Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Chu Chee Chin


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philiosophy (Sciences), UCSI University, Malaysia
  • Master of Science (Applied Sciences) By Research, UCSI University, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Food Science and Nutrition, UCSI University, -
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • The Malaysia Local Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (MyCRS), Member, 2024 to present (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Oils, lipids and advanced materials for topical formulation focusing on cosmetics, photoprotection, toxicology, and anti-aging molecular pathway study. (Cosmetics, Skin Care, Lipid Nanocarrier, Microcapsule gel-bead, Cell and Tissue Culture, Skin Toxicology, Anti-aging Pathway)
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Encapsulation technologies for cosmetics, skincare, and nutraceutical products
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Cosmetic Technology I, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Cosmetic Technology II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Perfumery, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Skin Science, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Cosmetic Technology I, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation & Development I, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2022
  • Chu, C.C. & Nyam, K.L. (2022). Seed Oil: Sources, properties and recovery. In Lee, Y.Y., Tang, T.K., Phuah, E.T. & Lai, O.M. (Eds), Recent Advances in Edible Fats and Oils Technology (pp. 77-100). Singapore: Springer.
Article in Journals
2023
  • Chu, C.C., Chew, S.C., Liew, W.C., Nyam, K.L. Review article vitamin E: a multi-functional ingredient for health enhancement and food preservation, Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. (ISI-Indexed)
2022
  • Chu, C.C., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Tan, C.P., Nyam, K.L. (2022). In vitro safety evaluation of sunscreen formulation from nanostructured lipid carriers using human cells and skin model, Toxicology in Vitro. 84, 105431. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Tan, C.P., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Nyam, K.L. (2022). Preparation and evaluation of photoprotective kenaf seed oil nanocarriers-based cream of tocotrienol-rich fraction, Industrial Crops and Products. 185, 115164. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Chu, C.C., Nyam, K.L. (2021). Application of seed oils and its bioactive compounds in sunscreen formulations, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 98(7), 713-726. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Tan, C.P., Nyam, K.L. (2021). Application of kenaf seed oil-nanostructured lipid carrier into palm-based α-tocopherol cream for photoprotection, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 98(2), 201-210. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Tan, C.P., Nyam, K.L. (2021). In vitro antiaging evaluation of sunscreen formulated from nanostructured lipid carrier and tocotrienol-rich fraction, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 110, 3929-3936. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Chew, S.C., Nyam, K.L. (2021). Recent advances in encapsulation technologies of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) leaves and seeds for cosmeceutical application, Food and Bioproducts Processing. 127, 99-113. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2020
  • Chu, C.C., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Chua, S.K., Nyam, K.L. (2020). Formulation and characterization of novel nanostructured lipid carriers with photoprotective properties made from carnauba wax, beeswax, pumpkin seed oil and UV filters, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. 97(5), 531-542. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ong, T.S., Chu, C.C., Tan, C.P., Nyam, K.L. (2020). Preparation and evaluation pumpkin seed oil-based vitamin E cream formulations for topical application, Journal of Oleo Science. 69(4), 297-306. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Nyam, K.L. (2020). Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed oil: Application as cosmetic product ingredients, Industrial Crops and Products. 95, 742-750. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2019
  • Lee, X.Y., Chu, C.C., Azizul Hasan, Z.A., Chua, S.K., Nyam, K.L. (2019). Novel nanostructured lipid carriers with photoprotective properties made from carnauba wax, beeswax, and kenaf seed oil, Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. 96(2), 201-211. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chu, C.C., Tan C.P., Nyam, K.L. (2019). Development of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) using pumpkin and kenaf seed oils with potential photoprotective and antioxidative properties, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 121(10), 1900082. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Elucidating the mechanisms of transepidermal penetration, cellular uptake, and skin regeneration of biomimetic proniosomes for tocotrienol-rich fraction delivery, Project Leader, 2024 to 2027 (National)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Antiaging potential of sunscreen formulated from nanostructured lipid carrier and palm oil tocotrienol-rich fraction , Monash INITIATE 2021 Conference, 16/06/2021 to 17/06/2021, Monash School of Pharmacy (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Development of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) using pumpkin and kenaf seed oils with potential photoprotective and antioxidative properties , MPOB International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC) 2019, 19/11/2019 to 21/11/2019, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Outstanding PhD Publications Award, Education, UCSI University, 2023 (Research Publications)
  • Infographic Competition 2022 Organic Chemistry in Daily Life, Competition, Institut Kimia Malaysia, K.L, 2022 (Third Prize)
  • Top 15 finalists of the 2022 Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Chrysalis Award., Competition, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), 2022 (Research performance)
  • Monash INITIATE 2021 Conference, Conference, Monash University Malaysia campus, 2021 (Best Presentation)
  • 32nd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, Malaysia (ITEX 21), Exhibition/Invention, Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), 2021 (Gold)
  • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2020-The19th International Expo on Inventions & Innovations, Exhibition/Invention, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) Exhibition Sdn Bhd, 2020 (Merit Award)
  • Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (IIDEX 2019), Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2019 (Gold)