Personal profile
Biography
Cher Pin is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering Discipline, Monash University Malaysia. He obtained his Ph.D. degree majoring in Chemical Engineering from Monash University Malaysia. Upon completion of his Ph.D. study, he worked as Research Fellow at Monash before joining as a lecturer. His research interest has always been revolving around the development of sustainable and green processes for chemicals production. Cher Pin has successfully published multiple ISI-indexed journals and secured several research funding.
Research area keywords
- Process design
- Enzymatic technology
- Separation engineering
- Oil and fats processing
- Downstream processing of proteins
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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Biorefinery of defatted microalgae: Separation, identification, characterization and valorization of defatted microalgae
Cher Pin, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yee Ying, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/24 → 31/03/26
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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Mechanistic Study of Piezoelectric Effect on Reaction Rate and Equilibrium of Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Sludge Palm Oil
Cher Pin, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Beng Ti, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ming Kwang, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/20 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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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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Enhancing Enzymatic Biodiesel Production Using Low-Cost CO2-Based Alkyl Carbamate Ionic Liquid and Ultrasound-Assisted Intensification
Liow, M. Y., Chan, E.-S., Ng, W. Z. & Song, C. P., 3 Jan 2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 13, 1, p. 68-79 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Enzymatic glycerolysis of simulated fatty acid methyl ester by-products for oleic-rich acylglycerol production using free and immobilised Candida antarctica lipase B
Kam, C. F., Adiiba, S. H., Chang, M. Y., Mahendra, C. K., Gourich, W., Song, C. P. & Chan, E. S., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 437, Part A, 11 p., 128368.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring combi-lipase catalysis of Eversa® Transform and Candida rugosa lipases for enzymatic hydrolysis of crude palm oil: Effects on fatty acid yield and retention of carotene and tocols
Adiiba, S. H., Chan, E. S., Ng, W. Z. & Song, C. P., May 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 306, Part 4, 10 p., 141650.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Fatty acid esters of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol and glycidol in palm oil: A review on current industrial-scale mitigation strategies, challenges and perspectives
Ong, Y. H., Song, C. P., Choo, W. S., Lee, Y. Y., Qua, K. S., Quek, W. P. & Chan, E. S., Feb 2025, In: Food Research International. 202, 14 p., 115697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
- 5 Membership of networks of excellence
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Board of Engineers Malaysia (External organisation)
Cher Pin, S. (Member)
24 Dec 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence
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Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (External organisation)
Cher Pin, S. (Chair/Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2025 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence
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HRD Corp - Human Resource Development Corporation (External organisation)
Cher Pin, S. (Member)
4 Jul 2024 → 4 Jul 2027Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence
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Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (External organisation)
Cher Pin, S. (Member)
11 Dec 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence
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Advance HE (External organisation)
Cher Pin, S. (Member)
18 Mar 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence