Curriculum Vitae

DR. LIN CHIN YIK

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Geology
    Faculty of Science

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
  • ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
  • MICROBIAL GEOCHEMISTRY
  • SEDIMENTOLOGY
  • BIO GEOCHEMISTRY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Earth Science)(UK)(2019), (Earth Science)
    Cambridge University, United Kingdom
  • MSc (Environmental Sc)(UMS)(2011), (Sains Alam Sekitar)
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Ums)
  • BSc (Enviromental Sc)(UMS)(2008), (Sains Alam Sekitar)
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Ums)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    05 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • AJK Editorial Board
    01 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    19 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    03 Nov 2023 - 02 Nov 2024 (Department)
  • Program Geologi
    13 Oct 2022 - 12 Oct 2024 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Geology
    27 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2024 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator
    28 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Geology
    10 Jan 2023 - 09 Jan 2024 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Associate Editor
    01 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (International)
  • Penyelaras Jabatan Geologi
    02 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    14 Nov 2023 - 14 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    05 May 2023 - 04 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    17 Mar 2022 - 16 Mar 2023 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    17 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Editor
    09 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Manager Publication Department
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (International)
  • Penyelaras Mobiliti Jabatan Geologi
    12 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Programme Coordinator
    12 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    12 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Chief of Internal Auditor
    29 Mar 2022 - 24 Jun 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Unit
    22 Jun 2022 - 22 Jun 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator for Buku Panduan
    21 May 2020 - 22 May 2022 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • JK Penyaringan Soalan
    16 May 2021 - 31 May 2021 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Auditor dalam bagi Audit Kendiri Fakulti Sains 2021
    26 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK for BSM (SKIM C for Faculty of Science)
    23 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 (University Malaya)
  • AJK for Mobility and Perdana (PKMP)
    10 Feb 2020 - 10 Feb 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Laboratory Supervisor for Micropaleontology Lab (GB112) of the Department of Geology, Faculty of Science
    15 Jan 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Panel member for proposal defence for candidate
    09 Jan 2020 - 04 May 2020 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)
  • Internal Examiner for Master dissertation examination
    06 Jan 2020 - 09 Jan 2020 (Department of Geology, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • THE CAMBRIDGE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, FELLOW MEMBER
    Since 2017 (University)
  • REVIEW EDITOR , EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • TOPIC EDITOR, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR , ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEOCHEMISTRY (IAGC), MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICAL GEOSCIENCE , MEMBER
    2011 to 2012 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • 2022 IC-DLI Deep Life Paper Award
    International Center for Deep-Life Investigation, 2023 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • Studentship by the Cambridge Philosophical Society
    The University of Cambridge, 2017 (University)
  • Recipient of SLAI scholarship
    The Ministry of Education, 2015 (University)
  • Silver Place in Poster Presentation of ?Numerical Model for Groundwater Resources Planning and Management: A Case Study In Manukan Island? (Research D ? Environment and Energy Category) at the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) 2010, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
    University Malaysia Sabah, 2010 (University)
  • Recipient of World Federation of Science scholarship
    World Federation of Science, 2010 (National)
  • Bronze award in Poster Presentation of ?Numerical Analysis of Seawater Intrusion in Manukan Island? (Research D ? Environment and Energy Category) at the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) 2009, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
    University Malaysia Sabah, 2009 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Leo, Bey Fen; Lin, Chin Yik; Markandan, Kalaimani; Saw, Lip Huat; Nadzir, Mohd Shahrul Mohd; Govindaraju, Kayatri; Shariffuddin, Ina Ismiarti; Sankara, Revathy; Tiong, Yong Wei; Pakalapati, Harshini; Khalid, Mohammad (2023). An overview of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and engineering strategies to mitigate risk, JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING. 73. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106737
  2. Guo, Ming; Wang, Jue; Zhang, Cheng; Zhang, Xinyu; Xia, Changlei; Lin, Hongfei; Lin, Chin Yik; Lam, Su Shiung (2022). Cellulose-based thermosensitive supramolecular hydrogel for phenol removal from polluted water, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 214. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113863
  3. Lim, Xin Yi; Yek, Peter Nai Yuh; Liew, Rock Keey; Chiong, Meng Choung; Mahari, Wan Adibah Wan; Peng, Wanxi; Chong, Cheng Tung; Lin, Chin Yik; Aghbashlo, Mortaza; Tabatabaei, Meisam; Lam, Su Shiung (2022). Engineered biochar produced through microwave pyrolysis as a fuel additive in biodiesel combustion, FUEL. 312. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122839
  4. Lin, Chin Yik; Ali, Bibi Noorarlijannah Mohammad; Tair, Rohana; Musta, Baba; Abdullah, Mohd Harun; Cleophas, Fera; Isidore, Feona; Nadzir, Mohd Shahrul Mohd; Roselee, Muhammad Hatta; Yusoff, Ismail (2022). Distance impacts toxic metals pollution in mining affected river sediments, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 214. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113757
  5. Saw, Lip Huat; Leo, Bey Fen; Lin, Chin Yik; Mokhtar, Norfilza Mohd; Ali, Sawal Hamid Md; Nadzir, Mohd Shahrul Mohd (2022). The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus, AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH. 22(3). doi:10.4209/aaqr.210213
  6. Nor, N. S. M., Yip, C. W., Ibrahim, N., Jaafar, M. H., Rashid, Z. Z., Mustafa, N., . . . Nadzir, M. S. M. (2021). Particulate matter (PM2.5) as a potential SARS-CoV-2 carrier. Scientific reports, 11(1), 6. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-81935-9
  7. Saw, L. H., Leo, B. F., Nor, N. S. M., Yip, C. W., Ibrahim, N., Hamid, H. H. A., . . . Nadzir, M. S. M. (2021). Modeling aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from human-exhaled particles in a hospital ward. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(38), 53478-53492. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-14519-9
  8. Bradbury, H. J., Halloran, K. H., Lin, C. Y., Turchyn, A. V. (2020). Calcium isotope fractionation during microbially induced carbonate mineral precipitation. Geochimica Et Cosmochimica Acta, 277, 37-51.
  9. Lin, C. Y., Turchyn, A. V., Krylov, A., Antler, G. (2020). The microbially driven formation of siderite in salt marsh sediments. Geobiology, 18(2), 207-224. doi: 10.1111/gbi.12371
  10. Hutchings, A. M., Antler, G., Wilkening, J. V., Basu, A., Bradbury, H. J., Clegg, J. A., . . . Turchyn, A. V. (2019). Creek Dynamics Determine Pond Subsurface Geochemical Heterogeneity in East Anglian (UK) Salt Marshes. Frontiers in Earth Science, 7, 19. doi:10.3389/feart.2019.00041
Scopus
  1. Guo M., Wang J., Zhang C., Zhang X., Xia C., Lin H., Lin C.Y., Lam S.S. (2022). Cellulose-based thermosensitive supramolecular hydrogel for phenol removal from polluted water, Environmental Research. 214. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113863
  2. Lim X.Y., Yek P.N.Y., Liew R.K., Chiong M.C., Wan Mahari W.A., Peng W., Chong C.T., Lin C.Y., Aghbashlo M., Tabatabaei M., Lam S.S. (2022). Engineered biochar produced through microwave pyrolysis as a fuel additive in biodiesel combustion, Fuel. 312. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122839
  3. Lin C.Y., Bradbury H.J., Antler G., Burdige D.J., Bennett T.D., Li S., Turchyn A.V. (2022). Sediment mineralogy influences the rate of microbial sulfate reduction in marine sediments, Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 598. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117841
  4. Lin C.Y., Mohammad Ali B.N., Tair R., Musta B., Abdullah M.H., Cleophas F., Isidore F., Mohd Nadzir M.S., Roselee M.H., Yusoff I. (2022). Distance impacts toxic metals pollution in mining affected river sediments, Environmental Research. 214. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113757
Others
  1. Lin, C.Y., Turchyn, A.V., Krylov, A., Antler, G. (2020). The microbially driven formation of siderite in salt marsh sediments. Geobiology. 18, 207 - 224.
  2. Hutchings, A.M., Antler, G., Wilkening, J.V., Basu, A., Bradbury, H.J., Clegg, J.A., Gorka, M., Lin, C.Y., Mills, J.V., Pellerin, A., Redeker, K.R., Sun, X., Turchyn, A.,V. (2019). Creek dynamics determine pond subsurface geochemical heterogeneity in East Anglian (UK) salt marshes. Frontiers in Earth Sciences. 7, 4.
  3. van Dijk, J., Fernandez, A., Storck, J.C., White, T.S., Lever, M., Muller, I.A., Bishop, S., Seifert, R.F., Driese, S.D., Krylov, A., Ludvigson, G.A., Turchyn, A.V., Lin, C.Y., Wittkop, C., Bernasconi, S.M., (2019). Experimental calibration of clumped isotopes in siderite between 8.5 C and 65 C and its application as paleo-thermometer in paleosols. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 254, 1 - 20.
  4. Khan, M.F., Sahani, M., Nadzir, M.S.M., Lin, C.Y., Hoque, H.M.S., Hamid, H.H.A., Ikram, M.I., Munna, F.T., Amin, N., Misran, H., Akhtaruzzaman, M., Maulud, K.N.A., Juahir, H., Ghazali, A., Ismail, A. (2018). Volatile organic compound analysis by sorbent tube-thermal desorption-gas chromatography: A review. International Journal of Engineering and Technology. 7(3.14), 165 - 175.
  5. Lee, W.S., Lin, C.Y. (2018). Mapping of tropical marine benthic habitat: Hydroacoustic classification of coral reefs environment using single-beam (RoxAnn) system. Continental Shelf Research. 170, 1 - 10.
  6. Lin, C.Y., Turchyn, A.V., Steiner, Z., Bots, P., Lampronti, G.I., Tosca, N.J. (2018). The role of microbial sulfate reduction in calcium carbonate polymorph selection. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 237, 184 - 204.
  7. Nadzir, M.S.M., Lin, C.Y., Khan, M.F., Latif, M.T., Dominick, D., Hamid, H.H.A., Mohamad, N., Maulud, K.N., Wahab, M.I.A., Kamaludin, N.F. (2017). Characterization of rainwater chemical composition after a Southeast Asia haze event: insight of transboundary pollutant transport during the Northeast monsoon. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 24, 15278 - 15290.
  8. Mohammad Ali, B.N., Lin, C.Y., Cleophas, F., Abdullah, M.H., Musta, B. (2015). Assessment of heavy metals contamination in Mamut river sediments using sediment quality guidelines and geochemical indices. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 187, 4190.
  9. Lin, C.Y., Musta, B., Abdullah, M.H. (2013). Geochemical Processes, evidence and thermodynamic behavior of dissolved and precipitated carbonate minerals in a modern seawater/freshwater mixing zone of a small tropical island. Applied Geochemistry. 29, 13 - 31.
  10. Lin, C.Y., Abdullah, M.H., Praveena, S.M., Yahaya, A.H., Musta, B., (2012). Delineation of temporal variability and governing factors influencing the spatial variability of shallow groundwater chemistry in a tropical sedimentary island. Journal of Hydrology. 432 - 433, 26 - 42.
  11. Lin, C.Y., Abdullah, M.H., Musta, B., Praveena, S.M., Aris, A.Z. (2011). Stability behavior and thermodynamic states of iron and manganese in sandy soil aquifer, Manukan Island, Malaysia. Natural Resource Research. 20(1), 45 - 56.
  12. Praveena, S.M., Abdullah, M.H., Aris, A.Z., Lin, C.Y., Bidin, K., (2011). Numerical modelling of seawater intrusion in Manukan Island's aquifer. World Applied Sciences. 14, 1 - 7.
  13. Lin, C.Y., Abdullah, M.H., Musta, B., Aris, A.Z., Praveena, S.M. (2010). Assessment of Selected Chemical and Microbial Parameters in Groundwater of Pulau Tiga, Sabah, Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana. 39(3), 337 - 345.
  14. Praveena, S.M., Lin, C.Y., Aris, A.Z., Abdullah, M.H. (2010). Groundwater assessment at Manukan Island, Sabah: Multidisplinary Approaches. Natural Resource Research. 19(4), 279 - 291.
  15. Lin, C.Y., Abdullah, M.H., Aris, A.Z., Praveena, S.M. (2009). A baseline study on groundwater quality of the tourist island, Pulau Tiga, Sabah, Malaysia. Modern Applied Science. 3(5), 62 - 74.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Cycling Of Carbon, Sulfur And Toxic Metals In Tropical Peat Swamps ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    The Role Of Sulfate-reducing Bacteria And Sediment Mineralogy In The Formation Of Authigenic Carbonate In Tropical Marine Sediments ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Cycling Of Dissolved Carbon In Tropical Peat Swamp ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2022, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    Case Study For Covid-19 Screening In Hospitals: Investigation On The Transmission Of Sars-cov-2 Via Aerosol Pm2.5 In Indoor Environment ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2022, Partnership Grant
    Investigation of the Effectiveness of Air Purifier in Reducing the Dispersion of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Hospital Wards ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2021 - 2022, Private Funding
    The Study Of Effectiveness Of The Portable Air-purifier In Reducing The Dispersion Of Sars-cov-2 ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. What controls the generation of alkalinity in marine sediments?, Goldschmidt, The Geochemical Society (International) (12 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Calcium isotope fractionation during bacterially mediated carbonate precipitation, Goldschmidt, The Geochemical Society (International) (18 Aug 2019 - 23 Aug 2019)
  2. Calcium isotope fractionation of authigenic carbonates in microbial cultures., Goldschmidt, The Geochemical Society (International) (12 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. The formation of different calcium carbonate polymorphs driven by microbial sulfate reduction, Goldschmidt, The Geochemical Society (International) (13 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Candidature Defence: Amir Hakim Amiruddin (S2122821/1), University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Rayuan Fakulti Sains, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination (Re-Examination), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2022) Internal Examiner for Phd. Thesis (Lanre Asiwaju), University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2021) Menyaring Kertas Soalan Peperiksaan, University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2021) Menyaring Soalan Peperiksaan, University, (Internal Assessor)
  7. (2021) Surat Pelantikan Sebagai Penilai Frgs, University, (Internal Evaluator)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Topic Editor in Frontiers in Earth Sciences, International, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2023) Review Editor for The Frontiers in Earth Sciences (Biogeosciences), International, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2022) Evaluate and Audit The Faculty of Pharmacy and Fsktm, University, (Auditor)
  4. (2022) Qmec Auditor, University, (Auditor)
  5. (2022) Sebagai Editor Buletin Fakulti Sains - Science@Um365, University, (Academic Appointment )
  6. (2021) Auditor - Audit Kendiri 2021 Fakulti Sains, University, (Auditor)
  7. (2021) Sijil Penyertaan Kursus Auditor, University, (Auditor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Member of The Gsmigm Flagship On Geoscience to Action for Disaster Risk Reduction (G2a4drr) Working Group, National, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2022) Penyelaras Mobiliti Untuk Jabatan Geologi, University, (Course Facilitator)
  3. (2021) Pelantikan Sebagai Penyelaras Buku Panduan Fakulti Sains, University, (Event Coordinator)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Pelantikan Sebagai Mentor E-Clinic, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2020) The impact of tropical lowland peat swamp deforestation on the carbon cycle in Northern Selangor, Irfan Afip
  2. (2020) The carbon and nutrient cycling in a tropical peat swamp, Nuriffa Syahira Mohd Najib
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) The Role of Phosphate and Manganese in The Formation of Calcium Carbonate Polymorphism
  2. (2021) The Effect of Anthropogenic Activities towards Water Chemistry in a Peat Swamp Environment
  3. (2021) Geochemical characterisation of organic rich peat swamp sediments in Kuala Langat
  4. (2021) Factors Contributing to the Mechanism of Transformation of Metastable Carbonates to Stable Calcium Carbonates in Water.

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) SII2015 - Climate Change and Adaptation
  2. (2023) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem
  3. (2023) SIG1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  4. (2023) SII1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  5. (2023) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  6. (2023) SIG2002 - Geochemistry
  7. (2023) SII2009 - Geochemistry
  8. (2023) SII3014 - Geohazard
  9. (2023) SIG3004 - Geological Hazard
  10. (2023) GQS0045 - Geosphere
  11. (2023) SIG2004 - Sedimentology
  12. (2023) SII2004 - Sedimentology
  13. (2022) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem
  14. (2022) SII1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  15. (2022) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  16. (2022) SIG2002 - Geochemistry
  17. (2022) SIG3004 - Geological Hazard
  18. (2022) SIG2011 - Geology Laboratory Analytical Techniques
  19. (2022) SIG2004 - Sedimentology
  20. (2021) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem
  21. (2021) SII1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  22. (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  23. (2021) SIG2002 - Geochemistry
  24. (2021) SIG3004 - Geological Hazard
  25. (2021) SIG2011 - Geology Laboratory Analytical Techniques
  26. (2021) SIG2004 - Sedimentology
  27. (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  28. (2020) SIG1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  29. (2020) SIG1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  30. (2020) SIG2002 - Geochemistry
  31. (2020) SIG3004 - Geological Hazard
  32. (2020) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem
  33. (2020) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem
  34. (2019) SIG1002 - Earth Surface Processes
  35. (2019) SIG2002 - Geochemistry
  36. (2019) SIG2011 - Geology Laboratory Analytical Techniques
  37. (2019) SIG3004 - Geological Hazard
  38. (2019) SIX1010 - Earths Ecosystem

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Newsletter (Science @ UM 365), (05 Nov 2020 - 04 Nov 2021)