Agus Saptoro

Prof. Dr. Agus Saptoro

PhD (Curtin Australia), BEng (Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
SFHEA, MIEAust, CPEng, NER, Grad Eng BEM, MMyPCS

Contact Details
Location: L1. Hornbill 2, Office of Graduate School
Telephone: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2634
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: agus.saptoro@curtin.edu.my; agus.saptoro@curtin.edu.au

Personal website: https://agussaptoro.com/

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rSuNOPMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1734-4788

Backgrounds

Agus Saptoro is currently a Professor at Curtin Univesity Malaysia. He received Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in chemical engineering from Gadjah Mada University Indonesia and obtained his PhD in chemical engineering (process system engineering) from Curtin University Australia. He has been Visiting Professors/ Academics for University of Hyogo, Japan, and University of Aberdeen, UK, an Adjunct Professor at National Institute of Technology (ITENAS), Bandung, Indonesia, and a Honorary Professor at University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. His research expertise and interest include multivariate data & image analysis, machine learning for process engineering, process modelling, optimisation and control of physical, chemical and biochemical systems, CO2 capture and storage technology, and thermal Engineering. He is Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) with AdvanceHE (formerly known as Higher Education Academy UK) and Executive member of Malaysian Process Control Society (MyPCS). He is also serving as Editorial Board Member of Digital Chemical Engineering Journal (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/digital-chemical-engineering) and Associate Editor of International Journal of Food Engineering (https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ijfe).

Academic History

  • PhD (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University, Australia (2010)
  • BEng (Chemical Engineering) (First Class Honours), Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia (2002)

Professional History

  • Honorary Professor at University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa (2024 – present)
  • Adjunct Professor at National Institute of Technology (ITENAS), Bandung, Indonesia (2024 – present)
  • Professor (Chemical and Energy Engineering), Curtin University Malaysia (2022 – present)
  • Director of Curtin Malaysia Graduate School (2020 – present)
  • Visiting Research Professor, University of Hyogo, Japan (2023)
  • Member of Curtin Malaysia Council (2022 – present)
  • Member of Curtin Malaysia Academic Board (2020 – present)
  • Chair of Curtin Malaysia Graduate Studies Committee (2020 – present)
  • Deputy Dean of Research and Development/Director of Curtin Malaysia Graduate School (2020 – 2023)
  • Member of Curtin University Malaysia’s R&D Committee (2019 – present)
  • Associate Dean of Research and Development (Faculty of Engineering and Science) (2019 – 2020)
  • Visiting academic staff, School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen (UK) (2019)
  • Research Cluster Head for Intelligent System Design and Control (2018 – 2020)
  • Associate Professor (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University Malaysia (2017 – 2021)
  • Visiting Research Professor (under Hyogo Overseas Research Network (HORN) Scholarship), University of Hyogo, Japan (2015)
  • Chair of Students and Alumni Relation Committee, Curtin University Malaysia (2016 – 2018)
  • Programme Coordinator/Deputy Head of Department of Chemical Engineering (2014 – 2016)
  • Visiting Academic Professor, University of Hyogo, Himeji, Japan (2014)
  • Senior Lecturer (Chemical Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia (2013 – 2018)
  • Lecturer (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University Malaysia (2009 – 2012)
  • Sessional Academic Staff (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University, Australia (2005 – 2008)
  • Lecturer (Chemical Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia (2003 – 2004)
  • Process Control Engineer, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa (Polymer Fiber Plant), Indonesia (2002)

Research Expertise and Interests

  • Multivariate data & image analysis
  • Machine Learning for process engineering
  • Process modelling, optimisation and control of physical, chemical and biochemical systems
  • CO2 capture and storage technology
  • Energy and Thermal Engineering 

Awards

  1. Curtinnovation Award 2021 under International Category entitled “AgriSmartEye: a reliable, low-cost method to analyse black pepper” (https://research.curtin.edu.au/2021-awards/; https://youtu.be/_sOglbkqk-o).
  2. Curtin Malaysia’s Top Contributor for External Project Award 2021.
  3. Wiley Top Cited Article 2020-2021 in Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology Journal for a manuscript entitled “Process Modifications for Hot Potassium Carbonate-based CO2 Capture System: A Comparative Study”.
  4. Wiley Top Cited Article 2021-2022 in Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering for a manuscript entitled “Energy-saving process configurations for monoethanolamine-based CO2 capture system”.
  5. Gold Medal Recipient of Innovation Technology Expo (InTEX) 2022 (https://www.riec.unimas.my/intex22).
  6. Gold Medal Recipient of International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2022 (https://pecipta.umk.edu.my/).
  7. Winner of Innovation Excellence Award at the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) Technology Accelerator Demo Day 2024 (https://news.curtin.edu.my/news/curtin-malaysia-team-wins-innovation-excellence-award-for-groundbreaking-agrismarteye-system/).

Research Project and Funding

  1. Understanding the interactions between solvent and lipid compositional profiles to enhance the effectiveness of microalgae lipids extraction: Experiments and Molecular Dynamics (Project Leader – Funded by PETRONAS – Academic Collaboration Dialogue (PACD) Grant 2023, 2024 – 2027, RM1,263,350).
  2. Modeling of polymer association behavior using machine learning (Project Leader – Funded by Hyogo Overseas Research Network (HORN), Japan, ¥473,630 (~MYR15,000), 2024.
  3. Numerical Modelling of Airborne Transmission of Covid-19 exposure in a Classroom – A CFD Approach (Malaysia based Project Leader – Funded by ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D scheme under ASEAN-India S&T Development Fund (AISTDF) 2022 – 2024, ~MYR173,000).
  4. Green Building Overall Performance Assessment based on Multivariate Data Analysis of Energy Consumption, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Occupant Satisfaction: A Case Study on Sarawak Energy’s Miri Regional Office (Project Leader – Funded by Sarawak Energy Berhad 2022 – 2024, MYR167,900).
  5. Formulation of a Novel Nonlinear Image Processing Algorithm for Hyperspectral Imaging-based Food Quality Monitoring (Co-investigator – Funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2022 – 2024, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, MYR76,800).
  6. A Rapid, Reliable and Cost-Effective System to Detect Authenticity and Geographical Origin of Ground Black Pepper: Technology Development and Prototyping (Project Leader – Funded by Curtin Malaysia Research Institute (CMRI) 2021 – 2022, MYR200,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  7. Mechanistic Modeling of Hybrid Microwave and Ultrasound Assisted Pharmaceutical Crystallisation with and without Addition of Anti-solvent (Project Leader – Funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2020 – 2024, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, MYR95,100).
  8. A New Approach to Fundamental Modelling of Sludge Dewatering under Low Pressure Condition (Co-investigator – Funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2020 – 2024, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, MYR110,012).
  9. Development of a Rapid, Reliable and Cost-Effective Product Quality Estimation of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) based on Hyperspectral Images (Project Leader – Funded by Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC) 2020 – 2023, MYR180,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  10. Development of a Rapid and Cost-Effective Detector and Estimator of Adulterants in Ground Black Pepper using Spatial and Spectral Image Analysis (Project Leader – Funded by Sarawak Digital Economic Corporation (SDEC) 2018 – 2020, MYR100,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  11. Microwave Kiln for Beads Production (Co-investigator – Funded by Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), Ministry of Education, Malaysia, MYR31,200; 2018 – 2019, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  12. Process design, control and optimisation of low-cost post-combustion CO2 capture system (Project Leader – Funded by Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI) Academic Grant, MYR100,000, 2015 – 2018, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  13. Microwave irradiation based physical method to manipulate the surface tension of nanofluids (Project Leader – Funded by Hyogo Overseas Research Network (HORN), Japan, ¥473,630 (~MYR15,000), 2015, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  14. Formulation of a robust, non-Gaussian algorithm used to develop adaptive soft sensors for sensing various states in industrial processing plants (Project Leader – Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Round 2 2014 (2015 – 2018) – Funded by Ministry of Education, Malaysia, MYR82,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  15. Process Modelling and Optimization of Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) from Oil-Palm for Development of High-Quality Organic Compost (Co-investigator – Funded by Celtex Resources Sdn Bhd Grant 2012 – 2014, MYR220,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  16. Enhancing undergraduate transport phenomena teaching and learning through combined inductive and deductive approaches (Project Leader – Funded by Curtin Sarawak Teaching Innovation Project, 2011 – 2012, MYR2,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).
  17. Dynamic Neural Network and Gaussian Process based Model Predictive Control of a Palm Waste Boiler (Project Leader – Funded by Curtin Sarawak Research Fund 2010 – 2011, MYR10,000, Completed/KPI Achieved).

Consultancy Projects

  1. Trainer for “Multivariate Data Analysis Module” for the Government’s Manpower Training Requirement Programme for the Sarawak Corridor for Renewable Energy (SCORE) Batches 1, 2 and 3 (2009 – 2010).
  2. Trainer for “Pinch Technology and Process Integration in Power Plant Module” for in-house training at PT Indonesia Power, Jakarta (2003).

Publications

A. Journal Publications

2024

  1. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Chew Jiuan Jing, Sunarso, J., Yusup, S., Sharma, 2024. MCatalytic 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, accepted [2023 IF: 5.5, Q1].
  2. Zahir, A. Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Shah, M., Tiong, A.N.T., Kurnia, J.C., Hameed, S., 2024, “Computational modelling and optimization of physicochemical absorption of CO2 in rotating packed bed”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 102 (9): 1-18, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.25495 [2023 IF: 1.6, Q3].
  3. Bahrun, M.H.V., Bono, A., Zaini, M.A.A., Othman, N., Saptoro, A., 2022. Dynamic Performances of Adsorbents in an Industrial-Sized Packed Bed Column for Lead Ion Removal, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 4 (10): 11229-11242, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03379-z [2023 IF: 3.5, Q2].
  4. Nurjaman, F., Adhalia, D., Sari, Y., Astuti, W., Sumardi, S., Haryono, T., Nulhakim, L., Petrus, H.T.B.M., Saptoro, A., Prasetya, A., 2024, “Valorization of Solid Residue from the Lateritic Nickel Ore Leaching Process for Ferronickel Production”, Waste and Biomass Valorization, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02748-1 [2023 IF: 2.6, Q3].
  5. Suherman, S., Asy-Syaqiq, M.A., Rahayu, E., Simanjuntak, Z., Sussardi, A.R., Hadiyanto, H., Prasetiyono, B.W.H.E., Saptoro, A., 2024, “Performance of a mixed-mode air recirculation solar dryer integrated with thermal energy storage and evacuated tube solar collector for drying sweet corn kernels”, Journal of Food Science and Technology 1-12, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-024-06090-1 [2023 IF: 2.6, Q2].
  6. Putro, J.N., Soetaredjo, F.E., Wijaya, C.J., Santoso, S.P., Gunarto, C., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., Adisasmito, S., Wenten, I.G., Ismadji, S., 2024, “Bentonite-Polysorbate 80 for Removal CI Direct Blue 1 and CI Direct Yellow 4”, Chemistry Africa-A Journal of the Tunisian Chemical Society, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01078-y [2023 IF: 2.3; Q3].
  7. Wiratama, I.G.P., Kong, Z.Y., Yang, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2024, “An alternative to methanol recovery from ternary mixture: Replacing extractive with reactive distillation for maximizing economical potential and resource recovery”, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 189: 828-839, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.112 [2023 IF: 7.8, Q1]
  8. Srivastava, A., Sharma, A., Jena, M.K., Vuppaladadiyam, A.K., Reguyal, F., Joshi, J., Sharma, A., Shah, K., Gupta, A., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Sarmah, A.K., 2024, “Can pyrolysis handle biomedical wastes?: Assessing the potential of various biomedical waste treatment technologies in tackling pandemics”, Science of the Total Environment, 946: 174167, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174167 [2023 IF: 8.2, Q1]
  9. See, X.Z., Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., 2024, “A comprehensive review and recent advances of vitamin C: Overview, functions, sources, applications, market survey and processes”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 206: 108-129, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2024.04.048 [2023 IF: 3.7, Q2]
  10. Obek, C.A., Saptoro, A., Tiong, A.N.T., Jawad, Z.A., Kong, Z.Y., Ismadji, S., Sunarso, J., 2024, “Empirical correlations of drug-and plant-based bioactive compound solubility in supercritical CO2: A comparative evaluation study”, Fluid Phase Equilibria, 580: 114061, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2024.114061 [2023 IF:2.8, Q2].
  11. Chee, A.L.K., Chin, B.L.F., Sulaiman, S.A., Chai, Y.H., Saptoro, A., Umar, H.A., Lock, S.S.M., Chung, L.Y., 2024, “Syngas-Enriched Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Gasification of Water Hyacinth using Renewable Palm Kernel Shell Hydrochar”, Fuel, 362: 130811, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130811 [2023 IF: 6.7, Q1].
  12. Nyooputro, J., Soetaredjo, F. E., Permatasari Santoso, S.P., Irawaty, W., Yuliana, M., Wijaya, C.J., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., Ismadji, S., 2024, “Jackfruit peel cellulose nanocrystal–Alginate hydrogel for doripenem adsorption and release study”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 257 (Part 1): 128502, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128502 [2023 IF: 7.7, Q1].
  13. Wang, Y. S., Phang, F. J. F., Soh, M., Chew, J. J., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2024, “Physicochemical characterisation and kinetic modelling of wet torrefied oil palm trunk in pyrolysis condition”, Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, e3075, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.3075 [2023 IF: 1.4, Q3].
  14. Zahir, A., Mahmood, U., Aslam, Z., Naseem, S., Obayomi, K.S., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Lau, S.Y., Tiong, A.N.T., Abid, S., 2024, “Growth of Novel Cinnamon-Bentonite Loaded Chitosan Nanospikes for the Confiscation of Congo Red: Adsorption Studies and ANN Modeling”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 32 (4): 1764–1783, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-03071-x [2023 IF: 4.7, Q1/Q2].
  15. Susanto, E.E., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Putranto, A., Suherman, S., 2024, “7E+Q Analysis: A New Multi-Dimensional Assessment Tool of Solar Dryer for Food and Agricultural Products”, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26: 16363–16385, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03341-7 [2023 IF: 4.7, Q2].
  16. Huong, Y.Z., Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2024, “Influence of sludge deposit layer on sludge treatment reed beds treating septage“, Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 14 (3): 173–187, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2024.162 [2023 IF: 1.6, Q3].
  17. Huong, Y.Z., Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2024, “Modelling Sludge Dewatering in Treatment Reed Bed Considering Sludge Deposit Formation”, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 10: 2761–2774 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-023-01930-z [2023 IF: 2.7, Q3].
  18. Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., 2024, “Introduction of LSSVR for the Prediction of the Yellowness Index”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 15 (1): 81-90, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/150107.

2023

  1. Kong, Z.Y., Yang, A., Tsai, C.C., Adi, V.S.K., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2023, “Design and Optimization of Hybrid Reactive-Extractive Distillation for Ternary Azeotropic Separation: A Case Considering the Effect of Side Reactions”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 62 (27): 10601–10610 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c01532 [2022 IF: 4.2, Q2].
  2. Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Kano, M., 2023, “Just-in-time based soft sensors for process industries: A status report and recommendations”, Journal of Process Control, 128: 103025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2023.103025 [2022 IF: 4.2, Q2].
  3. Zahir, A., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Shah, M., Tiong, A.N.T., Kurnia, J.C., Hameed, S., 2023, “Prediction and optimization of liquid dispersion of monoethanolamine in a rotating packed bed for CO2 absorption”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 199: 252-267, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2023.09.031 [2022 IF: 3.9, Q2].
  4. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Amjad-Iranagh, S., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, “Understanding the influences of different associated gas impurities and the kinetic modelling of biogas hydrate formation at the molecular scale”, Energy, 282: 128893, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128893 [2022 IF: 9, Q1]
  5. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Amjad-Iranagh, S., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, “Molecular dynamics insights into the stability and dissociation of structure-H clathrate hydrates in the presence of different amino acids, gas species and sH hydrate formers”, Energy & Fuels, 37 (14): 10550–10566, DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01312 [2022 IF: 5.3, Q1/Q2].
  6. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Naeiji, P., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, “Molecular dynamics simulations of the effects of organic amines on biogas clathrate hydrate formation”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 382: 122015, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122015 [2022 IF: 6, Q1/Q2].
  7. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., , A., Amjad-Iranagh, S., Naeiji, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, A comprehensive review on molecular dynamics simulation studies of phenomena and characteristics associated with clathrate hydrates systems, Fuel, 338: 127201, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127201 [2022 IF: 7.4, Q1/Q2].
  8. Kumar, P., Zahir, A., Saptoro, A., Shah, M., Tiong, A.N.T., Hameed, S., 2023, “Parametric Study of Experimental and CFD Simulation based Hydrodynamics and mass transfer of Rotating Packed Bed: A review”, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-023-09932-x [2022 IF: 9.7, Q1].
  9. Banafi, A., Wee, S.K., Tiong, A.N.T., Kong, Z.Y., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2023, “Modeling of supercritical fluid extraction bed: A Critical Review”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 193: 685-712, DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2023.04.001 [2022 IF: 3.9, Q2]. 
  10. Terry, L.M., Wee, M.X.J., Chew, J.J., Khaerudini, D.S., Darsono, N., Aqsha, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J, 2023, “Catalytic co-pyrolysis of oil palm trunk and polypropylene with Ni–Mo/TiO2 and Ni/Al2O3: Oil composition and mechanism.” Environmental Research, 224: 115550, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.115550 [2022 IF: 8.3, Q1].
  11. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Loong, Y.C., Chew, J.J., Sunarso, J., Yusup, S., 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, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11705-022-2230-7 [2022 IF: 4.5, Q2].
  12. Tan, Y. Y. Tan, Huong, Y. Z., Tang, F. E. Tang, Saptoro, A., 2023, “A review of sewage sludge dewatering and stabilisation in reed bed system: towards the process-based modelling”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology: 1-24, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-05063-9 [2022 IF: 3.1, Q3].
  13. Terry, L.M., Wee, M.X.J., Chew, J.J., Khaerudini, D.S., Timuda, G.E. Aqsha, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2023. Co-pyrolysis of oil palm trunk and polypropylene: Pyrolysis oil composition and formation mechanism, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 43: 348-358, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajce.2022.12.001.
  14. Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Introduction of LSSVR for the Prediction of the Yellowness Index”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 15 (1): 81-90, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/XXXXXX.
  15. Hawa, S.M., Yeo, W.S., Jong, T.K., Jong, A.C.T., Saptoro, A., Lau, S.W., 2023, “Effect of Ethrel as a Flower Induction Agent on the Growth and Quality of Fresh Golden Pineapple (MD2) in Malaysia”, Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, 10 (2): 143-161, DOI: https://doi.org/10.33736/jaspe.5888.2023.
  16. Obek, C.A., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Extraction and solubility modelling of Sarawak Black Pepper Oil in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701023 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  17. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Molecular dynamics simulations of CO2 clathrate hydrate in the presence of organic components”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01008, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701008 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  18. Malang, J., Yeo, W.S., Chua, Z.Y., Nandong, J., Saptoro, A., 2023, “A comparison study between different kernel functions in the least square support vector regression model for penicillin fermentation process”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01025, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701025 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  19. Lee, M.H., Saptoro, A., Lim, K.H., Chua, H.B., Vu, T.T., Yunus, N., Hussain, H., 2023, “Feasibility of Visible Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging in Detection of Calcium Hypochlorite in Sago Flour”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01005, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701005 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  20. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., Jing, C.J., Yusup, S., 2023, “Thermogravimetric analysis of face mask waste: Kinetic analysis via iso-conversional methods”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01003, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701003  (Web of Science indexed publication).
  21. Zahir, A., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Tiong, A.N.T, Hameed, S., Shah, M., 2023, “Liquid mean residence time (MRT) in rotating packed bed (RPB) by empirical correlation and residence time distribution (RTD) method using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01018, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701018 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  22. Huong, Y.Z., Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Modelling of Hydraulic Dynamics in Sludge Treatment Reed Beds with Moving Boundary Condition”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01013, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701013 (Web of Science indexed publication).

2022

  1. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., , A., Naeiji, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022, Insights into the synergistic effects of metal particles (Ag, Cu, and Fe) and urea on CO2 clathrate hydrate growth using molecular dynamics simulations, Chemical Engineering Science, 264: 118194, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2022.118194 [2022 IF: 4.7, Q2].
  2. Pradhan, A.R., Kumar, S., Singh, H., Singh, G., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2022, Flow Modelling and Energy Consumption of a Hydrotransportation system possessing variable flow boundaries, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 188: 988-1010, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.10.043 [2022 IF: 3.9, Q2].
  3. Kong, Z.Y., Yang, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2022. Revisiting the binary azeotropic separation containing tetrahydrofuran and ethanol: Design and control of extractive distillation using dimethyl sulfoxide as alternative solvent, Digital Chemical Engineering, 5: 100060, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dche.2022.100060 [2023 IF: 3, Q2].
  4. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022. CO2 hydrate properties and applications: A state of the art. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 93: 101026, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2022.101026 [2022 IF: 29.5, Q1]
  5. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Sepideh, A.I., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022. Molecular dynamics simulation studies on the stability and decomposition of clathrate hydrates of single and double greenhouse gases. Energy & Fuels, 36 (15): 8323–8339, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01396 [2022 IF: 5.3, Q1/Q2].
  6. Takai, T., Shibatani, A., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2022, Microwave-assisted nanoparticle synthesis enhanced with addition of surfactant. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 182: 714-718, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.04.035 [2022 IF: 3.9, Q2].
  7. Kartik, S., Balsora, H., Sharma, M., Saptoro, A., Jain, R.K., Joshi, J.B., Sharma, A., 2022, Valorization of Plastic wastes for Production of Fuels and Value-added Chemicals through Pyrolysis – A review. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 32, 101316, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2022.101316 [2022 IF: 4.8, Q1].

2021

  1. Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2021, Process-based models for nitrogen dynamics in subsurface flow constructed wetlands: A state-of-the-art review. Environmental Reviews, 99 (999), 1-19, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/er-2021-0001 [2022 IF: 5.7, Q2].
  2. Asakuma, Y. Shibatani, A., Kan, H., Saptoro, A., 2021, Prediction of particle number density in suspension by measuring the sizes of bubbles generated during microwave irradiation, Crystal Research & Technology, 56 (3): 2000160, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.202000160 [2022 IF: 1.5, Q3].
  3. Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2021, Energy-saving process configurations for monoethanolamine-based CO2 capture system, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (1): e2576, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2576[2022 IF: 1.8, Q3].

2020

  1. Simonetti, S., Saptoro, A., Martín, C.F., Dionisi, D., 2020, Product concentration, yield and productivity in anaerobic digestion to produce short chain organic acids: a critical analysis of literature data, Processes, 8 (12): 1538, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8121538 [2022 IF: 3.5, Q2].
  2. Asakuma, Y., Wada, Y., Saptoro, A., 2020, Prediction of aggregate shape through bubble size in suspension during microwave irradiation in the process of aggregation, Advanced Powder Technology, 31 (11): 4563-4569, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2020.10.003 [2022 IF: 5.2, Q1].
  3. Suhartono, J., Pertiwi, D. S., Noersalim, C., Yulianingshih, D., Sofianti, F., Saptoro, Chafidz, A., 2020, Characteristics and Performances of Blended Polyethersulfone and Carbon-based Nanomaterial Membranes: The Effect of Nanomaterial Types and Air Exposure, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 43(8): 1630-1637, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201900582 [2022 IF: 2.3, Q3].
  4. Saptoro, A., Jawad, Z.A., Chin, B.L.F., 2020, Special issue “Selected Papers from 8th International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-IFIBiop) 2019”, International Journal of Food Engineering, 16 (10), 20200212, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2020-0212 [2022 IF: 1.6, Q4].
  5. Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Parametric Study and Optimisation of Hot K2CO3-based Post-combustion CO2 Capture from a Coal-fired Power Plant, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 10(3): 631-642, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1983 [2022 IF: 2.2, Q3/Q4].
  6. Shibatani, A., Kan, K., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, S., 2020, Synergistic effect of high irradiation power and anti-solvent addition for enhanced microwave assisted nanoparticle synthesis process, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 53(8): 397-401, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1252/jcej.19we115 [2022 IF: 0.8, Q4].
  7. Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Rate-based simulation study of boric acid promoted potassium carbonate capture system, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 778, 012082, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/778/1/012082 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  8. Shibatani, A., Kan, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, S., 2020, Intensified nanoparticle synthesis using hybrid microwave and ultrasound treatments: consecutive and concurrent modes, Crystal Research & Technology, 55(4): 1900199, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.201900199 [2022 IF: 1.5, Q3].
  9. Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2020, Missing data treatment for locally weighted partial least square based modelling: A comparative study, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 15(2): e2422, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2422 [2022 IF: 1.8, Q3].
  10. Ayittey, F.K., Obek, C.A., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Process Modifications for Hot Potassium Carbonate-based CO2 Capture System: A Comparative Study, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 10(1): 130-146, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1953 [2022 IF: 2.2, Q3/Q4].
  11. Wong, R.X.J.P., Jawad, Z.A., Tan, P.C., Chin, B.L.F., Chew, T.L., Saptoro, A., 2020, Preparation and Characterization of Blended Cellulose Acetate Membrane for CO2/N2 Separation, Journal of Physical Science, 31(2): 15-31, DOI: https://jps.usm.my/preparation-and-characterisation-of-blend-cellulose-acetate-membrane-for-co2-n2-separation/ [2022 IF: 0.7]
  12. Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., Khor, E.H., 2020, Effect of loading rate and sludge deposit on a VFCW treating septage, Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research, 8(1): 1-14, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23249676.2020.1719217 (Web of Science indexed publication).

2019

  1. Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2019, Adaptive soft sensor development for non-Gaussian and nonlinear processes, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 58 (45): 20680-20691, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b03821 [2021 IF: 4.326, Q2].
  2. Atsuya, S., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., 2019, Promoting nucleation in microwave assisted nanoparticle synthesis using combined two-stage irradiation and anti-solvent addition, Crystal Research & Technology, 54 (6), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.201800205 [2021 IF: 1.599, Q3].
  3. Ling, J.S.J., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Kansedo, J., Saptoro, A., Nolasco-Hipolito, C., 2019, A review of heterogeneous calcium oxide-based catalyst from waste for biodiesel synthesis, SN Applied Science, 1 (8): Article Number 810, DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-019-0843-3 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  4. Mickel, V. M., Yeo, W. S., Saptoro, A., 2019, Evaluating the Performance of Newly Integrated Model in Nonlinear Chemical Process Against Missing Measurements, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 14 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2018-0066 [2022 IF: 0.9].
  5. Tiong, A. N. T, Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2019, Laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of polyacrylamide solution in double pipe heat exchanger, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495 (1), 012056, DOI: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012056 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  6. Bui, J.J.X., Tang, F.E., Tan, Y.Y., Wong, K.S., Saptoro, A., 2019, Dewatering and Mineralization of Sludge in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands: A Review, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495 (1), 012069, DOI: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012069 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  7. Christine Ann Obek, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Agus Saptoro, 2019, “Improved process modifications of aqueous ammonia-based CO2 capture system”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 268: 02004, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201926802004  (Web of Science indexed publication).

2018

  1. Asakuma, Y., Matsumura, S., Saptoro, A., 2018, Method for suppressing superheating behaviour during microwave assisted nanoparticle formation by ethylene glycol addition, Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 132, 11-15, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2018.08.003 [2021 IF: 4.264, Q2].
  2. Asakuma, Y., Takahashi, S., Maeda, Y., Araki, N., Saptoro, A., 2018, Chemical reaction behavior in liquid-liquid system under non-contact microwave irradiation, Journal of the Japan Petroleum Institute, 61, DOI: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpi/61/2/61_150/_pdf (2): 150-155 [2021 IF: 1.105, Q4/Q3].

2017

  1. Asakuma, Y., Nakata, R., Saptoro, A., 2017, Bubble formation in water with magnetite nanoparticles during microwave irradiation, Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 119, 101-105, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2017.06.005 [2020 IF: 4.237, Q2].
  2. Saptoro, A., Nandong, J., Hussain, M.A., Shukor, S.R.A., 2017, Editorial: Special Issue of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016 – Process System Engineering, 12 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0062, Chemical Product and Process Modeling [2022 IF: 0.9].
  3. Asakuma, Y., Matsumura, S., Saptoro, A., 2017, In-Situ Observation of Nanoparticle Formation Under Different Power of Microwave Irradiation, Crystal Research & Technology, 52 (9), DOI: 10.1002/crat.201700108 2018 [2021 IF: 1.599, Q3].
  4. Saptoro, A., Wee, S.K., Lau, S.W., Ng, W.P.Q., Anwar, M., Yeo, C.W.S., Khor, E.H., 2017, Editorial Note: Special Issue of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 206, 011001, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/011001 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  5. Yeo, C.W.S, Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2017, Development of Adaptive Soft Sensor using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Model, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0022 [2022 IF: 0.9].
  6. Tiong, N. T. A., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2017, Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0019 [2022 IF: 0.9].
  7. Malang, J., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Tadé, M.O., 2017, Comparison of Turbulence Models for Single Sphere Simulation Study under Supercritical Fluid Condition, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0026 [2022 IF: 0.9].
  8. Tanaka, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2017, Surface tension profiles of nanofluid containing surfactant during microwave irradiation, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012011, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012011 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  9. Nishijima, S., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., 2017, Promotion of nucleation for nano-particle formation by two-stage microwave irradiation, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012055, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012055 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  10. Lai, C.M.T., Chua, H.B., Danquah, M.K., Saptoro, A., 2017, Isolation of Thermophilic Lignin Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Compost, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012016, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012016 (Web of Science indexed publication).

2016

  1. Asakuma, Y., Nakata, R., Matsumura, , Saptoro, A., 2016, Mechanism of microwave heating through molecular orbital method and bubble size profiles, Procedia Engineering, 157, 13-18, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.332 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  2. Saptoro, A., Kanazawa, Y., Asada, M., Asakuma, Y., Phan, C., 2016, Microwave Irradiation based Non-Chemical Method to Manipulate Surface Tension of Nanofluids, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 72, 228-234, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2015.11.015 [2021 IF: 3.37, Q2].

 2015 and before

  1. Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., Khor, E.H., 2015, Septage Treatment Using Vertical-Flow Engineered Wetland: A Critical Review, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45, 1531, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1545256 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  2. Tze, A.T.N., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2015, Reviews on Drag Reducing Polymers, The Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 32 (8), 1455-1476, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-015-0104-0 [2021 IF: 3.146, Q3].
  3. Malang, J., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2015, Computational Fluid Dynamics based Hydrodynamics Studies in Packed Bed Columns: Current Status and Future Directions, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 13 (3), DOI:https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2014-0121 [2021 IF: 1.636, Q4].
  4. Saptoro, A., 2014, State of the art in the development of adaptive soft sensors based on Just-in-Time models, Procedia Chemistry, 9, 226 – 234, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proche.2014.05.027 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  5. Saptoro, A., Ting, M.H.H, Liew, E.W.T, 2014, Oxygen Transfer to Cassava Starch Solutions in an Aerated, Well-Mixed Bioreactor: Experimental and Mass Transfer Studies, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31 (4), 650 – 658, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-013-0251-0 [2021 IF: 3.146, Q3].
  6. Ting, M.L., Then, S.P., Saptoro, A. and Panau, F., 2014, Mass Transfer Coefficients and Correlation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Sarawak Black Pepper, International Journal of Food Engineering, 10 (1), 1 – 15, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2012-0219 [2021 IF: 1.832, Q4].
  7. Saptoro, A. and Kong, C.H., 2013, Influences of Indonesian coals on the performance of a coal-fired power plant with an integrated post combustion CO2 removal system: A comparative simulation study, Energy Conversion and Management, 68, 235-243, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.01.015 [2021 IF: 11.533, Q1].
  8. Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2012, A Modified Kennard-Stone Algorithm for Optimal Division of Data for Developing Artificial Neural Network Models, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 7 (1), Article 13, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/1934-2659.1645 [2022 IF: 0.9].
  9. Saptoro, A., 2012, Extended and Unscented Kalman Filters for Artificial Neural Network Models of Chemical Processes, Theoretical Foundations of Chemical Engineering, 34 (3), 319-323, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S0040579512030074 [2021 IF: 0.924, Q4).
  10. Saptoro, A., Yao, H.M, Tadé, M.O. and Vuthaluru, H.B., 2008, Prediction of coal hydrogen content for combustion control in power utility using neural network approach, Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, 94 (2), 149-159, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemolab.2008.07.007 [2021 IF: 4.175, Q2/Q1].

Scholarly in Teaching Publications

  • Saptoro, A., Panau, F., Sen, T.K., Ingram, G., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Phan, C., 2011, “Joint Assessments of Project Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Units”, in: Proceedings of the Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, ISBN 978-983-44176-3-5, Miri, Malaysia.
  • Kumar, P., Saptoro, A. and Ghosh, U.K., 2011, “On the Complementary Role of Simulations in Chemical Engineering Curriculum”, in: Proceedings of the Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, ISBN 978-983-44176-3-5, Miri, Malaysia.

Patents

  • Filled Patent/Utility Innovation entitled “Method of Testing A Sample For Determining Authenticity and Geographical Origin” (MyIPO Application No. UI2022001909) (Agus Saptoro, Terence Chia Yi Kai, Garenth Lim King Hann, Chua Han Bing)
  • Filled Patent entitled “Thermal-Hydraulic Experiments and Behaviors of Polyacrylamide Additives in Water-based Al2O3 Nanofluid in Circular and Non-Circular Conduits” (MyIPO application no.: PI2020007231) (Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar).

Copyrights

  1. Literary work entitled “An Improved KPLS Algorithm for Hyperspectral Image processing” (MyIPO application no.: CRLY2023Q04164) (Yeo Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro).
  2. Literary work entitled “Energy Efficient Process, Dynamic Modelling and Control of Boric Acid Promoted Potassium Carbonate based CO2 Capture System” (MyIPO application no.: LY2021E07023) (Agus Saptoro, Foster Kofi Ayittey, Perumal Kumar).
  3. Literary work entitled “Investigation of Formation and Dissociation Mechanisms of Pure and Mixed CO2 Hydrates in the Presence of Thermodynamic and Kinetic Promoters using Molecular Dynamics Simulation” (MyIPO application no.: LY2021E07025) (Saeid Sinehbaghizadeh, Agus Saptoro, Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze).
  4. Literary work entitled “Process Intensified Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Systems” (MyIPO application no.: LY2021E07022) (Agus Saptoro).
  5. Filled Patent entitled “Thermal-Hydraulic Experiments and Behaviors of Polyacrylamide Additives in Water-based Al2O3 Nanofluid in Circular and Non-Circular Conduits” (MyIPO application no.: PI2020007231) (Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar).
  6. Literary work entitled “Detection of Adulterants in Sarawak Ground Black Pepper using Deep Learning Based Computer Vision and Hyperspectral Imaging” (MyIPO application no.: LY2020007407) (Agus Saptoro, Chia Yi Kai, Garenth Lim King Hann)
  7. Literary work entitled “Energy Efficient Process Modifications of CO2 Capture Systems” (MyIPO application no.: LY2020007392) (Agus Saptoro, Chung Li Hsuan, Chong Shek Hong, Christine Ann Obek, Foster Kofi Ayittey).
  8. Literary work entitled “Non-Gaussian Locally Weighted Kernel PLS based Adaptive Soft Sensor” (MyIPO application no.: LY2019008121) (Christine Yeo Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar).
  9. Literary work entitled “Improved Process Modifications of Aqueous Ammonia based CO2 Capture System” (MyIPO application no.: LY2018006436) (Agus Saptoro)
  10. Literary work entitled “Adaptive Soft Sensor Based on Modified Locally Weighted Partial Least Square Algorithm for Non-Gaussian and Nonlinear Processes” (MyIPO application no.: LY2018006438) (Christine Yeo Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar).
  11. Literary work entitled “VF_Sep: A Model to Simulate Hydraulic Performance and Nitrogen Dynamics in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland Treating Septage” (MyIPO application no.: LY2018006443) (Tan Yee Yong, Tang Fu Ee, Agus Saptoro).

Consultancy Projects

  • Trainer for “Multivariate Data Analysis Module” for the Government’s Manpower Training Requirement Programme for the Sarawak Corridor for Renewable Energy (SCORE) Batches 1, 2 and 3 (2009 – 2010).
  • Trainer for “Pinch Technology and Process Integration in Power Plant Module” for in-house training at PT Indonesia Power, Jakarta (2003).

Invited Speaker

  • Invited Speaker, Guest Lecture on “Machine Learning in Chemical Engineering: A Perspective”, 21st November 2023, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia.
  • Invited Speaker, Guest Lecture on “Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage: A Chemical Engineer’s Perspective”, 6th November 2023, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, Indonesia.
  • Invited Speaker, Study in Malaysia Webinar Series: “Carbon Capture and Storage: An Effort to Combat Global Warming”, 30th July 2021, AUG Student Services, Indonesia
  • Invited Speaker, International Webinar on Roles of Chemical Engineers in Combating Global Warming: “Energy Efficient Process Modifications of CO2 Capture Systems”, 28th August 2020, National Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Invited Speaker, Indo-UK joint International Webinar on Current Trends in Chemical Process Technology and Materials Development: “Energy Saving Process Modifications of CO2 Capture System”, 19th – 20th August 2020, University of Aberdeen, UK – IIT Guwahati, India.
  • Invited Speaker, International Webinar on Recent Trends in Energy Conversion Technologies:” Energy Efficient Process Modifications of CO2 Capture Systems, 13th – 19th July 2020, Curtin University Malaysia.
  • Invited Speaker, International Process Control Competition (IPCC) 2019: “Digitalization of Its Impact: An Academic Perspective”, 6th November 2019, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
  • Guest Lecture, Industry 4.0 driven Chemical Engineering Education, 4th April 2019, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia.

Teaching – Taught units

  • Process Instrumentation and Control
  • Process Principles
  • Advanced Process Control
  • Transport Phenomena
  • Process Modelling and Simulation
  • Chemical Engineering Research Projects 1 & 2
  • Plant Design Project
  • Process Heat Transfer
  • Process Plant Engineering
  • Process Mass Transfer
  • Process Analysis (Statistics for Chemical Engineers)
  • Process Safety and Risk Management
  • Chemical Engineering Laboratory Project

Supervisions

  • Post-doctoral student: 1 (completed)
  • Postgraduate research projects
    Master of Philosophy (MPhil): 6 graduated students, 1 on-going student
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 8 graduated students, 2 graduating students, 3 on-going students
  • Honours research projects: 53 graduated students, 2 on-going students

PhD

No

Student ID

Name

Degree

Title of the Project

Status/Supervision

1

16603974

Terence Chia Yi Kai

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Interpretable semi-supervised deep learning generative model-based fault detection and diagnosis of chemical processes

On-going/Principal Supervisor

2

104943112

I Gede Pandega Wiratama

PhD (Chemical Engineering) – Swinburne University of Technology

Exploring an alternative reactant to replace ethylene oxide in reactive-extractive

distillation

On-going/Co-Supervisor

3

20724487

Huong Yu Zhe

PhD (Civil Engineering)

Modelling of Sludge Dewatering in Non-Mechanical Systems under Feeding and Non-Feeding Conditions

Graduated in 2024/Co-Supervisor

4

20710321

Muhammad Amir Javed

PhD (PhD Chemical Engineering)

Population Balance Modelling of Ultrasound assisted Pharmaceutical Crystallisation with and without Anti-Solvent

On-going/Co-Supervisor

5

18935297

Lee Ming Hao

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Product Quality Estimation of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) based on Hyperspectral Images and Multivariate Analysis

Graduated in 2024/Principal Supervisor

6

20438717

Melvin Wee Xin Jie

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm oil waste with surgical mask for biofuel production

Graduated in 2024/Co-Supervisor

7

20456968

Saeed Sinehbaghizadeh

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Molecular Dynamic Simulation of CO2 Hydrate in the Presence of Other Gas Species, Promoters, and Inhibitors

Graduated in 2023/Principal Supervisor

8

20476322

Abdul Zahir

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

The Effect of Reaction on the Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer Rate in Rotating Packed Bed for CO2 capture by Absorption

Graduated in 2024/Co-Supervisor

9

18051258

Christine Ann Obek

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Solubility Modelling of Bioactive Compounds in Supercritical CO2/Co-Solvent System: Empirical, Thermodynamic and Molecular Modelling Approaches

Graduated in 2024/Principal Supervisor

10

19047850

Foster Kofi Ayittey

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Energy Efficient Process, Dynamic Modelling and Control of Boric Acid Promoted Potassium Carbonate based CO2 Capture System

Graduated in 2020/Principal Supervisor

11

15439521

Christine Yeo Wan Sieng

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Adaptive soft sensors for non-Gaussian chemical process plant data based on locally weighted partial least square

Graduated in 2019/Principal Supervisor

12

14028012

Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Laminar Forced Convective Heat Transfer Studies in Circular and Non-circular Ducts with Polyacrylamide Additives in Water-based Al2O3 Nanofluid

Graduated in 2017/Co-Supervisor

13

14188709

Tan Yee Yong

PhD (Civil & Construction Engineering)

A mechanistic model for hydraulic behaviour and nitrogen dynamics in a vertical flow constructed wetland treating septage

Graduated in 2016/Co-Supervisor

Master/MPhil

No

Student ID

Name

Degree

Title of the Project

Status/Supervision

1

21315248

Dyg Siti Nur Amirah Binti Abang Ahmad Zulkipli

MPhil (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Green Building Overall Performance Assessment based on Multivariate Data Analysis of Energy Consumption, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Occupant Satisfaction: A Case Study on Sarawak Energy’s Miri Regional Office

On-going/Principal Supervisor

2

16603974

Terence Chia Yi Kai

MPhil (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Detection of Adulterants in Sarawak Ground Black Pepper using Deep Learning Neural Network Based Computer Vision and Hyperspectral Imaging

Graduated in 2021/Principal Supervisor

3

141764

Ounais Samawi

Master of Electrical Engineering specialised in Biosystems

Dynamic modelling study of palm oil waste compost

Graduated in 2019 (University of Mons, Belgium)/Co-Supervisor

4

18645033

Emmanuel Yahaya

MPhil (Chemical Engineering)

Optimal Process design and sensitivity analysis of shell and tube heat exchanger operated with nanofluids

Graduated in 2018/Principal Supervisor

5

15814759

Jameson Malang

MPhil (Chemical Engineering)

Comparison of Turbulence Models for the Prediction of Hydrodynamics of Packed Beds under Supercritical Fluid Condition

Graduated in 2017/Co-Supervisor

6

13579470

Lai Jia Chi

MPhil (Chemical Engineering)

Co-composting of Chitinous Materials and Oil Palm Wastes to Improve Quality of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Compost as an Organic Fertilizer

Graduated in 2016/Co-Supervisor

7

17307688

Vivienne Sim

MPhil (Chemical Engineering)

Physico-chemical changes and kinetics for mineralisation of EFB composting

Graduated in 2015/Co-Supervisor

Professional Affiliation

  • Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA), AdvanceHE (formerly known as Higher Education Academy (UK))
  • Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust), Membership No: 5912711
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Engineers Australia (IEAust)
  • National Engineering Register (NER), Engineers Australia (IEAust)
  • Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Registration No: G20956L
  • Member, Malaysian Process Control Society (MyPCS)

Professional Activities

  • Editorial Board Member, Digital Chemical Engineering Journal (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/digital-chemical-engineering)
  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Food Engineering (https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ijfe)
  • Review Board Member, International Conference on Innovation, Sustainability and Applied Sciences (ICISAS) 2023
  • Technical Committee Member, 33rd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2022.
  • Executive member of Malaysian Process Control Society (MyPCS) (2019 – now)
  • National Committee Member, 26th Regional Symposium of Chemical Engineering (RSCE) 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Guest Editor, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4) (2017) (Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science indexed Journal).
  • Chair of Editorial Team, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) (Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science indexed Proceedings).
  • Chair, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016.
  • Technical Committee Members: 2017 IEEE International Conference on Automatic Control and Intelligent Systems (I2CACIS2017), Malaysia; International Scientific Committee of Faculty of Industrial Technology International Congress (FoITIC) 2017, Indonesia; International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE) 2015, Malaysia.
  • Journal Reviewers: Chemical Engineering Science, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Computers & Chemical Engineering, Journal of Chemometrics, Neural Computing and Applications, Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, Energy Conversion and Management Journal, Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, International Journal of Food Engineering and Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering.
  • Reviewers for various conferences/symposiums: CHEMECA, SOMChE, I2CACIS2017, OCPC, CUTSE, RCChE 2018 and RSCE 2019.
  • PhD and MPhil thesis examiners: The University of Newcastle, Australia, Curtin University, Australia, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Xiamen University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and University of Aberdeen, UK.