WONG Voon Loong

Local Grant(s)

• Photopolymerization-Based Additive Manufacturing of Bio-based Monolithic Lattices for Environmental Science Applications, MYR 60,000, 2025 – 2027

• Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Principal Investigator, “Investigating a new formulation of a 3D-printed multifunctional PEDGA monolith with hierarchical porous structures for enhanced water treatment”, RM146,500, 2023 - 2026

• Empowered Research Grant Scheme (EmRGS), Principal Investigator, “Light-Driven Homogenous Reduction of CO2 into Fuels using Carbon Quantum Dots: A Green Approach Towards Net Zero Emissions.”, RM20,000, 2021 - 2022

• Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Co-Investigator, “Elucidating the release mechanism of hydroxyapatite from chitosan-PEGDA hybrid scaffolds for promoting osteoblastic functions”, RM124,300, 2020 - 2023

• Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Co-Investigator, “Formulation of new non-Newtonian blood-mimicking fluid from polysaccharides and micro-particles for angiography imaging in a 3D-printed medical simulator, RM144,986, 2020 - 2023.

• Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Co-Investigator, “Rubber recycling: Devulcanization of waste rubber from manufacturing industries using combinatorial method.”, RM125,800, 2020 - 2023

• KAREX Industrial Grant, Co-Investigator, “Establishing Devulcanization Process of Karex Production Waste”, RM116,200, 2020 - 2022

• Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Principal Investigator, “Elucidating Charge Dynamics in Carbon Quantum Dots-Based Nanocomposites in Photocatalysis for Environmental and Energy Applications.” RM112,500, 2019 - 2022

• Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), Principal Investigator, “Development and Performance Evaluation of Ceramic MEMS Microthruster Prototype for CubeSat Applications.”, RM112,000, 2019 - 2021

• SEGi Research Fund (SEGiRF), Principal Investigator, “Non-Newtonian Effects on Droplet Breakup Dynamics in a T-Junction Microfluidic Channel”, RM20,000, 2016

• SEGi Research Fund (SEGiRF), Principal Investigator, “Super Hydrophobic Coating for Solar Photovoltaic”, RM20,000, 2016

Journal(s)

• Yong, G. T. X., Koh, W. B., Yusoff, N. H. B. M., Norman, A., Chong, C. H., Cheah, K. H., & Wong, V. L. (2025). 3D-Printed SiOC ceramics grafted with Chitosan-Graphene oxide composite for enhanced dye adsorption. Separation and Purification Technology, 131669.

• Kaimal, R., Wu, T., Halim, D., Shi, Y., Lim, S. S., Wong, V. L., & Cheah, K. H. (2025). Development and Performance Characterization of an Ultrasonic Vibration Induced Electric Spray Microthruster for PocketQube Applications. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 116212.

• Ngau, S. M., Cheah, K. H., Wong, V. L., Khiew, P. S., & Lim, S. S. (2025). 3D-printed poly (ethylene) glycol diacrylate (PEGDA)-chitosan-nanohydroxyapatite scaffolds: Structural characterization and cellular response. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 139652.

• Kaimal, R., Feng, J., Halim, D., Ren, Y., Wong, V. L., & Cheah, K. H. (2025). Impact of piezoelectric driving waveform on performance characteristics of vibrating mesh atomizer (VMA). Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 111331.

• Teh, H. Y., Lam, M. K., Chai, Y. H., Lim, J. W., Wong, V. L., Tan, I. S., ... & Cheng, Y. W. (2024). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by algae: Advancements, challenges and sustainable prospects. Materials Today Chemistry, 42, 102389.

• Ng, T. S., Norman, A., Mohd Yusoff, N. H., Chong, C. H., Cheah, K. H., Yap, T. C., & Wong, V. L.* (2024). 3D Printing and Optimization of Biocompatible and Hydrophilic PEGDA‐HEMA Lattice for Enhanced RhB Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2024(1), 6633503.

• Mah, C.Y., Azhar, N.N., Wong, V.L., Chen, Y.L., Musa Yagoub, S.A., Teo, S.S., Su, S.F., Yeap, S.P. (2024). Loose or Encased Graphite for Methylene Blue Adsorption: Process Optimization and Principal Component Analysis. Chemical Engineering and Technology. doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202300246.

• Yusoff, N.H.M., Chong, C.H., Wong, V.L., Cheah, K.H., & Wan, Y.K. (2023). The influence of structural topology of additively manufactured PEGDA monolith on adsorption performance for textile wastewater treatment. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. doi.org/10.1002/apj.2952.

• Thanasegaran, K., Yeap, S. P., Lai, L. S., & Wong, V. L. (2023). Chitosan Powder vs. Chitosan Macrobead: Feasibility Test for Separation of Microalgae from Real Pond Water. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 1021-1026.

• Yusoff, N.H.M., Chong, C.H., Wan, Y.K., Cheah, K.H., & Wong, V.L. (2023). Optimization strategies and emerging application of functionalized 3D-printed materials in water treatment: A review. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 51, 103410.

• Phang, S.J., Wong, V.L.*, Cheah, K.H., & Tan, L.L. (2023). Robust graphitic carbon nitrite-based thermoset coating for synergistic adsorption–photocatalysis process in 3D-printed photoreactors. Energy Reports, 9, 30-37.

• Lee, E. Y., Wong, S. Y., Phang, S. J., Wong, V.L.*, & Cheah, K. H. (2023). Additively manufactured photoreactor with immobilized thermoset acrylic-graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for water remediation: Response surface methods and adsorption modelling studies. Chemical Engineering Journal, 455, 140633.

• Mah, C.Y., Azhar, N.N., Wong, V.L., Chen, Y.L., Musa Yagoub, S.A., Teo, S.S., Su, S.F., Yeap, S.P. (2023). Loose or Encased Graphite for Methylene Blue Adsorption: Process Optimization and Principal Component Analysis. Chemical Engineering and Technology. doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202300246.

• Yusoff, N.H.M., Chong, C.H., Wong, V.L., Cheah, K.H., & Wan, Y.K. (2023). The influence of structural topology of additively manufactured PEGDA monolith on adsorption performance for textile wastewater treatment. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. doi.org/10.1002/apj.2952.

• Thanasegaran, K., Yeap, S. P., Lai, L. S., & Wong, V.L. (2023). Chitosan Powder vs. Chitosan Macrobead: Feasibility Test for Separation of Microalgae from Real Pond Water. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 1021-1026.

• Husna, M.Y.N., Chong, C.H., Wong, V.L., Cheah, K.H., & Wan, Y.K. (2022). 3D-printed PEGDA monolith with robust silane-grafted chitosan for enhanced textile wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10(6), 108581.       

• Wang, X., Fei, Z., Wong, V.L., Ren, Y., & Cheah, K. H. (2022). Additively manufactured vaporizing liquid microthruster with micro pin fins for enhanced heat transfer. Acta Astronautica, 199, 58-70. 

• Phang, S. J., Lee, J., Wong, V. L.*, Tan, L. L., & Chai, S. P. (2022). Synergistic effects of the hybridization between boron-doped carbon quantum dots and n/n-type g-C3N4 homojunction for boosted visible-light photocatalytic activity. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer. doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-18253-0.

• Phang, S.J., Wong, V.L.*, Cheah, K.H., & Tan, L.L. (2021). 3D-printed photoreactor with robust g-C3N4 homojunction based thermoset coating as a new and sustainable approach for photocatalytic wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(6), 106437 doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.106437. 

• Lu, I.L., Ong, Y.S., KuShaari, K.Z., Wong, V.L., & Ramasamy, M.G. (2022). Numerical CFD investigation of liquid-liquid two-phase flow separation in a microseparator. Separation Science and Technology, 57(9), 1454-1470.

• Husna, M. Y. N., Teo, I. L. R., Phang, S.J., Wong, V.L.*, Cheah, K.H., & Lim, S.S. (2021). Recent Advances in Polymer-based 3D Printing for Wastewater Treatment Application: An Overview. Chemical Engineering Journal, 429, 132311. doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.132311.

• Lim, H.R., Choo, C.M., Chong, C.H., & Wong, V.L. (2021). Optimization studies for water defluoridation with two-stage coagulation processes using new industrial-based chemical coagulants. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 42, 102179. doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102179. 

• Wong, K. T., Wong, V. L.*, & Lim, S. S. (2021). Biosorptive Removal of Methyl Orange by Micro-Grooved Chitosan (GCS) Beads: Optimization of Process Variables Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29(1), 271-290. 

• Phang, S.J., Wong, V.L.*, Tan, L.L., Chai, S.P. (2020). Recent advances in homojunction-based photocatalysis for sustainable environmental remediation and clean energy generation. Applied Materials Today, 20, 100741. doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2020.100741.

• Lu, I.L., Wong, V.L.*, Chin, J.K., & Kushaari, K. (2020). Water Droplets Translocation and Fission in a 3D Bi-Planar Multifurcated T-Junction Microchannels. Processes, 8(5), 510.doi:10.3390/pr8050510.

• Tay, S.Y., Wong, V.L.*, Lim, S.S., & Teo, I. L. R. (2020). Adsorption Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies of Anionic Methyl Orange Dye Adsorption using Chitosan-Calcium Chloride Gel Beads. Chemical Engineering Communications, 208 (5), 708-726.

• Wong, V. L., Loizou, K., Lau, P. L., Graham, R. S., & Hewakandamby, B. N. (2019). Characterizing droplet breakup rates of shear-thinning dispersed phase in microreactors. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 144, 370–385.

• Loizou, K., Wong, V.L., & Hewakandamby, B. (2018). Examining the Effect of Flow Rate Ratio on Droplet Generation and Regime Transition in a Microfluidic T-Junction at Constant Capillary Numbers. Inventions, 3(3). doi:10.3390/inventions3030054.

• Wong, V.L., Loizou, K., Lau, P. L., Graham, R. S., & Hewakandamby, B. N. (2017). Numerical studies of shear-thinning droplet formation in a microfluidic T-junction using two-phase level-SET method. Chemical Engineering Science, 174, 157-173. 

Book(s)

• Tan, L.L., Wong, V.L., Phang, S.J. (2021). Recent Advances on TiO2 Photocatalysis for Wastewater Degradation: Fundamentals, Commercial TiO2 Materials and Photocatalytic Reactors, Handbook of Nanotechnology Applications: Environment, Energy, Agriculture, and Medicine. Elsevier, 29-54. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-821506-7.00002-8.

• Wong, V.L.*, Ng, C. A., Teo, I. L. R., & Lee, C.W. (2020). Microfluidic Synthesis of Functional Materials as Potential Sorbents for Water Remediation and Resource Recovery. IntechOpen, doi:10.5772/intechopen.89302.

• Koh, K.S., & Wong, V.L. (2019). From Microemulsions to Nanoemulsions. In Nanoemulsions-Properties, Fabrications and Applications. IntechOpen, doi:10.5772/intechopen.87104.

• Koh, K.S., Wong, V.L., & Ren, Y. (2018). Microdroplets Advancement in Newtonian and Non- Newtonian Microfluidic Multiphase System, Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Mohsen Sheikholeslami Kandelousi, IntechOpen, doi: 10.5772/intechopen.75358.
  

Conference Proceeding(s)

• Choong, X. Y., Teh, H. Y., Lam, M. K., Raviadaran, R., Chai, Y. H., Tan, I. S., Foo, H.C.Y, Wong, V. L., & Loy, A. C. M. (2025). Exploring the influence of carbon sources and salinity on the growth of microalgae. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 603, p. 01030). EDP Sciences.

• Soh, R. Z. H., Cheah, K. H., Wong, V. L., & Lim, S. S. (2023, September). Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds via 3D-Printing and Sintering for Bone Regeneration. In Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs (pp. 301-309). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

• Hiu, J.S., Phang, S.J., Lee, J.L, Wong, V.L.*, Tan, L.L. (2024). B-doped Carbon Quantum Dots Anchored n/n-Junctioned Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) for CO2 Photoreduction. In: Wen, F., Zhu, J. (eds) Frontiers of Energy and Environmental Engineering. CFEEE 2023 2023. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Singapore. doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0372-2_14

• Sritharan, R., Shuib, A.S., 1, Wong, H.X., Phang, S.W., Ahmad, H., Wong, V.L., Muda, A.S. (2023).  The effect of the mixing temperature on the viscosity of for application in medical simulator under angiography imaging. Material Research Proceedings, 29, 289-296. doi.org/10.21741/9781644902516-32.

• Yong, J.J.I., Wong, V.L.*, Yeap, S.P., Lim, S.S., Yusoff, N.H.M (2023). Direct and Indirect Ultrasonic-Assisted Preparation of Calcium Alginate Monolithic Pellets for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution. Environmental Science and Engineering, 13-23. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42588-2_2.

• Yong, J., Koh, K. S., Wong, V.L., & Lim, S. S. (2022). Formulation of Chitosan-Saponin Microbeads using Microfluidic Technology. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1257, No. 1, p. 012030). IOP Publishing.

• Ng, R.B., Hoo, C.L., & Wong, V.L. (2022). Investigation of fluid capillary rise using 3D printed microstructure for solar desalination. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1257, No. 1, p. 012044). IOP Publishing.

• Lee, E.Y., Wong, S.Y., Wong, V.L.*, Phang, S.J., & Cheah, K.H. (2022). Synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye using a 3D-printed photoreactor with g-CN homojunction-based thermosets coating: response surface methodology and adsorption modelling. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1257, No. 1, p. 012046). IOP Publishing.

• Tan, C.X., Wong, V.L.*, & Yeap, S.P. (2022). Optimization of aniline removal using graphite assisted by response surface methodology and box-behnken design. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1257, No. 1, p. 012042). IOP Publishing.

• Teo, I. L. R., Wong, V.L.*, & Lim, S.S. (2021). The Effect of NaOH-Na2CO3 Precipitation Bath Concentration on Adsorptive Performance of Crosslinked and Non-Crosslinked Chitosan Beads for Azo Dye Removal. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer. doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7920-9_55.

• Wong, K.T., Wong, V.L.*, & Lim, S.S. (2020). Methyl Orange Removal from Aqueous Solution by Sorption onto Newly Formed Porous Polysaccharide-Based Adsorbents: Optimization by Taguchi Design. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment Sciences. IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/616/1/012079

• Wong, V.L.*, Tay, S.Y., & Lim, S.S. (2020). Enhanced Removal of Methyl Orange from Aqueous Solution by Chitosan-CaCl2 Beads. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) (Vol. 736, No. 1, p. 022049). IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/736/2/022049.

Current Supervision (Postgraduate only)

• Ashreen Norman
  “Investigating a new formulation of a 3D-printed multifunctional PEDGA monolith with hierarchical porous structures for enhanced water treatment.”
  2024 – present
  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
   
• Shannen Marcus Ngau
  “Elucidating the release mechanism of hydroxyapatite from chitosan-PEGDA hybrid scaffolds for promoting osteoblastic functions.”
  2020 – present
  University of Nottingham Malaysia
   
• Huan Xin Wong
  “Formulation of new non-Newtonian blood-mimicking fluid from polysaccharides and micro-particles for angiography imaging in a 3D-printed medical simulator.”
  2020 – present
  Taylor University
   

Completed Supervision (Postgraduate only)

• Nurul Husna Mohd Yusoff
  “Elucidating Charge Dynamics in Carbon Quantum Dots-Based Nanocomposites in Photocatalysis for Environmental and Energy Applications.”
  2021 - 2024
  University of Nottingham Malaysia
   
• Phang Sue Jiun
  “Elucidating Charge Dynamics in Carbon Quantum Dots-Based Nanocomposites in Photocatalysis for Environmental and Energy Applications.”
  2020 - 2022
  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
   
• Kabilarasan A/L Thanasegaran
  “Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Magnetic Macrobead for Microalgae Separation Under Batch and Continuous Process”
  2021 - 2023
  UCSI University
   
• Dr. Dalila Alias
  “Establishing Devulcanization Process of Karex Production Waste”
  2020 - 2021
  Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd
   
• Lu Inn Leon
  “Phase Separation of Liquid-Liquid Biphasic Flow of Methanol and Oil in a PDMS Microfluidic Device.”
  2019 - 2021
  Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
   
• Siti Nur’Arifah M.Soair 
  “Microfluidic Blood Plasma Separation Device for Portable Iron Reader: Simulation and Experimental”
  2018
  Universiti Tenaga Nasional
   

• Private Education Excellence Award - National Outstanding Young Educator Merit Award, 2024

• IEEE 6th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Health Care and Sustainability, Best Paper Award, 2024

• International Outstanding Research Team Award, 2nd International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES) and 7th Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER), 2024

• Gold Award, International Expo of Innovation Product and System Design (INVIDE), 2023

• Best Paper Award, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development of Water and Environment, 2023

• Highly Commended Award, University Teaching Excellence Individual Award Global Campus, 2023

• Gold Medal, Malaysia Invention and Innovation Expo (MIIX), 2023

• Gold Award, International Invention and Innovative Competition, 2023

• Gold Award, International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning, 2023

• Diamond Award (Special Video Category) 3rd Virtual Innovation Competition, 2022

• Gold Award, 3rd Virtual Innovation Competition, 2022

• Gold Award, 3rd Asia International Innovation Exhibition, 2022

• Silver Medal, Congress and Competition for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (kNovasi), 2022

• Best Paper Award (Water), 33rd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), 2022

• Silver Medal, Congress and Competition for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (kNovasi), 2021

• University Teaching Excellence Award Year – Special Recognition Award, 2021

• University Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Innovations, 2019