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Biography
Ee Von is currently the Head of Common Engineering and a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Discipline, School of Engineering. Her primary research revolves around the flotation technology, in which she focuses on both flotation applications as well as the fundamental principles behind the flotation process including bubble-bubble and bubble-particle interactions. Research projects include remediation of oil-contaminated soil, oil-in-water emulsions in wastewater remediation, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) removal from aqueous environment as well as microalgae extraction via flotation. The latter research works include fundamental studies of bubble-bubble and bubble-particle interactions via Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), contact angle and zetasizer, as well as laboratory-scaled experimental investigations. Besides flotation, her research work also involves heat transfer applications including ionic wind as an alternative heat transfer technology and bubbly flow (two-phase flows) to enhance heat transfer.
To date, she has received 3 external fundings from Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and have published a total of 32 ISI-indexed journals. In 2019, she was one of the 10 recipients of the Australia-APEC Women in Research Fellowship.
Her recognitions in teaching has been seen through various teaching awards including PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012), School of Engineering Award for Education Excellence (2020) and Faculty of Engineering Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2020).
Research interests
Applications of flotation technology; Bubble-bubble and bubble-particle interactions; heat transfer via bubbly flow
Monash teaching commitment
- ENG1011 - Engineering Methods
- ENG2405 - Thermodynamics
University Service
Ee Von is one of the Grievance Advisors in Monash University Malaysia.
Community service
Ee Von has been serving as the Honorary Secretary of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Malaysia since 2015.
Education/Academic qualification
Higher Education, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHE), Monash University Malaysia
Award Date: 1 Dec 2014
Engineering, Ph.D., Solvent extraction of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Soil using Vegetable Oils, Universiti Nottingham Malaysia (University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus)
Award Date: 18 Feb 2012
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.), University of Melbourne
Award Date: 31 Dec 2005
Research area keywords
- Flotation technology
- bubble-particle attachment
- oil-sand detachment
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- bubble-bubble interactions
- surface modification
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 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
- 6 Finished
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Microalgae in CO2 capture and renewable energy
Ee Von, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Foo, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Halip Khalid, A. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Joegel, J. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/06/24 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Performance Enhancement of Vacuum Evaporation of Wastewater Emulsions from an Aluminum Metalworking Industry
Yew Mun, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ming Kwang, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ee Von, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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An investigation into the fundamental characteristics of graphene oxide (GO) coated microbubbles in convection heat transfer enhancement
Ee Von, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yew Mun, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ooi, E. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lee, J. R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/09/21 → 6/09/24
Project: Research
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The foundations of the mechanisms of action of thermochemical ablation towards a cheap and effective cancer treatment
Ooi, E. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ji Jinn, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Narendra, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mohammad Ali, A. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ee Von, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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Interaction studies between oil-sand and oil-bubble in ionic liquid and ionic liquid based solvents for enhanced oil recovery via the flotation system
Ee Von, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
2/11/15 → 1/11/17
Project: Research
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Advanced desulfurization technologies for high-sulfur coal
Cheng, G., Han, H., Duan, P. & Lau, E. V., 15 Jul 2026, In: Minerals Engineering. 242, 18 p., 110049.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Effective Microalgae Harvesting via Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant-assisted Foam Flotation
Ch'ng, W. L., Tan, S. L., Wazir, N. A., Yahya, M. A., Joegel, J. & Lau, E. V., 2026, IEEE Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2025. IOP Publishing, 6 p. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science; vol. 1598, no. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
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Analysis of hydrodynamics and thermal–hydraulic performance of twisted angle fins within an annular conduit
Haw, W., Oon, C. S. & Lau, E. V., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 150, p. 377–394 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Convection heat transfer enhancement of a vertically heated surface via rising bubbles in graphene oxide (GO) nanofluid
Siow, L. T., Lee, J. R., Kitagawa, A., Ooi, E. H. & Lau, E. V., 1 Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 252, 14 p., 127450.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Effects of underlying substrates on the underwater oleophobicity of graphene oxide-phytic acid (GO-PA) coatings
Tan, S. L., Joshua, A. M. & Lau, E. V., Mar 2025, In: Results in Engineering. 25, 12 p., 104133.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
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Development of Integrated Economic, Environmental, and Risk Assessment for Energy Storage Systems in Zero-Energy Buildings
Ee Von, L. (Examiner)
25 Aug 2024Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Unlock your Inner Child! University and Sustainability Education - What are the Parallels?”
Balan, P. (Organiser), Salema, A. (Member of programme committee), Vineetha, V. (Member of programme committee), Boon Thong, T. (Member of programme committee), Ragavan, V. (Member of programme committee), Ilankoon, S. (Member of programme committee), Raman, S. N. (Member of programme committee), Ee Von, L. (Member of programme committee), Jafari Sadr, A. (Member of programme committee), Poonggavanam, V. (Member of programme committee), Patrick, D. M. (Member of programme committee), Kong, D. (Speaker), Kar Ming, S. (Member of programme committee), Rassiah, P. (Member of programme committee), nasir, N. (Member of programme committee), Sharma, P. (Member of programme committee), Selvaratnam, L. (Member of programme committee), Sen, A. (Member of programme committee), Vargis, C. (Member of programme committee), Srinivasan, G. K. (Member of programme committee), Preetam, S. (Member of programme committee) & Pandey, A. (Member of programme committee)
29 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Tech Planter Malaysia 2023
Ee Von, L. (Contributor)
15 Jul 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Performance/exhibition
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Experimental and Simulation Study of Advanced Hybrid Surfaces on Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer Enhancement
Ee Von, L. (Examiner), Zhao, J. (Supervisor), Wang, L. (Examiner) & Pan, C. (Examiner)
31 Oct 2023Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination