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Associate Professor Dr Wong Chen Wai

Associate Professor | Department of Biotechnology

Academic Qualifications

PhD Enzyme & Food Biotechnology
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

Areas of Interest
Biomaterials: Food Packaging, Biofilms
Enzymes: Extraction, purification & applications
Developemnt of skin whitenning products from natural resources
Food products development: Cacao tea, fruits & vegetables powders
Research

  1. Name of grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Mechanistic and theoretical elucidation of the role of Bronsted and Lewis acidity exhibited by deep eutectic solvents in catalysing low pressure hydrothermal liquefactionusing computational modelling
    Code: FRGS/1/2022/STG04/五一吃瓜官网/02/2
    Duration: 3 years
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM 141,204
    Status: Active

  2. Name of grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Nanocellulose from Leucaena leucocephala as a bioplastic composite for the creation of an intelligent food packaging material
    Code: FRGS/1/2018/TK10/五一吃瓜官网/02/1
    Duration: 3 years
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM 85,000
    Status: Active

  3. Name of grant: 五一吃瓜官网 University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG)
    Funder: 五一吃瓜官网 University
    Project Title: Incorporation of polyphenol oxidase inhibitors from selected spices into an active packaging material based on cellulose acetate
    Code: REIG-FAS-2022/008
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM50,000
    Status: Active

  4. Name of grant: 五一吃瓜官网 University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG)
    Funder: 五一吃瓜官网 University
    Project Title: Interaction of transition metals with Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) cellulose and its implications on hydrolysis and pyrolysis reaction
    Code: REIG-FAS-2020/027
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM32,300
    Status: Active?

  5. Name of grant: Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF)
    Funder: 五一吃瓜官网 University
    Project Title: Tyrosinase and melanogenesis inhibition by Malaysian coastal plants
    Code: PSIF-FAS-052
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM 25,000
    Status: Completed?

  6. Name of grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Creation of a Root Targeted Delivery Vehicle for fertilizers using cellulose from duckweed and other agricultural waste biomass
    Code: FRGS/2/2014/SG01/五一吃瓜官网/02/2
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM 98,000
    Status: Completed?

  7. Name of grant: CERVIE 五一吃瓜官网 Grant
    Funder: 五一吃瓜官网 University
    Project Title: Enzyme- aided liquefaction for the production of local fruit puree and powder
    Code: Proj-In-FAS-015
    Duration: 3 years
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM 83,000
    ?Status: Completed

Current Research Project

  1. Friedelin from Bioprospecting of Coastal Plants and Its Behaviour in Anti Melanogenic Skin-Whitening Formualtions
  2. Development of Antifouling Membrane Film for Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
  3. Incorporation of polyphenol oxidase inhibitors from selected spices into an active packaging material based on cellulose acetate
  4. Cellulose from Leucaena leucocephala as a bioplastic composite for the creation of an active food packaging material

Publications

  1. Z. Z. Siew, E. W. C. Chan and C. W. Wong. (2022). Hydrophobic bioactive constituents of cinnamon bark as inhibitor of polyphenol oxidase from Musa acuminata ‘Mas’. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 45: 102504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102504
  2. W. Y. Lim, E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Phan and C. W. Wong. (2022). Emulsion Formulated Using Hibiscus tiliaceus Extract and Flaxseed Oil for Topical Application. Industrial Crops and Products. 188(3): 115718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115718
  3. W. Y. Lim, E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Phan and C. W. Wong. (2022). Potent Melanogenesis Inhibition by Friedelin Isolated from Hibiscus tiliaceus Leaves. European Journal of Regenerative Medicine. 55(1): 102181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102181
  4. Pui, L. P., Karim, R., Yusof, Y. A., Wong, C. W., Ghazali, H. M. (2022). Quality changes of “Cempedak” (Artocarpus integer) fruit powder packaged in aluminium-laminated polyethylene pouches. Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology. 14(1): 192–206.
  5. C. S. Siow, E. W. C. Chan and C. W. Wong. (2022). Future Foods. 5, 100108.
  6. Chen Wai Wong, Amelia Yen Fang Toh and Win Yee Lim (2021). Carpathian Journal of Food Science & Technology. 13(4), 16-23.
  7. W. Y. Lim, E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Phan and C. W. Wong. (2021). Current Applied Science and Technology. 21 (3): 481-494.
  8. C. S. S. Lim, E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Wong, J. B. L. Tan, V. S. Anggraeni, Z. J. Loong, and Y. K. Teo. (2021). Jurnal Teknologi. 85 (3):101-106.
  9. L. P. Pui, R. Karim, Y. A. Yusof, C. W. Wong and H. M. Ghazali. (2021). Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, TechnologiaAlimentaria. 20 (2): 135-148.
  10. L. P. Pui, I, Kong. R, Karim, Y. A. Yusof, C. W. Wong and H. M. Ghazali. (2021). British Food Journal. 124 (10): 3083-3093.
  11. W. Y. Lim, Y. W. Cheng, L. B. Lian, E. W. C. Chan and C. W. Wong. (2021).Journal of Food Science and Technology. 58 (11): 4178-4184.
  12. L. P. Pui, R. Karim, Y. A. Yusof, C. W. Wong and H. M. Ghazali. (2020). Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Sience. 43 (4).
  13. L. P. Pui, R. Karim, Y. A. Yusof, C. W. Wong and H. M. Ghazali. (2020). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization.
  14. 10. C. W. Wong, R. K. S. Leow, W. Y. Lim and Z. Z. Siew. (2020). International Food Research Journal. 27 (2): 366-375.
  15. 11. Eric Wei Chiang Chan, Caroline May Ying Huang, Pei Xin Chia, Carine Shu Shien Lim, Zhi Juin Loong, Marina Talib, Chen Wai Wong (2020). Cellulose Chemistry Technology. 54 (5-6): 421-428.
  16. 12. E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Wong, S. K. Wong, Y. W. Hui and J. B. L. Tan. (2020). Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 29 (1):1-12.
  17. W. Y. Lim, C. F. Cheun and C. W. Wong. (2019).Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.
  18. C. W. Wong, K. Y. Ding and V. S. (2019). International Food Research Journal. 26 (6): 1699-1706.
  19. 15. E. W. C. Chan, C. W. Wong, Y. H. Tan, J. P. Y. Foo, S. K. Wong and H. T. Chan. (2019). Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 9 (07): 124-129.
  20. E. W. C. Chan, C. S. S. Lim, Z. J. Loong, W. Y. Lim and C. W. Wong. (2019). Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 9 (01): 142-146
  21. W. Y. Lim and C. W. Wong (2018). Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (8): 3001-3007 (DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3218-7).
  22. L. P. Pui, R. Karim, Y. A. Yusof, C. W. Wong and H. M. Ghazali (2018). International Food Research Journal, 25 (2): 861-869.
  23. C. W. Wong, C. Y. Teoh and C. E. Putri. (2018). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 42 (2): e13451.
  24. S. Y. Chong and C. W. Wong (2017). International Food Research Journal, 24 (6): 2543-2548.
  25. C. M. Y. Huang, P. X. Chia, C. S. S. Lim, J. Q. Nai, D. Y. Ding, P. B. Seow, C. W. Wong and E. W. C. Chan (2017). Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 51 (7-8): 665-672.
  26. C. W. Wong and H. H. Tan (2017). Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54 (2): 564-571.
  27. C. W. Wong and W. T. Lim. (2016). International Food Research Journal, 23 (5): 1887-1894.
  28. H. Lin, A. W. R. Ng. and C. W. Wong (2016). Food Science and Biotechnology, 25 (S) 91-96.
  29. S. Y. Chong and C. W. Wong. (2015). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 39 (6): 2604-2611.
  30. C. W. Wong, L. P. Pui and J. M. L. Ng (2015). International Food Research Journal, 22 (4): 1631-1636.
  31. C. W. Wong and A. W. R. Ng (2015). International Food Research Journal, 22 (2): 833-838.
  32. C. W. Wong and P. L. A. Lee (2014). International Food Research Journal, 21 (2): 755-758.
  33. C. W. Wong and P. L. A. Lee (2014). International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, 4 (2): 546-553.
  34. D. Manohan and C. W. Wong (2012). International Journal for the Advancement of Science & Arts, 3 (1): 14-31.
  35. C. W. Wong, S. K. S. Muhammad, M. H. Dzulkifly, N. Saari, H. M. Ghazali (2007). Food Chemistry, 100 (2): 774-780.
  36. C. W. Wong, C. H. Tan and E. W. C. Chan. (2017). pp. 1-24. [Book by Transport Processes Research (TPR) Group, National University of Singapore].
  37. W. C. Chan, C. H. Tan and C. W. Wong. (2017). In: Processing and Drying of Tropical Fruits. pp. 25-38. [Book by Transport Processes Research (TPR) Group, National University of Singapore].

Conferences

  1. International Meeting - 45th Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB); 2nd International Health And Medical Science Conference. 18-19 August 2021.
  2. 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ICMBB), Malaysia 1-3 June 2021.
  3. Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Seminar Series (MSMBB), 26 Nov 2020.
  4. Green Chemistry New Zealand 2019, The University of Auckland, New Zealand 2-5 December 2019.
  5. Graduate Research Symposium Taylor’s University. 26 Nov 2019.
  6. International Food Research Conference (IFRC 2019), The Everly Putrajaya. 28-29 August 2019.
  7. 27th FAOBMB Conference & International Meeting-44th MSBMB Conference IUBMB Special Symposia, organized by the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB), 19-22 August 2019.
  8. 3rd International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ICMBB 2019), organized by Faculty of Applied Sciences with Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB), 24-25 April 2019.
  9. 30th International Symposium on the Chemistry of Natural Products and the 10th International on Biodiversity (ISCNP30 & ICOB10), Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens, Greece. 25-29 November 2018.
  10. 2018 International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ICBMBB 2018), Kuala Lumpur. 15-16 August 2018.
  11. SIAP Conference, Auditorium GG08, Ground Floor, Block G, 五一吃瓜官网 University, 10 July 2018.
  12. 29th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Taylor’s University. 12 May 2018.
  13. International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017), The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 25-26 October 2017.
  14. 1st International Applied Science Symposium, 五一吃瓜官网 University, Malaysia, 20-21 July 2017.
  15. 28th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Monash University, 13 May 2017.
  16. 3rd Symposium of the Malaysian Symposium for Microbiology 2016 (MSM2016), Ramada Plaza, Melaka, Malaysia, 14-17 December 2016.
  17. Monash Science Symposium 2016. Monash University Malaysia, 21-23 November 2016.
  18. 18th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST 2016), Royal Dublin, Ireland, 21-25 August 2016.

Award and Recognition

  1. Silver Medal, Hibiscus Skin Whitening Cream, winner at ITEX’2022, 33rd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, Malaysia. KLCC. 26 & 27 May 2022.
  2. Silver Medal,  Hibiscus Skin Whitening Cream, winner at MTE 2022, Malaysia Technology Expo.  17-21 Oct 2022.
  3. Gold Medal, Halochromic Smart Food Packaging, winner at MTE 2022, Malaysia Technology Expo.  17-21 Oct 2022.
  4. Special Awards from  Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, New Mexico,  USA, Halochromic Smart Food Packaging, winner at MTE 2022, Malaysia Technology Expo.  17-21 Oct 2022.
  5. Commendations for Climate Action Video Competition, 2020 (Advisor for Carine Lim Shu Shien)
  6. Commedations for Climate Action Video Competition, 2020 (Advisor for Vania Septa Anggraeni)
  7. International travel grant, 2020 KoSFoST International Symposium and Annual Meeting, Korea (Supervisor for Carine Lim Shien)
  8. New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Student Poster Prize at Green Chemistry New Zealand 2019 (GCNZ19) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand
  9. Green Chemistry Poster Prize at GCNZ 19 Green Chemistry New Zealand 2019 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand
  10. Best Poster Award: Category (Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Food Science & Nutrition), Graduate Research Symposium Taylor’s, 2019 University
  11. 1st Runner up for Best Oral Presentation, Applied Science Symposium , 2017
  12. Top 5 finalists of the Elsevier Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge 2015 out of 500 project proposals received globally, Berlin, Germany.
  13. Best Oral presenter, Postgraduate Research Symposium, 五一吃瓜官网 University, 2014
  14. Best Poster Presentation Award, 24th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Taylor University, 2012
  15. Gold Metal Award for Poster Presentation, Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan & Innovasi, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 2006.

Networks and Collaborations on Research

  1. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between 五一吃瓜官网 University, Malaysia and Universitas Surabaya (UBAYA), Indonesia.
  2. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between 五一吃瓜官网 University, Malaysia and Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia (IPB).
  3. Universiti Putra Malaysia.
  4. University Malaya.
  5. Monash University.

Contributions to Society

  1. Science & Maths Quiz, 2021 (Scientific Committee)
  2. Community Drive on 8 Dec 2020:Organizing Committee for the event, working with the Agarthiyar Universal Mission Organization to collect donated items and distribute to B40 categories.
  3. ChemBingo Challenge, ACS Malaysia Chapter, Sep 2019.
  4. STEM Engagement Programme and Activities, Faculty of Applied Sciences, 五一吃瓜官网 University, 2012-present.
  5. Organizing committee for STEM International Conference for Excellent Schools (PASKTM) 2018: Empowering Minds Towards the 4th Industrial Revolution. 31October-2 November 2018 held at 五一吃瓜官网 University.
  6. KLESF2018: As American Chemical Society (ACS) Malaysia Chapter Committee for promoting STEM to the primary and secondary school
  7. Organized Science activities to promote interest in STEM among the primary school students at Wise & Wonder EduKidz on 8 November 2018.
  8. Fund Raising Initative for Sunbeams Orphanage Home. 4th Applied Science Week (ASW) 2016, Faculty of Applied Sciences, 五一吃瓜官网 University. Programme Committee.
  9. Fund Raising Initative for Orphanage Home. 2nd Applied Science Week (ASW), Faculty of Applied Sciences, 五一吃瓜官网 University, 1-3 Jul 2013. Programme Committee.
  10. Charity Drive for Yayasan Sunbeam Orphanage Home. 1st Applied Science Week (ASW), Faculty of Applied Sciences, 五一吃瓜官网 University , 19-21 Jul 2012. Publicity Committee.
  11. Fund Raising for Yayasan Sunbeam Orphanage Home. Wow 五一吃瓜官网 Food Fair, Empire Shopping Gallery, 17 Jul 2011. Programme Committee.