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Xiamen University - TEE Lee Hong

TEE Lee Hong

Assistant Professor Ir. Dr.

Office: A4-412
Email: leehong.tee@xmu.edu.my
Research Interests: Natural Product Processing; Extraction and Purification of Bioactive Compounds; Sustainable and Green Extraction Process; Separation Technology (Optimization and Mathematical Modelling); Water Research and Sustainable Water Treatment System

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About Me

Dr. Tee Lee Hong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering (Hons) from the University Malaysia Sabah, Master of Science in Process Engineering from University Putra Malaysia and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Monash University. Her research interests include natural product processing, bioactive compound extraction and purification, sustainable and green extraction processes, separation technology, and water research. She has published her research work in prestigious journals such as Food Chemistry, Industrial Crops and Products, and Journal of Food Science and Technology. Her outstanding contributions to the field earned her the "Engineering & IT Future Women Leadership Award" from Monash University Malaysia in 2018. Additionally, she has been recognized with several awards from international competitions such as IUCEL, MTE, and e-ConDev.

  • Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia, 2017
  • MSc. (Process Engineering), University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2012
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical Engineering), University Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, 2009

  • Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): Affiliate Member
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM): Graduate Engineer
  • The Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM): Graduate Member

  • Editor for IOP Journal of Physics Conference Series (JPCS) for 18th EURECA conference
  • Editor-in-chief for ICITE2022 Special Issue in Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC)
  • Guest editor for ICITE2021 Special Issue in Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC)

Research Interests

My research interests lie at the field of chemical engineering and sustainable technology with a focus on natural product processing, extraction and purification of bioactive compounds. I am passionate about exploring innovative, eco-friendly, sustainable extraction and purification methods that preserve the beneficial properties of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources and at the same time minimize environmental impact. Through the use of mathematical modelling and optimization techniques, it is aimed to design efficient extraction and separation technology that yield high-purity bioactive compounds while minimizing energy consumption and waste generation. 

In addition, my research extends to the study of water and sustainable water treatment systems. I am dedicated to understanding water quality, treatment processes and developing environmental-friendly water treatment technologies. I strive to contribute to the advancement of sustainable water management practices, ensuring access to safe and clean water while minimizing environmental impact. 

Overall, my research endeavors seek to promote greener and more sustainable practices in natural product processing and water treatment, ultimately leading to positive impacts on human health and the planet`s well-being. 

Research Projects 

  • Study of the natural deep eutectic solvent based aqueous two-phase system (NADES-ATPS) for extraction of bioactive compounds
  • Development of greenwall filtration system for greywater recycling  

Current Courses Taught

  • CME103 – Chemical Engineering Drawing
  • CME210 – Material Science for Chemical Engineering

Local Grant(s)

  • Study of the pseudo-ternary Natural-Deep-Eutectic-Solvent-Based Aqueous Two-Phase System: Phase Equilibria and partitioning behavior of Anthocyanin, 2020 – 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Amount: RM 99,800. 
  • Integrated extraction and purification of anthocyanin from Dacryodes rostrata peel using aqueous two-phase extraction (ATPE), 2018 – 2019, Taylor’s Internal Research Grant Scheme – Emerging Research Funding Scheme (TIRGS-ERFS), Amount: RM 26,000.

Journal 

  • Nalatambi, S., Oh, K. S., Yoon, L. W., & Tee, L. H. (2023). Evaluation of antibacterial property and greywater treatment performance using composite chitosan/graphene oxide membrane. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 295 (2023), 127160.

  • Abdulredha, M.M., Hussain, S. A., Abdullah, L.C., Tee, L.H., (2022). Water-in-oil emulsion stability and demulsification via surface-active compounds: A review, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 209 (2022), 109848.

  • Chua, G.X., Oh, K.S., Yoon, L.W., Tee, L.H. (2020). Lake Water Treatment Using Green Wall System: Effects of Filter Media Ratio and Lake Water Flow Rate on Treatment Performance, Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 5, 147-158.

  • Thavamoney, N., Sivanadian, L., Tee, L.H., Khoo, H.E., Prasad, K.N., Kong, K.W. (2018). Extraction and recovery of phytochemical components and antioxidative properties in fruit parts of Dacryodes rostrata influenced by different solvents, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (7), 2523–2532.

  • Tee, L.H., Yang B.,Tey, B. T., Chan, E. S., Azlan, A., Ismail., A., Jiang, Y., Lau, C. Y., Palanisamy, U. D., Ramanan, R. N., Prasad, K. N., (2017). Valorisation of Dacryodes rostrata fruit through the characterization of its oil, Food Chemistry, 235: 257 – 264

  • Tee, L. H., Ramanan, R. N., Tey, B. T., Chan, E. S., Azrina, A., Amin, I., Yang, B., Lau, C. Y., Prasad, K. N., (2015). Phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities from Dacryodes rostrata fruits., Medicinal Chemistry, 5(1): 023 – 027.

  • Wong, W. H., Lee, W. X., Ramanan, R. N., Tee, L. H., Kong, K. W., Galanakis, C. M., Sun, J., Prasad, K. N. (2015). Two level half factorial design for the extraction of phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidants recovery from palm kernel by-product. Industrial Crops and Products. 63 : 238 – 248.

  • Tee, L. H., Yang B., Prasad, K. N., Ramanan, R. N., Sun, J., Chan, E. S., Tey, B. T., Azlan, A., Ismail, A., Lau, C. Y., Jiang, Y. (2014). Nutritional compositions and bioactivities of Dacryodes species: A review. Food Chemistry, 165: 247 – 255.

Book

  • Luqman Chuah, A., Pin, K.Y., Tee. L.H., Nik Hadzuin, N. H., (2019), Sirih (Piper betle L.): Extraction and Drying Technology of Its Bioactive Components, UPM Press.

Conference Proceeding

  • Mahaindran, A., Meng, X., Tee, L. H.*, Chua, B.L., Oh, K.S., (2023). A new green solvent: Synthesis and Characterization of Natural-Deep-Eutectic-Solvent (NADES) for application Aqueous-Two-Phase system (ATPS) for extraction of anthocyanin, The 11th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Material Engineering, Sapporo, Japan, June 8-11, 2023.

  • Chan, N.Y.X., Tee, L. H.*, Oh, K.S., Lam, W.H., Yoon, L.W., Phang, E.S.W., (2023). The effects of different plant species in greenwall filtration system on lakewater treatment, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2523 (2023) 012013. 

  • Gan, C.V.L.Y., Tee, L. H.*, Oh, K.S., Lam, W.H., Yoon, L.W., Phang, E.S.W., (2023). Greenwall filtration system for lakewater treatment: A case study on cocopeat/perlite filter media, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2523 (2023) 012013. 

  • Chen, T.S.R., Ismail, N., Oh, K.S., Tee, L.H., (2023). Coagulation-flocculation process for greywater treatment using chitosan and Hibiscus Sabdariffa, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2523 (2023) 012013. 

  • Murugan, M. D., Tee, L. H.*, Oh, K.S., (2021). Evaluation of the environmental impact of extraction of bioactive compounds from Dacryodes rostrata using Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2120 012005. 

  • Satheesh, P. B., Oh, K.S., Tee, L.H. (2021). Life cycle assessment of various filtering media for greywater treatment using greenwall filtration system, MATEC Web of Conferences 335, 01001.

  • Woon, G. Z. B., Oh, K. S., Tee, L. H.* (2020). Identification and optimization of anthocyanin extracted from Dacryodes rostrata peel, AIP Conference Proceedings 2233, 040007. 

  • Khor, Y. C., Chua, B. L., & Tee, L. H. (2019). Studies of hybrid drying optimisation of ultrasound assisted osmotic dehydration (UOAD) and hot-air drying on Eucalyptus Deglupta (rainbow Eucalyptus), AIP Conference Proceedings 2137, 020006. 

  • Tee. L.H., Ramanan, R.N, Tey, B.T, Chan, E.S Yang B., Lau, C.Y., Prasad, K. N., (2017), Multi-response optimization of the extraction of antioxidants from the seed of indigenous Dacryodes rostrata, In Proceedings of 30th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, 2017, Monash University, Malaysia, December 6 – 7, 2017.

  • Tee, L. H., Prasad, K. N., Ramanan, R.N, Tey, B.T, Chan, E.S, Azrina, A., Amin, I., Yang B., Lau, C.Y., (2015).Selection of experimental domain using two-level factorial design to determine extract yield, antioxidant capacity, flavonoids and phenolics from indigenous Dacryodes rostrata fruit, In Proceedings of International Journal of Food Science and Technology 50th Celebration Conference: The future of food innovation, nutrition and technology, Lincoln University, New Zealand., February 17 – 19, 2015.

  • Wong, W. H., Lee, W. X., K. N. Prasad, R. N. Ramanan., Tee, L. H., (2013). Two level factorial design to determine total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity from palm oil kernel by product, In Proceedings of 8th CUTSE International Conference, Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia, December 3rd – 4th, 2013. 

Current Supervision (Postgraduate only)

  • ROSIDHA Febriana (Co-supervisor)

    2021 – Present

    Taylor’s University

  • HADA Masayu (Co-supervisor)

    2022 – Present

    Taylor’s University

  • MENG Xiaoqin (Co-supervisor)

    2022 – Present

    Taylor’s University

Completed Supervision (Postgraduate only)

  • SATHISHKUMAR A/L Nalatambi (Co-supervisor)

    Development of composite chitosan/alginate/graphene oxide membrane for greywater recycling

    2023

    Taylor’s University

  • Silver Award in International E-content Development Competition (e-ConDev) 2022, Project title: EMFORIA
  • Silver Award in International University Carnival on e-Learning (IUCEL) 2022, Project title: Cross Border MOOC for Project-based Learning
  • Silver Medallist for Sustainable Development Goal, International Innovation Awards by Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 2021, Project title: Greenwall filtration system for lakewater treatment.
  • Silver Award in International University Carnival on e-Learning (IUCEL) 2021, Project title: Unlearning in the time of continuous learning: Reinforced learning experience (RLX) opportunity to adapt
  • Recipient of Engineering & IT Women’s Leadership Award, Monash University Malaysia, 2018.