LAM Weng Hoong
Assistant Professor Dr.
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About Me
Dr. Lam Weng Hoong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia. He received his BEng and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Monash University. He is a Graduate Engineer registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and also an Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). His research focuses on the encapsulation of functional materials using green materials and sustainable processes, composite materials, renewable and green adsorbents and water treatment processes.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University, Malaysia, 2017
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical Engineering), Monash University, Malaysia, 2012
- Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): Associate Member
- Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM): Graduate Engineer
Research Interests
My primary research interests revolve around three key areas: Biopolymer Composite Materials, Sustainable Processes and Wastewater Treatment. My overarching goal is to contribute to the development of innovative and practical solutions that address pressing challenges in environmental sustainability and waste management. Driven by a commitment to sustainability, I am deeply interested in the potential of biopolymer-based composite materials. These materials offer renewable and biodegradable alternatives to conventional synthetic polymers, presenting a more environmentally friendly approach to material design. My research focuses on the development of biopolymer composites with enhanced chemical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties, achieved through the incorporation of functional nanomaterials and novel processing techniques. The applications of these composites span industries, particular in wastewater treatment, further promoting a circular economy and reducing the environmental burden.
Research Projects
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (2022 – 2025), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia [Role: Principal Investigator]
Project: Elucidating the role of graphene oxide during inverse gelation of core-shell alginate beads and its removal of lead (II) ions
Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF) (2019 – 2024), Xiamen University Malaysia [Role: Principal Investigator]
Project: Compartmentalization of magnetic responsive biopolymer beads via inverse gelation for water treatment application
Current Courses Taught
- BSC207 – Numerical Methods in Engineering
- CME208 – Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering I
- CME317 – Modelling of Chemical Engineering Processes
Local Grant(s)
Elucidating the role of graphene oxide during inverse gelation of core-shell alginate beads and its removal of lead (II) ions, 2022 – 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Compartmentalization of magnetic responsive biopolymer beads via inverse gelation for water treatment application, 2019 – 2024, Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF)
Journal
Kong, K., Weng, Y., Lam, W. H., & Lai, S. Y. (2023). Environmental Footprint Assessment of Methylene Blue Photodegradation using Graphene-based Titanium Dioxide. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 18(1), 103-117.
Hia I.L., Lam, W. H., Chai, S.P., Chan, E.S., and Pasbakhsh, P., (2018) Surface Modified Alginate Multicore Microcapsules and Their Application in Self-Healing Epoxy Coatings for Metallic Protection. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 215, 69-80.
Lam, W. H., Chong, M.N., Horri, B.A., Tey, B.-T. and Chan, E.-S. (2017) Physicochemical stability of calcium alginate beads immobilizing TiO2 nanoparticles for removal of cationic dye under UV irradiation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 134(26).
Nguang, S.Y., Wong, S.R., Law, J.S., Khoo, L.C., Lam, W. H., Chan, E.S. and Moh, P.Y. (2017) Enhancing adsorption property of Engelhard Titanosilicate-10 through incorporation of graphene oxide. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 252, 125-139.
Leong, J.-Y., Lam, W. H., Ho, K.-W., Voo, W.-P., Lee, M.F.-X., Lim, H.-P., Lim, S.-L., Tey, B.-T., Poncelet, D. and Chan, E.-S. (2016) Advances in fabricating spherical alginate hydrogels with controlled particle designs by ionotropic gelation as encapsulation systems. Particuology 24, 44-60.
- Oh, K.S., Poh, P.E., Chong, M.N., Gouwanda, D., Lam, W. H. and Chee, C.Y. (2015) Optimizing the in-line ozone injection and delivery strategy in a multistage pilot-scale greywater treatment system: System validation and cost-benefit analysis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 3(2), 1146-1151.
Book
- Poh, P. E., Wu, T. Y., Lam, W. H., Poon, W. C. & Lim, C. S. (2020). Waste Management in the Palm Oil Industry: Plantation and Milling Processes. Springer NATURE.
Conference Proceeding
Qin, K.N., Lam, W. H., (2022) Comparative Life Cycle Assessment on the Utilisation of Biopolymer-based Biosorbent for Copper Removal in Wastewater Treatment. 19th Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE 2022) (From 9-12 August 2022)
Lam, W.-H.,(2019) Compartmentalization of biopolymeric particles for wastewater treatment. Xiamen University-Xiamen University Malaysia Bilateral Symposium on Energy Materials 2019 (From 22-24 November 2019)
Lam, W.-H., Chong, M.N., Tey, B.-T. and Chan, E.-S. (2016) Degradation behaviour of alginate/photocatalyst hydrogel beads under UV irradiation. In 9th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology (IFPB) (From 7-9 September 2016)
Lam, W.-H., Chong, M.N., Tey, B.-T. and Chan, E.-S. (2017) A facile and rapid immobilization method to form titanium dioxide-alginate photocatalyst for repeated batch removal of Reactive Black 5. In 30th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) (From 6-7 December 2017)
Magazine
- Ban, Z. H., Lam W. H., Noraini M., Tan, P. C., Ten, J.Y., Parthiban S., (2022), Integrating Industry 4.0 Elements in Chemical Engineering Education. Board of Engineers Malaysia 89, 33-44.
Current Supervision (Postgraduate only)
HONG Mao Seng
Immobilization of carbonaceous materials in magnetic-responsive core-shell alginate beads via inverse gelation technique for the adsorption of heavy metals
2023 – Present
Xiamen University Malaysia
LO Jay Yee
Development of the core-shell alginate nanocomposite
Beads via the inverse gelation technique for the removal of lead (II) ions in wastewater treatment
2023 – Present
Xiamen University Malaysia