Christine Yeo Wan Sieng

Christine

Ir. Dr. Christine Yeo Wan Sieng
PhD., MPhil. BEng. (Hons.), ACPE, PEng, CEng FIMM, MIEM, MIChemE, FHEA, GE (BEM), Grad. Tech (MBOT), IAAS 
Senior Lecturer

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 344
Telephone: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2471
Fax: +60 85 630 254
Email: christineyeo@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=-WAtieEAAAAJ
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ir_Dr_Yeo_Sieng
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57199053825
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3248-3521

Background

Ir. Dr. Christine Yeo Wan Sieng is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia (CUM). She was awarded a Doctorate and an MPhil Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Bioprocess-Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She built up the skills and experiences from her engineering careers as a Technical Support Engineer, an Environmental Engineer, and a Trainee Chemical Engineer in environmental and oil & gas industries before entering the academic field. She has gained her professional values and recognition via more than 10 awards, and 10 professional memberships that must complete the required Continuing Professional Development hours annually to develop lifelong learning. During her employment at CUM, she has contributed to her roles and responsibilities through teaching, research, and service and leadership that align with the vision and mission of the university.

Academic History

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University
  • MPhil in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University
  • BEng in Bioprocess – Chemical Engineering (Hons), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Awards

  • Best paper award in the Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology 2022
  • Students’ Choice Award 2022 from Curtin University Malaysia
  • Silver award in the Innovation Technology Exposition (InTEX22) organised by UNIMAS Innovation
  • Students’ Choice Award 2021 from Curtin University Malaysia.
  • Best paper award in the Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology 2021.
  • The 1st Runner up in the Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Conference (RCEUC) 2020 for the paper writing competition.
  • Finalist for the Region Chemical Engineering Congress 2019
  • Best Poster in 7th International Conference on Smart Computing and Communication (ICSCC 2019)
  • Best Paper in One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference (OCPC 2018)
  • Staff study support for Doctor of Philosophy by research, 2015 to 2019
  • Curtin University Postgraduate Stipend Scholarship, 2013
  • Curtin University, Higher Degree by Research Scholarship, 2011 to 2013
  • Gold Medal and Dean List for overall excellent academic achievement, 2007
  • Dean List Awards, 2003 to 2007

Research Interests

  • Inferential Sensor Design
  • Process Integration for Pollution Prevention
  • Hydrolysis of Palm Olein
  • Agriculture Fertilizer (Paddy, Palm Oil and Pineapple)
  • Wastewater Treatment

Research Project and Funding

  • Project title: A comparative study of predominant face-to-face and online learning modes for First Year Engineering students and the impact on their learning outcome attainments (Project Leader, Funded by Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2022 grants, RM2,000, October 2022 to October 2023)
  • Project title: Formulation of a Novel Nonlinear Image Processing Algorithm for Hyperspectral Imaging-based Food Quality Monitoring (Project Leader, Funded by Ministry of Education’s Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM76,800, September 2022 to August 2024)
  • Project title: A novel intelligent soft sensor for nanoFeCu catalyzed ammonia removal process (Project Leader, Funded by Curtin Malaysia Research Institute collaborative research scheme (CMRI-CRS) and SEGi University, Malaysia, RM100,000, December 2021 to November 2023)
  • Project title: Simulation and Control of a New Integrated Plant: Bioenergy and Ammonia Productions using Oil Palm Wastes (Co-investigator, Funded by Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant, November 2020 to October 2023).
  • Project title: A new integrated model for Yellowness index measurement (Principal investigator, Funded by Curtin’s Office of Research and Development, RM2,500, October 2021 to September 2022).
  • Project title: An Improved Fertilizer for Better Quality of Fresh Golden Pineapple (MD2) Plantation (Project Leader – Funded by Koperasi Pembangunan Pertanian Bersatu Timur Bhd. and Botanium Agro-Tech Sdn. Bhd., in-kind grant, 2019 – 2020).
  • Project title: The Application of Stage-Released Fertilizer on Oil Palm Plantations and Paddy Field (Project Leader – Funded by Botanium Agro-Tech Sdn. Bhd., in-kind grant, 2018 – 2020).
  • Project title: Enhancing EFY Students’ Learning with Lot Project in this New Digital Era (Co-investigator – Funded by Curtin university Malaysia, RM2,000, 2019 – 2020).

Research Opportunities

  • Simulation and control of syngas chemical looping reactor: Deep Learning Predictive controller (Co-investigator, June 2021 to May 2023).
  • Robust Multi-Scale Control using Soft Sensors of Nonlinear Bioprocesses (Co-investigator, October 2020 to September 2026).

Journal Publications

  1. Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Lina Lin, Xiaorong Xiong, Vincenzo Naddeo, Yingjie Cai. 2023. “Optimization and prediction of the cotton fabric dyeing process using Taguchi design-integrated machine learning approach”. Scientific Reports, 13(1): 12363. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39528-1.
  2. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro. 2023. “Introduction of LSSVR for the Prediction of the Yellowness Index”, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, https://journal.uob.edu.bh/handle/123456789/5158.
  3. Yeo Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro, Perumal Kumar and Manabu Kano. 2023. “An overview on just-in-time based soft sensors for processes industry”, Journal of Process Control, 128: 103025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2023.103025.
  4. Md Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Mst Mishu, Monira Rahman, Md Eman Talukder, Hridoy Roy, Md Shahinoor Islam, Yaping Zhao, Yingjie Cai, George K Stylios, Vincenzo Naddeo. 2023. “Electrospun nanofiber membrane diameter prediction using a combined response surface methodology and machine learning approach”. Scientific Reports 13(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36431-7.
  5. Md. Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Mst. Monira Rahman Mishu, Antonio Buonerba, Yaping Zhao, George K Stylios, Yingjie Cai, Vincenzo Naddeo. 2023. “Prediction of the diameter of electrospun nanofiber membranes: An integrated framework of Taguchi design and machine learning”. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-02837-7.
  6. Priyam Kataria, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong, 2023. “Dynamic model of isothermal moving bed reducer for chemical looping hydrogen production”. MATEC Web of Conferences 377: 01017. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701017.
  7. Emmanuel Yahaya, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “Biohydrogen Production: A New Controllability Criterion for Analyzing the Impacts of Dark Fermentation Conditions”. MATEC Web of Conferences 377: 01010. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701010.
  8. Jameson Malang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Zhen Yang Chua, Jobrun Nandong, Agus Saptoro. 2023. “A comparison study between different kernel functions in the least square support vector regression model”. MATEC Web of Conferences 377: 01025. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701025.
  9. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, Wan Sieng Yeo, Mieow Kee Chan, Jobrun Nandong. 2023. “The application of machine learning in nanoparticle treated water: A review”. MATEC Web of Conferences 377: 01009. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701009.
  10.  Yeen Yeen Pang, Wan Sieng Yeo, IMM Student Chapter. 2023. “Participation in the IMM-One day technical awareness seminar – “Introduction of Advanced NDT and Industrial Damage Mechanisms”. Institute Material Malaysia Magazine Issue 37, January 2023. https://www.iomm.org.my/materials-mind/.
  11. Md Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Faizan Shafiq, Muhammad Munib Jilani, Zahid Sarwar, Mumtahina Riza, Lina Lin, Xiaorong Xiong, Vincenzo Naddeo, Yingjie Cai. 2023. “Sustainable fashion: Design of the experiment assisted machine learning for the environmental-friendly resin finishing of cotton fabric”, Heliyon 9: e12883, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12883
  12. Priyam Kataria, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “Reactor design and control aspects for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production: A review”. IEEE Xplore, https://doi.org/ 10.1109/GECOST55694.2022.10010396
  13. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “Prediction on dissolved oxygen using LSSVR Model”. IEEE Xplore, https://doi.org/10.1109/GECOST55694.2022.10010638
  14. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “A comparative study of different Kernel functions in LW-KPLS model”, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC132.184
  15. Sheron Lim, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Participation in the IMM-Miri Awareness Seminar: “Behaviours of Steel Materials during Welding”. Institute Material Malaysia Magazine Issue 35, October, 2022. https://www.iomm.org.my/materials-mind/
  16. Emmanuel Yahaya, Sook Wei Lim, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong. 2022. “A review on process modeling and design of biohydrogen”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(71): 30404 – 30427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.06.317
  17. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “A comparative study of different Kernel functions in LW-KPLS model”, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC132.184
  18. Toon Ming Foo, Tien Pei Kim, Shi Chin Ng, Fahad Saleem Ahmed Khan, Mohammad Syed Ali Moazzam, Mervyn Chi Yang Ling, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “A new conceptual process design and economic analysis of a fatty acids and glycerine production plant using palm oil”. Chemical papers, https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s11696-022-02102-6
  19. Yeo Wan Sieng, Chan Mieow Kee, Bukhari Nurul Adela. 2022. “Prediction of Glucose Concentration Hydrolysed from Oil Palm Trunks Using a PLSR-Based Model”. In: Vasant P., Zelinka I., Weber GW. (eds) Intelligent Computing & Optimization. ICO 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 371, pp. pp. 927-937. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93247-3_88
  20. Sahil Mohedin Hawa, Hillry Gibson Anak Panjang, Ericson Nyagang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Shiew Wei Lau, Tze Khiun Jong and Alex Choon Teck Jong. 2021. “Management for Paddy, Oil Palm, and Pineapple Plantations in Malaysia: Current Status and Reviews.” Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, 8(2): 859 – 880. https://doi.org/10.33736/jaspe.3438.2021
  21. Cindy Li Yin Lee and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “A basic characterisation study of bioplastics via gelatinization of corn starch”. Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, 8(2): 820 – 833. https://doi.org/10.33736/jaspe.3445.2021
  22. Benjamin Ting Shyr Shiuan and Wan Sieng Yeo. “Process design and economic studies of two-step fermentation for production of ascorbic acid“, Institute Material Malaysia Magazine Issue 31, July, 2021. https://www.iomm.org.my/materials-mind/.
  23. Wan Sieng Yeo and Woei Jye Lau. 2021. “Predicting the whiteness index of cotton fabric with a least squares model “. Cellulose 28(13): 8841-8854. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04096-y.
  24. Wan Sieng Yeo, “Prediction of Yellowness Index Using Partial Least Square Regression Model,” 2021 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), 2021, pp. 1-5, https://doi.org/10.1109/GECOST52368.2021.9538723
  25. Wan Sieng Yeo and Aun Naa Sung, “A Yellowness Index Simulation Model,” 2021 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), 2021, pp. 1-4, https://doi.org/ 10.1109/GECOST52368.2021.9538636
  26. Teck Fu Thien and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “A comparative study between PCR, PLSR, and LW-PLS on the predictive performance at different data splitting ratios”. Chemical Engineering Communications. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2021.1957853
  27. Keven Ting Howe Liang and Wan Sieng Yeo. “Predicting the whiteness index of cotton fabric with a least squares model“, Institute Material Malaysia Magazine Issue 32, October, 2021. https://www.iomm.org.my/materials-mind/.
  28. Shi Min Lim, Michelle Siao Li Lau, Edward Ing Jiun Tiong, Mun Min Goon, Roger Jhee Cheng Lau, Wan Sieng Yeo, Sie Yon Lau and Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak. “Process design and economic studies of two-step fermentation for production of ascorbic acid”, SN Applied Sciences 2:816. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2604-8
  29. Yeo, Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro and Perumal Kumar. 2020. “Missing data treatment for locally weighted partial least square based modelling: A comparative study, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 15 (2): e2422. https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2422
  30. Yeo, Wan Sieng. “Adaptive Soft Sensors for Non-Gaussian Chemical Process Plant Data Based on Locally Weighted Partial Least Square.” PhD diss., Curtin University, 2019. https://espace.curtin.edu.au/handle/20.500.11937/77028
  31. Yeo, Wan Sieng, Agus Saptoro and Perumal Kumar. 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
  32. Chin Hao Lai, Abdul Rasyid Harsha Settinayake, Wan Sieng Yeo, Shiew Wei Lau, Tze Khiun Jong. 2019. “Crop nutrients review and the impact of fertilizer on the plantation in Malaysia: a mini review.” Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 50(17): 2089-2105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2019.1654510
  33. Vivianna Maria Mickel, Wan Sieng Yeo, and Agus Saptoro. 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
  34. Wan Sieng Yeo, and Adhi Yuniarto. 2019. “The external mass transfer model for the hydrolysis of palm olein using immobilized lipase in a scaled-up recirculated packed-bed reactor”. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7: 103185 – 103192. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2019.103185.
  35. Wan Sieng Yeo, Yin Ling Tan, and Yudi Samyudia, 2018. “Development of an Integrated Technique for Energy and Property Integration in Batch Processes.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 57(6): 2178 – 2191. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b03803.
  36. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro and Perumal Kumar, 2017. Development of Adaptive Soft Sensor Using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Model. Chemical Product and Process Modeling. 12(4): -. Retrieved 2nd Aug., from DOI: 10.1515/cppm-2017-0022.
  37. Agus Saptoro, Siaw Khur Wee, Shiew Wei Lau, Wendy Pei Qin Ng, Mahmood Anwar, Christine Yeo, Ee Huey Khor, 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 (Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science cited-publication).
  38. Yeo, Wan Sieng. “Development of systematic technique for energy and property integration in batch processes.” Master., Curtin University, 2013. https://espace.curtin.edu.au/handle/20.500.11937/2422

Conference Publications

  1. Priyam Kataria, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong. 2022. “Dynamic model of isothermal moving bed reducer for chemical looping hydrogen production”. Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium 2022, 12th & 13th December 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  2. Emmanuel Yahaya, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Biohydrogen Production: A New Controllability Criterion for Analyzing the Impacts of Dark Fermentation Conditions”. Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium 2022, 12th & 13th December 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  3. Jameson Malang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Zhen Yang Chua, Jobrun Nandong, Agus Saptoro. 2022. “A comparison study between different kernel functions in the least square support vector regression model”. Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium 2022, 12th & 13th December 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  4. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, Wan Sieng Yeo, Mieow Kee Chan, Jobrun Nandong. 2022. “The application of machine learning in nanoparticle treated water: A review”. Curtin Global Campus Higher Degree by Research Colloquium 2022, 12th & 13th December 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  5. Aun Naa Sung, Jeffery Chung Quan Wong, Edwin Nyon Tchan Jong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Effect of welding patterns on the weld properties in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)”, the International Congress on Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC 2022), November 16th – 18th, 2022, Miri, Malaysia.
  6. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro. 2022. “Development of non-destructive yellowness index measurement based on least-square regression models”, the International Congress on Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC 2022), November 16th – 18th, 2022, Miri, Malaysia.
  7. Priyam Kataria, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Reactor design and control aspects for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production: A review”. International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) October 26th – 28th, 2022 Virtual Conference.
  8. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Prediction on dissolved oxygen using LSSVR Model”. International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) October 26th – 28th, 2022 Virtual Conference.
  9. Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “A comparative study of different artificial intelligence models and response surface methodology for heptachlor removal using Fe/Cu nanoparticles”. The 2nd Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2022 (RCOM 2022) & 16th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2022 (RCEnvE 2022) 21st – 22th September 2022, online and on-site (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bharu) in Johor, Malaysia conference.
  10. Jameson Malang, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Soft Sensor Development for the Control of Zymomonas Mobilis Fermentation”. Digital Futures Exhibition 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 20 June 2022.
  11. Priyam Kataria, Jobrun Nandong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Reactor Design and Control for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production”. Digital Futures Exhibition 2022, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 20 June 2022.
  12. Yeo Wan Sieng. 2022. “Yellowness Index Prediction Using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Regression Model”, International Conference on Sustainable Engineering & Advanced Technology (ICSEAT 2022), Kuala Lumpur, 16-17 June 2022.
  13. Yeo Wan Sieng. 2022. “A new integrated model for Yellowness index measurement”, The UNIMAS innovation and technology exposition 2022 (InTEX22), Kuching, Malaysia, 14-15 June 2022.
  14. Katherine Yii Yik Huey and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “A review on colour measurement and colour spaces”. International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition 2022 (IBCEx 2022), Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, 15 – 16 April 2022, Virtual Competition.
  15. Eric Chua Yong Hong, Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “A literature review on the quality evaluation method for pineapple fruits”. International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition 2022 (IBCEx 2022), Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, 15 – 16 April 2022, Virtual Competition.
  16. Sheng En Tew and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2022. “Different Protein Sources for Fish Feeds”. International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition 2022 (IBCEx 2022), Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, 15 – 16 April 2022, Virtual Competition.
  17. Wan Sieng Yeo, Mieow Kee Chan, and Nurul Adela Bukhari. 2021. “Prediction of Glucose Concentration Hydrolysed from Oil Palm Trunks using a PLSR-based Model”, Intelligent Computing & Optimization – Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization 2021 (ICO2021), G Hua Hin Resort and Mall, Prachuabkhirikhan, Thailand, 30-31 December 2021 Virtual Conference.
  18. Christina Lee Min Eh, Wan Sieng Yeo, Aun Naa Sung and Ahmed Mohammed Abdelrhman. 2021. “Yellowness Index Measurement Model in MATLAB Mobile”. International Conference on Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (ICIMEE 2021), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 6 -7 December 2021 Virtual Conference.
  19. Emmanuel Yahaya, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong. 2021. “Dynamic Simulation of Biohydrogen Production using Dark-Fermentation of Glucose and Xylose”, Curtin Malaysia Postgraduate Colloquium 2021 (CMPC2021), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1-2 December 2021 Virtual conference.
  20. Priyam Kataria, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong. 2021 “Design of Syngas Chemical Looping Process for Hydrogen Production”, Curtin Malaysia Postgraduate Colloquium 2021 (CMPC2021), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1-2 December 2021 Virtual conference.
  21. Jameson Malang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Jobrun Nandong. 2021. “Soft sensor development for yield prediction in Zymomonas mobilis fermentation – effects of input design”, Curtin Malaysia Postgraduate Colloquium 2021 (CMPC2021), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1-2 December 2021 Virtual conference.
  22. Joyce Chen Yen Ngu and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “Locally weighted kernel partial least square model for nonlinear processes: A case study.” 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2021), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021 Virtual Conference.
  23. Sheng En Tew and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “A literature review on fish feeds using different protein sources.” 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2021), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021 Virtual Conference.
  24. Christina Lee Min Eh, Wan Sieng Yeo and Aun Naa Sung. 2021. “A literature review on colour measurements.” 32nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2021), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 15-16 July 2021 Virtual Conference.
  25. Wan Sieng Yeo and Aun Naa Sung. 2021. “A yellowness index simulated model.” 2021 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) July 7 – 9, 2021 Virtual Conference.
  26. Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “Prediction of Yellowness index using partial least square regression model.” 2021 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) July 7 – 9, 2021 Virtual Conference.
  27. Hillry Gibson Anak Panjang, Wan Sieng Yeo, Shiew Wei Lau, Chin Hao Lai, Tze Khiun Jong. 2020. “Effect study of newly developed Fertiliser with different applications on amount of crop yield, crop growth, and nutrient availability for paddy plantation”. Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Congress 2020 (RCEUC 2020), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8th to 9th September 2020.
  28. Abdul Rasyid Harsha Settinayake, Chin Hao Lai, Wan Sieng Yeo, Shiew Wei Lau, Tze Khiun Jong. 2019. “Effect of Xpike fertilizer application on paddy plantations”. Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Congress 2019 (RCEUC 2019), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8th to 9th July 2019.
  29. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, and Perumal Kumar. 2019. “Non Gaussian Locally Weighted Kernel PLS based Adaptive soft sensor.” 7th International Conference on Smart Computing and Communication 2019, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 28th to 30th June 2019.
  30. Chin Hao Lai, Abdul Rasyid Harsha Settinayake, Wan Sieng Yeo, Shiew Wei Lau, Tze Khiun Jong. “Effect of Xpike fertilizer application on palm oil plantation.” Imperial Hotel, 8th International Forum On Industrial Bioprocessing, IBA-IFIBiop 2019, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1st to 5th May 2019.
  31. Vivianna Maria Mickel, Wan Sieng Yeo, and Agus Saptoro. 2018. “The development of trimmed scores regression locally weighted Kernel partial least squares for nonlinear chemical process data with missing measurements.” Proceeding of one Curtin international postgraduate conference (OCPC) 2018, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 26th to 28th November 2018.
  32. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, and Perumal Kumar. 2018. “PLS based non-Adaptive and LW-PLS based Adaptive soft sensor development with missing data.” Proceeding of one Curtin international postgraduate conference (OCPC) 2018, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 26th to 28th November 2018.
  33. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro and Perumal Kumar. 2017. “Adaptive Soft Sensor based on modified locally weighted partial least square algorithm for non-Gaussian and nonlinear processes.” Proceeding of one Curtin international postgraduate conference (OCPC) 2017, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 10th to 12th December 2017.
  34. Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro and Perumal Kumar. 2016. “Development of Adaptive Soft Sensor using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Model.” 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1st to 3rd December 2016.
  35. Wan Sieng Yeo, Yin Ling Tan and Yudi Samyudia,  Development of Systematic Technique for Property and Energy Integration in Batch Processes, Colloquium 2014, organized by Curtin University and co-organized by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Miri, Sarawak.
  36. Wan Sieng Yeo, Yin Ling Tan and Yudi Samyudia, Synthesis of Heat and Property Integration in Batch Processes,  2nd Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2013 (POCER 2013), Genting Highland, Pahang, 2013.
  37. Wan Sieng Yeo, Yin Ling Tan and Yudi Samyudia, Development of Systematic Technique for Property and Energy Integration in Continuous Process, 4th International Conference on Chemical & Bio Process Engineering  (ICCBPE 2012) in conjunction with the 26th symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2012), Sabah, 2012.

Supervision

PhD (ongoing – 2020 to present):

  1. Student’s name: Emmanuel Yahaya; Project Title: Process Integration, Simulation and Control of Biohydrogen, Bio-methane and Algae Productions Using Palm Oil Mill Effluents (POME).
  2. Student’s name: Jameson Malang; Project Title: Robust Multi-Scale Control using Soft Sensors of Nonlinear Bioprocesses.

MPhil (ongoing – 2021 to present):

  1. Student’s name: Priyam Kataria; Project Title: Simulation and control of syngas chemical looping reactor: Deep Learning Predictive controller.
  2. Student’s name: Joyce Ngu Chen Yen; Project Title: A novel intelligent soft sensor for nanoFeCu catalysed ammonia removal process.
  3. Student’s name: Mainak Das; Project Title: Formulation of a Novel Nonlinear Image Processing Algorithm for Hyperspectral Imaging-based Food Quality Monitoring.

Invited speaker

  • Wan Sieng Yeo, “Introduction to Valves: What Are Valves & How Do They Work?” UTM, Johor, Malaysia, Virtual, 3rd Jan 2023, 2-3pm.
  • Wan Sieng Yeo, “Topic 3: Calculus – Differentiation” Vitrox College, Virtual, 28th June 2023, 8 am to 11 am.
  • Wan Sieng Yeo, “Introduction to Valves in Chemical Plant” Xiamen University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Virtual, 8th June 2023, 4 pm to 5 pm.
  • Wan Sieng Yeo, “Introduction to Valves: What Are Valves & How Do They Work?” Univeriti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia, Virtual, 3rd Jan 2023, 2 pm to 3 pm.

Copyrights

  • Teck Fu Thien and Wan Sieng Yeo. 2021. “Optimal data splitting of training and testing data for predictive model“, LY2020007393.
  • Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Kumar Perumal. 2019. “Non-Gaussian Locally Weighted Kernel PLS based Adaptive Soft Sensors”, LY2019008121.
  • Wan Sieng Yeo, Agus Saptoro, Kumar Perumal. 2018. “Adaptive Soft Sensor based on Modified Locally Weighted Partial Least Square Algorithm for Non-Gaussian and Nonlinear Processes”, LY2018006438.

Patent

  • Wan Sieng Yeo. 2023. “A new algorithm for product quality attribute measurement”, PI2022007144.

Professional Activities

  • As a Proceedings and Publication Committee for the International Association for Gondwana Research (IAGR) 2024: annual convention and 20th International Conference
  • As a conference organiser for the 6th Regional Materials Technology Conference (RMTC) in September 2023
  • As a reviewer for the paper in Soft Computing, Sensors, Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), etc.
  • Local Organizing Committee of the International Congress on Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC2022) to be held in Marriott Resort and Spa, Miri from November 16-18, 2022.
  • Session chair for the IEEE International Conference on Green Energy, Computing, and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) October 26 – 28, 2022 Virtual Conference.
  • Conference session chair and reviewer for the International Conference on Sustainable Engineering & Advanced Technology, ICSEAT2022 (16 to 17 July 2022)
  • As a working committee member for the Material Lecture Competition 2022 organized by the Institute of Materials, Malaysia (2022 to 2024)
  • As an Education officer for the Institute of Materials, Malaysia, IMM – Miri Region Chapter Committee (IMM-Miri) (2022 to 202)
  • Conference committee and session chair for the International Conference on Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, ICIMEE 2021 (6 to 7 December 2021)
  • Reviewer for the Region Chemical Engineering Congress (RCEUC) 2021 and Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Conference (RCEUC) 2020
  • Conference session chair for the International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology, GECOST (7 to 9 July 2021)
  • As an Education officer for the Institute of Materials, Malaysia, IMM – Miri Region Chapter Committee (IMM-Miri) (2020 to 2022)
  • As a working committee member for the Material Lecture Competition 2021 organized by the Institute of Materials, Malaysia (2020 to 2022)
  • Chairperson for a parallel session for 1st Borneo Building Information Modelling, BIM 2019 Symposium in Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia (4th December 2019)

Professional Affiliations

  • Chartered Engineers (CEng), The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) UK, 2023
  • Member, MIChemE, The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) UK, 2023
  • Graduate Technologist with the Malaysia Board of Technologists, MBOT
  • Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia, EAC panel with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, BEM, 2022.
  • Certified Peer Review of Educational Practice (PREP) reviewer under Curtin University, 2022
  • ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE), ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Engineering, 2021
  • Fellow Member, FIMM, The Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM), 2020
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, FHEA, 2020
  • Professional Engineer, PE, The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 2019
  • Corporate Member, MIEM, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), 2019
  • International Association for Agricultural Sustainability online member, International Association for Agriculture Sustainability (IAAS), 2019
  • Graduate Engineer, GE, The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 2009