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Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Wail Gourich obtained both his Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Monash University Malaysia in 2021 and 2025, respectively. His research interests include the processing of oils and fats for food and fuel applications, as well as life cycle assessment. Additionally, Dr. Wail has extensive experience in managing and supporting industry-funded projects focused on pilot-scale process configuration, operation and optimization.
Currently, Dr. Wail is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. He is also actively involved in research through the Monash-Industry Plant Oils Research Laboratory (MIPO).
Research interests
- Oils and fats processing for food and fuel applications
- Oleochemical processing
- Renewable energy
- Biocatalysis
- Sustainable processing
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Monash teaching commitment
CHE2873 Introduction to Chemical Processes
CHE3873 Pilot Plant Project
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Malaysia
15 Nov 2021 → 18 Feb 2025
Award Date: 5 Mar 2025
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours), Monash University Malaysia
1 Jul 2017 → 30 Jun 2021
Award Date: 6 Oct 2021
Research area keywords
- Oils and fats
- Oleochemical processing
- Biocatalysis
- Renewable energy
- Life cycle assessment
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Overcoming the equilibrium constraints in the enzymatic hydrolysis of methyl esters via a sequencing batch process to improve conversion into fatty acids
Gourich, W., Song, C. P. & Chan, E. S., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 423, 13 p., 127023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Unveiling the role of mechanical process intensifications and chemical additives in boosting lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis of vegetable oil for fatty acid production: A comprehensive review
Ng, W. Z., Chan, E.-S., Gourich, W., Adiiba, S. H., Liow, M. Y., Ooi, C. W., Tey, B. T. & Song, C. P., Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 284, Part 1, 25 p., 138144.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Simple and green one-pot process for the production of fatty acids via enzymatic hydrolysis of methyl esters catalyzed by free liquid lipases
Gourich, W., Song, C. P., Amelia, Adiiba, S. H. & Chan, E.-S., Apr 2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 38, 15 p., 101506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus) -
Time-course kinetic model for the enzyme-limited hydrolysis of methyl esters elucidates the reaction mechanism and inhibition challenges for the production of fatty acids
Gourich, W., Song, C. P., Ho, Y. K. & Chan, E. S., 15 Nov 2024, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 414, Part A, 14 p., 126054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Perspective on enzymatic production of renewable hydrocarbon fuel using algal fatty acid photodecarboxylase from Chlorella variabilis NC64A: potentials and limitations
Ng, W. Z., Chan, E. S., Gourich, W., Ooi, C. W., Tey, B. T. & Song, C. P., Sept 2023, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 184, 16 p., 113548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
19 Citations (Scopus)