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Dr Chang Lee Sin

Head of Department, Foundation in Science

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Food Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology

Areas of Interest
Drying and food powder
Enzyme technology
Food analysis
Volarisation of industrial waste
Research

  1. Name of grant: UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG)
    Funder: UCSI University
    Code: REIG-FAS-2022-011
    Durations: 2022-2024
    Role: Principal investigator
    Amount: RM50,000
    Status: On-going

  2. Name of grant: Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
    Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
    Code: PRGS/1/2022/WAB04/UKM/02/1
    Durations: 2022-2024
    Role: Co-researcher
    Amount: RM216,700
    Status: On-going

  3. Name of grant: Dana Industri
    Funder: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    Code: ST-2021-005
    Durations: 2022
    Role: Co-researcher
    Amount: RM10,000
    Status: Completed

  4. Name of grant: Dana Penerbitan Buku (DPB)
    Funder: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    Code: DPB-2020-314
    Durations: 2021
    Role: Co-researcher
    Amount: RM15,000
    Status: Completed

  5. Name of grant: Dana Modal Insan (DMI)
    Funder: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    Code: MI-2019-003
    Durations: 2021
    Role: Co-researcher
    Amount: RM100,000
    Status: Completed

  6. Name of grant: UPM Research University Grant Scheme
    Funder: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
    Code: GP-IPS/2013/9539289
    Durations: 2013-2015
    Role: Co-researcher
    Amount: RM 15,000
    Status: Completed

Current Research Project

  1. Valorisation of sea cucumber viscera as potential functional ingredient
  2. Protein purification from edible bird’s nest industrial waste
  3. Bioconversion of industrial waste using Lactobacillus
  4. Freeze drying and spray drying of powder

Publications

Journals:

  1. L.S. Chang, R. Karim, A.S. Mohammed, H.M. Ghazali (2018). Characterization of enzyme-liquefied soursop (Annona muricata L.) puree. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 94, 40-49. DOI:10.1016/j.lwt.2018.04.027 
  2. L.S. Chang, R. Karim, A.S. Mohammed, H.M. Ghazali (2018). Production and characterization of enzyme-treated spray-dried soursop (Annona muricata L.) powder. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 41(5), e12688. DOI:10.1111/jfpe.12688 
  3. L.S. Chang, R. Karim, A.S. Mohammed, Y.A. Yusof, H.M. Ghazali (2018). Storage stability, color kinetics and morphology of spray-dried soursop (Annona muricata L.) powder: Effect of anticaking agents. International Journal of Food Properties, 21(1), 1937-1954. DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2018.1510836 
  4. L.S. Chang, R. Karim, A.S. Mohammed, K.F. Chai, H.M. Ghazali (2019). Moisture sorption isotherm and shelf life prediction of anticaking agent incorporated spray-dried soursop (Annona muricata L.) powder. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(5), e13134. DOI:10.1111/jfpe.13134 
  5. K.F. Chai, L.S. Chang, N. Mohd Adzahan, R. Karim, Y. Rukayadi, H. Mohd Ghazali, (2019). Physicochemical properties and toxicity of cocoa powder-like product from roasted seeds of fermented rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) fruit. Food Chemistry, 271, 298-308. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.07.155 
  6. C.J. Etti, Y.A. Yusof, L.S. Chang, V.G. Ekanem (2019). Flowability and physical properties of wheat-unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) composite flour. Food Research, 3(2), 151-156 (April). DOI:10.26656/fr.2017.3(2).129
  7. M. Fikry, Y.A. Yusof, A.M. Al-Awaadh, R.A. Rahman, N.L. Chin, E. Mousa, L.S. Chang (2019). Effect of the roasting conditions on the physicochemical, quality and sensory attributes of coffee-like powder and brew from defatted palm date seeds. Foods, 8(2), 61. DOI:10.3390/foods8020061 (Q2/3.011)
  8. M. Fikry, Y.A. Yusof, A.M. Al-Awaadh, R.A. Rahman, N.L. Chin, L.S. Chang (2019). Kinetics modelling of the colour, hardness, grinding energy consumption and oil yield changes during the conventional roasting of palm date seeds. Food Science and Technology Research, 25(3), 351-362. 
  9. S. Manzoor, Y.A. Yusof, N.L. Chin, S.M.A. Tawakkal Intan, F. Mohamed, L.S. Chang (2019). Thin-layer drying characteristics of papaya (Carica papaya) peel using convection oven and microwave drying. Pertanika – Journal of Science and Technology, 27(3), 1207-1226. 
  10. S. Manzoor, Y.A. Yusof, N.L. Chin, S.M.A. Tawakkal Intan, F. Mohamed, L.S. Chang (2019). Quality characteristics and sensory profile of stirred yoghurt enriched with papaya peel powder. Pertanika – Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 42(2), 519-533.
  11. S.A. Mohd Baroyi, Y.A. Yusof, H.M. Ghazali, N.L. Chin, S.H. Othman, L.S. Chang, S.M.G. Nashratul (2019). A novel method based on passive diffusion that reduces the  moisture content of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama spp.) honey. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 42(6), e13221. 
  12. M.T. Asghar, Y.A. Yusof, M.N. Mokhtar, M.E. Ya’acob, H Mohd Ghazali, L.S. Chang and Y.N. Manaf (2020). Coconut (Cocos nusiffera L.) sap as a potential source of sugar: Antioxidant and nutritional properties. Food Science & Nutrition, 8(4), 1777-1787. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1191
  13. C.H. Kuan, S. Radu, Mahyudin, N.A., J.Y.H. Tang, S.K. Yeo, C.S. Kuan, L.S. Chang, E.T. Phuah, T.Y. Thung, C.W. Tan, C.Y. New, and M. Nishibuchi (2020). Efficiancy of household washing pre-treatments and cooking methods for reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in artificially contaminated chicken offal. Food Research, 4(1), 166-174 (February). DOI:10.26656/fr.2017.4(1).268.
  14. S. Rosland Abel, Y.A. Yusof, N.L. Chin, L.S. Chang, I. Ishak, M. Abd Ghani (2020). The effect of particle size on the physical properties of Arabic gum powder. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 43(4), e13368. DOI:10.1111/jfpe.13368 
  15. M.T. Asghar, Y.A. Yusof, M.N. Mokhtar, M.E. Ya’acob, H Mohd Ghazali, L.S. Chang and Y.N. Manaf (2020). Effect of processing methods on vitamin profile, antioxidant properties and total phenolic contents of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) sugar syrup. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55(7), 2762–2770. DOI:10.1111/ijfs.14529  
  16. S.E. Rosland Abel, Y.A. Yusof, N.L. Chin, L.S. Chang, and H.M. Ghazali (2019). Physical properties of gum arabic powder at various particls sizes. Food Research, 4(Suppl. 1), 107-115. 
  17. L.S. Chang, S.M. Eau Yong, L.P. Pui (2020). Production of spray-dried “Terung Asam” (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal) powder. Walailak Journal of Food Technology, 18(1), 6922.
  18. L.S. Chang, Y.L. Tan, L.P. Pui (2020). Production of spray-dried enzyme-liquefied papaya (Carica papaya L.) powder. Brazilian Journal of Food Technology. 23, e2019181.
  19. M.T. Asghar, Y.A. Yusof, M.N. Mokhtar, M.E. Ya’acob, H Mohd Ghazali, J. Varith, L.S. Chang and Y.N. Manaf (2020). Processing of coconut sap into sugar syrup using rotary evaporation, microwave and open-heat evaporation techniques. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100(10), 4011–4019. 10.1002/jsfa.10446 
  20. A.K.L. Yong, K.W. Lai, H. Mohd Ghazali, L.S. Chang, L.P. Pui (2020). Microencapsulation of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis BB-12 with mannitol. Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 28(2), 32-42.
  21. A.J.W. Ling, L.S. Chang, A.S. Babji, S.J. Lim (2020). Recovery of value-added glycopeptides from Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN) co-products: Enzymatic hydrolysis, physicochemical characteristics and bioactivity. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100(13), 4714–4722. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10530
  22. S.R. Ng, H.S. Mohd Noor, R. Ramachandran, H.Y. Tan, S. Ch’ng, L.S. Chang, A.S. Babji, S.J. Lim (2020). Recovery of glycopeptides by enzymatic hydrolysis of edible bird’s nest: The physicochemical characteristics and protein profile. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 14(5), 2635–2645. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-020-00510-4
  23. J.Y. Gan, L.S. Chang, N.A. Mat Nasir, A.S. Babji, S.J. Lim (2020). Evaluation of physicochemical properties, amino acid profile and bioactivities of edible bird’s nest hydrolysate as affected by drying methods. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 131, 109777
  24. J. W. A. Ling, L. S. Chang, R. Mohd Khalid, W. A. Wan Mustapha, N. S. Sofian-Seng, N. S. Mohd Razali, H. A. Rahman, N. A. Mohd Zaini, & S. J. Lim (2020). Sequential extraction of red button ginger (Costus woodsonii): Phytochemical screening and antioxidative activities. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 44(10), e14776. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14776
  25. N. A. Mohd Fauziee, L. S. Chang, W. A. Wan Mustapha, A. R. Md Nor, and S. J. Li, (2021). Functional polysaccharides of fucoidan, laminaran and alginate from Malaysian brown seaweeds (Sargassum polycystum, Turbinaria ornata and Padina boryana). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 167, 1135-1145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.067
  26. P. K. Chong, S. L. Mun, L. S. Chang, A. S. Babji and S. J. Lim (2021). Fractionation of edible bird’s nest glycoprotein hydrolysates: Characterisation and antioxidative activities of the fractions. Food Science and Human Wellness, 11 (4), 886-894. 
  27. C. W. Ho, L. S. Chang, S. K. Syed Muzni, S. Fazry, A. Lazim, U. K. Hj Hussain Zaki, & S. J. Lim (2021) Functional beverage production through acetous fermentation of soursop: physicochemical, toxicity and organoleptic properties. Food Bioscience, 39, 100812. 
  28. N. S. Mohamad Ghazali, Y. A. Yusof, H. Mohd Ghazali, N. L. Chin, S. Othman, Manaf, H. Y. M., L. S. Chang, & S. A. H. Mohd Baroyi (2021). Effect of surface area of clay pots on physicochemical and microbiological properties of stingless bee (Geniotrigona thoracica) honey. Food Bioscience, 40, 100839
  29. Y. V. G. Chng, L. S. Chang, & L. P. Pui (2020). Effects of maltodextrin concentration and inlet temperature on the physicochemical properties of spray-dried kuini powder. Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 28(4), 117-131.
  30. N. Mokhtar, L. S. Chang, Y. Soon, W. M. Wan Mustapha, N. S. Sofian-Seng, H. A. Rahman, N. S. Mohd Razali, S. Shuib, A. Abdul Hamid, & S. J. Lim (2021). Harvesting Aurantiochytrium sp. SW1 using organic flocculants and characteristics of the extracted oil. Algal Research, 54, 102211 DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102211 
  31. H. S. Mohd Noor, R. Mohd Ariff, L. S. Chang, X. Y. Chai, T. Hui Yan, N. A. Daud, A. S. Babji and S. J. Lim (2021). Enzymatic recovery of glycopeptides from different industrial grades edible bird’s nest and its by-products: Nutrient, probiotic and antioxidant activities, and physicochemical characteristics Food Science and Human Wellness, 11, 1555-564.
  32. L. S. Chang, K. Q. Lau, C. P. Tan, Y. A. Yusof, K. L. Nyam, & L. P. Pui (2021). Production and physicochemical properties of ‘kedondong’ (Spondias  ytherea Sonnerat) powder as affected by different drying methods. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria, 20 (4), 417-427.
  33. S. J. Lim, L. S. Chang, S. Fazry, W. A. W. Mustapha, & A. S. Babji (2021). Functional food & ingredients from seaweed, edible bird’s nest and tropical fruits: A translational research. LWT, 151, 112164 – In press, Journal pre-proof
  34. J. W. A. Ling, L. S. Chang, A. S. Babji, J. Latip, M. Koketsu, & S. J. Lim (2021). Review of sialic acid’s biochemistry, sources, extraction and functions with special reference to edible bird’s nest. Food Chemistry, 367, 130755. 
  35. L.Y. Zhu, Y.H. How, H.M. Ghazali, L.S. Chang, K.L. Nyam, L.P. Pui (2021). Effect of thermal treatments on the storage stability of Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 tamarind juice with or without beta-glucans. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 17(4), 424-434.
  36. L. P. Pui, A. Abdullah, L. S. Chang, S. Y. F. Chan (2022). The effect of drying methods on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Bintangor orange (Citrus nobilis) powders. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria, 21(1), 111-122. 
  37. L.Y. Zhu, Y.H. How, H.M. Ghazali, L.S. Chang, K.L. Nyam, L.P. Pui (2021). Effect of thermal treatments on the storage stability of Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 tamarind juice with or without beta-glucans. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 17(4), 424-434.
  38. L. S. Chang, Y. W. Ooi, L. P. Pui (2022). Production of enzymatic hydrolysed spray-dried honeydew melon (Cucumis melo L.) powder. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 10, 100364.

Book and book chapters:

  1. M. T. Asghar, Y. A. Yusof, M. N. Mokhtar, M. E. Yaacob, H. M. Ghazali, Y. N. Manaf and L. S. Chang (2021). Production and application of coconut palm sugar (pg 205-230). In. The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera). Ed. Probir Kumar Ghosh. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.: New York.  
  2. S. J. Lim, L. S. Chang and B. Abdul Salam (2021). Unravelling the Secrets of Edible Bird’s Nest. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Malaysia

Conference and proceeding:​

  1. H. M. Ghazali and L. S. Chang (2012). Production of enzyme-clarified noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) juice and effect of pasteurization on its properties. The 14th Food Innovation Asia Conference 2012 ‘Green and Sustainable Food Technology for All’. 14-15 Jun 2012, Bangkok, Thailand.  
  2. L.S. Chang, R. Karim, A.S. Mohammed, H.M. Ghazali (2016). Application of enzyme in feedstock preparation for the production of spray dried soursop (Annona muricata L.) powder. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (Cafei2016). Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia pp. 363-367
  3. M. Fikry, Y.A. Yusof, A.M. Al-Awaadh, R.A. Rahman, N.L. Chin, L.S. Chang (2018). Moisture transfer kinetics during roasting of palm date seeds (Phoenix dactylifer L.). Journal of Science and Technology – Pertanika, 27(2).
  4. S. R. Ng, H. S. Mohd Noor, R. Ramachandran, H. Y. Tan, S. E. Ch’ng, L. S. Chang, A. S. Babji, and S. J. Lim (2019). Recovery of glycopeptides from edible bird’s nest: The physicochemical characteristics and protein efficiency ratio. ASEAN Emerging Researcher Conference (ASEAN ERC 2019) – 9th & 10th Disember 2019 – Sunway University, Malaysia
  5. L. S. Chang, N. A. Mohd Zaini, A. S. Babji, and S. J. Lim (2020). Bioconversion of edible bird’s nest (EBN) glycoproteins into glycopeptides. International Symposium on Food Sciences, FST, UKM – GIFU University 2020 – 22nd – 23rd September 2020 – UKM, Malaysia
  6. L. S. Chang, D. Nur’ Aliah, N. N. Muhammad, A. S. Babji, C. H. Chan, C. C. Tey and S. J. Lim (2021). Production of spray-dried sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondose) by-products hydrolysate powder. YSN-ASM International Scientific Virtual Conference (ISVC) 2021 – 29th March – 1st April 2021 – Zoom 
  7. L. S. Chang, D. Nur’ Aliah, N. N. Muhammad, A. S. Babji, C. H. Chan, C. C. Tey and S. J. Lim (2022). Production of spray dried sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) by-products hydrolysate powder - 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ICMBB2021) hosted from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1st – 3rd June 2021 – Zoom
  8. L. S. Chang, D. Nur’ Aliah, N. N. Muhammad, A. S. Babji, C. H. Chan, C. C. Tey and S. J. Lim (2022). Production of spray dried sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) by-products hydrolysate powder - International Symposium of Science and Technology UKM-PSU 2022 (ISSTUP2022) – Organised by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Prince of Songkla University – 16th – 17th March 2022 – Zoom

Conference

  1. Oral presenter – International Symposium of Science and Technology UKM-PSU 2022 (ISSTUP2022) – Organised by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Prince of Songkla University – 16th – 17th March 2022
  2. Oral Presenter – New Invention and Innovation Category – ASEAN Categories – The Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2021 – Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA) – University Technology Brunei – 1st – 3rd June 2021
  3. Oral presenter – 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ICMBB2021) hosted from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1st – 3rd June 2021
  4. Poster presenter – YSN-ASM International Scientific Virtual Conference (ISVC) 2021 – 29th March – 1st April 2021 – Zoom
  5. Oral presenter – International Symposium on Food Science 2020 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia – GIFU University, Japan – 22nd & 23rd September 2020
  6. Poster presenter – ASEAN Emerging Researcher Conference (ASEAN ERC 2019) – Sunway University, Malaysia – 9th & 10th December 2019
  7. Oral presenter – The 3rd International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (CAFEi2016) – Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 23rd – 25th August 2016
  8. Poster presenter – Research and Innovation Exhibition (PRPI 2012), Universiti Putra Malaysia – 17th – 19th July 2012

Awards and Recognitions

  1. Gold Medal - Invention, Research, and Innovation Exhibition (PRPI 2012)
  2. Recognition of Reviewer (Elsevier – LWT – Food Science and Technology; Food Chemistry; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; Journal of Food Processing and Preservation)
  3. Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing (Elsevier – LWT – Food Science and Technology)
  4. Certification of Reviewing (June 2020)
  5. The 2nd Consolation – New Invention and Innovation Category – ASEAN Categories – The Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2021 – Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA)

Networks and Collaborations on Research

  1. Edible bird’s nest - Mobile Harvester Sdn. Bhd., Yan Ming Sdn. Bhd., Penta Harvester Sdn. Bhd.
  2. Development of protein hydrolysate - Nabelin Co., Ltd
  3. Development of frozen fish fillet - Southern Frozen Food Industry Sdn. Bhd.,
  4. Development of marine hydrolysate - Harmony Marine Products Sdn. Bhd.,
  5. Development of powder - Agridon Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
  6. Development of meat product - Wing Heong Food Industries Sdn. Bhd.

Contributions to Society

  1. Reviewer for Journals (LWT-Food Science and Technology; Food and Bioprocess Technology; Food Chemistry; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; Journal of Food Science and Technology – Mysore; Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization; Pertanika – Journal of Science and Technology)
  2. Speaker – RTM2 talk show – What say you? Topic on Food Safety and Security*
  3. Emcee – 5th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ICMBB2022) – Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 7th – 9th June 2022
  4. Organizing Committee Member – SDGs in Stem Workshop 2022 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, The Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) – UCSI University KL Campus, Malaysia – 1st – 3th June 2022
  5. Invited speaker – Online 9th Asian Network of Natural & Unnatural Materials Conference Organised by Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi – 8th April 2022
  6. Judge and committee – International Symposium of Science and Technology UKM-PSU 2022 (ISSTUP2022) – Organised by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Prince of Songkla University – 16th – 17th March 2022
  7. Judge – 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ICMBB2021) hosted from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1st – 3rd June 2021
  8. Session chairperson – International Symposium on Food Science 2020 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia – GIFU University, Japan – 22nd & 23rd September 2020
  9. Judge panel – Poster presentation of Scientific Communication Course (STKM 3322) – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – 16th December 2019

Personal Affiliations

  1. Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT) – membership number P01536
  2. Innovation Centre for Confectionery Technology (MANIS), Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – Alliance member

Intellectual property

  • Patent - Recovery of high purity and high value sialic acid from edible bird’s nest by-products
    Filing no.: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3234
  • Copyright - Teaching Kit
    Filing no.: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3058; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3055; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3389; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3390; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3391; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3527; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3528; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3530; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3541; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3542; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3543; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3545; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3546; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3547; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3548; UKM.IKB.800-4/1/3549