Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHIU WEE SIONG

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Physics
    Faculty of Science
  • w.s.chiu
  • 0379674197

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Chiu Wee Siong is currently a senior lecturer at Department of Physics in University Malaya. He received both of his Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science) and Master of Science (major in Materials Science) in UKM. Thereafter, he enrolls his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Nottingham. His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state nanostructural materials, which consisted of oxide- and 2D-based semiconductor and magnetic-nanomaterials, graphene nanocomposite, novel metal nanoparticles as well as photocatalyst nanocomposite. His current research work mainly focuses on the design of value-added nanostructural photocatalyst materials for photoelectrochemical application in producing hydrogen gas through water splitting reaction. He has published 92 papers in ISI-cited peer-reviewed journals and 30 conference proceedings. He has earned 2289 citations with total H-index of 24 according to ISI-Web of Science. Up to date, he has lead 7 external grants and 6 internal grants with the sum of ~2-million and successfully filed two patents. Furthermore, he has been elected as Young Scientist Award by Malaysia Association for Solid State Science and Technology. For the number of postgraduate students, he has successfully produced 10 PhD students and 2 master students. Moreover, he is actively involve in social engagement activity inclusive of serve as auditor/reviewer for numerous of well-known international fundings cum renowned publishers. His dedication in research also has honored him with 17 awards both internationally and locally. Moreover, he is also honoured with “Trusted Reviewer by UK Institute of Physics” in addition to Recognized Reviewer Award for numerous of ISI-cited journals under Elsevier Publisher. Furthermore, he has being appointed as panel by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for NanoOlympiad Competition and also serve as judge for Materials Invention Competition in UPM. In terms of teaching, he has reflected multi-tasking and can diversify his teaching philosophy to wide range of subjects that ranges from materials physics to modern physics.  Meanwhile, he has being appointed as external assessor for Curriculum Review of Materials Science Program in UiTM Shah Alam. Finally, he has actively contributed to faculty administration tasks by serving as Quality Manager in handling auditing task, maintaining quality issues and handling special task force for the well-being of department and faculty. Additionally, his excellence contribution to department has rendered him to be awarded with excellent service certificate thrice.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PH. D. (ENGINEERING), (Engineering)
    University of Nottingham
  • M. SC. (MATERIAL SCIENCE), (Sains Material)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • B. SC. (HONS)(NUCLEAR SCIENCE), (Sains Nuklear)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Task Force Member
    01 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    02 Sep 2014 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    29 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Leader
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Leader
    04 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    04 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members for Safety and Healthy in Physics Department
    02 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    02 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    29 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Quality Manager
    29 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    04 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Quality Manager for Department of Physics
    02 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members for Teaching and Learning in Physics Department
    11 Aug 2020 - 10 Aug 2022 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Reviewer for University Malaya Faculty Science Grant 2020 (UMFRG 2020)
    24 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee member of iCGPA taskforce for Bachelor Science program (Materials Science)
    29 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2020 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Quality Manager for Department of Physics
    11 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Safety Manager for Department of Physics
    11 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for Chemicals Inspection
    16 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of Key Performance Index (KPI) for Research Database of Faculty of Science (Representing Department of Physics)
    05 Apr 2016 - 01 May 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of Key Performance Index (KPI) for MOU/MOA
    15 Mar 2016 - 14 Mar 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of Seminar/Exhibition/Visit
    27 Aug 2012 - 31 Jan 2019 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Research Coordinator for Faculty of Science (Representing Physics Department)
    02 May 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Curriculum Committee for Bachelor of Science
    03 Mar 2017 - 02 Mar 2018 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Quality Manager
    03 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Secretary
    27 Aug 2012 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Secretary for Quality Committee for Department of Physics
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of Key Performance Index (KPI) Database for Faculty of Science (Representing Department of Physics)
    02 Sep 2014 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Safety Manager for Department of Physics
    04 Jan 2016 - 03 Jan 2017 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Quality Manager
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Auditor for Internal Audit
    17 Oct 2016 - 21 Oct 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Auditor for internal audit
    11 Apr 2016 - 14 Apr 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Emergency Manager
    10 Dec 2012 - 31 Dec 2015 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Quality Manager
    21 Aug 2014 - 31 Dec 2015 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee of Safety and Health for Faculty of Science (Representing Department of Physics)
    08 Sep 2011 - 30 Jun 2013 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • EXCO FOR THE MALAYSIA SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY, BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) (NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C., USA), MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)
  • THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY (RSC) (LONDON BURLINGTON HOUSE, PICCADILLY, LONDON W1J 0BA), MEMBER
    Since 2013 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER FOR THE MALAYSIA SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY, MEMBER
    Since 2013 (National)
  • AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY (APS) (ONE PHYSICS ELLIPSE, COLLEGE PARK, USA), MEMBER
    Since 2012 (International)
  • AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) (NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C., USA), MEMBER
    Since 2011 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Outstanding Reviewer Award 2023 for Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties
    IOP Publishing, 2024 (International)
  • RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION AS 2023 ACS PUBLICATIONS PEER REVIEWER
    America Chemical Society, 2024 (International)
  • Reviewer Certificate
    Wiley, 2024 (International)
  • Gold Medal for the honour of Best Project in Science and Technical Development (in 2nd International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) 2024 Competition)
    Ministry of Science, Technology and innovation (MOSTI), 2024 (International)
  • IOP Trusted Reviewer
    IOP Publishing, 2023 (International)
  • Recognition and Appreciation as 2022 ACS Publications Peer Reviewer
    Americal Chemical Society, 2023 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Phd Student (Teo Peik See SHC150059 under supervision by Dr Chiu Wee Siong) is awarded Best Poster (1st Prize under Materials Category) in 27th Scientific Conference of The Microscopy Society Malaysia, which organized by University Putra Malaysia in The Mudzaffar Hotel at Melacca from 3-4 December 2018
    27th Scientific Conference of The Microscopy Society Malaysia (SCMSM), 2018 (National)
  • Phd Student (Teo Peik See SHC150059 under supervision by Dr Chiu Wee Siong) is awarded Best Transmission Electron Microscopy Micrograph (1st Prize under Materials Category) in 27th Scientific Conference of The Microscopy Society Malaysia, which organized by University Putra Malaysia in The Mudzaffar Hotel at Melacca from 3-4 December 2018
    27th Scientific Conference of Microscopy Society of Malaysia (SCMSM) , 2018 (National)
  • Master Student under supervision (Aidahani Abdullah) is awarded Best Poster Award in Persidangan Fizik Kebangsaan 2016 (Perfik 2016)
    Institute Fizik Malaysia, 2016 (National)
  • Master Student under supervision (Chia Mei Yuen) is awarded Best Oral Presenter in 2016 International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (ICAMN 2016)
    2016 International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (ICAMN 2016), 2016 (International)
  • PhD Student under supervision (Nur Aimi Binti Jani) is awarded Awarded 2nd Prize in National Competition of Innovative Nanotechnology Research Project Organized
    Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2016 (National)
  • MASS Young Researcher Award 2016
    The Malaysian Solid State Science & Technology Society (MASS), 2016 (National)
  • PhD Student under supervision (Nur Maisarah Bt. Abd. Rashid) is awarded Best Transmission Electron Microscopy Micrograph (Physical Science Category)
    24th Scientific Conference of the Microscopy Society Malaysia Organized by University Teknical Malaysia Melacca, Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia., 2015 (International)
  • Recognized Reviewer Award for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy under the Publisher of Elsevier B.V. in Netherlands
    Elsevier B.V. of Netherlands, 2015 (International)
  • Recognized Reviewer Award for Materials Chemistry and Physics under the Publisher of Elsevier B.V. in Netherlands
    Elsevier B.V. in Netherlands, 2015 (International)
  • MSc Student under supervision (Cheah Ai Juan) is awarded 2nd Prize in Micrograph Competition of Transmission Electron Microscopy (Physical Science Category TEM Microscope)
    23rd Scientific Conference of the Microscopy Society Malaysia Organized by University Technology Petronas, Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia., 2014 (International)
  • Awarded Gold Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE); Invention: Novel Metal Oxide Based Nanocomposite For High Performance Electrochemical Capacitor
    The Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), 2013 (International)
  • Best Poster Award (Physical Science Category)
    Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 2010 (National)
  • Best Transmission Electron Microscope Micrograph Award (Physical Science Category-TEM Microscope)
    Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 2010 (National)
  • Awarded Gold Medal in International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exbition (ITEX); Invention: Novel Bi-functional Nanophotocatalyst Material Green, Advanced and Effective Purifier
    The Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), 2010 (International)
  • Awarded Bronze Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE); Invention: Development of Magnetically Separable ZnO Nano Photocatalyst for Organic Degradation in Waste Water Treatment System
    Malaysia Association of Research Scientist, 2009 (National)
  • Awarded Bronze Medal in Malaysia Nuclear Innovation Award; Invention: Ultraviolet Light (UV) Photoinduced Magnetic Nanocatalyst for Detoxification of Organic Pollutant in Waste Water Treatment System
    Malaysian Nuclear Agency, 2009 (National)
  • Awarded Silver Medal in WaterInno Awards; Invention: Novel Nanostructured ZnO Based Photocatalyst Material for Organic Pollutant Decomposition in Waste Water Treatment System
    The Malaysia Water Association, 2009 (National)
  • Awarded Gold Medal in Exhibition of Invention, Research & Innovation (PRPI); Invention: Dynamic Emulsion System for Cream Formulation and Drug Delivery
    University Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2009 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Huang, Linrong; Liow, Jo-Ey; Lim, Kok-Loong; Tan, Kar Woon; Liang, Xuan; Khiew, Poi Sim; Chiu, Wee Siong; Haw, Choon-Yian (2024). Photothermal Assisted Interfacial Cleaning with Semiconductor-Based Sorbents: Recent Advances and Future Outlook for Effective Oil Spill Remediation, ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS. 8(8). doi:10.1002/adsu.202300659
  2. Lim, Kok-Loong; Liow, Jo-Ey; Ong, Wee-Jun; Khiew, Poi Sim; Jani, Nur Aimi; Chiu, Wee Siong; Tan, Swee-Tiam; Haw, Choon-Yian (2024). Augmenting Light-to-Heat Conversion Through 3D Scalable Palm Fiber for Energy Efficient Photothermal Solar Steam Generation, SOLAR RRL. . doi:10.1002/solr.202301015
  3. Saroni, Azianty; Alizadeh, Mahdi; Goh, Boon Tong; Kassim, Che Wan Nor Adila Che Wan; Asari, Siti Atikah Mohammad; Chia, Mei Yuen; Chiu, Wee Siong (2023). In-depth investigation on the self-catalyzed growth of W2N/In2O3 composite nanowires synthesized via nitrogen plasma assisted in-situ thermal annealing for boosting photoelectrochemical performance, JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS. 182. doi:10.1016/j.jpcs.2023.111574
  4. Tee, Wan Ting; Loh, Nicholas Yung Li; Hiew, Billie Yan Zhang; Chiu, Wee Siong; Khiew, Poi Sim; Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, Suchithra; Gan, Suyin; Lee, Lai Yee (2023). Design and development of a high-performance 3D graphene system for adsorptive removal of organic toxins from wastewater: Mechanisms and process optimization, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN. 195, 132-150. doi:10.1016/j.cherd.2023.05.021
  5. Zheng, Sheng Qiang; Lim, Siew Shee; Foo, Chuan Yi; Haw, Choon Yian; Chiu, Wee Siong; Chia, Chin Hua; Khiew, Poi Sim (2023). A novel MOF-derived binary metal oxides and carbon nanocomposite for high-performance symmetric supercapacitor application, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS. 34(21). doi:10.1007/s10854-023-10976-9
  6. Zheng, Sheng Qiang; Lim, Siew Shee; Foo, Chuan Yi; Haw, Choon Yian; Chiu, Wee Siong; Chia, Chin Hua; Khiew, Poi Sim (2023). Fabrication of sodium and MoS2 incorporated NiO and carbon nanostructures for advanced supercapacitor application, JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE. 63. doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.106980
  7. Zheng, Sheng Qiang; Lim, Siew Shee; Foo, Chuan Yi; Haw, Choon Yian; Chiu, Wee Siong; Chia, Chin Hua; Khiew, Poi Sim (2023). Solvothermal synthesis of nanostructured nickel-based metal-organic frameworks (Ni-MOFs) with enhanced electrochemical performance for symmetric supercapacitors, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. 58(29), 11894-11913. doi:10.1007/s10853-023-08747-2
  8. Lau, Yen Theng; Chin, Oi Hoong; Lee, Hong Chun; Chiu, Wee Siong; Woo, Haw Jiunn (2022). Plasma surface treatment of polystyrene in a low power low frequency argon glow discharge, APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE. 578. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.151963
  9. Lau, Yen Theng; Chiu, Wee Siong; Lee, Hong Chun; Woo, Haw Jiunn; Chin, Oi Hoong; Tou, Teck Yong (2022). A low power 50 Hz argon plasma for surface modification of polytetrafluoroethylene, PLASMA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. 24(11). doi:10.1088/2058-6272/ac7f85
  10. Tan, Kar Woon; Yap, Chun Man; Zheng, Ziyue; Haw, Choon Yian; Khiew, Poi Sim; Chiu, Wee Siong (2022). State-of-the-Art Advances, Development, and Challenges of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Photothermal Solar Steam Generation, ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS. 6(4). doi:10.1002/adsu.202100416
  11. Zheng, Sheng Qiang; Lim, Siew Shee; Foo, Chuan Yi; Haw, Choon Yian; Chiu, Wee Siong; Chia, Chin Hua; Khiew, Poi Sim (2022). Probing the effect of solvents on the electrochemical performance of graphene incorporated nickel-based metal organic frameworks, JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 925. doi:10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116860
  12. Al-Hardan, N. H., Hamid, M. A. A., Keng, L. K., Al-Khalqi, E. M., Jalar, A., & Chiu, W. S. (2021). Low-cost fabrication of a pH sensor based on writing directly over parchment-type paper with pencil. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 32(7), 9431-9439. doi: 10.1007/s10854-021-05607-0
  13. Low, W.