Peck Loo Kiew | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Peck Loo Kiew | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award 

Dr. Peck Loo Kiew | Nanotechnology | Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology at Malaysia

Nanotechnology forms the central scientific foundation of Dr. Peck Loo Kiew’s distinguished and highly productive academic career, aligning perfectly with her expertise in chemical engineering, environmental technology, and innovative bio-based materials. Dr. Peck Loo Kiew is a highly respected academic at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where her contributions integrate Nanotechnology into food science, biopolymers, bioplastics, and chemical and environmental engineering. Her educational foundation reflects strong academic rigor; Dr. Peck Loo Kiew earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia, preceded by her Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the same university, graduating with First Class distinction, an exceptional CGPA of 3.91, and Dean’s Awards consistently throughout eight semesters, demonstrating academic excellence. She further expanded her pedagogical expertise through a Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching from UCSI University, completed with an outstanding CGPA of 3.81, enhancing her instructional proficiency for tertiary academic environments. Professionally, Dr. Peck Loo Kiew has served with dedication in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, publishing impactful scientific research, and contributing significantly to the advancement of Nanotechnology-aligned innovation. Her extensive conference engagements include participation in national and international scientific platforms, such as ICaTAS, SCE3, MJJIC, ICoST, ICL, ICAME, and other engineering and sustainability-focused conferences, reflecting her active academic networking, knowledge dissemination, and collaboration pursuits. Dr. Peck Loo Kiew’s research interests are diverse yet synergistic, focusing on Nanotechnology applications in food and biomaterials science, nanocrystalline cellulose, bioplastics, bio-based polymers, sustainable materials, waste valorization, environmental remediation, and synergistic multi-objective optimization processes, which serve industrial needs across biotechnology, chemical engineering, and green manufacturing. Her research skills include nanostructure characterization, response surface methodology, biochemical extraction optimization, fatty acid profiling, microstructural analysis, and biodegradability evaluation using advanced instrumental techniques, aligning strongly with Nanotechnology-driven sustainability breakthroughs. Dr. Peck Loo Kiew’s commitment to impactful science is demonstrated through her widely cited research publications, including major works on nanocrystalline cellulose extracted from palm oil biomass, nanotechnology-enabled food science, environmental bio-based polymers, optimization of pectin extraction, and biodegradable polymeric bioplastics, which contribute meaningfully to academic literature and industrial application potential. She has earned recognition through her strong citations, granting her growing influence in the Nanotechnology scientific community. Dr. Peck Loo Kiew exemplifies academic integrity, scientific curiosity, and innovative leadership. Her career reflects excellence in chemical engineering education, high-impact research, active conference participation, strong publication record, and advancement of eco-friendly Nanotechnology solutions. As a scholar committed to environmentally conscious development and advanced materials engineering, Dr. Peck Loo Kiew continues shaping modern research directions while inspiring younger generations of engineers and researchers. Her work in Nanotechnology demonstrates deep intellectual rigor, industrial relevance, and societal value, highlighting Dr. Peck Loo Kiew as an outstanding contributor to engineering science, environmental innovation, and sustainable technological development.

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Featured Publications

Kiew, P. L., & Don, M. M. (2012). Jewel of the seabed: sea cucumbers as nutritional and drug candidates. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 63(5), 616–636. Cited by 118.
Shanmugarajah, B., Kiew, P. L., Chew, I. M. L., Choong, T. S. Y., & Tan, K. W. (2015). Isolation of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from palm oil empty fruit bunch (EFB): Preliminary result on FTIR and DLS analysis. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45, 1705–1710. Cited by 86.
Tan, X. B., Lam, M. K., Uemura, Y., Lim, J. W., Wong, C. Y., Ramli, A., & Kiew, P. L. (2018). Semi-continuous cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using chicken compost as nutrients source: Growth optimization study and fatty acid composition analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 164, 363–373. Cited by 85.
Duwee, Y. S., Kiew, P. L., & Yeoh, W. M. (2022). Multi-objective optimization of pectin extraction from orange peel via response surface methodology: Yield and degree of esterification. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 16(2), 1710–1724. Cited by 51.
Ng, J. S., Kiew, P. L., Lam, M. K., Yeoh, W. M., & Ho, M. Y. (2022). Preliminary evaluation of the properties and biodegradability of glycerol-and sorbitol-plasticized potato-based bioplastics. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 19(3), 1545–1554. Cited by 49.
Kiew, P. L., & Don, M. M. (2013). The influence of acetic acid concentration on the extractability of collagen from the skin of hybrid Clarias sp. and its physicochemical properties: A preliminary study. Focus on Modern Food Industry, 2, 123–128. Cited by 42.

 

Atul Jamale | Nanomaterials | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Atul Jamale | Nanomaterials | Best Academic Researcher Award 

Dr. Atul Jamale | Nanomaterials | Post Doctoral Fellow at University of Aveiro | Portugal

Dr. Atul Jamale is a distinguished materials scientist whose expertise lies in the field of advanced ceramics, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and sustainable energy materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India, where his research focused on the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured perovskite materials for electrochemical energy conversion applications. Currently, Dr. Atul Jamale serves as a Junior Researcher in the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Portugal. His professional experience spans both academic and industrial research environments, with significant contributions to the development of ionic conductors, mixed conducting oxides, and catalytic nanomaterials. His research interests include solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, proton-conducting electrolytes, nanomaterials for clean energy, and materials design through solution combustion and chemical synthesis routes. Dr. Atul Jamale possesses advanced research skills in X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), impedance spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), complemented by computational proficiency in COMSOL Multiphysics, Origin, and MATLAB. Throughout his career, he has published numerous high-impact journal papers indexed in Scopus and has collaborated extensively with international researchers in Europe and Asia. His scholarly work has garnered citations reflecting his influence in the field of energy materials science. Dr. Atul Jamale has been recognized with research excellence awards, international project fellowships, and conference presentations highlighting his scientific contributions. His dedication to mentoring young scientists and engaging in multidisciplinary projects further exemplifies his academic leadership. In conclusion, Dr. Atul Jamale continues to advance the frontiers of material science and electrochemical energy systems through innovative research and global collaboration, reinforcing his role as a visionary scientist dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner future.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Jadhav, L. D., Chourashiya, M. G., Jamale, A. P., Chavan, A. U., & Patil, S. P. (2010). Synthesis and characterization of nano-crystalline Ce1−xGdxO2−x/2 (x = 0–0.30) solid solutions. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 506(2), 739–744. Cited by: 76

  2. Chavan, A. U., Jadhav, L. D., Jamale, A. P., Patil, S. P., Bhosale, C. H., & Bharadwaj, S. R. (2012). Effect of variation of NiO on properties of NiO/GDC (gadolinium doped ceria) nano-composites. Ceramics International, 38(4), 3191–3196. Cited by: 59

  3. Jadhav, L. D., Patil, S. P., Jamale, A. P., & Chavan, A. U. (2013). Solution combustion synthesis: Role of oxidant to fuel ratio on powder properties. Materials Science Forum, 757, 85–98. Cited by: 46

  4. Jamale, A. P., Bhosale, C. H., & Jadhav, L. D. (2015). Electrochemical behavior of LSCF/GDC interface in symmetric cell: An application in solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 623, 136–139. Cited by: 44

  5. Jadhav, L. D., Patil, S. P., Chavan, A. U., Jamale, A. P., & Puri, V. R. (2011). Solution combustion synthesis of Cu nanoparticles: A role of oxidant-to-fuel ratio. Micro & Nano Letters, 6(9), 812–815. Cited by: 43

  6. Dubal, S. U., Jamale, A. P., Bhosale, C. H., & Jadhav, L. D. (2015). Proton conducting BaCe0.7Zr0.1Y0.2O2.9 thin films by spray deposition for solid oxide fuel cell. Applied Surface Science, 324, 871–876. Cited by: 39

  7. Gaddam, A., Allu, A. R., Fernandes, H. R., Stan, G. E., Negrila, C. C., & Jamale, A. P. (2021). Role of vanadium oxide on the lithium silicate glass structure and properties. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 104(6), 2495–2505. Cited by: 21