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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Chan Eng Seng is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. He was the Discipline Head of Chemical Engineering from 2011 to 2018. His research interest revolves around the development of novel and sustainable oil ad fats processing technologies for food and fuel applications. He is currently heading the Monash-Industry Plant Oils Research Laboratory (MIPO) which serves as a gateway to promote and coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration and academic-industry linkages in research programmes related to sustainable oil and fats processing.
In education, he believes that ‘Practice-based Learning’ is the best way to learn engineering subjects. He has introduced a number of open-ended projects in the chemical engineering programme with the goal to provide students the opportunities to gain hands-on experience in designing chemical processes and operating pilot-scale chemical plants.
Prof. Chan is a Professional Engineer, a Chartered Engineer, and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Research interests
Prof. Chan’s current research focuses on sustainable oil and fats processing and applications.
Monash teaching commitment
- CHE2873 - Introduction to Chemical Processes
- CHE3873 - Pilot Plant Project
- CHE4180 - Chemical Engineering Project
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, Ph.D., University of Birmingham
Sept 1998 → Jul 2002
Award Date: 2 Jul 2002
Chemical Engineering, B.Eng., University of Birmingham
Sept 1995 → Jul 1998
Award Date: 2 Jul 1998
External positions
Technical Committee Member , Konsortium Penyelidikan Mekanisasi dan Automasi Palm Minyak (Mechanisation and Automation Research Consortium of Oil Palm)
6 Aug 2021 → …
Program Advisory Committee, Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (Malaysian Palm Oil Board)
1 Jan 2021 → 31 Dec 2021
Research area keywords
- Oil and fats processing
- biofuel production
- Microencapsulation and Controlled Release
- emulsions
- Enzymatic technology
- Palm oil derived compounds
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Resolving the Rate Decline Bottleneck in Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose Through High-Dimensional Population Balance Modeling of Substrate Structural Heterogeneity and Enzyme Interactions
Ho Yong Kuen, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tang, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ngoh, G. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ahamed, F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 30/11/28
Project: Research
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Battery-less Acoustic Wave Sensor System for Front-End Semiconductor Process Monitoring
Ramakrishnan, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Siang Piao, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Achath Mohanan, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Khor, S. M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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Feasibility Study on the Synthesis of Medium-Long Chain Triacyclglycerols (MLCT) from Rice Bran Oil: Reaction, Characterization, Applications and Health Benefits
Yee Ying, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cher Pin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/04/25 → 19/04/28
Project: Research
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Identification, quantification and characterization of valuable lipid fractions and compounds from microalgae
Eng Seng, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yee Ying, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cher Pin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sheau Chien , C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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THOR Technology: A platform technology for the refining and lipid engineering of crude algae oil with high recovery yield and product flexibility
Eng Seng, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cher Pin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yee Ying, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sheau Chien , C. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/05/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Core-shell Ca-alginate beads formed via inverse-gelation technique for the enhanced removal of lead(II) from aqueous solution
Hong, M. S., Ong, W.-J., Oh, K. S., Chan, E.-S. & Lam, W. H., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 337, Part 2, 17 p., 149481.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The role of purification of enzymatic biodiesel from sludge palm oil in improving fuel properties, storage stability, engine performance, and exhaust gas emissions
Loh, J. M., Gourich, W., Song, C. P., Sarimuthu, C. R., Nagalingam, K., Hong, W. O., Chang, M. Y. & Chan, E. S., May 2026, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 208, 12 p., 108903.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Uncovering structure-property-function relationships of high-melting palm fats for cleaner material extrusion 3D printing
Chan, D. K. H., Gourich, W., Song, C. P., Mahendra, C. K., Hasbi, D. S. & Chan, E. S., May 2026, In: Bioresource Technology. 447, 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Yarrowia lipolytica for microbial oil production: Lipid extraction technologies, quality assessment, and potential industrial applications
Hu, Z., Chen, K. F., Singh, C. K. S., Song, C. P., Gourich, W. & Chan, E.-S., May 2026, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 232, 25 p., 116804.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Affordable CO2-derived alkyl carbamate ionic liquids boosting enzymatic production of renewable hydrocarbon fuels via Chlorella variabilis NC64A fatty acid photodecarboxylase (CVFAP)
Ng, W. Z., Chan, E. S., Liow, M. Y., Ooi, C. W., Tey, B. T. & Song, C. P., May 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 305, Part 1, 10 p., 141187.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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