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Personal profile
Biography
I am a passionate educator and chemical engineer dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences that connect engineering principles with real-world challenges.
As a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia, I explore how digital learning technologies, active learning strategies, and innovative teaching approaches can enhance student engagement and learning. My work also extends to life cycle assessment and sustainability, where I apply evidence-based approaches to support industrial decarbonisation and sustainable engineering solutions.
At the heart of my work is a passion for teaching and mentoring students, and I aspire to cultivate the next generation of engineers and professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, creativity, and passion to shape a better future.
Research interests
- Oil and fat processing
- Oleochemical processing
- Renewable energy
- Biocatalysis
- Sustainable processing
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)
- Engineering education
Monash teaching commitment
- CHE2161 Mechanics of Fluids
- CHE2162 Material and Energy Balances
- CHE2873 Introduction to Chemical Processes
- CHE3873 Pilot Plant Project
- ENG4701 Final Year Project A
- ENG4702 Final Year Project B
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
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 4 Quality Education -
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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Projects
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Elucidating the structure–property–function relationships of high-melting palm fats as reusable 3D printing ink
Cher Pin, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gourich, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/26 → 31/08/29
Project: Research
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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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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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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
Open Access2 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)