Curriculum Vitae

PROFESSOR IR. DR. NGOH GEK CHENG

Professor
  • Department of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • ngoh
  • 6079675301

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Belfast,UK)(1995), (Fermentation)
    Queens University of Belfast
  • BEng (Chem&FoodEng)(Belfast,UK)(1990), (CHEMICAL AND FOOD ENGINEERING)
    Queens University of Belfast

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Strategik Akademik dan Antarabangsa
    15 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    06 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Wakil Aliran Sains
    06 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member for curriculum review
    03 Jan 2011 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Jawatankuasa Penilaian Harga
    28 Feb 2012 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Committee member for EAC
    03 Jan 2011 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Committee member for MQA (Department)
    03 Jan 2011 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Committee member for Outcome Based Education
    03 Jan 2011 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Coordinator
    02 May 2014 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Committee member of CCST
    03 Jan 2011 - present (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Perolehan Barang Import Universiti Malaya
    01 Dec 2014 - present (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Matlamat Pendidikan Program
    02 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Elected Senate member for Faculty of Engineering
    18 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Dean of Higher Degree
    01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Committee Members
    18 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jaatankuasa Penilai Penkomersialan (JKPP)
    18 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    06 Sep 2021 - 05 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    16 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Head of Department
    16 Jan 2019 - 15 Jan 2021 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilai Pengkomersilan Universiti Malaya
    15 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa kurikulum di peringkat fakulti
    16 Jan 2019 - 15 Jan 2021 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Centre for Separation Science and Technology (Csst), Faculty of Engineering)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Centre for Separation Science and Technology (Csst), Faculty of Engineering)
  • Head of Research Centre
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Director
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 (Research Service Centre (Ppp), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Coordinator
    18 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Pengarah Makmal Analisis Infra
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    20 Nov 2015 - 19 Nov 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Lembaga Pemeriksa Pelupusan Harta bagi Kelengkapan/Harta Benda < RM5,000.00 seunit di bawah IPPP
    01 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pasukan Tindakan Kecemasan Kompleks Pengurusan Penyelidikan & Inovasi (KPPI)
    16 Jul 2014 - 15 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    01 Dec 2014 - 31 Dec 2015 (Research Support Unit, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Coordinator
    20 Sep 2014 - 19 Sep 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Director
    07 Jul 2014 - 26 Nov 2014 (Research Service Centre (Ppp), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa MORE ( MQA, OBE, Curriculum REview and EAC- Ijazah Pertama)
    01 Aug 2013 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kemahiran Insaniah (PI) Peringkat Fakulti
    17 Feb 2014 - 16 Aug 2014 (Faculty)
  • Wakil Jabatan Jawatankuasa Pengajian Mahasiswa
    01 Mar 2013 - 30 Jun 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    14 Apr 2014 - 18 Apr 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    28 Feb 2014 - 28 Feb 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian harga untuk Pembelian"Rheometer"
    06 Dec 2012 - 05 Dec 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    05 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Organizing committee for the annual event " Undergraduate Research Day"
    25 Dec 2006 - 03 Jul 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Laboratory supervisor
    06 Jul 2009 - 28 Jun 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Supervising Assistant Science Officer and Tutors
    06 Jul 2009 - 28 Jun 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    17 May 2013 - 23 May 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Assessor for the candidature defence
    21 Apr 2009 - 04 Jan 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    14 Nov 2012 - 14 Nov 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Oct 2012 - 25 Oct 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Perarakan kakitangan akademik dalam istiadat konvokesyen Universiti Malaya 2012
    01 Oct 2012 - 06 Oct 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    26 Jul 2012 - 27 Jul 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Internal Auditor
    11 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Design Project Coordinator
    05 Sep 2011 - 22 Jun 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Design Project coordinator
    05 Sep 2011 - 22 Jun 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Nov 2011 - 25 Nov 2011 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    02 Sep 2011 - 02 Sep 2011 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
    06 Jul 2009 - 06 May 2011 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    03 Jun 2010 - 04 Jun 2010 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Industrial training coordinator
    07 Jul 2008 - 27 Jun 2009 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa spesifikasi dan penilaian Teknikal
    10 Jul 2006 - 08 May 2009 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • AJK Pelaksana (Kursus Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan
    04 Feb 2008 - 08 May 2009 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Harga
    10 Jul 2006 - 08 May 2009 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi Jabatan
    10 Jul 2006 - 08 May 2009 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Internal Auditor, Faculty
    10 Jul 2006 - 26 Dec 2008 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyelidikan untuk Permohonan PJP dan PPP
    09 Jul 2007 - 09 May 2008 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Lembaga Pemeriksa Pelupusan Harta
    09 Jul 2007 - 09 May 2008 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa "Snack Corner Faculty"
    09 Jul 2007 - 09 May 2008 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Acting Head of Department
    21 Dec 2007 - 24 Dec 2007 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Internal Auditor
    25 Jun 2007 - 13 Jul 2007 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Penyelenggaraan
    10 Jul 2006 - 04 May 2007 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM), PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • AUN SEED NET JICA, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (University)
  • LEMBAGA JURUTERA MALAYSIA, GRADUATE ENGINEER
    Since 2005 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Gold Medal
    ITEX, 2021 (International)
  • 31st International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, Malaysia
    ITEX, 2020 (International)
  • 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, ICAN 2020
    Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS), 2020 (International)
  • Pecipta'19 Innovation Beyond Imagination
    Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2019 (Government)
  • Pecipta'17
    Institutions of Higher Learning, 2017 (International)
  • Program Transformasi Negara
    Biro Tatanegara Jabatan Perdana Menteri, 2016 (University)
  • Invention & Innovation Awards 2016
    Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, 2016 (National)
  • Pecipta'15 Best Award
    Ministry of Higher Education, 2015 (International)
  • Pecipta Gold Award
    Pecipta 2015 Ministry of Higher Education, 2015 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Recognition for contribution to" Petrosains Science Festival 2014"
    Petrosains, The Discovery Centre, 2014 (National)
  • Best Poster Award in the 6th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering.
    AUN/SEED-Net, 2013 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Malaysia Technology Expo 2009
    Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, 2009 (National)
  • Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. How, SW; Nittami, T; Ngoh, GC; Curtis, TP; Chua, ASM 2020. An efficient oxic-anoxic process for treating low COD/N tropical wastewater: Startup, optimization and nitrifying community structure. CHEMOSPHERE
  2. How, SW; Sin, JH; Wong, SYY; Lim, PB; Aris, AM; Ngoh, GC; Shoji, T; Curtis, TP; Chua, ASM 2020. Characterization of slowly-biodegradable organic compounds and hydrolysis kinetics in tropical wastewater for biological nitrogen removal. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  3. Tan, YT; Chua, ASM; Ngoh, GC 2020. Deep eutectic solvent for lignocellulosic biomass fractionation and the subsequent conversion to bio-based products - A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY.  (Tier 1, Impact Factor = 6.669)
  4. Tan, YT; Chua, ASM; Ngoh, GC 2020. Evaluation on the properties of deep eutectic solvent-extracted lignin for potential aromatic bio-products conversion. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
  5. Zainal-Abidin, MH; Hayyan, M; Ngoh, GC; Wong, WF; Looi, CY 2020. Potentiating the anti-cancer profile of tamoxifen-loaded graphene using deep eutectic solvents as functionalizing agents. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE
  6. Zainal-Abidin, MH; Hayyan, M; Ngoh, GC; Wong, WF 2020. Doxorubicin Loading on Functional Graphene as a Promising Nanocarrier Using Ternary Deep Eutectic Solvent Systems. ACS OMEGA
  7. Tan, Y. T., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2019). Effect of functional groups in acid constituent of deep eutectic solvent for extraction of reactive lignin. Bioresource Technology, 281, 359-366. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2019.02.010
  8. Yoon, LW., Ngoh, GC., Chua, ASM., AbdulPatah, MF., Teoh, WH. (2019) Process intensification of cellulase and bioethanol production from sugarcane bagasse via an integrated saccharification and fermentation process, Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 142 (2019), 107528
  9. Zainal-Abidin, MH; Hayyan, M; Ngoh, GC; Wong, WF 2019. From nanoengineering to nanomedicine: A facile route to enhance biocompatibility of graphene as a potential nano-carrier for targeted drug delivery using natural deep eutectic solvents. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
  10. How, S.W., Lim, S.Y., Lim, P.B., Aris, A.M, Ngoh, G.C., Curtis, T.P., & Chua, A. S. M. (2018). Low-dissolved-oxygen nitrification in tropical sewage: an investigation on potential, performance and functional microbial community. Water Science and Technology, 77(9), 2274-2283. doi:10.2166/wst.2018.143
  11. Liew, S.Q., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R., Teoh, W.H. (2018). Acid and Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) extraction of pectin from pomelo (Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck) peels. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 13, 1 11
  12. Liew, S.Q., Teoh, W.H., Tan, C.K., Yusoff, R. and Ngoh, G.C. (2018). Subcritical water extraction of low methoxyl pectin from pomelo (Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck) peels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 116, 128-124.
  13. See, T.Y., Yusoff, R., Chan, C.H., Ngoh, G.C. (2018). A solid-state microwave method to disrupt biomass microstructure for natural product extraction. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 109, 98-106
  14. Tan, YT; Ngoh, GC; Chua, ASM 2018. Evaluation of fractionation and delignification efficiencies of deep eutectic solvents on oil palm empty fruit bunch. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
  15. Chan, C.H., See, T.Y., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C., Kow, K.W. (2017). Extraction of bioactives from Orthosiphon stamineus using microwaveand ultrasound-assisted techniques: Process optimization and scale up. Food Chemistry, 221, 1382-1387.
  16. Yuan-Teng Foo, Joanne Ee-Mun Chan, Gek-Cheng Ngoh, Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah, Bahman Amini Horri, Babak Salamatinia, Bahman A. H., Zuhairi, A. Ngoh, G.C & Salamatinia, B.(2017) Synthesis and characterization of NiO and Ni nanoparticles using Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) as a template, Ceramics International.
  17. 1.Khandanlou, R., Ngoh, G.C*, W.T. Chong, 2016. Feasibility study and structural analysis of cellulose isolated from rice husk:Microwave irradiation, optimization, and treatment process scheme. BioRes. 11(3), 5751-5766.
  18. 2.Khandanlou, R., Ngoh, G.C*, W.T. Chong, S. Bayat & E. Saki. 2016. Fabrication of silver nanoparticles supported on rice straw: In vitro antibacterial activity and its heterogeneous catalysis in the degradation of 4-nitrophenol. BioRes. 11(2), 3691-3708.
  19. Ang, T. N., Chan, C.H., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2016). Assessment of Cellulosic Biomass Saccharification by Molten Br nsted Acidic 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hydrogen Sulphate ([EMIM][HSO4]) via Kinetic Studies. Bioresources, 11(1), 1349-1358
  20. Chan, C.H., Yeoh, H.K., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2016). A first-principles model for plant cell rupture in microwave-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds. Journal of Food Engineering, 188, 98-107.
  21. Cheng Keong Choo, Xin Ying Kong, Tze Lim Goh, Gek Cheng Ngoh, Bahman Amini Horri & Babak Salamatinia. 2016. Chitosan/halloysite beads fabricated by ultrasonic-assisted extrusion dripping and a case study application for copper ion removal. Carbohydrate Polymers. Vol 138, 16-26.
  22. Diong, K. C, Ngoh, G.C*, & Chua, A.S.M. 2016. Transformation of starchy ignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol using Ragi Tapai synergized with Microwave Irradiation Pretreatment. BioRes. 11(1), 1991-2006.
  23. Liew, S.Q., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R., Teoh, W.H. 2016. Sequential ultrasound-microwave assisted acid extraction (UMAE) of pectin from pomelo peels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 93(A):426-435
  24. See, T.Y., Tee, S.I., Ang, T.N., Chan, C.H., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2016). Assessment of Various Pretreatment and Extraction Methods for the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Orthosiphon stamineus Leaf via Microstructures Analysis. International Journal of Food Engineering, 12(7), 711-717.
  25. Teng, W.K., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R., Aroua, M.K. (2016). Microwave-assisted transesterification of industrial grade crude glycerol for the production of glycerol carbonate. Chemical Engineering Journal, 284, 469-477.
  26. Chan, C.H., Lim, J.J., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2015). A generalized energy-based kinetic model for microwave-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from plants. Separation and Purification Technology, 143,152-160.
  27. Chan, C.H., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2015). Assessment of Scale-up Parameters of Microwave Assisted Extraction via the Extraction of Flavonoids from Cocoa Leaves. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 38(3), 489-496.
  28. Lee, K. M., Ngoh, G. C. & Chua, A. S. M. (2015). Ionic liquid-mediated solid acid saccharification of sago waste: Kinetic, ionic liquid recovery and solid acid catalyst reusability study. Industrial Crops and Products, 77, 415-423.
  29. Lee, W. S., Chua, A. S. M., Yeoh, H. K., Nittami, T. &Ngoh, G. C. (2015). Strategy for the biotransformation of fermented palm oil mill effluent into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates by activated sludge. Chemical Engineering Journal, 269, 288-297.
  30. Wai, K.T., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R., Aroua, M.K., Joe, S.H. (2015). Microwave Assisted Solvent-Free Catalytic Transesterification of Glycerol to Glycerol Carbonate. International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Engineering, 9(9), 1064-1067
  31. Yong Kuen Ho, Pankaj Doshi, Hak Koon Yeoh, and Gek Cheng Ngoh, 2015. "Why Are Two Enzymes Better than One for the Efficient Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Natural Polymers? Hints from Inside and Outside a Yeast", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b01667.
  32. Yong Kuen Ho, Pankaj Doshi,Hak Koon Yeoh,Gek Cheng Ngoh, "Interlinked Population Balance and Cybernetic Models for the Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Natural Polymers", Biotech & Bioeng, early view 30 June 2015, DOI: 10.1002/bit.25616
  33. Chan, C.H., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2014). Modeling and kinetics study of conventional and assisted batch solvent extraction. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 92(6), 1169-1186.
  34. Chan, C.H., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C. (2014). Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction based on absorbed microwave power and energy. Chemical Engineering Science, 111, 41-47.
  35. Lee, K. M., Ngoh, G. C., Chua, A. S. M., Yoon, L. W., Ang, T. N., and Lee, M.-G. (2014). Comparison study of different ionic liquid pretreatments in maximizing total reducing sugars recovery. BioRes. 9(1), 1552- 1564.
  36. Lee, W. S., Chua, A. S. M., Yeoh, H. K., & Ngoh, G. C. (2014). A review of the production and applications of waste-derived volatile fatty acids.Chemical Engineering Journal, 235, 83-99.
  37. Lee, W. S., Chua, A. S. M., Yeoh, H. K., &Ngoh, G. C. (2014). Influence of temperature on the bioconversion of palm oil mill effluent into volatile fatty acids as precursor to the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 89 (7), 1038-1043.
  38. Ong, Y. H., Chua, A. S. M., Fukushima, T., Ngoh, G.G., Shoji, T., & Michinaka, A. (2014). High-temperature EBPR process: The performance, analysis of PAOs and GAOs and the fine-scale population study of CandidatusAccumulibacterphosphatis. Water Research 64: 102-112
  39. Teng, W.K., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R., Aroua, M.K. (2014). A review on the performance of glycerol carbonate production via catalytic transesterification: Effects of influencing parameters. Energy Conversion and Management, 88, 484 497.
  40. Yong Kuen Ho, Pankaj Doshi, Hak Koon Yeoh, Gek Cheng Ngoh, "Modeling chain-end scission using the Fixed Pivot technique", Chemical Engineering Science, 116 (2014) 601-610.
  41. Yoon, L. W., Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2014). Fungal solid-state fermentation and various methods of enhancement in cellulase production.Biomass & Bioenergy, 67, 319-338.
  42. Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2013). Development of a novel inoculum preparation method for solid-state fermentation Cellophane film culture (CFC) technique. Industrial Crops and Products, 43, 774-777.
  43. Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2013). Comparative study of various pretreatment reagents on rice husk and structural changes assessment of the optimized pretreated rice husk. Bioresource Technology, 135, 116-119.
  44. Chung-Hung Chan, Yusoff,R.& Ngoh, G.C. 2013. Modelling and prediction of extraction profile for microwave- assisted extraction based on absorbed microwave energy.Food Chemistry 140 (2013)147-153.
  45. Lee, K. M., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2013). Process optimization and performance evaluation on sequential ionic liquid dissolution-solid acid saccharification of sago waste. Bioresource Technology, 130, 1-7.
  46. Li Wan Yoon, Ngoh,G.C.& Chua,A.S.M.2013. Simultaneous production of cellulase and reducing sugar through modification of compositional and structural characteristic of sugarcane bagasse. Enzyme and Microbial Technology.53,250-256.
  47. Ong, Y. H., Chua, A. S. M., Lee, B. P., & Ngoh, G. C. (2013). Long-term Performance Evaluation of EBPR Process in Tropical Climate: Start-up, Process Stability, and the Effect of Operational pH and influent C:P ratio. Water Science and Technology, 63(2), 340-346.
  48. Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., Chua, A. S. M., & Lee, M. G. (2012). Elucidation of the effect of ionic liquid pretreatment on rice husk via structural analyses. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 5, 67.
  49. Chan, C.H., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R. (2012). A brief review on anti diabetic plants: Global distribution, active ingredients, extraction techniques and acting mechanisms. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 6(11), 22-28.
  50. Lee, S.K., Yeoh, H.K., Chua, A.S.M., & Ngoh, G.C. (2012). Applying Least Squares Method for the Titrimetric Determination of the Concentration of VFA.Water Science and Technology, 66(3), 620-626.
  51. Shahla, S., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R. (2011). Optimization of Base-Catalyzed Ethyl Ester Production from Palm Oil. Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 7(1), S20-S25.
  52. Shahla, S., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R. (2012). The Evaluation of Various Kinetic Models for Base-Catalyzed Ethanolysis of Palm Oil. Bioresource Technology, 104, 1-5.
  53. Yoon, L. W., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2012). Simultaneous production of cellulase and reducing sugar from alkali-pretreated sugarcane bagasse via solid state fermentation. BioResources, 7 (4), 5319-5332.
  54. Yoon, L.W., Ngoh, G.C. & Chua, A.S.M. 2012. Regression analysis on ionic liquid pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse and assessment of structural changes. Biomass & Bioenergy 36, 160 -169.
  55. Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2011).A Quantitative Method for Fungal Ligninolytic Enzyme Screening Studies.Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 6, 589-595.
  56. Ang, T. N., Yoon, L. W., Lee, K. M., Ngoh, G. C., Chua, A. S. M., & Lee, M. G. (2011). Efficiency of Ionic Liquids in the Dissolution of Rice Husk. BioResources,6(4), 4790-4800.
  57. Azmi, A., Ngoh, G.C., Mel, M,2011.Prediction of Significant Factors in the Production of Ethanol by Ragi Tapai Coculture Using Taguchi Methodology. AJB. 10(81), 18833-18841.
  58. Chan, Chung Hung., Yusoff, R., Ngoh, G.C., & Kung, F. W.L. 2011. Microwave-assisted extractions of active ingredients from plants. Journal of Chromatography A, 1218(37), 6213-6225.
  59. Ong Yin Hui, Lee, B.P., Chua, A.S.M., Ngoh, G.C.& Hashim, M.A. 2011. An Observation on Sludge Granulation in an enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Process. Water Environmental Research. 84(1), 3 - 8.
  60. Rozita Yusoff,Ngoh G.C.,Lim H.Y.& Lim W.L. 2011. The extraction of an anti-diabetic active ingredients, quercetin 3-o glucoside from gynura procumbens plant. Journal of Science and Technology 49(1A), 48-57.
  61. Yoon Li Wan,Ngoh G.C.& Chua A.S.M. 2011. Optimized ionic liquid pretreatment on sugarcane bagasse. Journal of Science and Technology 49(2A, 185-192.
  62. Yoon, L. W., Ngoh, G. C., Chua, A.S.M. & Hashim, M.A. (2011). Comparison of Ionic Liquid, Acid and Alkali Pretreatments for Sugarcane Bagasse Enzymatic Saccharification. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology,86(10), 1342-1348.
  63. Azlin Suhaida Azmi, Ngoh,G.C, Mel,M.& Hasan, M.2010. Ragi Tapai and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as Potential Coculture in Viscous Fermentation Medium for Ethanol Production. AJB. 9(42):7122-7127.
  64. Ong, Y. H., Chua, A. S. M., & Ngoh, G. C. (2010). Establishment of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in A Sequencing Batch Reactor by Using Seed Sludge from A Conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Process. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10(21), 2643-2647.
  65. Shahla, S., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff, R. (2010). An Overview on Transesterification of Natural Oils and Fats. Journal of Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, 15(6), 891-904.
  66. T.N. Ang, G.C. Ngoh* & A.S.M. Chua. 2009. Pretreatment of Rice Husks for Fungal Fermentation. International Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2(2) (2009):207-212
  67. Kumoro, A.C., Ngoh, G.C., Hasan,M., Ong, C.H.& Teoh, E.C.2008. Conversion of fibrous sago ( Metroxylon sagu) waste into fermentable sugar via acid and enzymatic hydrolysis. Asian Journal of Scientific Research 1 (4): 412-420.
Chapter in Books
  1. Azmi, A., Ngoh, G.C., Mel, M, Hasan, M., "Single-Step Bioconversion of Unhydrolyzed Cassava Starch in the Production of Bioethanol and Its Value-Added Products" (2012) Book Bioethanol, ISBN 978-953-51-0008-9.
Article in Proceeding
  1. W.S.Lee, A.S.M.Chua, H.K. Yeoh and G.C. Ngoh 2013. Bioconversion of Palm Oil Mill Effluent into Volatile Fatty Acids as Precursor to the Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates. 5th IWA-ASPIRE Hanoi.
  2. Ang, T. N., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2012). Optimization of Rice Husk Pretreatment using Box- Behnken Design (BBD). Proceedings of the 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2012. Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center, Singapore, 21 24 February.
  3. Lee, W. S., Chua, A. S. M., Yeoh, H. K., & Ngoh, G. C. (2012). Mesophilic and thermophilic production of volatile fatty acids from palm oil mill effluent for polyhydroxyalkanoates generation. Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment. Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hanoi, 8 10 November.
  4. Yoon, L. W., Ngoh, G. C., & Chua, A. S. M. (2012). Production of cellulase and reducing sugar from alkali- pretreated sugarcane bagasse via solid state fermentation. Proceedings of the 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition. EXCO, Daegu, Republic of Korea, 16 21 September.
  5. Lee, S. K., Yeoh, H. K., Chua, A. S. M., & Ngoh, G. C. (2011). Least Squares Method for the Titrimetric Determination of the Concentration of VFA. Proceedings of the 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition 2011. Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan, 2 - 6 October.
  6. Yoon, L. W., Ngoh, G. C. & Chua, A. S. M. 2011. Optimized Ion-liquid Pretreatment on Sugarcane Bagasse. Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference in Biotechnology 2011. Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, 3 4 March
  7. Ang, T.N., Yoon, L.W., Lee, K.M., Ngoh, G.C., Chua, A.S.M, Lee, M.G. (2010) Application of ionic liquids in the dissolution of rice husk cellulose. In the Proceedings of the 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress, Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, 5 8 October 2010.
  8. Azlin Suhaida Azmi, Ngoh Gek Cheng, Maizirwan Mel, Optimization of Single-Step Bioconversion Process Using Taguchi s Method for the Production of Multiple Valuable Fermentation Products. 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Progress, Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 October 2010.
  9. Lee, K.M., Ngoh, G.C., Chua, A.S.M. Incorporation of ionic liquid solvent and solid acid catalyst in hydrolysing lignocellulosic biomass. In the Proceedings of the 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress, Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 October 2010.
  10. Ong, Y.H., Chua, A.S.M., Lee, B.P., and Ngoh, G.C. 2010. Occurrence of Sludge Granulation in a SBR Operated for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal. The 1st IWA Malaysia Young Water Professional Conference 2010. Best Western Premier Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 2- 4 March 2010.
  11. Ong, Y.H., Lee, B.P., Chua, A.S.M., Ngoh, G.C. (2010). Establishment of enhanced biological phosphorus removal process by using seed sludge from conventional activated sludge process. 3rd IWA Asia Pacific Young Water Professionals Conference 2010. Furama Riverfront Hotel, Singapore, 21-24 November 2010.
  12. Sanaz, S., Ngoh, G.C., Yusoff R. Optimization of Transesterification of Palm Oil with Ethanol via Box Behnken Design and Response Surface Methodology. 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Progress, Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 October 2010.
  13. Yoon, L.W., Ngoh, G.C., Chua, A.S.M. Incorporation of green solvents in the pretreatment of agricultural residues. In the Proceedings of the 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress, Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, 5 8 October 2010.
  14. Ang Teck Nam, Ngoh Gek Cheng & Adeline Chua Seak May 2009. Screening of Fungi for Lignolytic Activities. The Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 155-159.
  15. Azmi, A.S.,Hasan, M., Maizirwan M. & Ngoh G.C. 2009. Single-step bioconversion of starch to bioethanol by coculture of ragi tapai and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. 12th International Conference of Process Integration, Modelling and Optimization for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Chemical Engineering Transactions, Rome, Italy. Vol 18, 557 562.
  16. B. P. Lee, A.S.M. Chua, G.C. Ngoh. 2009. The Chemical Oxygen Demand, Phosphate and ammonium Contents of Municipal Wastewater in Selangor, Malaysia. The Proceeding of 3rd International Conference in chemical & Bioprocess Engineering. Kota Kinabalu,Sabah, Malaysia. 980-984.
  17. Ong, Y.H, Chua A.S.M., Ngoh G.C. 2009. Establishment of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in a Sequencing Batch Reactor by Using Seed Sludge from a Conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering. 789-793.
  18. T.N. Ang, G.C.Ngoh* & A.S.M. Chua. 2009. Pretreatment of Rice Husks for Fungal Fermentation. Chemeca 2009, Perth Australia.
  19. G.C. Ngoh, M. Hasan, Y.J. Lee and S.M. Tan. The Prediction of Ethanol Production in a Constant Fed- Batch Culture Innovations for Sustainable Future, Proccedings Vol I, Pg 27-34. 15th RSCE & 22nd SOMChE, Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, KL, 2-3 December 2008.
  20. Lee, B.P., Teoh, A.G.F., Chua, S.M. & Ngoh, G.C. 2008. Morphological and Kinetic study of Microbial Population in Activated Sludge System. Innovations for Sustainable Future. 15th RSCE & 22nd SOMChE, Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, KL. 841-844
  21. Ngoh, G.C., Hasan,M.,Kumoro, A.C.,Chew, F.L & Tham, M.S.C. 2007.Production of Ethanol By Fed-Batch Fermentation. 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers.26.
  22. Jamal, S.H.,Hasan, M.& Ngoh, G.C. 2006. Fed-batch fermentation of hyaluronic acid production using Streptococcus zooepidemicus. 11th APPChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur. 415.
  23. Ngoh, G.C. 2006. Development of models to predict cell concentration throughout a fed-batch fermentation cycle. 11th APPChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur. 396.
  24. Ngoh, G.C., Hashim, N.A. 2006. To study the effect of variables on the growth kinetics in a fed-batch system. 11th APPChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur. 395.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Bioprocesses
  • Downstream Processes
  • Waste Treatment

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Advanced Technique Of Citrus Maxima Pectin Extraction And Synthesis Of Edible Films From The Extracted Pectin ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2017 - 2018, International Funding
    Development of Functionalized-Graphene as a Promising Nano-Carrier for Drug Delivery Applications ( Consultant)
  3. 2016 - 2017, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass Using In-House Synthesized Green Solvent ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2013 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Biopolymer production from lignocellulosic wastes ( Consultant)
  5. 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Constructing microbial consortia database forbiological wastewater treatmentprocesses in tropical climates ( Consultant)
  6. 2012 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Insights into Enhanced Biological PhosphorusRemoval process: from macro to micro scale ( Consultant)
  7. 2013 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Refinery of Lignocellulose Biomass Derived Products ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2012 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Production of VFA by acidogenic fermnetation oforganic-rich wastewaters ( Consultant)
  9. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Development of Appropriate Spatial-Temporal Models for Selected Bioreactors ( Consultant)
  10. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Integrated Biorefinery of Ethanol and Co-products ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2009 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    [Co-Investigator] - The Study of the Optimization and Scaling Up of the Agro/Organic Wastes Decomposition System (RG006/09AET). ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2009 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The Development and Optimization of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Process ( Consultant)
  13. 2010 - 2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Hydrolysis of agro waste into fermentable sugars via solid catalyst packed column ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Novel surfactants created from chemical interesterification of palm oil with ethanol ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2007 - 2009, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Bacterial Community Structure Analysis in Carious Activated Sludge Processes ( Consultant)
  16. 2006 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Enzymatic hydrolysis of sago waste to glucose for the biotechnology industry ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2007 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Extraction and formulation of active ingredients from herbal plants to be used as pest control products ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Evaluation of Anoxic Zone Performance in Extended Aeration (Ea) System, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd
    01 Nov 2015 - 01 Nov 2017 (National)
  • Outcome Based Assessment Workshop, SEGi University College
    01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jun 2012 (National)
  • Workshop On Obe Assessment Methods, SEG International University
    01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jun 2012 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Modelling Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Starch by alpha-amylase, 6th Regional Conference in Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net (International) (02 Dec 2013 - 03 Dec 2013)
  2. Power and Energy REquirement for Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Anti-Diabetic Compounds from Cocoa Leaves, 6th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net (International) (02 Dec 2013 - 03 Dec 2013)
  3. Assessment of the effect of ionic liquid pretreatment on various lignocelulosic biomasses, 6th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net (International) (02 Dec 2013 - 03 Dec 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Sago Waste Dissolution using Ionic Liquid 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride for Reducing Sugars Production, 6th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net (International) (02 Dec 2013 - 03 Dec 2013)
  2. Optimization of Chemical Transesterification of Palm Oil with Ethanol via Box Behnken Design and Response Surface Methodology, 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Progress, Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (International) (05 Oct 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  3. Optimization of Single-Step Bioconversion Process Using Taguchi s Method for the Production of Multiple Valuable Fermentation Products, 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Progress (05 Oct 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  4. Industrial Applications of Natural Oils and Fats in Bioprocess Engineering, International Conference for Technical Postgraduates (TECHPOS), Faculty of Engineering, UM (International) (14 Dec 2009 - 15 Dec 2009)
  5. To study the effect of variables on the growth kinetics in a fed-batch system, 11th APCChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, sian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (International) (27 Aug 2006 - 30 Aug 2006)
  6. Fed-batch fermentation of hyaluronic acid production using Strptococcus zooepidemicus, 11th APCChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (International) (27 Aug 2006 - 30 Aug 2006)
  7. Development of models to predit cell concentration throughout a fed-batch fermentation cycle, 11th APPCChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Ebgineering, Asian Pacvific Cofederation of Chemical Engineering (International) (27 Aug 2006 - 30 Aug 2006)
PRESENTER
  1. ACIDIC DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT PRETREATMENT FOR THE EXTRACTION OF REACTIVE LIGNIN FROM OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH , Regional Conference in Chemical Engineering 2018, University of Gadjah Mada and AundSeedNet JICA (International) (07 Nov 2018 - 08 Nov 2018)
  2. Mesophilic and thermophilic production of volatile fatty acids from palm oil mill effluent for polyhydroxyalkanoates generation., 10th International Symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment.  (International) (08 Nov 2012 - 10 Nov 2012)
  3. Production of cellulase and reducing sugar from alkali- pretreated sugarcane bagasse via solid state fermentation., 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition.  (International) (16 Sep 2012 - 21 Sep 2012)
  4. Optimization of Rice Husk Pretreatment using Box- Behnken Design (BBD), 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2012, Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (International) (21 Feb 2012 - 24 Feb 2012)
  5. Least Squares Method for the Titrimetric Determination of the Concentration of VFA. Proceedings of the 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition 2011, 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition 20 (International) (02 Oct 2011 - 06 Oct 2011)
  6. Optimized Ion-liquid Pretreatment on Sugarcane Bagasse, 3rd Regional Conference in Biotechnology 2011, University of Hanooi, Vietnam (International) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  7. Establishment of enhanced biological phosphorus removal process by using seed sludge from conventional activated sludge process, 3rd IWA Asia Pacific Young Water Professionals Conference 2010 (21 Nov 2010 - 24 Nov 2010)
  8. Incorporation of green solvents in the pretreatment of agricultural residues, 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (International) (05 Oct 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  9. Incorporation of ionic liquid solvent and solid acid catalyst in hydrolysing lignocellulosic biomass, 13th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (International) (05 Oct 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  10. Application of ionic liquids in the dissolution of rice husk cellulose, Application of ionic liquids in the dissolution of rice husk cellulose (05 Oct 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  11. Occurrence of Sludge Granulation in a SBR, 1st IWA Malaysia Young Water Professional Conference 201 (02 Mar 2010 - 04 Mar 2012)
  12. A Comparison Study on Yeast Strains for the Production of Ethanolfrom Raw Tapioca Starch. , International Conference of Technical Postgraduates (TECHPOS), Faculty of Engineering, UM (International) (14 Dec 2009 - 15 Dec 2009)
  13. Pretreatment of Rice Husks for Fungal Fermentation, CEMECA (International) (27 Sep 2009 - 30 Sep 2009)
  14. Establishment of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in a Sequencing Batch Reactor by Using Seed Sludge from a Conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater, The Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering (International) (12 Aug 2009 - 14 Aug 2009)
  15. Screening of Fungi for Lignolytic Activities, 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering (International) (12 Aug 2009 - 14 Aug 2009)
  16. Single-step bioconversion of starch to bioethanol by coculture of ragi tapai and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, 12th International Conference of Process Integration, Modelling and Optimization for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Chemical Engineering Transactions (30 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009)
  17. Morphological and Kinetic study of Microbial Population in Activated Sludge System Innovations for Sustainable Future, 15th RSCE & 22nd SOMChE (02 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008)
  18. Production of ethanol by fed-batch fermentation, 21st SOMChE, Challenges and Opportunities in Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Future, Faculty of Engineering, UPM (National) (12 Dec 2007 - 14 Dec 2007)
OTHERS
  1. Complete Ammonia Oxidation to Nitrate in an Activated Sludge Reactor without Air Sparging, 7th IWA-ASPIRE Conference 2017 & Water Malaysia Exhibition 2017, The Malaysian Water Association (MWA)/ ASPIRE/ International Water Association (International) (11 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2017)
  2. SPectrum Quiz Workshop 2014, SPectrum Quiz Workshop , Academic Development Centre, University of Malaya (University) (27 Nov 2014 - 27 Nov 2014)
  3. Research Partnership and Collaboration, Research Partnerships and Collaboration Forum 2014, Liquid Learning  (National) (12 Aug 2014 - 14 Aug 2014)
  4. Sustainable Resource and Technology ( Theme: Bioresource, Workshop on Grand Challenge 4, Innovative Technology Research Cluster (University) (11 Feb 2014 - 11 Feb 2014)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Juuaudit Myra, National, (External Evaluator)
  2. (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Kurikulum (Jkik), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2023) Evaluator for Research Project Commercialization, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2021) Jawatankuasa Task Force Penetapan Kpi ( Academic Works & Services) Di Peringkat Fakulti 2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2017) Examination of Master of Engineering Science Dissertation, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2016) Review BITE-D-16-0416 Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  7. (2016) PhD Confirmation Examination for Chang Jan Sen, (External Examiner)
  8. (2016) Internal examiner for Tan Cheng Yau (KGA100084), (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2016) Examination of Thesis for student at UIA, (External Examiner)
  10. (2016) External Examiner for PhDEng Candidate Chee Yang Teh, (External Examiner)
  11. (2015) Review of ISI paper ID: Wave-D-15-100065, (Reviewer)
  12. (2014) Evaluation of PPP Grant Phase 2/ 2014, (Panel assessor)
  13. (2014) Reviewing article for BioResources, (Reviewer)
  14. (2014) Reviewing for International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, (Reviewer)
  15. (2014) Pemeriksaan Laporan Projek Penyelidikan " Healthcare Safety Culture Evaluation in Malaysia", (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2014) Penilai Buku Terbaik Anugerah MAPIM-KPM 2013, (Reviewer)
  17. (2014) Reviewing the article JCEMS.12.09.14.0187 , (Reviewer)
  18. (2014) Reviewing article JST-0535-2014 (RW01A) for Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, (Reviewer)
  19. (2014) Examination of the candidature confirmation report and seminar., (External Examiner)
  20. (2014) Reviewing article 412307 for The Scientific World Journal, (Reviewer)
  21. (2014) Reviewing the article for JTICE-D-13-00914, (Reviewer)
  22. (2014) Examining the research project "The effect of operational parameters on ammonia and nitrate removal for hybrid bacterial growth process in waste water treatment plant", (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2014) Reviewing article AJB-09.02.14-13710., (Reviewer)
  24. (2014) Reviewing the article IDIJGE-2013-0531 for Journal of Green Energy, (Reviewer)
  25. (2014) Reviewing of article JYFR -10.10.13-0126 for Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research , (Reviewer)
  26. (2014) Evaluating on the Chem-E Car Competition 2014, (Honorary Judge)
  27. (2014) Reviewing papers for Symposium - SOMChE 2014 & RSCE 2014, (Reviewer)
  28. (2013) Review of article for Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, (Reviewer)
  29. (2013) Review article for Chemical Engineering Journal, (Reviewer)
  30. (2013) Review ISI article for Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  31. (2013) Reviewing of ISI article, (Reviewer)
  32. (2013) Reviwing article for Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, (Reviewer)
  33. (2013) Reviewing article for BioResources , (Reviewer)
  34. (2013) Reviewing of article for Journal of Green Energy, (Reviewer)
  35. (2013) Reviewing of article for Environmental Technology, (Reviewer)
  36. (2013) Reviewing of manuscript for Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology , (Reviewer)
  37. (2013) Reviewer for Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology., (Reviewer)
  38. (2013) Reviewer for Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research., (Reviewer)
  39. (2013) Assessing PhD confirmation REport and presentation., (External Examiner)
  40. (2013) Reviewer for Annals of Microbiology., (Reviewer)
  41. (2013) Advisor of the NACES Competition Activities, (Advisory Committee)
  42. (2012) Reviewing article for Academic Science Malaysia , (Reviewer)
  43. (2012) Reviewing article for Journal of Food Science, (Reviewer)
  44. (2012) Reviewing article for Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  45. (2012) Reviewing article for Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  46. (2012) Reviewing article for Jornal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part A, (Reviewer)
  47. (2012) Reviewing article for Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , (Reviewer)
  48. (2012) Reviewing article for Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering , (Reviewer)
  49. (2012) Reviewing article for Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  50. (2012) Reviewing article for Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, (Reviewer)
  51. (2012) Reviewing article for International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, (Reviewer)
  52. (2012) Reviewing article for Bioresources, (Reviewer)
  53. (2012) Reviewing article for Bioresource Technology, (Reviewer)
  54. (2012) External examiner for Master Science candidate (Adsorption and Regeneration of Nickel on an Electric Arc Furnace Slag: batch and Column Studies) , (External Examiner)
  55. (2012) Reviewing article for Chemical Engineering Research and Design ( Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering), (Reviewer)
  56. (2011) Reviewing article for African Journal of Biotechnology, (Reviewer)
  57. (2011) Reviewing article for Majalah Reaktor, (Reviewer)
  58. (2011) Reviewing article for Enzyme Research, (Reviewer)
  59. (2011) Reviewing article for Biochemical Engineering Journal, (Reviewer)
  60. (2011) Reviewing article for Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, (Reviewer)
  61. (2011) Internal examiner for PhD candidate (Chemical Engineering) Prediction and Cotrol of Glucose Isomerization Process Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques, (Internal Examiner)
  62. (2010) Reviewing article for IJRET, (Reviewer)
  63. (2010) Master thesis " Latex Processing Wastewater Ttreatment by Struvite Precipitation and Biological Method , (Internal Examiner)
  64. (2009) Reviewing article for Journal of particle science anbd Technology, (Reviewer)
  65. (2008) Reviewing article for MATCHEMPHYS, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Iem Webinar Speaker, National, (Resource Person)
  2. (2015) Editorial Board Member of Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net
  3. (2013) AUN/SEED-Net Short-term Visit Programme, Yangon Technical University, Mymmar, International
  4. (2013) ASEAN Engineering Journal's Editorial Board Member in Chemical Engineering, AUN/SEED-Net
  5. (2013) Session chair for the oral presentation of the UK-Malaysia-Ireland Engineering Science Conference 2011, Queen's University of Belfast, UK and University of Malaya
  6. (2013) Supervising and advising industrial training placement student from UPM., universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM.
  7. (2012) Auditing Law and Medical faculty, University of Malaya, Universiti of Malaya
  8. (2011) Interview the Chemical Engineering Lecturers and fellow researchers, Monash Universty Sunway Campus
  9. (2011) Benchmarking visit for Engineering Faculty, University of Tokyo and Tokyo University of Technology
  10. (2011) Organising Copmmittee Member for the 3rd International Congress on Green Process Engineering, University of Malaya and Universite de Toulouse
  11. (2011) Interviewing panel for Chemical Engineering Lecturers, Monash University Sunway Campus
  12. (2010) Master by Research Exchange programme, Chalmers' University of Sweden, International
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Organizing Committee of Southeast Asian Water Environment Symposium, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2024) Co-Chair for Asian Universities Alliance (Aua)-UM Overseas Study Program 2024, International, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2024) Juror for Malaysian Technology Expo 2024, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2012) Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate via Trans-esterified Vegetable Oil
  2. (2012) Identification of active ingredients in the Cynodon dactylon leaves extract using HPLC analysis
  3. (2012) Feasibility of converting waste-derived volatile fatty acids (VFA) to polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
  4. (2012) Examining the microbial communities in an acidogenic fermentor
  5. (2012) Ethanol production via pure culture and mixed culture fermentation of glucose
  6. (2012) Development of temperature control of microwave system for microwave-assisted extraction (MAE)
  7. (2012) Comparative studies on the performance of ragi tapai on different substrates for ethanol production
  8. (2011) Reusability of Amberlyst-15 and Its Compatibility with [BMIM]CL in Cellulose Hydrolysis
  9. (2011) Kinetic Study of Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Isoquercitrin and (-)-Epicatechin from Cocoa Leaves
  10. (2011) Isolation of Poly-Hydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Producing bacterial from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
  11. (2011) Ethanol Production via Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Acid Saccharified Groundnut Shell
  12. (2011) Enrichment of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Accummulating Bacteria in Mixed Culture : Effect of Substrate
  13. (2010) Optimization Acid Hydrolysis of Sugarcane Bagasse to Produce Fermentable Sugar for Microbial Growth
  14. (2010) Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) of Quercetin from Cocoa Leaves with Optimization Studies
  15. (2010) Biological Treatment of Low Salinity Shrimp Farm Wastewater Using Sequencing atch Reactor
  16. (2009) Treatment of Shrimp Pond Wastewater by Biofilter Using Coconut Fiber as Packing Material
  17. (2009) Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Quercertin from Carica Papaya Leaf
  18. (2009) Study of the Effect of Lyophilization and Subsequeent Rehydration with Siraitia Grosvenori Extract on the Stability and Viability of Probiotic in Yoghurt
  19. (2009) Extraction of Essential Oil from Kaffir Lime and Pamelo by Using Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)
  20. (2009) COD Removal from Shrimp Pond Wastewater Using Loofah-Packed Biofilter
  21. (2009) Adopting Randomized Placket-Burman Experimental Design for Evaluating Parameters Influencing cellulase and xylanase production from P.Sajor Caju in Solid State Fermentation
  22. (2008) Treatment of Shrimp Pond Watewater activated Sludge Sequencing Batch Reactor and Bio-FilterEngineering
  23. (2008) The Extraction of Anti-diabetic Ingredients from Gynura Procumbens
  24. (2008) Production of environmental friendly surfactants from Malaysian oil crops
  25. (2008) Development of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Process Seeded by Conventional Activated Sludge
  26. (2008) Determination of Optimum Conditions for Household Organic Waste Composting and the Correlation Study
  27. (2007) The Design and Fabrication of household Composters
  28. (2007) Morphological Study of Microbial Population and Their Kinetics in Activated Sludge Systems
  29. (2007) Model Development for Fed-Batch Ethanol Production
  30. (2007) Investigation into Herbal Extraction Methods for Treatment of Diabetes
  31. (2006) Experimental and Modelling Studies of Sago Waste Hydrolysis
  32. (2005) Investigation on the Utilization of Pineapple Juice as Low Cost Substrate For Ethanol Production By Zymomonas Mobilis
  33. (2005) Hydrolysis of Sugar Cane Bagasse Using Sulphuric Acid
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2020) SYNTHESIS OF BIOPOLYMER FROM JACKFRUIT WASTE USING GREEN PLASTICIZER, TAN SHIOU XUAN
  2. (2020) PRODUCTION OF VALUABLE PRODUCTS (GLYCEROL CARBONATE) FROM GLYCEROL, TENG WAI KENG
  3. (2020) OPTIMIZATION OF MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SIMULTANEOUS DRYING AND EXTRACTION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM ORTHOSIPHON STAMINUES (JAVA TEA), SEE TIAM YOU
  4. (2020) BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENT REMOVAL PROCESS IN THE TROPICS - STABILITY, OPTIMIZATION AND MICROBIOME, HOW SEOW WAH
  5. (2019) FRACTIONATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF EXTRACTED LIGNIN FROM OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH USING SYNTHESIZED DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENTS, TAN YEE TONG
  6. (2016) Non-Conventional Treatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass Using Low Transition Temperature Solvent, Tan Yee Tong
  7. (2016) Enhnacement of graphene biocompatibility as a potential nano-carrier for drug delivery using natural deep eutectic solvents, Mohamad Hamdi Bin Zainal Abidin
  8. (2016) Biological Nutrient Removal in the Tropics - Stability, Optimization and Microbiome, How Seow Wah
  9. (2015) Extraction of Pectin from Poelo Peels using Conventional Heating, Ultrasonic, Microwave and Sub-critical Water Techniques, Liew Shan Qin
  10. (2011) Modelling and Simulation of a Single Step Bioreactor, Joseph Ho Yong Kuen
  11. (2010) Enhanced biological Phosphorus removal process: From microscale to macroscale, Ong Yin Hui
  12. (2009) Production of cellulase via solid acid resin packed column, Lee Kiat Moon
  13. (2009) Production of bioethanol from sugar bagasse by solid state fermentation, Yong Li Wan
  14. (2009) Kinetic Modelling of the Microwave Assited Extraction of Cocoa Leaves, Chan Chung Hung
  15. (2008) Production of Laccase Enzyme Using Rice Husk as Substrate in Solid State Fermentation, Ang Teck Nam
  16. (2007) Novel surfactants Created from Chemical Interesterification of Palm Oil with Ethanol, Sanaz Shahla
  17. (2007) Kinetic Studies and Optimization of Bioethanol Production from Cassava-Starch via Yeast Fermentation, Azlin Suhaida Azmi
Master
  1. (2015) BIOTRANSFORMATION OF MICROWAVE-PRETREATED SAGO WASTE INTO ETHANOL USING RAGI TAPAI, DIONG KOK CHEANG
  2. (2008) Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoatetes (PHA) from Mixed Culture by Using the Carbon Substrates Derived from Organic Waste, Lee Boon Pin
  3. (2007) A Study on the Correlation of Microbial Community's Structure and Dynamics with the Performance of EBPR System, Ong Yin Hui
  4. (2006) Fed-Batch Fermentation of Hyaluronic Acid Production Using Streptococcus zooepidermicus, Siti Hasnawati Binti Jamal
  5. (2006) Acid and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sago Starch Processing Waste ( Hampas) into Fermentable Sugars, Esther Liew Yih Miin

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2021) KIL4016 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  2. (2021) KIX1003 - Thinking and Communication Skills
  3. (2020) KIL4002 - Design Project
  4. (2020) KIL4003 - Research Project
  5. (2020) KIX1003 - Thinking and Communication Skills
  6. (2019) KIL1006 - Fluid Mechanics I
  7. (2019) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  8. (2019) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  9. (2018) KIL1006 - Fluid Mechanics I
  10. (2018) KIX1003 - Thinking and Communication Skills
  11. (2018) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  12. (2018) KKEK4337 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  13. (2017) KIL1006 - Fluid Mechanics I
  14. (2017) KKEK1153 - Fluid Mechanics
  15. (2017) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  16. (2016) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  17. (2016) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  18. (2016) KKEK4337 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  19. (2016) KXEX2163 - Thinking and Communication Skills
  20. (2015) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  21. (2015) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  22. (2015) KKEK4337 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  23. (2014) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  24. (2014) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  25. (2014) KKEK4337 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  26. (2013) KKEK1171 - Laboratory and Communications I
  27. (2013) KKEK3151 - Biochemistry
  28. (2013) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  29. (2013) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  30. (2013) KKEK4337 - Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
  31. (2012) KKEK1174 - Physical Chemistry Lab
  32. (2012) KKEK2171 - Laboratory and Communications Ii
  33. (2012) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  34. (2012) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  35. (2012) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  36. (2012) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  37. (2011) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  38. (2010) KKEK1123 - Chemical Process Principles 1
  39. (2010) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  40. (2010) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  41. (2010) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  42. (2010) KKEK4311 - Biochemical Engineering
  43. (2009) KKEK3171 - Laboratory and Communications Ii
  44. (2009) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  45. (2009) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  46. (2009) KKEK4311 - Biochemical Engineering
  47. (2008) KKEK1174 - Makmal Kimia Fizikal
  48. (2008) KKEK2151 - Transport Processes I
  49. (2008) KKEK3221 - Reaction Engineering Ii
  50. (2008) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  51. (2008) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  52. (2008) KKEK4311 - Biochemical Engineering
  53. (2007) KKEK1174 - Makmal Kimia Fizikal
  54. (2007) KKEK2151 - Transport Processes I
  55. (2007) KKEK2220 - Chemical Engineering Reaction I
  56. (2007) KKEK3171 -
  57. (2007) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  58. (2007) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  59. (2007) KKEK4311 - Biochemical Engineering
  60. (2006) KKEK2220 - Chemical Engineering Reaction I
  61. (2006) KKEK4281 - Design Project
  62. (2006) KKEK4282 - Research Project
  63. (2005) KKEK1123 - Chemical Process Principles 1
  64. (2005) KKEK2220 - Chemical Engineering Reaction I

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Mentor to Engineering Challenge in The 39th Engineering, Development, Motivation and Awareness Training (Edmat -39), (21 Jan 2019 - 23 Jan 2018)
  • Co-Chair Cum Session Chair of International Conference in Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2018 ( Segt 2018), (11 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2018)
  • Reviewer Cum Field Coordinator for Regional Conference in Chemical Engineering 2018, (08 Nov 2018 - 08 Nov 2018)
  • Editorial Board Member Asean Engineering Journal, (18 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020)
  • Judge in Beyond Engineering Innovation (Begin) Challenge, (03 May 2017 - 03 May 2017)
  • Editorial Board Member of Asean Engineering Journal in Chemical Engineering, (01 Oct 2015 - 18 Mar 2018)
  • Panel Penilai Student Assessment Centre (Sac) dan Temu Duga Penajaan Jpa 2013, (23 Apr 2013 - 26 Apr 2013)
  • Invited Chairperson for The 4th Regional Conference On Chemical Engineering, (09 Feb 2012 - 10 Feb 2012)
  • Session Chair for UK-Malaysia-Ireland Engineering Science Conference 2011 (Umies2011), (12 Jul 2011 - 14 Jul 2011)
  • Invited Interviewing Panel for Chemical Engineering Lecturers for Monash University Sunway Campus, (01 Jun 2011 - 01 Jun 2011)
  • Supervising Master Degree Exchange Programme Student (Yonis Mikael Mohamed) from Chalmers University of Technology , Gothenburg, Sweden, (10 Jan 2011 - 10 May 2011)