, Y. (2013) Development of Systematic Technique for Property and Energy Integration in Batch Process, Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research (POCER 2013), Genting Highlands, Malaysia.
Tan, Y.L. and El-Halwagi, M. (2012) Heat Integrated Resource Conservation Networks, 4th International Conference on Chemical & Bio Process Engineering (ICCBPE 2012) in conjunction with the 26th symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2012), Sabah, Malaysia.
Yeo, W.S., Tan, Y.L. and Samyudia, Y. (2012) Development of Systematic Technique for Property and Energy Integration in Continuous Process, 4th International Conference on Chemical & Bio Process Engineering (ICCBPE 2012) in conjunction with the 26th symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2012), Sabah, Malaysia.
Tan, Y.L. and Samyudia, Y. (2009). Teaching Styles versus Learning Styles: How to match them? Curtin Teaching & Learning Open Forum, Miri, Malaysia.
Tan, Y. L., Pau, C. H., Ng, D. K. S., Foo, D. C. Y. and Tan, R. R. (2008). Automated Targeting for Property Integration. AIChE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, US.
Tan, Y. L., Foo, C. Y., Tan, R. R. and Ng, D. K. S. (2007), Approximate Graphical Targeting for Water Network with Two Contaminants. paper presented in 10^th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling & Optimisation for Energy Saving & Pollution Reduction (PRES 2007) Ischia, Italy.
Tan, Y. L., Foo, C.Y. and Tan, R. R. (2006), Minimum Flowrates Targeting for Multiple Contaminants Water Network, 20^th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Manan, Z. A., Wan Alwi, S. R., Ooi, B. L., Tan, Y. L. and Foo, C. Y (2004), Water Matrix – A Computer Software for the Reduction of Energy and Water in Industry and Public Buildings, IENA, Nurenberg, Germany.
Tan, Y. L. and Manan Z. A. (2004), Retrofit of Water Network with Mass Transfer Based Processes, 18^th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), Tronoh, Malaysia.
Foo, C. Y., Manan, Z. A. and Tan, Y. L. (2003) Synthesis of Maximum Recovery Network for Batch Process Systems, paper presented in 6^th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling & Optimisation for Energy Saving & Pollution Reduction (PRES 2003) Hamilton, Canada.
Tan, Y. L. and Manan Z. A. (2003), Retrofit of Water Network in A Paper Making Process based on Water Pinch Analysis, 17^th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), Tronoh, Malaysia.
Tan, Y.L., Manan Z.A., Foo, C.Y. (2002), Water Minimisation by Pinch Technology – Water Cascade Table for Minimum Water and Wastewater Targeting, Proceeding of the 9^th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (APCChE), New Zealand.

Postgraduate supervision

Yeo, W. S. (2014), Development of Systematic Technique for Energy and Property Integration in Batch Processes, Master of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University.

Research grants

2007-2008 Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF) Grant
Title: Property Integration with Regeneration Placement for Continuous and Batch Processes
Amount: RM 10,000
Role: Chief Investigator
2007-2009 Shell Malaysia Grant
Title: Design and optimization of a hydrophilic cross-flow ultra-filtration membrane unit for the treatment of oilfield produced water in Sarawak
Amount: RM 170,000
Role: Co-investigator
2007-2009 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia
Title: Development for Property Integration for Waste Minimisations
Amount: RM 190,000
Role: Co-investigator
2007-2010 Malaysia Pepper Board
Title: Fine Particle Formation by Rapid Expansion of the Supercritical Solution (RESS) of Black Pepper’s Bioactive Compounds – Design, Optimization & Experimental
Amount: RM184,600
Role: Co-investigator

Consultation projects

2009-2010 Manpower Training Requirement Programmes for the Sarawak Corridor for Renewable Energy (SCORE) (worth 2.35 million)
Client: Ministry of Industrial Development, Sarawak State Government
Role: Trainer
2007-2008 Process Plant Technology
Client: Shell Integrated Plant, Bintulu
Role: Consultant

Professional affiliation

Associate member, The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) UK
Registered with Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM)

Adrian Tiong Chiong Yuh

PhD, BEng (Hons)
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 340
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2492
Email: adrian.tiong@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f3MdQXYAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adrian-Tiong-2
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3139-6135

Academic history

Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University Malaysia (2023)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Petroleum), Curtin University Malaysia (2023)

Awards

Novel Research Innovative Competition 2017, University of Science Malaysia (USM), Bronze Award.
Letter of Commendation
Dean’s list (Advanced Drilling Engineering)

Research interest

Cellulosic nanomaterials
Enhanced oil recovery
Graphitic materials
Renewable energy

Selected publications

a. Journal publications

ACY Tiong, IS Tan, HCY Foo, MK Lam, HB Mahmud, KT Lee (2020). Macroalgae-derived regenerated cellulose in the stabilization of oil-in- water Pickering emulsions. Carbohydrate Polymers.
ACY Tiong, IS Tan, HCY Foo, MK Lam, HB Mahmud, KT Lee (2022). Facile asymmetric modification of graphene nanosheets using κ- carrageenan as a green template. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
Tiong, A. C. Y., Tan, I. S., Foo, H. C. Y., Lam, M. K., Mahmud, H. B., Lee, K. T., & Show, P. L. (2023). Study on the synergism of cellulose nanocrystals and janus graphene oxide for enhanced oil recovery. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 221, 111242.

b. Conference proceedings

ACY Tiong, IS Tan*, HCY Foo (2019). A mechanistic study of surfactants, particles and polymers on foam stabilization. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
Tiong, A. C., Tan, I. S., Foo, H. C., Lam, M. K., Ben Mahmud, H., & Lee, K. T. (2023). A mini-investigation on Enhanced Oil Recovery Evolution (2007 – 2020). MATEC Web of Conferences, 377, 01015. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701015

Professional affiliation

Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Ili Khairunnisa Binti Shamsudin

PhD, MEng, BEng (Hons)
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 324
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2540
Email: ilishamsudin@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Scopus Profile: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55621271500
Researcher ID: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GLQ-8738-2022
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=GAmRYYAAAAAJ
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7864-3925
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ili-Shamsudin
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikshamsudin/

Academic history

Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2020
Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2007

Backgrounds

With over 10 years of experience specializing in Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and gas separation technologies, has expertise in process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, R&D, and material characterization. Contributed to sustainable energy solutions and operational efficiencies through advanced data analysis. Their roles include Researcher at Universiti Teknologi MARA, focusing on green energy and carbon capture. Also worked as a Research Assistant at Universiti Sains Malaysia, leading research on adsorbent materials for sustainable energy. Holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia, with a focus on hydrogen purification from syngas.

Awards

Sanggar Sanjung Universiti Sains Malaysia Award in Journal Publications 2013
Sanggar Sanjung Universiti Sains Malaysia Award in Hadiah Sanjungan 2022
Occupational and Health Coordinator (OSH-C)

Research interest

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
Gas Separation Technologies
Hydrogen Purification
CO₂ Capture and Separation
Adsorbent Material Development
Process Optimization in Gas Purification

Selected publications

a. Journal publications

Abd, A. A., Shamsudin, I. K., J. Jasim, D., Othman, M. R., & Kim, J. (2024). Hydrogen purification to fuel cell quality using pressure swing adsorption for CO2 separation over activated carbon molecular sieve: Experimental and dynamic modelling evaluation under non-isothermal condition. Materials Today Sustainability, 27, 100918. Q1 IF 1.24 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100918
Abd, AA; Othman, MR; Majdi, HS; Helwani, Z; Shamsudin, IK (2023). Evaluation of ZIF-7 media for biogas upgrading into vehicular fuel quality standard by pressure swing adsorption through experiment and dynamic simulation under non-isothermal conditions, Fuel, Volume 350. Q1 IF 1.45 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128863
Abd, A.A., Othman, M.R., Shamsudin, I.K., Helwani, Z., Idris, I. (2023). Biogas upgrading to natural gas pipeline quality using pressure swing adsorption for CO2 separation over UiO-66: Experimental and dynamic modelling assessment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 453, 139774. Q2 IF 0.6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-06222-9
Shabbani, H.J.K., Shamsudin, I.K., Dezaini, N.N., Abd, A.A., Othman, M.R. (2022). Effect of adsorption–desorption on hydrogen purity and recovery in non-adiabatic pressure swing mediated by microporous palm kernel shell adsorbent, Fuel Volume 311, 122550. Q1 IF 2.85 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.139774
Shamsudin, I.K., Abdullah, A., Idris, I., Gobi, S., Othman, M.R. (2019). Hydrogen purification from binary syngas by PSA with pressure equalization using microporous palm kernel shell activated carbon, Fuel, 253, 722–730. Q1 IF 1.45 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.05.029
Abdullah, A., Idris, I., Shamsudin, I.K., Othman, M.R. (2019). Methane enrichment from high carbon dioxide content natural gas by pressure swing adsorption, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 69, 102929. FWCI 1.0 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2019.102929
Seman, S.Z.A. & Idris, I. & Abdullah, A. & Shamsudin, I.K. & Othman, M.R. (2019). “Optimizing purity and recovery of biogas methane enrichment process in a closed landfill,” Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 131(C), 1117-1127. Q1 IF 1.92 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.08.057
Idris, I., Abdullah, A., Shamsudin, I.K., Othman, M.R. (2019). Comparative analyses of carbon dioxide capture from power plant flue gas surrogate by micro and mesoporous adsorbents, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(3), 103115. Q1 IF 1.36 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2019.103115
Go, Y., Lee, J.H., Shamsudin, I.K., Kim, J., Othman, M.R., (2016). Microporous, ZIF-7 membranes prepared by in-situ growth method for hydrogen separation International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 41, Issue 24, Pages 10366-10373. Q1 IF 1.51 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.09.060
Helwani, Z., Wiheeb, A.D., Shamsudin, I.K., Kim, J., Othman, M.R. (2014). The Effects of Fractality on Hydrogen Permeability across Meso-Porous Membrane. Heat and Mass Transfer. 51(6), 751-758. Q2 IF 0.47 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-014-1445-7
Shamsudin I.K, Helwani Z, Abdullah A.Z, Wiheeb A.D, Othman M.R (2013). Glycine as alternative fuel in making hydrotalcite compound by means of combustion method, The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 17 No 1 (2013): 171 – 175.
Ahmed Daham Wiheeb, Ili Khairunnisa Shamsudin, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Muhamad Nazri Murat, Jinsoo Kim and Mohd Roslee Othman. (2013). Present technologies for hydrogen sulfide removal from gaseous mixtures. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 29(6), 449 – 470. Q1 IF 1.06 https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2013-0017
Shamsudin, I. K. (2012). The Phenomena of Spreading of Hydrotalcite Sol on A Porous Silica Surface Governed by Marangoni Effect Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 9, No 2 (2012).

b. Conference proceedings

Shamsudin, I.K., Idris, I., Abdullah, A., Kim, J., Othman, M.R. (2019). Development of microporous Zr-MOF UiO-66 by sol-gel synthesis for CO2 capture from synthetic gas containing CO2 and H2 AIP Conference Proceedings, 2124, 020057.
Kandasamy, V., Idris, I., Abdullah, A., Law, L.C., Shamsudin, I.K., Othman, M.R. (2019). Optimizing atmospheric distillation unit for maximum light petroleum gas yield and comparative case studies, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2124, 020050.
Abdullah, A., Idris, I., Shamsudin, I.K., Kim, J., Othman, M.R. (2019). Carbon dioxide separation from carbon dioxide-methane gas mixture using PSA utilizing inorganic and organic adsorbents, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2124, 020058.
Shamsudin, I.K., Abdullah, A.Z., Othman, M.R. (2012). Glisin sebagai bahanapi alternative dalam pembuatan sebatian hidrotalsit melalu kaedah pembakaran. Simposium Minyak dan Lemak (SMILE 2012). Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. 7-8 Jun 2012.
Shamsudin, I.K., Abdullah, A.Z., Othman, M.R. (2012). Improved thermal stability of hydrotalcite structure form combustion method using glycine as fuel. International Conference on Nanotechnology 2012 (ICONT 2012), Kuantan, Malaysia. 31 May – 1 June 2012.
Shamsudin, I.K., Othman, M.R. (2009). Hydrotalcite via combustion method. School of Chemical Engineering USM Postgraduate Colloquium, Jawi Golf Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 31 October 2009.

Professional affiliations

Graduate Technologist, MBOT (Reg. No.: GT23070042)
Professional Technologist, MBOT (Ts.) (PT24120203)
Graduate Engineer, BEM (Reg. No.: G1232146A)

Mustakimah Binti Mohamed

PhD, MSc Eng, BSc Eng, PTech
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 350
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2482
Email: mustakimah.md@curtin.edu.my

Research profile

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=TpNh9nEAAAAJ

Academic history

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2019
Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2008

Backgrounds

I received my Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia. I began my career as a lecturer in 2011, after completing my MSc, before transitioning into research roles. I joined a research center in 2012 as a Research Officer and later advanced to Research Scientist for over three years, followed by a Postdoctoral Researcher position. My research focused on gas separation and purification, biomass conversion, biofuel production, material development, enhancement and commercialization, supercritical fluid extraction, liquefaction, and microwave-assisted technique, process optimization and upscaling. I also engage external parties to initiate and execute collaborative works through consultation projects, research attachments, conferences, webinars, training, and other visibility program.

Research interest

Energy
Carbon capture, Storage & Utilization (CCUS)
Hydrogen
Material Development & Biomass Conversion

Selected publications

a. Book chapters

Chapter 2: Design strategies for synthesis of Deep Eutectic Solvents; Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Deep Eutectic Solvent Fund Emerging Applications, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99905-2.00012-1
Chapter 2 – Basic principles of CO2 capture and conversion technologies, Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89851-5.00006-8
Chapter 3: Upgrading of oil-palm empty fruit bunch to value added product, Biomass & Bioenergy, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07578-5_3

b. Journal publications

Global development and readiness of nuclear fusion technology as the alternative source for clean energy supply, Sustainability (JCR: Q2), https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104089
Aqueous Potassium Salt of L-Cysteine as Potential CO2 Removal Solvent: An Investigation on Physicochemical Properties and CO2 Loading Capacity, Sustainability (JCR: Q2), https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511558
Upgrading biocrudes derived from agricultural biomass into advanced biofuels: Perspective from Malaysia, Fuel (JCR: Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124300
A review on potential of biohydrogen generation through waste decomposition technologies, Biomass Conv. Bioref. (JCR: Q2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01333-z
Application of a solid electrolyte CO2 sensor to the performance evaluation of CO2 capture materials, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (JCR: Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2020.128105
Utilization of rice husk to enhance calcium oxide-based sorbent prepared from waste cockle shells for cyclic CO2 capture in high-temperature condition, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. (JCR: Q1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-2549-2
Effect of coal bottom ash and binder addition into CaO-based sorbent on CO2 capture performance, Chemical Engineering Transactions (JCR: Q3), ISBN 978-88-95608-471, https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1756055
Synthesis of CaO-based sorbent from biomass for CO2 capture in series of calcination-carbonation cycle, Procedia Engineering (ISI-SCOPUS), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.438
A review on sustainability and quality of biochar production from oil palm biomass in Malaysia using thermal conversion technology, E3S Web of Conferences ICPEAM2020 (ISI-SCOPUS), https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202128704011
Effect of empty fruit bunch in calcium oxide for cyclic CO2 capture, Chemical Engineering & Technology (JCR; Q3), https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201800649
Stabilization of empty fruit bunch derived bio-oil using solvents, Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environmental Systems (JCR: Q3), https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.2016.04.0004
Effect of temperature on the extraction of bio-oil from oil palm mesocarp fiber using supercritical CO2, Jurnal Teknologi (JCR: Q3), https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v69.3171
Effects of experimental variables on conversion of cockle shell to calcium oxide using thermal gravimetric analysis, Journal of Cleaner Production (JCR: Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.07.050
Decomposition study of calcium carbonate in cockle shell, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JCR: Q3), February 2012, Vol. 7(1)
The kinetic model of calcinations and carbonation of Anadara Granosa, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IF 8.11 Q2), https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v2i3.284.g6051
A study of calcinations and carbonation of cockle shell, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1085862

Patent

Synthesis of Calcium Oxide from Waste Cockle Shell (2012002121)

Professional affiliations

Associate member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, IChemE
Professional Technologist, MBOT (Ts.)
Graduate Engineer, BEM

Ramanan Chidambaram Jayaraj

PhD, MTech, BE
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 366
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2470
Email: ramanan.cjayaraj@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=r7CQ-MwAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ramanan-C-J
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57728047400
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1763-3739

Academic history

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Malaysia, 2026
M.Tech. in Energy Science & Technology, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India, 2022
B.E. in Petrochemical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2018

Backgrounds

A teaching and research focused lecturer dedicated to advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): Affordable and Clean Energy, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and global well-being. Ph.D. research focused on the thermal performance analysis and optimization of floating solar photovoltaics, while Master’s research included an investigation of biodiesel filtration technologies, resulting in high-impact publications, commercialization efforts, global media coverage and policy adoption. Expertise includes CFD modeling and simulation, particularly using ANSYS Fluent for thermal, multiphase and porous media analyses. Certified in UK’s Occupational Health and Safety, with experience spanning renewable energy systems, floating solar photovoltaics, biodiesel, microcontrollers, Internet of Things and numerical modeling. Currently expanding research into emerging interdisciplinary areas with high impact in sustainable and smart energy systems.

Research interest

Renewable energy
Modelling and simulation
Computational fluid dynamics
Microcontrollers

Awards

Curtin Malaysia Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CMPRS), 2022
RGIPT M. Tech Institute Fellowship, 2020

Selected publications

a. Book chapters

B J Bora, A Jain, S Garg, Ramanan C J, & B M Jyothi, Advances in Gasification Techniques, Bioenergy Engineering, Woodhead Publishing, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-98363-1.00012-0.

b. Journal publications

Ramanan C J, K H Lim, J C Kurnia, S Roy, B J Bora & B J Medhi, Microcontroller-based Remote Weather and Energy Data Acquisition System for PV Application, IEEE Internet of Things Journal DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2025.3645241.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Thermal behavior of floating photovoltaics: A comparison of performance at varying heights and benchmarking against land-based photovoltaics, Applied Energy, Elsevier DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.125642.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim, J C Kurnia, S Roy, B J Bora & B J Medhi, Towards Sustainable Power Generation: Recent Advancements in Floating PV Technologies, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114322.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim, J C Kurnia, S Roy, B J Bora & B J Medhi, Design Study on the Parameters Influencing the Performance of Floating PV, Renewable Energy, Elsevier DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120064.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Water Cooling Effect in Solar Cell Temperature Estimation for Floating PV Modelling, solar Energy, Elsevier. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2026.114731
Ramanan C J, B J Bora, N Alom, A R Buradi & S Shukla, CFD Investigation of Crude Biodiesel Filtration using Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Intl. Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment, Begell House DOI: 10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2022043253.

c. Conference proceedings

Ramanan C J, K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Floating PV Energy Capacity Estimation in the Hydro-Power Dams and River Basins of Sarawak, ISEGT 2024, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1500/1/012026. Intl. Conf. on Sust. Energy & Green Tech., Bangkok, Thailand.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim, J C Kurnia, S Roy, B J Bora & B J Medhi, Floating Solar PV Study on the Effect of Water Velocity and Temperature, GECOST 2024, Curtin University, Malaysia, IEEE Xplore DOI: 10.1109/GECOST60902.2024.10475107.
Ramanan C J, S Roy, K S Yam, K H Lim, B J Bora & B J Medhi, Floating Solar PV Systems—Global Research Reported in the Year 2022, FMFP 2022, Vol.7, Lec. Notes in Mech. Engg., Springer Nature DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7047-6_5.
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, IIT Roorkee, India.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Development of Low-Cost Floating Platform for Solar PV Installation, Proc. of the ICETe 2024, Lec. Notes in Mech. Engg., Springer Nature DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5059-0_2.
ICETe 2024, Curtin University, Malaysia.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim, J C Kurnia, S Roy, B J Bora & B J Medhi, CFD Modeling and Demonstration of Wind Effect on Floating Photovoltaics, 1st KUUB Colloquium & 2nd CGCHDRC 2024, Curtin University, Malaysia.
Ramanan C J, K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Economic and Degradation Aspects of Installing Floating PV System at Elevated Height, GECOST 2025, Curtin University, Malaysia, IEEE Xplore DOI: 10.1109/GECOST66002.2025.11324979.
Ramanan C J, B J Bora, S Roy, N Alom & A R Buradi, CFD Analysis of Pressure and Velocity Distribution in Novel Reverse Osmosis Filtration of Crude Biodiesel, FMFP 2021, Vol. 3, Lec. Notes in Mech. Engg., Springer Nature DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6270-7_68. 48th Nat. Conf. on Fluid Mech. and Fluid Power, 2021, BITS Pilani, RJ, India
Ramanan C J, A R Buradi, J Garg, B M Jyothi, B J Bora, S Roy, P Sharma & B J Medhi, Comparative CFD Analysis of Filter Materials for Crude Biodiesel Filtration Application, Adv. in F&T Engg., Lec. Notes in Mech. Engg., Springer Nature DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2382-3_44. Biennial Intl. Conf. on FLAME., Amity University, Noida, India.
B M Jyothi, Ramanan C J, A Jain, A R Buradi, B J Bora, P Sharma & R Kumar, Biofuel Production from Water Hyacinth for Energy and Environment Sustainability, Adv. in F&T Engg., Lec. Notes in Mech. Engg., Springer Nature DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2382-3_45. Biennial Intl. Conf. on FLAME., Amity University, Noida, India.
Ramanan C J, S Garg, B J Bora, A R Buradi, S Roy, P Sharma & N Alom, Influence of Pressure in RO Filtration of Crude Biodiesel, ISEGT 2022, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1074/1/012014. Int. Conf. on Sust. Energy & Green Tech., Malaysia.
S Shukla, Ramanan C J, B J Bora, A Deo & N Alom, Numerical Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Blades in ANSYS Fluent, Material Tech 2022, Materials Today: Proceedings DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.377. Int. Conf. on Materials Tech., India.

Copyrights

K H Lim & J C Kurnia, Ramanan C J, Enhanced Cell Temperature Prediction Model for Floating Photovoltaics, Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).

Patent

Ramanan C J, B J Bora and A R Buradi, Membrane filtration of Crude Biodiesel, Published in Official Journal of the Patent Office, India.

Professional activities

Reviewer: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, International Journal of Applied Power Engineering, Energy Conversion and Management: X, IEEE 4th Intl. Conf. on Smart Tech. for Power, Energy, and Control, Energy Strategy Reviews, Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, International Journal of Ambient Energy, Scientific Reports, International Journal of Ambient Energy, and Clean Energy.
Technical Consultant, Epic Green Pvt. Ltd.
Startup Mentor, Kraftkesari Pvt. Ltd.
Safety Officer/Site Supervisor, Gopal Teknocon Pvt. Ltd.
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, 2020
IOSH Managing Safely V5.0, 2020

Professional associations

Member, Energy Institute (EI), United Kingdom
Professional member, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Germany
Life member, National Society for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, India

Jenney Ngu Lim Song

PhD, Msc, BEng (Hons)
Lecturer, Chemical and Energy Engineering Department

Location: Skylark 3, Room 433
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2453
Email: jenney.ngu@curtin.edu.my

Research profiles

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jenney_Ngu
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0152-6149

Research interests

Wastewater treatment
Polymer composite

Professional experience

Associate Lecturer, Curtin University Malaysia, Jul 2014 to present
Environmental Engineer, Sar-Alam Indah (Miri) Sdn Bhd, Nov 2011 to Mar 2014
Engineer, Shin Yang Plywood Sdn Bhd, Jun 2010 to Oct 2011

Selected publications

J. L. S. Ngu, I. Noshida, M. Akmil, A. Luqman Chuah, R. Chantar Thevy; 2012; Thermal Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/ Alpha-Alumina Nanocomposites; Journal of Thermopllastic Composite Materials; Vol. 25 pg.415-426ii
Ching Tern Chee, N.L. Song, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, Thomas S.Y. Choong, Azowa Ibrahim, T.R. Chantara; 2012; Characterization of Mechanical Properties: Low-Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite Using Nanoalumina Particle as Filler; Journal of Nanomaterials, Vol. 2012; doi: 10.1155/2012/215978

Professional associations

Graduate Engineer for Board of Engineer Malaysia
Graduate Engineer in IEM (87663)

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