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Dr. Chai Pui Vun
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Assistant Professor Dr Chai Pui Vun

Head of Department, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering | Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering

Academic Qualifications

PhD Chemical & Process Engineering, Membrane Science and Technology
Bachelor Hons. Chemical Engineering
Post-Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching

Areas of Interest
Membrane Fabrication
Nanomaterial & Nanoparticle Synthesis
Wastewater treatment, adsorption
Optimization-ANOVA, Box-Behnken
Membrane Science, Technology and Design
Sustainable and Green Technology
Nanoscience and Technology
Research

1. Research Excellence Innovative Grant (REIG) (Project Leader) 

Green synthesis of graphene oxide polymer-based mixed-matrix membrane Amount: RM44000  

Duration: July 2020 to June 2022 

Professional Bodies

  1. Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) (Graduate Member, Membership number: 81540A) 

  1. Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) 

Publications

  1. P. V. Chai, P.Y. Choy, W.C. Teoh, E. Mahmoudi, W.L. Ang. 2021. Graphene oxide based mixed matrix membrane in the presence of eco-friendly natural additive gum Arabic, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 9: 105638. Y.X. Foong, L.H. Yew, P. V. Chai. 2020. Green approaches to polysulfone based membrane preparation via dimethyl sulfoxide and eco-friendly natural additive gum Arabic, Mater. Today Proc. 46: 2092–2097.  

  1. X.P. Teng, M.Y.K. Bryan, P. V. Chai, J.Y. Law. 2020. Preparation of polyaniline iron oxide composite (PANI/ Fe3O4) for enhanced Congo red removal performance, Mater. Today Proc. 46: 1875–1881.  

  1. P.V. Chai, J.Y. Law, E. Mahmoudi & A.W. Mohammad 2020. Development of iron oxide decorated graphene oxide (Fe3O4/GO) PSf mixed-matrix membrane for enhanced antifouling behavior. Journal of Water Process Engineering 38:101673.  

  1. P.V. Chai, E. Mahmoudi, A.W. Mohammad & P.Y. Choy 2020. Iron oxide decorated graphene oxide embedded polysulfone mixed-matrix membrane. Comparison of different types mixed-matrix membranes on antifouling and performance. 464:012174.  

  1. Khairul Zaman, N., L. Jeng Yih, P.V. Chai, R. Rohani & A. W. Mohammad 2017. Recovery of Organic Acids from Fermentation Broth Using Nanofiltration Technologies: A Review. Journal of Physical Science 28(Suppl. 1): 85-109. 

  1. P. V. Chai., E. Mahmoudi, Y. H. Teow & A. W. Mohammad 2016. Evaluation of iron oxide decorated on graphene oxide (Fe3O4/GO) nanohybrid incorporated in PSf membrane at different molar ratios for congo red rejection. Jurnal Teknologi 79(1-2): 73-81. 

  1. P. V. Chai., E. Mahmoudi, Y. H. Teow & A. W. Mohammad 2016. Preparation of novel polysulfone-Fe3O4/GO mixed-matrix membrane for humic acid rejection. Journal of Water Process Engineering 15: 83-88. 

  1. Ba-Abbad, M. M., P. V. Chai, M. S. Takriff, A. Benamor & A. W. Mohammad 2015. Optimization of nickel oxide nanoparticle synthesis through the sol–gel method using Box–Behnken design. Materials & Design 86: 948-956. 

  1. S.M. Tasirin., I.Puspasari, A.W. Lun, P.V. Chai & W.T. Lee 2014. Drying of kaffir lime leaves in a fluidized bed dryer with inert particles: Kinetics and quality determination. Industrial Crops and Produces 61:193-201

Conferences

  1. The 1st International Conference on Energy Materials. ICEM 2021 

  1. Green Approaches to Polysulfone (PSf) based Membrane Preparation via Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Eco-Friendly Natural Additive Arabic Gum. Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2020 (RCOM2020).  

  1. Preparation of Polyaniline Iron Oxide Composite (PANI/Fe3O4) for Enhanced Congo Red Removal Performance. Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2020 (RCOM2020). 

  1. Graphene Oxide based Mixed-Matrix membrane in the presence of Eco-Friendly Natural Additive Arabic Gum. Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2020 (RCOM2020). 

  1. Sustainable Water Use and Management in School Community: Engaging with Future Generations for Effective Practices and Awareness Through Integrated Learning Approach. 5th Asia Engage Regional Conference. U4SIC 2020.  

  1. Iron oxide decorated graphene oxide embedded polysulfone mixed-matrix membrane. Comparison of different types mixed-matrix membranes on antifouling and performance. International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2019 (11th – 14th Dec) Bangkok, Thailand. 

  1. Fabrication and Characterization of Polysulfone-Iron Oxide Decorated Graphene Oxide (PSf-Fe3O4/GO) Mixed-matrix Membrane for Congo Red Removal. International Conference of Sustainable Environment Technology 2019, ISET2019.  

  1. Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) on Sustainable Water Use and Management at SMK Putrajaya Precint 8(1)-Improving School Community Awareness through Integrated Learning Approach. 4th National Conference On Knowledge Transfer (Nckt'17). UUM, Kedah, Malaysia. 2017. 

  1. Evaluation of iron oxide decorated on graphene oxide (Fe3O4/GO) nanohybrid incorporated in PSf membrane at different molar ratios for congo red rejection. National Congress on Membrane Technology 2016 (Natcom2016). Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 

  1. Preparation of novel polysulfone-Fe3O4/GO mixed-matrix membrane for humic acid rejection. In 5th International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2015). Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.  

  1. Low temperature condition for NiO nanoparticles preparation via sol-gel method. International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICETI). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2015

Editorial Board

  1. International Advisory Committee for International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering & Technology, 2020-Current.  

  1. Journal of Ecology & Natural Resources. 2020-Current.  

Awards and Recognitions

  1. Best Poster Presentation, Energy Advances. 1st International Conference on Energy Materials (ICEM）2021.  

  1. Top Performer for SDG Related Research May 2021.  

  1. Bronze Medal Award. Sustainable Water Use and Management in School Community: Engaging with Future Generations for Effective Practices and Awareness Through Integrated Learning Approach. 5th Asia Engage Regional Conference. U4SIC 2020.  

  1. Recognition as Jury for Final Year Project & Postgraduate: Research & Innovation Poster Competition (RIPC Series 1/2021). 

  1. Recognition as Jury for Final Year Project & Postgraduate Poster Competition (FYPPPC) Series 1/2020.  

  1. Silver Award for K-novasi 2019, Teaching & Learning, UKM 23-24 January 2019. Educator 4.0. 

  1. Recognition as a Reviewer in SIET Conference 2019. 

  1. 2nd place for Schlumberger Oil Rig Model Building Competition 2010 (Oil and Gas Symposium) International Competition.