
Associate Professor Dr Ivan Ho Chun Wai
Associate Professor of Functional Food Product Development
Associate Professor | Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Academic Qualifications
PhD Food Science
BSc (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition
Areas of Interest
Functional Beverages Product Development
Antioxidant and Anti-ageing
Flavour Technology
Maillard Reaction Technology
Professional Affiliation
- Chairman of University Senate Research & Scholarly Activity Committee
- Head of Centre for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE)
- Member of Malaysian Association of Creativity and Innovation (MACRI)
Research
- Name of grant: REIG
Funder: UCSI University
Project title: Concentrated Betanin Red Dragon Fruit Drink with Improved Stability, Bio-accessibility and Antioxidant Activity
Code: REIG-FAS-2021/011
Duration: 2 years
Role: PI
Amount: RM 41,100
Status: Active
- Lipid, cholesterol and triacylglycerol lowering ability of an agri-biotechnology health based product (FRGS/2/2010/STWN/UCSI/03/1) (Jan 2011) Completed
- Application of ultrasound technology in the extraction of phytochemical-enriched extract from Malaysian medicinal plants (05-01-09-074/RU) (Sept 2009) Completed
- Exploring flavanol gallates, potent antioxidant compounds from three commercial species of Malaysia Agarwood by-product (Proj-In-FAS-007) (Nov 2011) On Going
- Purification and Identification of potent antioxidative components of tropical fruits’ peel and their oxidative stabilization effect in cooking oil (Proj-In-FAS-006) (2011) On Going
- Development of thermally processed palm sugar-like flavouring via maillard reaction technology
- Concentrated Betanin Red Dragon Fruit Drink with Improved Stability, Bio-accessibility and Antioxidant Activity (REIG-FAS-2021/011) (2021) On Going
Publications
- Choo, K. Y., Ong, Y. Y., Lim, R. L. H., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2019). Study on bioaccessibility of betacyanins from red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Food science and biotechnology, 28(4), 1163-1169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-018-00550-z
- Choo, K.Y., Kho, C., Ong, Y. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Lim, L. H., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2018). Fermentation of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) for betalains concentration. International Food Research Journal, 25(6), 2539–2546.
- Choo, K.Y., Kho, C., Ong, Y. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Lim, R. L. H., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2018). Studies on the storage stability of fermented red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) drink. Food Science and Biotechnology, 27(5), 1411–1417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-018-0367-4
- Fu, C. W. F., Ho, C. W., Yong, W. T. L., Abas, F., Tan, T. B., & Tan, C. P. (2016). Extraction of phenolic antioxidants from four selected seaweeds obtained from Sabah. International Food Research Journal, 23(6), 2363–2369.
- Ghan, S. Y., Chin, J. H., Thoo, Y. Y., Yim, H. S., & Ho, C. W. (2016). Acute Oral Toxicity Study of Aquilaria Crassna and α-Tocopherol in Mice. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 7(4), 1456–1461.
- Fu, C. W. F., Ho, C. W., Yong, W. T. L., Abas, F., & Tan, C. P. (2015). Effects of phenolic antioxidants extraction from four selected seaweeds obtained from Sabah. PeerJ PrePrints, 3, e1249v1.
- Ho, S. K., Tan, C. P., Thoo, Y. Y., Abas, F., & Ho, C. W. (2014). Ultrasound-assisted extraction of antioxidants in Misai Kucing (Orthosiphon stamineus). Molecules, 19(8), 12640-12659.
- Tay, P. Y., Tan, C. P., Abas, F., Yim, H. S., & Ho, C. W. (2014). Assessment of extraction parameters on antioxidant capacity, polyphenol content, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and iriflophenone 3-C-β-glucoside of agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) young leaves. Molecules, 19(8), 12304-12319.
- Tan, M. C., Tan, C. P., Khoo, H. E., & Ho, C. W. (2014). Optimization for extraction on total phenolic content and radical scavenging capacity of Henna (Lawsonia inermis) stems using response surface methodology. International Food Research Journal, 21(2), 789.
- Tan, M. C., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2013). Effects of extraction solvent system, time and temperature on total phenolic content of henna (Lawsonia inermis) stems. International Food Research Journal, 20(6), 3117.
- Thoo, Y. Y., Ng, S. Y., Khoo, M. Z., Aida, W. W., & Ho, C. W. (2013). A binary solvent extraction system for phenolic antioxidants and its application to the estimation of antioxidant capacity in Andrographis paniculata extracts. International Food Research Journal, 20(3).
- Tan, P. Y., Tan, C. P., Abas, F., Ho, C. W., & Mustapha, W. A. W. (2013). Reduction of saltiness and acrylamide levels in palm sugar-like flavouring through buffer modification and the addition of calcium chloride. Molecules, 18(6), 6792-6803.
- Thoo, Y. Y., Ho, S. K., Abas, F., Lai, O. M., Ho, C. W., & Tan, C. P. (2013). Optimal binary solvent extraction system for phenolic antioxidants from mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia) fruit. Molecules, 18(6), 7004-7022.
- Thoo, Y.Y., Abas, F., Lai, O.M., Ho, C.W., Yin, J., Hedegaard, R.V., Skibsted, L.H. & Tan, C.P. (2013). Antioxidant synergism between ethanolic Centella asiatica extracts and α-tocopherol in model systems. Food chemistry, 138(2-3), 1215-1219.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Rao, V., Low, J. Y., Matanjun, P., How, S. E., & Ho, C. W. (2013). Optimization of extraction time and temperature on antioxidant activity of Schizophyllum commune aqueous extract using response surface methodology. Journal of food science and technology, 50(2), 275-283.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Mah, S. Y., Sia, C. M., Samuagam, L., & Ho, C. W. (2013). Activity-guided fractionation and evaluation of potent antioxidants from extract of angel wings mushroom, Pleurotus porrigens (higher Basidiomycetes). International journal of medicinal mushrooms, 15(1), 9-19.
- Wong, B. Y., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2013). Effect of solid-to-solvent ratio on phenolic content and antioxidant capacities of" Dukung Anak"(Phyllanthus niruri). International Food Research Journal, 20(1), 325.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Liow, M. L., & Ho, C. W. (2013). Antioxidant potential of Pleurotus porrigens Extract and application in sunflower oil during accelerated storage. Chiang Mai J. Sci, 40(1), 34-48.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Koo, S. M., Matanjun, P., How, S. E., & Ho, C. W. (2012). Optimization of extraction time and temperature for antioxidant activity of edible wild mushroom, Pleurotus porrigens. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 90(2), 235-242.
- Foong, J. H., Hon, W. M., & Ho, C. W. (2012). Bioactive compounds determination in fermented liquid dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Borneo Sci, 31, 37-56.
- Chew, K. K., Khoo, M. Z., Ng, S. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Aida, W. W., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Effect of ethanol concentration, extraction time and extraction temperature on the recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Orthosiphon stamineus extracts. International Food Research Journal, 18(4), 1427.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Koo, S. M., Matanjun, P., How, S. E., & Ho, C. W. (2012). Optimization of extraction time and temperature for antioxidant activity of edible wild mushroom, Pleurotus porrigens. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 90(2), 235-242.
- Foong, J. H., Hon, W. M., & Ho, C. W. (2012). Bioactive compounds determination in fermented liquid dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Borneo Sci, 31, 37-56.
- Chew, K. K., Khoo, M. Z., Ng, S. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Aida, W. W., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Effect of ethanol concentration, extraction time and extraction temperature on the recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Orthosiphon stamineus extracts. International Food Research Journal, 18(4), 1427.
- Hismath, I., Wan Aida, W. M., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Optimization of extraction conditions for phenolic compounds from neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves. International Food Research Journal, 18(3), 931-939.
- Tan, P. W., Tan, C. P., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Antioxidant properties: Effects of solid-to-solvent ratio on antioxidant compounds and capacities of Pegaga (Centella asiatica). International Food Research Journal, 18(2), 557-562.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Heng, P. Y., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Oxidative stability of sunflower oil supplemented with medicinal split gill mushroom, Schizophyllum commune Fr.: Fr. extract during accelerated storage. International journal of medicinal mushrooms, 13(4), 357-368.
- Yim, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Lee, M. Y., Matanjun, P., How, S. E., & Ho, C. W. (2011). Comparative study of antioxidant activities and total phenolic content of selected edible wild mushrooms. International journal of medicinal mushrooms, 13(3), 245-255.
- Yim Jr, H. S., Chye, F. Y., Tan, C. T., Ng, Y. C., & Ho, C. W. (2010). Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenolic Content of Aqueous Extract of Pleurotus ostreatus (Cultivated Oyster Mushroom). Malaysian journal of nutrition, 16(2), 281-291.
- Thoo, Y. Y., Ho, S. K., Liang, J. Y., Ho, C. W., & Tan, C. P. (2010). Effects of binary solvent extraction system, extraction time and extraction temperature on phenolic antioxidants and antioxidant capacity from mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia). Food Chemistry, 120(1), 290-295.
- Amin, N. A. M., Mustapha, W. A. W., Maskat, M. Y., & Wai, H. C. (2010). Antioxidative Activities of Palm Sugar-Like Flavouring. Open Food Science Journal, 4, 23-29.
- Uma, D. B., Ho, C. W., & Wan Aida, W. M. (2010). Optimization of extraction parameters of total phenolic compounds from Henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves. Sains Malaysiana, 39(1), 119-128.
Awards and Recognitions
- Dean List Semester 1 (2001/02) in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
- Dean List Semester 2 (2001/02) in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Contributions to Society
- Personal Enrichment and Empowerment Programme Workshop Instructor for “Effective Planning Tool” in 2011 at College of Foundation and General Studies, UNITEN.
- Effective Planning Tool workshop for UCSI University Scholarship Club members in 24th Sept 2011 at Former IUPC Office.