Lecturer, UCSI University Malaysia
Dr. Wong Chen Wai is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Malaysia. With a background in Biotechnology, he specializes in enzyme and food biotechnology, teaching subjects related to biochemistry, biotechnology, and biosensors. He has made significant contributions to both academia and industry through research and teaching. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and MSc students, leading various cutting-edge research projects. 🌱👨🏫
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🎓 Education
Dr. Wong holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching (2021), a Ph.D. in Enzyme and Food Biotechnology (2009), and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2001), all from esteemed Malaysian institutions. His academic journey has honed his expertise in biotechnology and applied sciences.
💼 Experience
Dr. Wong has held key academic positions at UCSI University, including Associate Professor (2019–present) and Head of Biotechnology (2019–2022). He has also worked as an Application Chemist and Engineer in the industry before pursuing his academic career. His teaching spans various subjects in biotechnology, and he has supervised many graduate and postgraduate students.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Wong’s achievements include recognition for excellence in research and teaching, with a strong focus on biotechnological innovations. He has been awarded various fellowships and honors for his contributions to education and research.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Wong’s research focuses on the development of bioplastics, biofuels, enzyme technology, and the use of natural extracts in biotechnology. His current research includes the sustainable use of agricultural waste and biorefinery technologies.
Conclusion
Dr. Wong’s distinguished academic and research career, marked by his leadership in biotechnology and contributions to sustainable biotechnological solutions, makes him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. While opportunities for expanding his interdisciplinary collaborations exist, his current body of work and mentorship in shaping future leaders in biotechnology makes him a standout researcher in his field.
Publication Top Notes
- Title: Effect of enzymatic processing, inlet temperature, and maltodextrin concentration on the rheological and physicochemical properties of spray‐dried banana (Musa acuminata) powder
Year: 2018
Authors: CW Wong, CY Teoh, CE Putri
Citation: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 18
- Title: Inhibitory effect of Malaysian coastal plants on banana (Musa acuminata Colla “Lakatan”), ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) polyphenol oxidase
Year: 2021
Authors: WY Lim, YW Cheng, LB Lian, EWC Chan, CW Wong
Citation: Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58, 4178-4184
- Title: Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.: An overview of its botany, uses, reproductive biology, pharmacological properties, and industrial potentials
Year: 2022
Authors: EWC Chan, SW Yeong, CW Wong, OYM Soo, ACY Phua, YK Ng
Citation: Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 10(20), 1-7
- Title: Inhibitory Effect of Onion Extract on Cassava Leaf (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Polyphenol Oxidase
Year: 2014
Authors: CW Wong, PLA Lee
Citation: International Food Research Journal, 21(2), 755-758
- Title: Hydrophobic bioactive constituents of cinnamon bark as inhibitors of polyphenol oxidase from Musa acuminata ‘Mas’ peel
Year: 2022
Authors: ZZ Siew, EWC Chan, CW Wong
Citation: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 45, 102504
- Title: Effects of inlet temperature and carrier concentration on spray-dried ‘cempedak’ (Artocarpus integer) fruit powder and its reconstitution properties
Year: 2021
Authors: LP Pui, R Karim, YA Yusof, CW Wong, HM Ghazali
Citation: Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria, 20(2), 135-148
- Title: Tyrosinase inhibiting extracts from coastal plants as potential additives in skin whitening formulations
Year: 2021
Authors: WY Lim, EWC Chan, CW Phan, CW Wong
Citation: Current Applied Science and Technology, 21, 481-494
- Title: Role of scutellarin in human cancer—A review
Year: 2019
Authors: EWC Chan, CSS Lim, WY Lim, ZJ Loong, CW Wong
Citation: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 9(1), 142-146
- Title: Deep eutectic solvents for batteries and fuel cells: biosubstitution, advantages, challenges, and future directions
Year: 2023
Authors: Y Hariyanto, YK Ng, ZZ Siew, CY Soon, AC Fisher, L Kloyer, CW Wong, et al.
Citation: Energy & Fuels, 37(23), 18395-18407
- Title: Pomolic acid: A short review on its chemistry, plant sources, pharmacological properties, and patents
Year: 2023
Authors: EWC Chan, YK Ng, CSS Lim, VS Anggraeni, ZZ Siew, CW Wong, et al.
Citation: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 13(5), 058-065
- Title: Anti-quorum sensing and antibiotic enhancement of allylpyrocatechol and methyl gallate
Year: 2021
Authors: CSS Lim, EWC Chan, CW Wong, JBL Tan, VS Anggraeni, ZJ Loong, et al.
Citation: Jurnal Teknologi, 83(3), 101-106
- Title: Thermostable Deep Eutectic Solvents for Thermochemical Reactions: Novel Stability Indicators
Year: 2024
Authors: Y Hariyanto, CW Wong, AC Fisher, L Kloyer, EWC Chan
Citation: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 12(17), 6774-6785
- Title: Swelling behavior and methylene blue absorption of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels prepared from Malaysian agricultural wastes by electron beam irradiation
Year: 2020
Authors: EWC Chan, CMY Huang, P CHIA, CSS Lim, ZJ Loong, M Talib, CW Wong, et al.
Citation: Cell Chem Technol, 54(5-6), 421-428