Stephanie Chan Yen San

stephaniecys

Prof. Ir. Dr. Stephanie Chan Yen San
PhD, BEng (Hons), PEng, CPEng, MIEM, MIEAustNER, FHEA
Head of Chemical Engineering Department
Professor

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 426
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2538
Fax: +60 85 630 254
Email: chanyensan@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=M2oc75cAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yen_San_Stephanie_Chan
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205349238
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4274-0678

Academic History

  • Certified HDRF Trainer (2021)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014)
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical-Bioprocess), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2010)

Awards

  1. ACS Outreach Volunteers of the Year, 2022
  2. Curtin Malaysia Research Star Award, 2021
  3. Keynote Plenary Speaker, International Young Chemist Network on Science Outreach, 25th Feb, 2021
  4. Keynote Plenary Speaker, 1st Sarawak Biodiversity Center Online Webinar, Dec 2020
  5. Gold medal award. The 3rd Word International Invention Innovation iCAN 2018-Toronto International Society of Innovation and Advanced Skills (TISIAS) Toronto Canada 1st September 2018
  6. Special Award. The 3rd International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2018, 1st September in Toronto, Canada
  7. Hyogo Oversea Research Network fellowship, Hyogo Prefecture, 2018
  8. Young Women Award. Venus International Foundation. Chennai India 3d March 2018
  9. Gold medal award. 3rd Word Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) organized by Korea Invention News (KINEWS) and co-organized by iCAN -TORONTO, Canada in Seoul Korea 3-4 June 2017
  10. Special honor of Invention. 3rd Word Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) organized by Korea Invention News (KINEWS) and co-organized by iCAN -TORONTO, Canada in Seoul Korea 3-4 June 2017
  11. Keynote Plenary Speaker, Nanomedicine is key to New Generation of Drug Delivery: Myth or Reality, International Medical University. 1st August 2016

Research Interest

  1. Bionanotechnology specifically on bionanomaterials synthesis, nanoformulation
  2. Biotechnology in relation to agricultural biotechnology
  3. Bioprocessing of phytomedicine for therapeutic actions
  4. Chemical engineering

Research Funding & Research Projects

  1. Funder: Curtin Sarawak Research Fund
    Title: Impregnation of silver nanopartilces in a polysulfone membrane: Filtration performance, antimicrobial ability and biofouling resistance studies
    Amount: RM 10,000
    Team members: Dr Stephanie Chan, Ms Lau Shiew Wei, Dr Leo Choe Peng
    Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed

  2. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Characterization and modelling of oil palm fruits and bunches subject to microwave heating
    Amount: RM 94,000
    Team members: Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Law Ming Chiat, Dr Leo Choe Peng, A/P Dr You Kok Yew, A/P Dr Zulkifly Abbas
    Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed

  3. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Development, numerical modelling and experimental verification of a microwave-heated and cavitation-induced distillation vessel to improve the cold flow properties of palm oil biodiesel
    Amount: RM 122,000
    Team members: Dr Law Ming Chiat, Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Vincent Lee, Dr Wee Siaw Kur, A/P Dr You Kok Yew, A/P Dr Zulkifly Abbas, Dr Ulugbek Azimov
    Year obtained/Status: 2014/Completed

  4. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behaviour of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation
    Amount: RM 91,800
    Team members: Dr Wong Kwong Soon, Dr Stephanie Chan, Dr Lau Sie Yon
    Year obtained/Status: 2015/Completed

  5. Funder: MJM (Palm Oil)
    Title: Production and Quality Determination of Organic Fertilizer Derived from Oil Palm Decanter Cake. Amount RM 10,000
    Year obtained/Status: 2015/Completed

  6. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Understanding of Mechanisms Affecting the Effectiveness of Magnetic Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
    Amount: RM133800
    Team members: Dr Tan Yie Hua, Dr Jibrail Kansedo, A/Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Prof Mohammad Omar Abdullah
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  7. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Mechanism of multistage nano-enabled microbial fermentation of macroalgae to produce high optically pure lactic acid for biodegradable polymer.
    Amount: RM132080
    Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi, Dr Henry Foo Chee Yew, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, A/Prof Dr Leo Choe Peng
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  8. Funder: Xiamen University Malaysia
    Title: Life Cycle Evaluation of Food Waste Management System for Energy Recovery, Environmental Sustainability and Optimized Cost.
    Amount: RM59930
    Team members: Dr Woon Kok Sin, A/Prof Stephanie Chan Yen San, Prof Lee Chew Tin
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  9. Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Program 2019
    Title: Flipped-delivery and rapid prototyping as blended project- based learning in Fluid Mechanics
    Amount: RM2000
    Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi (PI), Dr Henry Foo Chew Yew, A/Prof Dr John Lau Sie Yon, A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  10. Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Fund
    Title: Enhancement of antimalarial property of Alpinia galangal extract through nanoemulsion formulation with essential oils of P. nigrum, C. Odontophyllu,, N. sativa, C.domestica and P. betle
    Amount: RM200,000
    Team members: A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San (PI), A/Prof Dr Jobrun Nandong, Freddie Panau, Dr Angela Siner, Dr Jibrail Kansedo
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  11. Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Fund
    Title: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
    Amount: RM190,000
    Team members: A/Prof Dr Law Ming Chiat (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Dr Angnes Tiong Ngieng Tze, Dr Choy Sook Yan, A/Prof Dr King Jie Hung
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  12. Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Research Initiation
    Title: Pilot plant scale supercritical CO2 extraction of natural antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds used for pharmaceutical applications
    Amount: RM50,000
    Team members: Dr Tan Inn Shi (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San, Dr Henry Foo Chew Yew, Dr Tan Yie Hua, Freddie Panau, Lam Man Kee
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  13. Funder: Sarawak Research Development Council-Catalyst Initiation
    Title: Development of Annas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste
    Amount: RM 138,150
    Team members: Dr Angela Siner (PI), A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San
    Year obtained/Status: 2019/on-going

  14. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
    Title: Hydrophobic modified honeycomb tubular biochar with enhanced adsorption capability of volatile organic compounds: Characterisation and kinetics study
    Amount: RM 84,200
    Team members: A/Prof Dr Stephanie Chan Yen San (PI), Dr Mohd Dinie Muhaimin Samsudin, A/Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar, Dr Tan Yie Hua, Dr Tan Inn Shi
    Year obtained/Status: 2020/on-going

Selected Publications

A. Book Chapter

  1. Jeevanandam J, Ling, JKU, Barhoum A, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2022) Bionanomaterials: Definitions, sources, types, properties, toxicity and regulations. Fundamentals of Bionanomaterials. 1-29.
  2. Parmar, V.K., Patel, G.C., Chan, Y.S. (2020). Applications of dynamic light scattering in pharmaceutical industry. Research Advances in Dynamic Light Scattering, pp. 205–224
  3. Ling J.K.U., Hii Y.S., Jeevanandam J., Chan Y.S., Danquah M.K. (2019) Nanoencapsulation of Phytochemicals and in-vitro Applications. In: Kumar S., Egbuna C. (eds) Phytochemistry: An in-silico and in-vitro Update. Springer, Singapore
  4. Jeevanandam J., Chan YS. (2019). Chapter 6: In vitro and In vivo toxicity of metal nanoparticles and their drug delivery applications. Part 1: Therapeutic Potentials of Phytopharmaceutical. In: Goyal MR, Mishra A, Egbuna C. (eds). Essentials of Phytopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and Traditional Medicine. Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, USA
  5. Hii, YS, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Chapter 21: Cytotoxicity and Biomedical Applications of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plants. Phytochemistry. In: Egbuna C, Kumar S, Ifemeje JC, Kurhekar JV. (eds). Pharmacognosy, Nanomedicine and Contemporary Issues. Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, USA.
  6. Nnaji, OC., Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS, Danquah, MK, Pan, S., Barhoum, A. (2018) Chapter 6: Engineered nanomaterials for wastewater treatment-Current and future trends. Fundamentals of nanoparticles (1st edition) Elsevier.
  7. Jeevanandam, J., Aing, YS., Chan, YS., Pan, S., Danquah, MK (2017) Chapter 3: Nano- formulation and application of phytochemicals as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial nanoarchitectonics (1st Edition): From synthesis to application. Elservier.
  8. Mat Don, M., Chan, Y. S. and Jeevanandam, J. (2016) Chapter 8: Antimicrobial Properties of Nanobiomaterials and the Mechanicsm. Nanobiomaterials in Antimicrobial Therapy. Applications of Nanobiomaterials Volume 6. 261-312.

B. Journal Publications

  1. Ling JKU, Sam JH, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Nandong, J (2022) Thermal degradation of antioxidant compounds: Effects of parameters, thermal degradation kinetics and formulation strategies. Food and Bioprocess Technology.
  2. Wee JL, Law MC, Chan YS, Choy SY, tiong ANT (2022). The potential of Fe-based magnetic nanomaterials for the agriculture sector. ChemistrySelect 7(17). e202104603
  3. Yeong, SP, Chan YS, Law MC, Ling, JKU (2022). Improving cold flow properties of palm fatty acid distillate biodiesel through vacuum distillation. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproduct. 7(1): 43-51
  4. Ling JKU, Nandong J, Chan YS (2022) Generalized multi-scale kinetic model for data-driven modelling: Mangifera pakang antioxidant degradation in choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent. 312, 110741.
  5. Ling, JKU, Chan, YS, Nandong, J (2022) Insights into the release mechanism of antioxidants from nanoemulsion droplets, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(5):1677-1691
  6. Ling, JKU, Chan YS, Nandong J. (2021) Degradation kinetics modeling of antioxidant compounds from the wastes of Mangifera pajang fruit in aqueous and choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent. Journal of Food Engineering 294, 110401
  7. Hii, YS, Law MC, Chan YS (2021). Experimental and numberical study of the impinging aerosols method for the micro-encapsulation of phosphate solubilising microoganism. Biochemical Engineering Journal 174:108118
  8. Thamilvanan D, Jeevanandam J, Hii YS, Chan YS (2021) Sol gen coupled ultrasound synthesis of photo-activated magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Optimization and antibacterial studies. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 99(2):502-518
  9. Chong TY, Law MC, Chan YS (2021). The potential of corn waste lignocellulosic fibre as an improved reinforced bioplastics composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29(2): 363-381.
  10. Mohiddin MNV, Tan YH, Seow YX, Kansedo J, Mubarak NM, Abdullah MO, Chan YS, Khalid M (2021). Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review. Journal of Industrial and Energy Chemistry 98:60-81.
  11. Siaw, YM, Jeevanandam J, Hii YS, Chan YS (2020). Photo-irradiation coupled biosynthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles for antibacterial application. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, 393(12). 2253–2264
  12. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Wong, Y.J., Hii, Y.S. (2020). Biogenic synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using Aloe barbadensis leaf latex extract. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 943(1), 012030
  13. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Cytotoxicity and insulin resistance reversal ability of biofunctional phytosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. 3 Biotech, 10(11), 489
  14. Ling, J.K.U., Chan, Y.S., Nandong, J., Chin, S.F., Ho, B.K. (2020) . Formulation of choline chloride/ascorbic acid natural deep eutectic solvent: Characterization, solubilization capacity and antioxidant property. LWT. 133, 110096
  15. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Effect of pH variations on morphological transformation of biosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. Particulate Science and Technology, 38(5), pp. 573–586
  16. Hii, Y.S., Yen San, C., Lau, S.W., Danquah, M.K. (2020). Isolation and characterisation of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from peat. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 26, 101643
  17. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K., Law, M.C. (2020). Cytotoxicity Analysis of Morphologically Different Sol-Gel-Synthesized MgO Nanoparticles and Their In Vitro Insulin Resistance Reversal Ability in Adipose cells. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology,190(4), pp. 1385–1410
  18. Suresh, M., Jeevanandam, J., Chan, Y.S., Danquah, M.K., Kalaiarasi, J.M.V.(2020). Opportunities for Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Mosquitocide. BioNanoScience, 10(1), pp. 292–310
  19. Wong, CW, Chan YS, Jeenvanandam J, Pal K, Bechelany M, Abd Elkodous M, El-Sayyad GS (2020). Response Surface Methodology Optimization of Mono-dispersed MgO Nanoparticles Fabricated by Ultrasonic-Assisted Sol–Gel Method for Outstanding Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities. Journal of Cluster Science. 31(2). 367-389
  20. Chong, T.Y., Law, M.C., Chan, Y.S. (2020). The Potentials of Corn Waste Lignocellulosic Fibre as an Improved Reinforced Bioplastic Composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment
  21. Thamilvanan, D., Jeevanandam, J., Hii, Y.S., Chan, Y.S. (2020). Sol-gel coupled ultrasound synthesis of photo-activated magnesium oxide nanoparticles: Optimization and antibacterial studies. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
  22. Jeevanandam J, Chan YS, Danquah MK, Law MC (2019). Cytotoxicity analysis of morphologically different sol-gel synthesized MgO nanoparticles and their in vitro insulin resistance reversal ability in adipose cells. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology.  doi: 10.1007/s12010-019-03166-z
  23. Tan YH, Abdullah MO, Kansedo J, Mubarak NM, Chan YS, Nolasco-Hipolito C (2019). Biodiesel production from used cooking oil using green solid catalyst derived from calcined fusion waste chicken and fish bones. Renewable Energy 139:696-706
  24. Chung ZL, Tan YH, Chan YS, Kansedo J, NM Mubarak, Ghasemi M, Abdullah MO (2019). Life cycle assessment of waste cooking oil for biodiesel production using waste chicken eggshell derived CaO as catalyst via transesterification. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101317
  25. Jeevanandam,J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Zebrafish as a model organism to study nanomaterial toxicity. Emerging Science Journal. 3(3):195-208.
  26. Jeevanandam, J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Effect of Gelling Agent and Calcination Temperature in Sol-Gel Synthesized MgO nanoparticles. Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces. 55(2):288-301
  27. Andra S, Balu SK, Jeevanandam J, Muthalagu M, Vidyavathy M, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Photosynthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for pharmaceutical applications. Nauyn-Schmiedeberg’s Achieves of Pharmacology. 392(7):755-771
  28. Jeevanandam, J, Chan YS, Danquah MK (2019). Effect of pH variations on morphological transformation of biosynthesized MgO nanoparticles. Particulate Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2019.1566938
  29. Hii YS, Jeevanandam J, Chan YS (2019). Plant mediated green synthesis and nanoencapsulation of MgO nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantean: Characterisation and kinetic release studies. Inorganic and Nano-metal Chemistry. 48(12):620-631 DOI:10.1080/24701556.2019.1569053
  30. Yeong, SP, Law MC, You KY, Chan YS, Lee, VC-C (2019) A coupled electromagnetic-thermal-fluid-kinetic model for microwave-assisted production of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate biodiesel. Applied Energy 237:457-475
  31. Jeevanandan, J. Barhou, A, Chan, YS, Dufresne, A, Danquah, MK. (2018) Review on nanoparticles and nanostructured materials: History, sources, toxicity and regulations. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology 9:1050-1074
  32. Law, MC, Chang, JSL, Chan YS, Pui DY, You KY. (2019). Experimental characterization and modeling of microwave heating of oil palm kernels, mesocarps and empty fruit bunches. Drying Technology. DOI” 10.1080/09373937.2018.1439057
  33. Jeevanandam, J. Chan, Y.S., Ku, Y.H. (2018). Aqueous Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract-mediated biosynthesis of MgO nanorod. Applied Biological Chemistry. 61 (2) 197-208.
  34. Phang, RKI, Chan, YS, Wong, KS, Lau, SY (2018). Isolation and characterization of urease-producing bacteria from tropical peat. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 13:168-175
  35. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2017). Biosynthesis and characterization of MgO nanoparticles from plant extracts via induced molecular nucleation. New Journal of Chemistry 41: 2800-2814.
  36. Jeevanandam, J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2017). Calcination-dependent morphology transformation of sol-gel synthesized MgO nanoparticles. ChemistrySelect 2:10393-10404
  37. Jessie S.L, Chang, Chan, YS., Law, MC, Leo, CP (2017).Comparative microstructure study of oil palm fruit bunch fibre, mesocarp and kernels after microwave pre-treatment. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 217:012026.
  38. Yeong, SP., Law, MC, Vincent Lee, CC., Chan, YS (2017). Modelling batch microwave heating of water. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 217:012035 (Doi:10.1088/1757-899X/217/1/012035).
  39. Jeevanandam J., Chan, YS., Danquah, MK (2016). Nano-formulations of drugs: Recent Development, Impact and Challenges. Biochimie 128: 99-112
  40. A Anand Kumar, J. Jaison, K. Prabakaran, R. Nagarajan, Y. S. Chan (2016). Water Quality Monitoring: A comparative case study of municipal and Curtin Sarawak’s lake samples. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 121:012019.
  41. Jeevanandam, J.,Chan, Y. S., Danquah, M.K. (2016). Biosynthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. ChemBioEng Reviews. doi: 10.1002/cben.201500018
  42. C., Law, E. L. Liew,. S. L. Chang, Y. S. Chan, C.P. Leo (2016). Modelling microwave heating of discrete samples of oil palm kernels. Applied Thermal Engineering. 98:702-726.
  43. Jeevanandam, J., Danquah, M. K., Debnath, S., Meka, V. S., Chan, Y. S. (2015). Opportunity for nano-formulations in type 2 diabetes mellitus treatments. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 16(10):853-870
  44. S.L. Chang, M.C. Law, Y.S. Chan, C.P. Leo (2015) Effect of Microwave Heating on Oil Palm Mesocarp. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 45:1633-1638
  45. Jeevanadam, J., Ashok Raja, C., Balakumar, S., Chan, Y. S. (2015). Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of magnesium peroxide nanoparticles. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 78:12005. 1-8.
  46. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Schizophyllum commune and in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. Journal of Physical Science 24(2): 83-96.
  47. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Optimization of process variables for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus using statistical experimental design. Journal of Korean Society for Applied and Biological Chemistry 56(1): 11-20.
  48. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Biosynthesis and structural characterization of Ag nanoparticles from white rot fungi. Materials Science and Engineering C. 33:282-288.
  49. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2013). Optimization of process parameters in bioreduction of Ag nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus. Advanced Materials Research. 626: 95-98.
  50. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2012). Characterization of Ag nanoparticles produced by white-rot fungi and its in vitro antimicrobial activities. The International Arabic Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2(3:3):1-8.
  51. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2011). A macro view of Bionanotechnology: Application and implications in the near future. Journal of Bionanoscience. 5:97-106.
  52. Chan, Y.S and Mashitah, M.D. (2010). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Pycnoporous sanguineus. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Supplement 1:5-6. 

C. Conference Proceedings

  1. A Anand Kumar, J. Jaison, K. Prabakaran, R. Nagarajan, Y. S Chan (2015). Water Quality Monitoring: A comparative case study of municipal and Curtin Sarawak’s lake samples. In Proceeding: The 10th CUTSE International Conference, Curtin University Sarawak, 6-7 November 2015.
  2. Y.S. Chan and M.C. Law (2015). A short review on the implementation of open-ended laboratory towards innovative and creative thinking in engineering discipline. 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 26-27 Nov 2015 Curtin University Miri Sarawak
  3. Anwar, N, Khandoker, S. Islam, S. Debnath, P. Kumar, Y.S. Chan, M.K. Danquah (2015). Class attendance: A key parameter towards quality engineering graduates. 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 26-27 Nov 2015 Curtin University Miri Sarawak
  4. Jessie Sze Ling Chang, Ming Chiat Law, Yen San Chan (2015).  Microstructure study on oil palm fruit bunch fibre after microwave drying pre-treatment. In Proceeding: The 3rd Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Research Colloquium 2015, UNIMAS, Sarawak, 14 April, 2015.
  5. Jeevanandam, J, Chan, Y. S., Muthiah, S. (2015). Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Aspergillus tamarii. In Proceeding: The 3rd Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Research Colloquium 2015, UNIMAS, Sarawak, 14 April, 2015.
  6. Jeevanandam, J., Ashok Raja, C., Balakumar, S., Chan, Y. S. (2014). Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of magnesium peroxide nanoparticles. In Proceeding: The 9th CUTSE International Conference, Curtin University Sarawak, 3-5 Dec 2014
  7. Chan, Y. S, Mashitah, M.D., Lim, J.K. and Mohamed, A.R. (2013). Comparative studies on the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus in shake flasks and stirred tank reactor. In: Proceeding of CHEMECA 2013: Challenging Tomorrow. Brisbane, Queensland. Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia, 39-43.
  8. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D. (2012). Optimization of process parameter in bioreduction of Ag nanoparticles by Pycnoporus sanguineus. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Advanced Material Engineering and Technology (ICAMET 2012). Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 28-30 November 2012.
  9. Othman, N.Z, Chan, Y. S., Malek, R.A., Ramli, S., Ismail, N.S., Sarmidi, M.R., Aziz, R., El-Enshasy, H.A. (2012). Bioprocess optimization for cell mass production and functional characterization of: Lactobacillus plantarum. In: Proceeding of 2012 AIChE Annual Meeting, AlChE2012, Pittsburgh, PA, 28 October -2 November 2012.
  10. Chan, Y. S. And Mashitah, M. D. (2011). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Schizophyllum commune and in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. In Proceeding of The 18thRegional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE2011). Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 27-28 October 2011,
  11. Mashitah, M.D. and Chan, Y. S (2011). Schizophyllum commune as nano-factory for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. In Proceeding of The Nineteenth Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-19). Shanghai, China, 24-30 July 2011.
  12. Chan, Y. S. And Mashitah, M. D. (2011). Instantaneous biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by selected macro fungi. In: Proceeding of the 2ndInternational Conference on Biotechnology Engineering, The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-19 May 2011. ISBN: 978-983-42978-3-1.
  13. Chan, Y.S. and Mashitah, M.D (2010). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Pycnoporous sanguineus. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Natural Products, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 10-12 December 2010.
  14. Chan, Y.S., El-Enshasy H., Othman, N. Z., Malek, R.A. Bioprocess optimization and functionality characterization of Lactobacillus plantarum. In: Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference of Biotechnology and Wellness Industry. Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 October 2010

HDRs Supervision

  1. HDR Student Name : Jessie Chang Sze Ling
    Project Title: Modeling microwave heating of oil palm fruits and bunches
    Status: Graduated MPhil in 2018

  2. HDR Student Name: Jaison Jevanandam
    Project: Enhanced synthesis and delivery of MgO nanoparticles for reverse insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
    Status: Graduated PhD in 2018

  3. HDR Student Name: Ivy Yii Siew Aing
    Project: Pressurized solvent-free microwave extraction of garlic oil
    Status: Graduated MPhil in 2018

  4. HDR Student Name: Yeong Siew Ping
    Project: Development, modelling and experimental verification of a amicrowave-heated, cavitation-induced distillation vessel to improve the cold-flow properties of palm oil biodiesel
    Status: Graduated PhD in 2020

  5. HDR Student Name: Ignatius Phang
    Project: Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behavior of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation
    Status: Completed PhD in 2021

  6. HDR Student Name: Hii Yiik Siang, Yvonne
    Project: Microencapsulation of phosphate solubilizing microorganism for enhance agriculture growth on peat
    Status: Graduated PhD in 2020

  7. HDR Student Name: Jordy Ling Kim Ung
    Project: Formulation of antioxidant nanoemulsion from Bambangan extract
    Status: Graduated PhD in 2020

  8. HDR Student Name: Ivan Sam Jian Hung
    Project: Enhancement of antimalarial property of Alpinia galangal extract through nanoemulsion formulation with essential oils of P. nigrum, C. Odontophyllu,, N. sativa, C.domestica and P. betle
    Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023

  9. HDR Student Name: Wee Jia Le
    Project: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
    Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023

  10. HDR Student Name: Nurul Fathira Anisa Jimali
    Project: Development of Annas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste
    Status: On-going MPhil 2020-2022

  11. HDR Student Name: Fanthagiro Rossi Stuard Majing
    Project: Hydrophobic modified honeycomb tubular biochar with enhanced adsorption capability of volatile organic compounds: Characterisation and kinetics study
    Status: On-going PhD 2020-2023

  12. HDR Student Name: Kevin Tong Tian Xiang
    Project: Algae fermentation by mixed culture of lactic acid bacteria on microfludic microbial fuel cell platform for continuous L-lactic acid and bioelectricity production
    Status: On-going PhD 2021-2024 

Professional Associations

  • Affiliate member, YSN-ASM, 2021
  • Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, 2008
  • Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia, 2020
  • Member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, 2021
  • Education/Award Working Group Co-Leader of ACS Malaysia Chapter 2020-2022
  • Fellow, Higher Education Academy, 2019