Profesor Madya Dr. Chua @ Yeo Gek Kee

 chua@umpsa.edu.my

 094316247

IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (DOCTORAL DEGREE)(2011)

Kejuruteraan Bioproses

Massey University, New Zealand


IJAZAH SARJANA (MASTERS DEGREE)(2000)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Malaya


IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE)(1997)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Malaya





Biography

Dr Chua Gek Kee @ Yeo Gek Kee, CEng MIChemE, is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering Technology Chemical and Process, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. She graduated from the University of Malaya, Malaysia with Bachelor Degree of Chemical Engineering in year 1997. She received her Master degree in Biochemical Engineering from the same institution in year 2000. In year 2011, she obtained her PhD degree from Massey University, New Zealand in Bioprocess Engineering. Her research interest focusing on the enzymatic reaction, bioprocess scale-up and optimization. She has been leading and involved in several projects funded by Ministry of Higher Education, such as FRGS, ERGS, KTP and LRGS. She also involved in the project funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, such as Science Fund. Dr. Chua has more than 20 publications with an H-index of 7. Dr. Chua was also given a managerial task apart from the academic duties, through her appointment as Head of Academic Panel (Pharmaceutical) from Oct 2011 – Aug 2013 to develop the new engineering technology program specializes in pharmaceutical processing. Following this, she was also being appointed as the Head of Program for Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Pharmaceutical) in Faculty of Engineering Technology from Sept 2013 – June 2015 to execute the program and develop the teaching and laboratory facilities. Currently, she is assigned to be the chair of Institutional Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee of Universiti Malaysia Pahang.



Current Progress


Expertise

Enzymatic Reaction

Production Using Various Type Of Free And Immobilized Enzymes

HIGH

Large Scale Monoclonal Antibody Production

Production Of Monoclonal Antibody Using Hybridoma Cells, Isolation, Purification And Analysis.

HIGH

Mammalian Cell Culture

Medium Optimization And Culturing Of Mammalian Cells From Bench Scale To Pilot Scale

HIGH

Bioprocess Optimization And Scale Up

Bioprocess Optimization Through Experimental Design And Scale Up Of The Process From Bench To Pilot

HIGH
No Code Subject
1 BKF1313 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
2 BKC1243 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
3 BKC3823 CELL CULTURE TECHNOLOGY (E)
4 BMM1213 STATICS
5 BKB4493 BIOSEPARATION ENGINEERING
6 BTP2323 FLUID MECHANICS
7 DKK2373 FLUID MECHANICS
8 BTK1243 FLUID MECHANICS
9 BTM1213 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
10 BKB2761 BIOCHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
11 BKB3823 CELL CULTURE TECHNOLOGY (E)
12 BSB3482 BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
13 BKB3781 BIOSEPARATION ENGINEERING LAB (E)
14 BKF3731 UNIT OPERATION LAB
15 UIT1113 Thesis Writing 1
16 MKK1543 BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY (E)
17 BTR2113 FLUID MECHANICS
18 BKF1243 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
No. Title Role Start Date End date Agency Grant Amount(RM) Status
1 Evaluation Of Interactions Between The Hydrophobicity Of Enzyme Support And The Selectivity Of Transglycosylation Reaction By -Glycosidase In The Production Of Non-Ionic Surfactant Alkyl Glycoside Using Oil Palm Frond Juice Leader 01-SEP-2022 31-AUG-2025 FRGS 130,730.00 On-Going
2 Antioxidant And Protease From Local Fish Processing Industry Waste Leader 15-OCT-2018 14-JAN-2022 FLAGSHIP 73,800.00 -
3 Bacterial Cellulose Production From Food Waste Leader 01-MAR-2017 01-MAR-2019 GERAN DALAM 29,500.00 -
4 Kinetic Study On Oxidation Of Glycerol From Biodiesel Waste To Produce Mesoxalix Acid Leader 25-FEB-2014 24-FEB-2016 PGRS 3,000.00 -
5 Tertiary Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) By The Combination Of Microalgae And Activated Sludge Using Sequential Batch Reactor Leader 25-SEP-2013 24-MAR-2016 GERAN DALAM 33,000.00 -
6 Bioethanol Production From Oil Palm Sap Leader 01-APR-2013 31-MAR-2015 PGRS 3,500.00 -
7 Tertiary Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Leader 01-APR-2013 31-MAR-2016 PGRS 5,000.00 -
8 Downstream Purification Of Diagnostic Monoclonal Antibody (Mab) Using Membrane Technology Leader 01-APR-2013 31-MAR-2016 PGRS 8,000.00 -
9 Reaction Mechanisms Of Glycerol Oxidation To Produce Mesoxalic Acid From Biodiesel Waste Leader 01-APR-2013 30-SEP-2015 FRGS 96,000.00 -
10 Screening And Optimization Of Immunoglobulin Production Stimulating Factors In The Production Of Diagnostic Monoclonal Antibody Leader 01-OCT-2009 31-MAR-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
11 Utilizing Stem Activities Aligned With Sustainable Development Goals To Promote Unity Among Multiracial Primary School Children For Nation Development Member 15-OCT-2024 14-OCT-2025 INOVASI SOSIAL UNIVERSITI 15,000.00 On-Going
12 Immobilization Of Laccase On Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose Valorize From Pineapple Waste For Juice Clarification Member 15-JUL-2022 14-JUL-2024 GERAN DALAM 31,900.00 On-Going
13 Kinetics And Isotherm Studies Of In-Situ Immobilized Laccase On Bacteria Cellulose Valorize From Pineapple Waste For Dye Degradation Member 07-SEP-2021 06-SEP-2023 FRGS 96,225.00 -
14 Investigating The Economic And Environmental Impact Of Bacterial Cellulose Production Member 01-MAY-2021 30-APR-2023 GERAN DALAM 32,500.00 -
15 Production Of Pineapple Vinegar From Pineapple Fruits And Microbes Inhibitor From Pineapple Leaves Member 01-MAR-2019 31-AUG-2019 INDUSTRI 20,026.00 -
16 Fish Industry Waste Recovery: Developing Sustainable Business Model For Local Operation Management Member 15-OCT-2018 14-JAN-2022 FLAGSHIP 22,400.00 -
17 Modelling And Optimisation Of Local Fish Processing Waste For Value Added Product Using Neural Network And Genetic Algorithm For Optimal Process Member 15-OCT-2018 14-JAN-2022 FLAGSHIP 23,800.00 -
18 Immobilization Of Lipase Onto Gum Arabic Coated Magnetic Nanoparticle Lipase For The Production Of Sorbitol Oleate Member 05-MAY-2018 04-AUG-2020 GERAN DALAM 34,000.00 -
19 Kinetic Studies On Transfructosylation By Fos-Producing Enzymes Isolated From Fruit Plantation Member 05-MAY-2018 04-AUG-2020 GERAN DALAM 30,500.00 -
20 Synthesis And Characterization Of Wound Healing Hydrogel Using Keratin Protein From Chicken Feathers And To Study Release Of Keratin By Hydrogel Member 05-APR-2018 04-JUL-2020 GERAN DALAM 34,000.00 -
21 Understanding The Interaction Mechanism Of Natural Rubber Latex, Cross-Linker And Starch In Bio-Adhesive For Wood Composite Member 15-AUG-2017 14-NOV-2020 FRGS 77,200.00 -
22 Synthesis And Characterisation Of Adsorbent Produced From Landfill Sludge Member 15-JUN-2017 14-JUN-2019 GERAN DALAM 22,000.00 -
23 Integrated Recovery Process For Recombinant Protein Over-Expressed As Inclusion Bodies In Bacterial Cells Using Preparative Electrophoresis Member 01-OCT-2016 30-SEP-2018 GERAN DALAM 34,500.00 -
24 Engineered Nanoparticles For Cancer Treatment Member 01-OCT-2015 30-SEP-2017 GERAN DALAM 35,754.00 -
25 Synthesis Of Nanocellulose From Rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis) Fibers And Its Application In Wood Based Composite Member 15-AUG-2014 14-AUG-2016 GERAN DALAM 21,500.00 -
26 Oil Production From Microalgae Cultivation By Solvent Extraction Method Member 15-JUL-2014 14-JUL-2016 GERAN DALAM 35,000.00 -
27 Kinetic Modelling Of The Synthesis Of Sorbitol-Branched Polyester For The Production Of Bio-Based Polyurethane Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2016 FRGS 120,000.00 -
28 Determination Of Biocompounds Of Tropical Soft Coral (Alycyonaceo Sp.) For Future Pharmaceutical Applications Member 05-MAR-2014 04-MAR-2016 GERAN DALAM 22,728.00 -
29 Molecular Mechanism Of Anticancer Activity Of Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extract Member 01-MAR-2014 29-FEB-2016 GERAN DALAM 19,500.00 -
30 Transfer Of Innovative Lignin Based Bioadhesive Knowledge For The Production Of Particleboard Member 15-FEB-2014 14-FEB-2016 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAMME (KTP) 126,213.75 -
31 Mechanism Of Electrophoretic Separation To Puirty Monoclonal Antibody Against 17-Hydroxyprosterone From Hybridoma Cell Culture Member 17-SEP-2013 16-SEP-2015 RAGS 56,542.00 -
32 Immobilization Of Serum Polyclonal Antibody Against Hepatitis B Surface Antigen On Carbon Nanosheet For The Detection Of The Viral Antigen Member 15-NOV-2012 14-NOV-2014 RACE 50,000.00 -
33 Fabrication Of A Graphene Oxide Based Immuno-Biosensor For Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Detection Member 15-JUL-2012 14-JUL-2014 ERGS 50,000.00 -
34 A Novel Syngas Production Method Via Photoreforming Of Pome Waste Over Tio2- Supported Noble Metal-Doped Photocatalysts Member 15-JUL-2012 14-JUN-2014 ERGS 50,000.00 -
35 Catalyst Synthesis From Limestone Catalyst For Biodiesel And Syngas Production Including The Socio-Ecomomic Assessment Member 01-JUN-2012 30-JUN-2014 PUSAT KECEMERLANGAN MTUN (COE MTUN) 150,930.00 -
36 Understanding The Reaction Mechanism Of Enzymatic Action On Plasticization Of Lignin For Eco-Friendly Wood Composites Member 01-MAY-2012 30-APR-2015 FRGS 77,800.00 -
37 Isolation, Screening And Optimization Of Local Microalgae Strain Growing On Pome (Palm Oil Mil Effluent) For Co2 Sequestration Member 01-FEB-2012 01-JAN-2015 LRGS 129,600.00 -
38 Anti-Photoaging Activity Of Cosmos Caudatus Extract On Human Dermal Fibroblast Member 01-AUG-2011 01-AUG-2013 GERAN DALAM 22,500.00 -
39 Scale-Up Of Gas-Liquid Stirred Tank Bioreactors Member 01-AUG-2009 31-JAN-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
40 Process Scale Up Study Of Monoclonal Antobody Production For Medical Diagnostic Kit Member 31-DEC-2006 30-JUN-2009 SCIENCEFUND 200,000.00 -
41 Scale Up Of Purification Of Monoclonal Immunoglobin G For 17-Cah Diagnostic Kits. Member 01-NOV-2005 31-OCT-2006 FRGS 15,000.00 -
42 Process Optimization In Production Of Monoclonal Antibody Against 17-Cah. Member 05-APR-2005 04-APR-2006 FRGS 40,000.00 -
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* Data sehingga 11 April 2019

No Professional Bodies (Association/Other Association) Start Date End Date Level
1 THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (ICHEME) 01/01/2023 31/12/2023 ANTARABANGSA
2 MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST (MBOT) 11/03/2018 10/03/2019 KEBANGSAAN
3 BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM) 28/06/2005 - KEBANGSAAN