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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
Research area keywords
- sustainable solid waste management
- biorefinery
- biofuel production
- wastewater treatment
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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Next-Gen Waste Valorisation: Microbial Upcycling of Insect Frass into Functional Bioplastics
Ting, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yin Yin, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bhuiyan, A. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zainal Abidin, A. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Poon, W. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, C. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Goh, J. H. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lee, C. H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/26 → 30/09/28
Project: Research
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Resolving the Rate Decline Bottleneck in Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose Through High-Dimensional Population Balance Modeling of Substrate Structural Heterogeneity and Enzyme Interactions
Ho Yong Kuen, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Eng Seng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tang, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ngoh, G. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ahamed, F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 30/11/28
Project: Research
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Agriculture 4.0 - Investigation on Fusing Digital Twins and Deep Learning for improving Agricultural Yield and Autonomy
Juman, M. A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ragavan, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ta Yeong, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hazliza, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gobithaasan, R. U. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 31/03/26
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 → 31/12/25
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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Theoretical insights into the impact of cholinium amino acid-based ionic liquids on enzymatic activity of cellulases
Chan, K. K., Yong, K. J., Ho, Y. K., Wu, T. Y. & Ooi, C. W., May 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 307, Part 1, 15 p., 141697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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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
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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
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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
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Prizes
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Malaysia’s Research Star Award (MRSA)
Ta Yeong, W. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Joint SoE-SoIT GRS Symposium 2023
Ta Yeong, W. (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
Ta Yeong, W. (Organiser)
25 Oct 2023 → 26 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management 2023
Ta Yeong, W. (Member of programme committee)
21 Jun 2023 → 24 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Journal)
Ta Yeong, W. (Guest editor)
15 May 2021 → 31 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Chemical Papers (Journal)
Ta Yeong, W. (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