Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Prof. Dr. Wu Ta Yeong received his BEng (Hons), MEng and PhD from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2001, 2003 and 2009, respectively. Wu is currently a Full Professor and Associate Head of School (Graduate Research) at School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia. He is a Graduate Engineer registered under Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and he has been awarded Chartered Chemical Engineer status and elected to Chartered Membership of Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Research interests
Prof. Wu’s current research interests include sustainable solid waste management, biorefinery, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment.
Monash teaching commitment
- CHE3161 - Chemistry and Chemical Thermodynamics
- CHE5805 - Waste Management and Biomass Transformation
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):
Research area keywords
- sustainable solid waste management
- biorefinery
- biofuel production
- wastewater treatment
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Agriculture 4.0 - Investigation on Fusing Digital Twins and Deep Learning for improving Agricultural Yield and Autonomy
Juman, M. A., Ragavan, V., Ta Yeong, W., Lim, J., Hazliza, N. & Gobithaasan, R. U.
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Elucidating water transport mechanisms inside fruits and vegetables for better postharvest management through multiscale modeling
Yew Mun, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee Fong, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Woo, M. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yusof, Y. A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Uncovering Spatio-Temporal Multi-Scale Enzymatic Breakdown Mechanisms of Celluloses at Industrially Important Concentrations via Population Balances Coupled with Computational Fluid Dynamics
Ho Yong Kuen, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), CHAN BENG KUAN, E. C. B. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chan, C. H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/20 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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Development of novel biodegradable membrane from oil palm biomass for daily use materials
Janarthanan, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ahmad, M. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Paramasivam, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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An investigation into the function and mechanisms of deep eutectic solvent with ultrasonication in lignin recovery and oil palm fronds transformation into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
Ta Yeong, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cheng, C. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nik Daud, N. N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yaser, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee Fong, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jahim, J. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teoh, W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shak, P. Y. K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 30/11/22
Project: Research
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Fractionation of oil palm fronds using ethanol-assisted deep eutectic solvent: Influence of ethanol concentration on enhancing enzymatic saccharification and lignin β-O-4 content
Yong, K. J. & Wu, T. Y., 1 Jun 2024, In: Environmental Research. 250, 12 p., 118366.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Furfural production from the lignocellulosic agro-forestry waste by solvolysis method – A technical review
Zhou, Q., Ding, A., Zhang, L., Wang, J., Gu, J., Wu, T. Y., Gu, X. & Zhang, L., May 2024, In: Fuel Processing Technology. 255, 20 p., 108063.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Analysis on the changes of fertilization intensity and efficiency in China's grain production from 1980 to 2019
Liu, Q., Wu, T. Y., Tu, W. & Pu, L., Jan 2023, In: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 103, 2, p. 908-916 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
An overview on the factors affecting enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars
Woo, W. X., Tan, J. P., Wu, T. Y., Yeap, S. K., Luthfi, A. A. I., Manaf, S. F. A., Jamali, N. S. & Hui, Y. W., 10 May 2023, In: Reviews in Chemical Engineering. 40, 2, p. 279-303 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus) -
Blue TiO2 with tunable oxygen-vacancy defects for enhanced photocatalytic diesel oil degradation
Lee, Y. J., Putri, L. K., Ng, B. J., Tan, L. L., Wu, T. Y. & Chai, S.-P., 15 Feb 2023, In: Applied Surface Science. 611, Part B, 10 p., 155716.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
20 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Malaysia’s Research Star Award (MRSA)
Ta Yeong, Wu (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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10th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management
Wu Ta Yeong (Member of programme committee)
21 Jun 2023 → 24 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Joint SoE-SoIT GRS Symposium 2023
Wu Ta Yeong (Member of programme committee)
28 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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RSPO-Monash Joint Symposium
Wu Ta Yeong (Organiser)
25 Oct 2023 → 26 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Journal)
Wu Ta Yeong (Guest editor)
15 May 2021 → 31 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Chemical Papers (Journal)
Wu Ta Yeong (Associate editor)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Monash University R&D on lignin waste for green products
7/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research