Bridgid Chin Lai Fui
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bridgid Chin Lai Fui
Ph.D, MPhil, BEng. (Hons.), CPEng, FHEA
Chair of Student and Alumni Relations Committee
Associate Professor
Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 446
Telephone: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2420
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: bridgidchin@curtin.edu.my
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6ungxl4AAAAJ&hl=en
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/I-2551-2018
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56052383600
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6544-664X
Academic History
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (2015), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
- MPhil in Mechanical Engineering (2012), Curtin University
- BEng(Hons) in Chemical Engineering (2008), Curtin University
Professional History
- Associate Professor (2022-now), Curtin University Malaysia
- Senior Lecturer (2018-2021), Curtin University Malaysia
- Lecturer (2015-2017), Curtin University Malaysia
- Graduate Assistant (2012-2014), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
- Associate Lecturer (2011), Curtin University
- Research and Teaching Assistant (2008-2010), Curtin University
Awards and Recognitions
- Sarawak Women In Innovation and Technology Award (2024)
- Curtin Malaysia Most Productive Researcher Award (2024)
- Outstanding Oral Presentation Award, 2nd International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc) 2024
- Curtin Malaysia Research Star Award (2023)
- First Prize and Gold Award, EcoSynterra: In-Situ Transformation of Plastic and Agricultural Waste into Syngas, Miri Creativity, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (MCITeX) (2023)
- Silver Award, Fueling Sustainability: Transforming Waste to Pyrolytic Oil with Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB and Surgical Face Mask (SFM) Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis, Innovation Technology Exposition and Conference (InTEX23) (2023)
- Bronze Award, Fueling the Future: Unlocking the Potential of Hydrochar Catalyst for Syngas Production, Innovation Technology Exposition and Conference (InTEX23) (2023)
- Winner, 10th Anak Sarawak Business Event Awards – Convention of Excellence Award (2023)
- Top Reviewer Award 2023, ELSEVIER Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (2023)
- Best Paper Award, Energy Analysis of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Renewable Fuel using Chlorella Vulgaris using Aspen Energy Analyzer, International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy (ICDATE) 2023, Miri Sarawak (2023)
- Bronze Award, Incorporating non-fungible tokens (NFTS) in teaching and learning (T&L) activities, The 8th Teaching and Learning Innovation Festival (TLIF2022) (2022)
- Curtin Malaysia Excellence Teaching Award 2021
- PREP Reviewer (2021-present)
- Publons Peer Review Awards – Top 1% of Reviewers in Cross Field area (2018)
- Best Paper Award under Material Science and Engineering category in 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016, Miri (2016).
- Recipient, International Conference Scholarship 2016 award from Sarawak Convention Bureau (2016).
- Outstanding Contributing Reviewer for ELSEVIER Energy Conversion and Management (2016).
- Finalist for the Malaysia IChemE Young Chemical Engineer in Research Award (2015).
- Finalist for The Crown Prince CIPTA Award ,‘Conversion of Plastic and Biomass Waste Mixtures to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’ invention, Brunei Darussalam (2015).
- Gold Medal, ‘In-Situ Conversion of Plastic and Agricultural Waste to Syngas (W2E)’ invention, 25th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, ITEX’14, Kuala Lumpur (2014).
Research Interests
- Gasification
- Pyrolysis
- Syngas Cleaning Technologies
- Green Technology
Patents
- S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, R. A. Moghadam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2013. Process for Conversion of Polymeric and Biomass Waste to Syngas (PI2013004740).
- S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, R. A. Moghadam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2013. System for Conversion of Polymeric and Biomass Waste to Syngas (PI2013004741).
Books
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, S. K. Wee. 2015. Hydrodynamic Behavior in Palm Shells and Sand Mixtures Fluidization, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN: 978-3-659-67934-6).
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. 2014. Biomass Derived Syngas Cleaning Technologies: Implementation of Catalytic Cracking as the Hot Gas Cleaning Technology in Palm Shell Gasification Process, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN: 978-3-8473-4338-7).
Book Chapter
- Zhou, C., et al., 2024. Monitoring and assessment techniques for microplastics, In: Egbueri, J.C., Ighalo, J.O., Pande, C.B. (eds) Microplastics in African and Asian Environments, Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies, DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-64253-1_26
- Tan, Y.H., et al., 2024. Origin, preparation, and processing of plant biomass materials. Chapter 2, Plant Biomass Applications, Materials, Modification and Characterizations, 25-47. DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-15465-2.00012-4
- Chai, Y. H., et al., 2023. Basic principles of CO2 capture and conversion technologies, In Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies, Chapter 2, 25-26 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-89851-5.00006-8
- L. F. B., Chin, et al., 2023. Graphene-based nanomaterials for CO2 capture and capture, In Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies. Springer, Chapter 8, 211-243. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-89851-5.00011-1
- Y. L., Kam, et al., 2023. Potential of Using Manure in Microalgae Cultivation for Third Generation of Biofuel Production. Spinger, Chapter 4, 85-105, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4120-7_4
- L. F. B. Chin, et. al., 2022. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Medical Applications. Nanotechnology for Electronic applications. Springer, Chapter 4, 63-87, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6022-1_4
- S. W. Hii, L. F. B. Chin, et al. 2022. Iso-conversional kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of catalytic pyrolysis of catalytic pyrolysis for palm oil wastes. Value-Chain of biofuels, Chapter 12 , 277-300, DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-824388-6.00025-7
- L. F. B. Chin, F. H. Juwono, K. S. C. Yong. 2022. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Medical Applications. Nanotechnology for Electronic Applications, Chapter 4, 63-87, DOI:10.1007/978-981-16-6022-1_4
- F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2015. Optimization study of catalytic co-gasification of rubber seed shell and high density polyethylene waste for hydrogen production using response surface methodology, Advances in Bioprocess Technology, Springer International Publishing, Chapter 11, 209-223, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17915-5_11 (ISBN: 978-3-319-17914-8).
Journal Publications
- M. M. Huang, C. L. Yiin, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, I. Othman, Y. H. Chan, 2025. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) for sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants: recent advances, challenges, and future directions. Journal of Molecular Liquids 425, 127202. DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127202
- S. Kartik, H. M. Balsora, A. G. Chakinala, J. Modi, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, R. Vinu, J. B. Joshi, A. Sharma, 2025. Thermal degradation of heterogeneous plastic waste fractions: a hybrid DAEM & parallel reaction approach. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 214, 78-92. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2024.12.012
- Y. H. Chan, C. L. Yiin, M. M. Huang, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, J. S. Wee, S. Y. Foong, S. S. Lam, 2025. Advances in bi-reforming of methane: syngas production for low-carbon energy solutions. Chemical Engineering Journal 505, 159660. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.159660
- S.M.X. Goh, B.L.F. Chin, M.M. Huang, C.L. Yiin, J. C. Kurnia, S. S. Lam, Y. H. Tan, Y. H. Chai, N. A. Rashidi, 2025. Harnessing bamboo waste for high performance supercapacitor: a comprehensive review of activation methods and applications. Journal of Energy Storage 105, 114613. DOI:10.1016/j.est.2024.114613
- A. I. Osman, M. Nasr, C. O. Aniagor, M. Farghali, M. M. Huang, B. L. F. Chin, Z. Sun, S. S. M. Lock, E. A. López-Maldonado, C. L. Yiin, C. E. Chinyelu, A. S. Farooqi, Z. Chen, P.S. Yap, 2025. Synergistic technologies for a circular economy: upcycling waste plastics and biomass. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 19, 2. DOI: 10.1007/s11705-024-2507-0
- M. X. J. Wee, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, J. J. Chew, J. Sunarso, S. Yusup, A. Sharma, 2024. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and surgical face mask (SFM) wastes: thermo-kinetic study, ANN model fitting, and synergistic effect. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 165, 105811. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105811
- S. Y. Foong, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, Y. H. Tan, G. Zheng, S. Ge, R. K. Liew, S. S. Lam, 2024. Enhancing wastewater treatment with engineered biochar from microwave-assisted approach – a comprehensive review. Environmental Technology & Innovation 36, 103835. DOI:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103835
- C. L. Yiin, Z. Y. Lai, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, K. W. Cheah, M. J. Taylor, A. Al-Gailani, B. W. Kolosz, Y. H. Chan, 2024. Green pathways for biomass transformation: a holistic evaluation of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) through life cycle and techno-economic assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production 470, 143248. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143248
- Y. X. Seow, Y. H. Tan, J. Kansedo, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, N. Mujawar, M. N. B. Mohiddin, P. N. Y. Yek, Y. S. Chan, M. O. Abdullah, 2024. Pyrolysis assessment of palm kernel shell waste valorization to sulfonated magnetic biochar from techno-economic and energy perspectives. Discover Applied Sciences 6, 398. DOI: 10.1007/s42452-024-06079-7
- S. Y. Foong, Y. H. Chan, P. N. Y. Yek, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, J. C. W. Lan, S. S. Lam, 2024. Microwave-assisted pyrolysis in biomass and waste valorization: insights into the life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA). Chemical Engineering Journal 491, 151942. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.151942
- A. Srivastava, A. Sharma, M. K. Jena, A. K. Vuppaladadiyam, F. Reguyal, J. Joshi, A. Sharma, K. Shah, A. Gupta, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, A. K. Sarmah. 2024. Can pyrolysis handle biomedical wastes?: Assessing the potential of various biomedical waste treatment tehcnologies in tackling pandemics. Science of The Total Environment 946, 174167. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174167
- I. J. Y. Tan, A. C. M. Loy, B. L. F. Chin, K. W. Cheah, S. Y. Teng, B. S. How, H. Alhamzi, W. D. Leong, H. Y. Lim, M. K. Lam, S. S. Lam, 2024. Co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris with plastic wastes: thermal degradation, kinetics, and progressive depth swarm-evolution (PDSE) neural network-based optimization. Green Technologies and Sustainability 2(2), 100077. DOI: 10.1016/j.grets.2024.100077
- A. L. K. Chee, B. L. F. Chin, S. A. Sulaiman, Y. H. Chai, A. Saptoro, H. A. Umar, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, 2024, Syngas-enriched hydrogen production via catalytic gasification of water hyacinth using renewable palm kernel shell hydrochar. Fuel 362. 130811. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130811
- U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, J. W. Lim, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, S. H. Shuit, S. Lim, Y. L. Pang, P. L. Kiew, 2024. Abiotic stress as a dynamic strategy for enhancing high value phytochemicals in microalgae: critical insights, challenges, and future prospects. Biotechnology advances 70, 108280. DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108280
- Y. Z. Tan, Y. H. Tan, J. Kansedo, N. M. Mubarak, B. L. F. Chin, R. R. Karri, M. L. Ibrahim, P. N. Y. Yek, 2024. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies for transesterification catalyzed by black pepper seed-potassium hydroxide catalyst. Topics in catalysis 67. 810-827. DOI: 10.1007/s11244-023-01891-8
- H. Y. Lim, N. A. Rashidi, M. F. H. Othman, I. S. Ismail, S. Z. A. H. Saadon, B. L. F. Chin, S. Yusup, 2024. Recent advancements in thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuel. Biofuels 15(5), DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2023.2261788
- H. Y. Lim, S. Yusup, M. N. Acda, B. L. F. Chin, E. Rianawati, P. Unrean, C. L. Yiin, A. T. Quitain, S. Assabumrungrat, 2024. Investigation of calcium oxide-impregnated zeolite catalyst toward catalytic pyrolysis of oil pam empty fruit bunch: bio-oil yields, characterisations, and kinetic study. BioEnergy Research 17, 419-433. DOI: 10.1007/s12155-023-10618-2
- N. E. Hira, S. S. M. Lock, U. Arshad, K. Asif, F. Ullah, A. S. Farooqi, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, A. E. Huma, 2023. Screening of metal oxides and hydroxides for arsenic removal from water using molecular dynamics simulations. ACS Omega 8(50), 48130-48144. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07014
- A. V. Mahenthiran, Z. A. Jawad, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Development of blend PEG-PES/NMP-DMF mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 124654-124676. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20168-3
- S. M. Nyambura, C. Li, H. Li, J. Xu, J. Wang, X. Zhu, X. Fang, X. Li, G. V. Betrand, J. N. Ndumia, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Microwave co-pyrolysis of kitchen food waste and rice straw: Effects of susceptor on thermal, surface, and fuel properties of biochar. Fuel 352, 129093. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129093
- S. M. Nyambura, C. Li, J. Xu, J. Wang, H. Li, Z. Zhang, G. V.Bertrand, J. N. Ndumia, M. W. Atsbha, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. Techno-economic assessment of co-pyrolyzed kitchen waste and rice straw for co-generation of heat and power. Sustainable Production and Consumption 42, 434-445. DOI: 10.1016/j.spc.2023.06.015
- Z. Y. Lai, C. L. Yiin, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, N. S. A. Zauzi, S. Sar-Ee, 2023. A review on natural based deep eutectic solvents (NADESs): fundamentals and potential applications in removing heavy metals from soil. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (55), 116878-116905. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129093
- M. X. J. Wee, B. L. F. Chin, A. Saptoro, C. L. Yiin, J. J. Chew, J. Sunarso, S. Yusup, A. Sharma, 2023. A review on co-pyrolysis of agriculture biomass and disposable medical face mask waste for green fuel production: recent advances and thermo-kinetic models. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 17 (9), 1141-1161. DOI: 10.1007/s11705-022-2230-7
- C. L. Yiin, K. L. Yap, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, 2023. Insights into the lignin dissolution mechanism of water content tailored choline chloride (ChCl) based green solvents for biomass pretreatment. Physical Chemistry Research 11 (3), 605-614. DOI: 10.22036/pcr.2022.350557.2131
- M. T. Lim, E. S. Tan, Y. H. Chai, B. L. F. Chin, F. H. Juwono, D. H. B. Hisham, M. A. M. Anuar, 2023. Pilot-scale flue gas pyrolysis system for organic and plastic wastes with improved liquid properties in a non-thermal plasma reactor. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 173, 106062. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106062
- Y. H. Chan, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, M. K. Wong, A. C. M. Loy, S. Y. Foong, C. L. Yiin, S. S. Lam, 2023. Progress in thermochemical co-processing of biomass and sludge for sustainable energy, value-added products and circular economy. Bioresource Technology 380, 129061. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129061
- U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, H. Rawindran, J. W. Lim, K. F. Pa’ee, K. T. L. Yong, I. S. Tan, B. L. F. Chin, P. L. Show, K. T. Lee, 2023. Optimizing extraction of antioxidative biostimulant from waste onion peels for microalgae cultivation via response surface model. Energy Conversion and Management 286,117023. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117023
- A. C. M. Loy, S. Y. Teng, B. S. How, X. Zhang, K. W. Cheah, V. Butera, W. D. Leong, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, M. J. Taylor, G. Kyriakou, 2023. Elucidation of single atom catalysts for energy and sustainable chemical production: synthesis, characterization and frontier science. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 96, 101074. DOI: 10.1016/j.pecs.2023.101074
- T. Liu, C. O. Aniagor, M. I. Ejimofor, M. C. Menkiti, K. H. D. Tang, B. L. F. Chin, Y. H. Chan, C. Y. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chai, S. S. M. Lock, K. L. Yap, M. X. J. Wee, P. S. Yap, 2023. Technologies for removing pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) from aqueous solutions: recent advances, performances, challenges and recommendations for improvements. Journal of Molecular Liquids 374, 121144. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121144
- S. Y. Foong, Y. H. Chan, S. S. M. Lock, B. L. F. Chin, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, A. C. M. Loy, P. N. Y. Yek, W. W. F. Chong, S. S. Lam, 2023. Microwave processing of oil palm wastes for bioenergy production and circular economy: Recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects. Bioresource Technology 369, 128478. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128478
- Y. H. Chan, A. C. M. Loy, K. W. Cheah, S. Y. W. Chai, L. H. Ngu, B. S. How, C. Li, S. S. M. Lock, M. K. Wong, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, Z. P. Chan, S. S. Lam. 2023. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) conversion to hydrogen (H2) and value-added chemicals: Progress, challenges and outlook. Chemical Engineering Journal 458, 141398. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.141398
- K. Asif, S. S. M. Lock, S. A. A. Taqvi, N. Jusoh, C. L. Yiin, B. L. F. Chin, 2023. A molecular simulation study on amine-functionalized silica/polysulfone mixed matrix membrane for mixed gas separation. Chemosphere 311, 136936. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136936
- N. T. Thanh, M. Mostapha, M. K. Lam, S. Ishak, Y. K. Dasan, J. W. Lim, I. S. Tan, S. Y. Lau, B. L. F. Chin, T. Hadibarata, 2022. Fundamental understanding of in-situ transesterification of microalgae biomass to biodiesel. A critical review. Energy Conversion and Management 270, 116212. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116212
- C. L. Yiin, E. B. Odita, S. S. M. Lock, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chan, M. K. Wong, B. L. F. Chin, A. T. Quitain, S. K. Loh, S. Yusup. 2022. A review on potential of green solvents in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of lignin. Bioresource Technology 364, 128075. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128075
- S. Y, Foong, Y. H. Chan, B. L. F. Chin, S. S. M. Lock, C. Y. Yee, C. L. Yiin, W. Peng, S. S. Lam, 2022. Production of biochar from rice straw and its application for wastewater remediation – an overview. Bioresource Technology 360, 127588. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127588
- K. H. D. Tang, S. S. M. Lock, P. S. Yap, K. W. Cheah, Y. H. Chan, C. L. Yiin, A. Z. E. Ku, A. C. M. Loy, B. L. F. Chin, Y. H. Chai, 2022. Immobilized enzyme/microorganism complexes for degradation of microplastics: a review of recent advances, feasibility, and future prospects. Science of the Total Environment 832, 154868. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154868
- T. L. Yap, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, J. Y. Lim, H. Alhamzi, Y. H. Chai, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, M. X. J. Wee, M. K. Lam, Z. A. Jawad, S. Yusup, S. S. M. Lock, 2022. Synergistic effects of catalytic co-pyrolysis Chlorella vulgaris and polyethylene mixtures using artificial neuron network: thermodynamic and empirical kinetic analyses. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 107391, DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2022.107391
- A. C. M. Loy, H. Alhami, S. S. M. Lock, C. L. Yiin, K. W. Cheah, L. F. B. Chin, B. S. How, S. Yusup, 2021. Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production via catalytic wheat straw gasification using straw biohar catalyst. Bioresource Technology 341, 125796, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125796
- J. Y. Lim, A. C. M. Loy, H. Alhazmi, L. F. B. Chin, K. W. Cheah, M. J. Taylor, G. Kyriakou, C. K. Yoo, 2021. Machine Learning assisted CO2 utilisation in the catalytic dry reforming C1-C4 hydrocarbons via first principle approach: reaction pathways and TOPSIS analysis, International Journal of Energy Research, DOI:10.1002/er.7565
- L. M. Terry, C. Li, J. J. Chew, A. Aqsha, B. S. How, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, D. S. Khaerudini, N. Hameed, G. Guan, J. Sunarso, 2021. Bio-oil production from pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of oil palm biomass with plastic wastes: a review. Carbon Resources Conversion, DOI: 10.1016/j.crcon.2021.10.002
- K. Asif, S. S. M. Lock, S. A. A. Taqvi, N. Jusoh, C. L. Yiin, L. F. B. Chin, A. C. M. Loy, 2021. A molecular simulation study of silica/polysulfone mixed matrix membrane for mixed gas separation. Polymers 13 (13), DOI: 10.3390/polym13132199.
- D. K. H. Tang, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. Correlations between control of COVID-19 transmission and influenze occurences in Malaysia. Public Health 198, 96-101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.07.007
- F.A. H. Juber, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, S. P. Yeap, T. L. Chew. 2021. The prospect of synthesis of PES/PEG blend membranes using blend NMP/DMF for CO2/N2 separation. Journal of Polymer Research 28, 2199, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02500-6.
- F. A. H. Juber, Z. A. Jawad, G. H. Teoh, A. L. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. Development of novel blend poly (Ethylene Glycol / Poly(Ethersulfone) polymeric membrane using N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone and dimethylformamide solvents for facilitating CO2/N2 gas separation. Materials Today: Proceedings 46(5), 1963-1970, DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.453.
- C. L. Yiin, K. L. Yap, A. Z. E. Ku, L. F.B. Chin, S. S.M. Lock, K.W. Cheah, A. C. M. Loy, Y. H. Chan. 2021. Recent advances in green solvents for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment: potential of choline chloride (ChCl) based solvents. Bioresource Technology 333, 125195, DOI:10. .1016/j.biortech.2021.125195
- M. Majid, L. F. B. Chin, Y. H. Chai, M. K. Lam, S. Yusup. 2021. Particle swarm optimization and global sensitivity analysis for catalytic co-pyrolysis of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and plastic waste mixtures: thermal degradation, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters study. Bioresource Technology 329, 124874, DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124874
- Y. H. Chai, M. Mohamed, Y. W. Cheng, L. F. B. Chin, C. L. Yiin, S. Yusup, M. K. Lam, 2021. A review on potential biohydrogen generation through waste decomposition technologies. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01333-z
- J. X. Liew, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, A. AlNouss, M. Shahbaz, T. Al-Ansari, R. Govindan, Y. H. Chai, 2021. Synergistic effect of catalytic co-pyrolysis of corn cob and HDPE waste mixtures using weight average global process model. Renewable Energy 170, 948-963, DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.053
- Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, W. N. A. Kadir, C. Y. Wong, S. S. Rosli, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, C. L. Yiin, 2021. Valorisation of tropical biomass waste by supercritical fluid extraction technology, Sustainability 13(1), 233, DOI:10.3390/su13010233
- K. K. Wong, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, 2021. A Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) – Polyethersulfone (PES)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) polymer blend mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation. Journal of Polymer Research 28 (6), 1-19, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02361-5
- Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, 2020. Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Solubilization of Carica Papaya Linn. Leaves in Ternary System with CO2 + Ethanol Solvents. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 156, 31-42, DOI:10.1016/j.cherd.2020.01.025.
- S. C. Ng, Z. A. Jawad, P. C. Tan, L. F. B. Chin, R. J. Lee, 2020. Influence of Polymer Blending of Cellulose Acetate Butyrate for CO2/N2 Separation. Journal of Physical Science 31(1), 69-84, DOI: 10.21315/jps2020.31.1.5.
- A. C. M. Loy, S. Yusup, B. S. How, C. L. Yiin, L. F. B. Chin, M. Muhammmad, Y. L. Gwee, 2019. Uncertainty Estimation Approach in Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Rice Husk: Thermal Degradation, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters Study. Bioresource Technology, Article 122089, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122089.
- S. Y. Teng, A. C. M. Loy, W. D. Leong, B. S. How, L. F. B. Chin, V. Máša, 2019. Catalytic Thermal Degradation of Chlorella Vulgaris: Evolving Deep Neural Networks for Optimization. Bioresource Technology, Article 121971, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121971.
- M. J. B. Fong, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, M. K. Lam, S. Yusup, Z. A. Jawad, 2019. Catalytic pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis. Bioresource Technology 289, Article 121689, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121689.
- J. Y. Yeo, L. F. B. Chin, J. K. Tan, Y. S. Loh. 2019. Comparative Studies on the Pyrolysis of Cellulose, Hemicellulose, and Lignin based on Combined Kinetics. Journal of the Energy Institute 92,27-37, DOI: 10.1016/j.joei.2017.12.003.
- K. W. D. Gan, A. C. M. Loy, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, M. N. Acda, 2018. Kinetics and Thermodynamic Analysis in Green Catalytic One-Pot Pyrolysis of Paddy Residue. Bioresource Technology 265, 180-190, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.06.003.
- C. M. A. Loy, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, K. W. D. Gan, M. Shahbaz, M. N. Acda, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, 2018. Comparative Study of In-situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Rice Husk for Syngas Production: Kinetics Modelling and Product Gas Analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production 197, 1231-1234, DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.245.
- Q. H. Ng, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. C. M. Loy, K. Y. Y. Chong, 2018. Modeling of the Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Residual and HDPE Waste using the Distributed Activation Energy Model (DAEM). Applied Thermal Engineering 138, 336-345, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.04.069.
- C. M. A. Loy, K. W. D. Gan, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, M. K. Lam, M. Shahbaz, P. Unrean, M. N. Acda, E. Rianawati. 2018. Thermogravimetric Kinetic Modelling of In-Situ Catalytic Pyrolytic Conversion of Rice Husk to Bioenergy using Rice Hull Ash Catalyst. Bioresource Technology 261, 213-222, DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.04.020.
- C. M. A. Loy, S. Yusup, M. K. Lam, L. F. B. Chin, M. Shahbaz, A. Yamamoto, M. N. Acda. 2018. The Effect of Disposal Waste Coal Bottom Ash in Catalytic Pyrolysis of Malaysian Rice Husk for Syngas Production, Energy Conversion and Management 165, 541-554, DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.03.063.
- P. Unrean, L. F. B. Chin, E. Rianawati, M. Acda. 2018. Comparative Techno-Economic Assessment and Environmental Impacts of Rice Husk-to-Fuel Conversion Technologies. Energy 151, 581-593, DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.03.112.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman, A. P. Herman. 2016. Effect of Temperature on Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and Plastic HDPE Residues, Chemical Engineering Transactions 52, 577-582, DOI: 10.3303/CET1652097.
- A. C. R. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, K. L. Hii. 2016. Kinetic Analysis of Rice Husk Pyrolysis using Kissinger-Akahira Sunose (KAS) method, Procedia Engineering 148, 1247-1251, DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.486.
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua, F. Twaiq. 2016. Experimental Investigation on Tar Produced from Palm Shells derived Syngas using Zeolite HZSM-5 Catalyst, Journal of the Energy Institute 89, 713-724, DOI: 10.1016/j.joei.2015.04.005.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Comparative Studies on Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Themogravimetric Approach, Journal of Cleaner Production 70: 303-314, DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.02.039.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Kinetic Studies of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene, Energy Conversion and Management 87: 746-753, DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.07.043.
- R. A. Moghadam, S. Yusup, Y. Uemura, L. F. B. Chin, H. L. Lam, A. Al Shoaibi. 2014. Syngas Production from Palm Kernel Shell and Polyethylene Waste Blend in Fluidized Bed Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification Process, Energy 75:40-44, DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2014.04.062.
- Z. Khan, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin. 2014. Hydrogen Production from Palm Kernel Shell via Integrated Catalytic Adsorption (ICA) Steam Gasification, Energy Conversion and Management 87:1224-1230, DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.03.024.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Comparison Studies of Criado and Coats-Redfern Methods for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Applied Mechanics and Materials 472: 621-625, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.472.621.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, Journal of Applied Sciences 14(11), 1225-1229, DOI:10.3923/jas.2014.1225.1229.
- Z. Khan, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, L. F. B. Chin. 2014. Performance Study of Ni Catalyst with Quicklime (CaO) as CO2 Adsorbent in Palm Kernel Shell Steam Gasification for Hydrogen Production, Advanced Materials Research 917, 292-300, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.917.292.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Investigation on Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Chemical Engineering Transactions 39, 505-510, DOI:10.3303/CET1439085.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Gasification Conversion and Char Reactivity of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Steam Co-Gasification Process, Chemical Engineering Transactions 39, 679-684, DOI:10.3303/CET1439114.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. 2014. Kinetic Analysis on Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Applied Mechanics and Materials 625, 251-254, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.625.521.
Conference Publications
- A. Atmowidjojo, E. Rianawati, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. T. Quitain, S.Assabumrungat, C. L. Yiin, W. Kiatkittipong, A. Srifa, A. Eiad-ua, Supporting Clean Energy in the ASEAN: Policy Opportunities from Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Indonesia and Malaysia. 2nd International Symposium of Earth, Energy, Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Symposium 2021, 25-26 September 2021.
- E. Rianawati, S. Yusup, L. F. B. Chin, P. Unrean, M. N. Acda, E.Gracia, S. Auliannisaa, M. H. Utomo, P. M. Ayu, Challenges for Sustainable Biofuel Industry Development in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Policy Recommendation, 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 26-29 April 2021.
- T. P. Kim, Z. A. Jawad, L. F. B. Chin, Development of Poly(ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate Membrane for Facilitated CO2/N2 Separation, 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2021, Kuching Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1195/1/012019
- S. W. Hii, L. F. B. Chin, F. R. S. Majing, Z, A. Jawad, H. Y. Lim, S. Yusup, M. N. Acda, P. Unrean, E. Rianawati, Thermogravimetric Kinetic Analysis of In-Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Palm Oil Wastes with the Presence of Palm Oil Wastes Ash Catalyst, 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2021, Kuching Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1195/1/012019
- Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, Q. H. Seer, M. S. H. Ruslan, L. F. B. Chin, Influence of supercritical CO2 flowrate in one-pot supercritical fluid extraction of Carica papaya linn. Leaves: A broken-intact-cell approach, International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials (ICPEAM) 2020, 13-15 July 2021. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202128702012
- Z, M. Ng, U. Suparmaniam, M. K. Lam, J. W. Lim, S. H. Shuit, S. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, P. L. Kiew Assessing the effects of operating parameters on flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris using bioflocullants extracted from miscellaneous waste biomass, International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials (ICPEAM) 2020, 13-15 July 2021. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202128704004
- Y. H. Lim, S. Yusup, A. C. M. Loy, S. Sharifah, S. S. K. Ho, A. S. A. Manaf, S. S. Lam, Chin, L. F. B., M. N. Acda, Review on Conversion of Lignin Waste Into Value-Added Resources in Tropical Countries, 8th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Guelph Canada, 31st May 2021-4th June 2021.
- Chin, L. F. B., Juwono, F. H., Yong, K. S. C., Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Process Safety and Risk Management, The 6th International Conference on E-Learning (ECONF20), Sakheer Bahrain, 6-7 December 2020, pp. 254-258, doi: 10.1109/econf51404.2020.9385508.
- L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, P. Q. W. Ng. Game Based Student Response System in Engineering Education, International Conference on e-Learning (ICeL 2017), Negeri Sembilan Malaysia, 7th-8th November 2017.
- L. F. B. Chin, J. K. Tan, Y. S. Loh. A Systematic Study of the Kinetics Behavior Cellulose Pyrolysis using Thermogravimetric Approach, 12th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2017), Dubrovnik Croatia, 4th-8th October 2017.
- L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, P. Q. W. Ng. Using Kahoot! Game Based Student Response System in Engineering Education, International Symposium on Teaching, Education and Learning (ISTEL) 2017, Hiroshima Japan, 4th-6th July 2017.
- Y. H. Chai, S. Yusup, V. S. Chok, M. T. Arpin, S. Irawan, L. F. B. Chin. Comparison of Rheological Properties of Graphene / Carbon Nanotube Hydrogenated Oil based Biodegradable Drilling Fluid, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2016), Miri Malaysia, 1st-3rd December 2016.
- S. S. K. Kiu, S. Yusup, V. S. Chok, M. T. Arpin, R. N. M. Kamil, L. F. B. Chin. Comparison on Tribological Properties of Vegetable Oil upon Addition of Carbon based Nanoparticles, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2016), Miri Malaysia, 1st-3rd December 2016.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Experimental Study of Ni-Catalyzed Steam Co-Gasification Rubber Seed Shells and High Density Polyethylene Waste Mixtures, 11th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2016), Lisbon Portugal, 4th-9th September 2016.
- C. R. A. Lim, L. F. B. Chin, Z. A. Jawab, K. L. Hii. 2016. Kinetic Analysis of Rice Husk Pyrolysis using Kissinger-Akahira Sunose (KAS) method, 4th International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM 2016), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 15th-17th August 2016.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. A. P. Herman. Effect of Temperature on Catalytic Steam Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and Plastic HDPE Residues, 19th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2016), Prague Czech Republic, 28th-31st August 2016.
- V. S. Y. Soon, L. F. B. Chin, A. C. R. Lim. Kinetic Study on Pyrolysis of Oil Palm Frond, 2nd Colloquium on Process Control (CPC) 2015, Miri Sarawak, 6th-7th November 2015.
- G. N. A. Berundang, L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, R. J. Lee. Thermal Degradation Analysis of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Plastic Waste, 10th Curtin University Technology Science and Engineering International Conference (CUTSE 2015), Miri Sarawak, 6th-8th November 2015.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shells and High Density Polyethylene Waste Mixtures: Effect of Reactor Temperature, Biannual Annual Postgraduate Conference II (BAPC II), Perak Malaysia, 6th-9th November 2014.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Co- Gasification Conversion and Char Reactivity of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Steam Co-Gasification Process, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), Prague Czech Republic, 23rd-27th August 2014.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Investigation on Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), Prague Czech Republic, 23rd-27th August 2014.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Kinetic Analysis on Catalytic Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, The 3rd International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM 2014), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 3rd-5th June 2014.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Investigation on the Synergistic Effects for Co-Pyrolysis and Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, Biannual Postgraduate Conference 2014 (BAPC 2014), Perak Malaysia, 7th-10th May 2014.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, P. Kannan, C. Srinivasakannan, S. A. Sulaiman. Comparison Studies of Criado and Coats-Redfern Methods for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene Mixtures, 2013 International Conference on Energy and Sustainability (ICES 2013), Beijing China, 18th-20th October 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, International Oil and Gas Symposium and Exhibition (IOGSE 2013), Sabah Malaysia, 9th-11th October 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Kinetic Studies of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell with High Density Polyethylene using Thermogravimetric Approach, 8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2013), Dubrovnik Croatia, 22nd-27th¬ September 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S, Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Approach, 3rd SOJO-UTP Seminar on Nano and Bio Research, Kumamoto Japan, 27th-28th August 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, A. Al Shoaibi, S. A. Sulaiman. Thermal Degradation Behaviour for Co-Gasification of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene Mixtures using Thermogravimetric Analysis, Annual Postgraduate Conference 2013 (APC 2013), Perak Malaysia, 3rd-6th July 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Thermal Degradation Characterization for Co-Pyrolysis and Co-Gasification of High Density Polyethylene and Rubber Seed Shell Mixtures, 2nd Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2013 (POCER 2013), Pahang Malaysia, 28th-29th June 2013.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Utilization of Plastic and Biomass Waste Mixtures as the Potential Source of Syngas Production from In-Situ Catalytic Gasification Process, 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop “Role of Biomass as Renewable Energy” with Asia Biomass Office Conference, Tokyo Japan, 3rd-4th December 2012.
- L. F. B. Chin, S. Yusup, M. M. Ahmad, A. Al Shoaibi. Process Optimization of Co-Pyrolysis of Rubber Seed Shell and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Mixtures for Syngas Production using Response Surface Methodology, Engineering Goes Green 7th CUTSE Conference, Miri Malaysia, 6th-7th November 2012.
- A. Gorin, L. F. B. Chin, H. B. Chua. Syngas Cleaning Technologies Suitable for Power Generation from Biomass Palm Shells, ASEAN Australian Engineering Congress (AAEC 2011), Kuching Malaysia, 25th -27th July 2011.
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, F. Twaiq, H. B. Chua. Effect of HZSM-5 Zeolite on Tar Reduction for Biomass Palm Shell Gasification in Fixed Bed Reactor, 2010 International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 2010), Bangkok Thailand, 23rd-25th April 2010.
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, F. Twaiq, H. B. Chua. Influence of Air-Nitrogen Composition of Palm Shells Biomass, CUTSE 2nd International Conference, Miri Malaysia, 24th-25th November 2009.
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. Gas Cleaning Technologies in Biomass Gasification for Power Generation, CUTSE 1st International Conference, Miri Malaysia, 24th-27th November 2008.
- L. F. B. Chin, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua. Tar Formation, Reduction, and Elimination from Biomass Gasification: Recent Trends and Development, Biodiversity and Biotechnology Symposium, Kuching Malaysia, 19th-21st November 2008.
- V. S. Chok, L. F. B. Chin, S.K. Wee, W. W. Tang, A. Gorin, H.B. Chua, H. M. Yan. Hydrodynamics Studies of Sand/Palm Shells Binary Mixtures in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG), 1st Engineering Conference on Energy & Environment (ENCON) 2007, Kuching Malaysia, 27th-28th December 2007.
- S. K. Wee, V. S. Chok, L. F. B. Chin, W. W. Tang, A. Gorin, H. B. Chua, H. M. Yan. On the Effect of Effective Diameter on Fluidization Quality in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier, 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2007, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 12th-14th December 2007.
- L. F. B. Chin, V. S. Chok, S. K. Wee, A. Gorin. Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Binary Mixture Fluidization in Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG), Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Engineering Conference (CUTSE), Miri Malaysia, 26th-27th November 2007.
Research Grants and Projects
- Co-investigator, ‘Upgrading Microalgae Derived Bio-oils to Jet Fuel using Commercial Catalyst and Microwave-Assisted Fast Co-Pyrolysis Technology’, PETRONAS Academia Collaboration Dialogue 2023 (2024-2026)
- Co-investigator, ‘Click Chemistry for Smart Biodegradable Bioplastics using Bacterial Cellulose: Enhancing Control and Sustainability’ , Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (2024-2027)
- Principal investigator, ‘Sustainable Utilisation of Sarawak Bamboo-Biowaste Derived Activated Carbon for High Performance Supercapacitor and Soil Remediation’, Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC) (2023-2026)
- Principal investigator, ‘Sustainable Production of Value-Added Products and Energies from Oil Palm Residues and Plastic Waste Mixtures in the ASEAN Region’, Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (2023-2024)
- Co-investigator, ‘Immobilization of Plastics-Degrading Enzymes on Carbon Nanotubes for Efficient Degradation of Microplastics in Aqueous Environment’, United International College Grant (2021-2023)
- Principal Investigator, ‘Upgrading of Bio-Oil Targeting Sustainable Jet Fuel Range and Its Implementation Study in ASEAN Region’ Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (2021)
- Principal Investigator, ‘Conversion of water hyacinth biomass to syngas enriched hydrogen production via catalytic gasification process’ in Collaborative Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Grant (Hydrogen Energy) (2021)
- Principal Investigator, ‘Sustainable Production of High-Quality Bio-Oil from Different Agriculture Wastes in the ASEAN Region through Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis’ Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (JASTIP-Net), 2019.
- Principal Investigator, ‘Implementation of Innovative Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Curtin’s Engineering Education’, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2019.
- Co-Investigator, ‘The Influence of Zoom Video Communication on Improving the Impact of Learning and Teaching Environment’, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2019.
- Principal Investigator, ‘Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Rice Husk for Syngas Production’, International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants, 2017.
- Principal Investigator, ‘Collaborative Classroom Learning using Kahoot Game based Student Response System (GSRS) in Curtin’s Engineering Education’ Curtin Sarawak Teaching Innovation Project (CSTIP), 2017.
- Co-Investigator ‘Structure, Morphology and Properties Relationship of Well-Defined Architecture Cellulose Nanowhisker Reinforced Chitosan-g-Polylactic acid Nanocomposites via Atomic Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) in an Ionic Liquid’, FRGS Grant, 2016.
- Co-Investigator, ‘Thin Firm for Upgrading Gases from Biomass Conversion’, LRGS Grant, 2015.
Consultancy Projects
- Research Member, ‘Study on the Water Hyacinth in Rivers in Sarawak’, Ministry of Transport Sarawak (2024)
- Research Member, ‘Cooking Practice in Displacement Setting’, Resilience Development Initiatives (Indonesia) and University of Loughborough (United Kingdom) (October 2021-February 2022)
- Research Member, ‘Conversion of Waste Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate and Lignocellulosic Mixtures to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi (2013-2014).
- Research Member, ‘Conversion of Waste Polyethylene and Lignocellulosic Materials to Syngas using Catalytic Steam Gasification Process’, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi (2012-2013).
- Research Member, ‘Development of Syngas Cleanup Technologies Suitable for Power Generation from Biomass’, Shell Limited Sdn Bhd, Malaysia (2008-2010).
Keynote Speaker
- Conversion of palm oil biomass and plastic waste mixtures for hydrogen enriched syngas production from co-gasification process, Palm Oil Milling Technology Exhibition & Conference (POMtex) 2023, Miri, 8th-9th August 2023
- Effective Management of Multiple Research Projects, 3rd Swinburne Sarawak Postgraduate Research Conference (SSPRC), Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak campus, 11th August 2022
Invited Lectures
- Issues and Initiatives in Sarawak Towards Carbon Neutrality, Area Studies: ASEAN Regional Sustainability Issues. 24th June 2024, Kumamoto University Japan
- Unveiling the Potential of Aquatic Weeds, Public Lecture (Bicara Sarawak Lestari), 18th June 2024 Pustaka Negeri Miri, Miri, Sarawak
- Hydrogen Technology and Applications, PRRE1003: Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering for Engineering First Year, 17th October 2023, Curtin University Malaysia Miri Sarawak
- Fuelling the Future: Harnessing Biomass’s Potential through Thermochemical Conversion, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Miri, 15th July 2023, Miri, Sarawak
- Scientific Paper Writing for ENGR4000 Engineering Industry Research Project, Online, 22nd April 2021, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri Sarawak
- Scientific Paper Writing for ENGR4000 Engineering Industry Research Project, Online, 20tth September 2021, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri Sarawak
Invited Talks
- Catalytic gasification of water hyacinth for syngas production: kinetics modelling and product gas analysis, NEXSUM Summit: The International Conference 2024, 24th-27th July 2024
- Renewable syngas generation: Insights from rice husk catalytic pyrolysis, Global campuses brown bag seminar series, 3rd October 2023
- Hydrogen enriched syngas production derived from co-gasification of palm oil biomass and plastic waste mixtures, IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG), 8th May 2023, Webinar
- Catalytic pyrolysis of oil palm wastes for bio-oil production, Special Symposium on “Materials for Environment Applications” in the Third International Conference on Science and Technology of Emerging Materials (STEMa2022), 5th August 2022
- Plastic pollution in Sarawak Malaysia and its impact to the environment, Practice Green Sarawak Environmental Action Campaign Webinar 1, Online, 28th August 2021
- Malaysia on the use of waste streams for gaseous and liquid fuels, University of Hull (UK) THYME Symposium on Bioenergy, Solid Fuels & Catalysis, Online, 13th April 2021
- Chemical properties of biomass, thermal degradation behaviour and kinetic analysis for biomass in ASEAN countries, Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform (JASTIP)-WP2 Annual Workshop (Japan), Zoom Online, 28th January 2021
- Recent Advances in Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass, One-week short term staff training program on “Recent trends in Energy Conversion Technologies (Malaysia), 16 July 2020
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Advance HE (HEA)
- CPEng, Engineers Australia (EA)
- Member, Engineers Australia (EA)
- Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
- Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
- Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG).
- Member, Malaysia Membrane Society (MyMembrane).