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Dr Phang Siew Wei


Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN, Malaysia
  • Master of Engineering in Manufacturing, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Engineering ( Hons) in Chemical Engineering, UNIVERSITY SCIENCE MALAYSIA, Malaysia

Professional Qualification

  • PGCHeTL, TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY, Malaysia

Areas of Expertise

  • Engineering Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering
  • Engineering Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Polymerisation Process
  • Environmental Sciences, Environment Technology/Industry, Controlled Released Technology

Research Interest

  • Polymer composite materials with bio-Hydroxyapatite (HAp) from Fish Bone
  • Starch Derivative Biopolymer composite
  • Hydrogel Controlled Released Technology with Starch - Alginate Beads

Publications

2023
  • A preliminary study of chemical property and thermal stability of potassium chloride encapsulated in starch-alginate matrix (SCOPUS-Indexed), Journal of Physics: Conference Series - Article in Journals
  • Fabrication of hydrogel controlled-released Phosphorus encapsulated in starch-polyvinyl alcohol film (SCOPUS-Indexed), ournal of Physics: Conference Series - Article in Journals
  • Release behavior and biodegradability of controlled-release potassium fertilizer encapsulated in starch alginate matrix. (SCOPUS-Indexed), Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering - Article in Journals
  • The effect of the mixing temperature on the viscosity of blood mimicking fluid for application in medical simulator under angiography imaging (SCOPUS-Indexed), Materials Research Foundations, Sustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition - Article in Journals
  • BLOOD MIMICKING FLUID FOR APPLICATION IN ANGIOGRAPHY IMAGING: THE EFFECT OF SURFACTANT ADDITION TOWARDS DENSITY AND VISCOSITY, Asian Journal of Medical Technology - Article in Journals
2022
  • Experimental Investigation of Blood Mimicking Fluid Viscosity for Application in 3D-Printed Medical Simulator (ISI-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
2021
  • FTIR spectroscopy characterization and critical comparison of poly (vinyl) alcohol and natural hydroxyapatite derived from fish bone composite for bone-scaffold (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
2020
  • Release kinetic model of nitrogen released encapsulated in starch-alginate controlled released urea: Diffusion and its decay release. (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
  • Thermal and biodegradability study for garden waste cellulose fibre in thermoplastic starch composite (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
  • Fabrication of 3D-printed bone scaffold of natural hydroxyapatite from fish bones in polylactic acid composite (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
2019
  • Capstone Project at Taylor s University School of Engineering - Book Chapter
  • Bioactivity evaluation of bio-hydroxyapatite derived from Spanish mackerel in composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering (ISI-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
  • Development of blood mimicking fluid suspension using polymer particles (ISI-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
2018
  • Microstructure Characterisation and Mechanical Properties Study for PVA-Hydroxyapatite Composite Derived from Mackerel Fish Bone - Article in Proceeding
  • Preparation of polyvinyl alcohol with natural hydroxyapatite from Wolf Herring fish bone as bio composite nanomaterial - Article in Proceeding
  • Degradability Study of Controlled - Release Phosphorus Hydrogel - Article in Proceeding
  • Biodegradability Study of Starch Derivative Control-Released Urea - Article in Proceeding
  • Preliminary Study on Effect of Chemical Composition Alteration on Elastic Recovery and Stress Recovery of Nitrile Gloves (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
2017
  • Effects of nano-zinc oxides on the crosslinking of Nitrile Rubber - Article in Proceeding
  • Debottlenecking Biofuel Process Plants via Simulation-Based Tool - Article in Proceeding
  • Temperature Effect on Natural Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Fish Bones for Bone Tissue Engineering - Article in Proceeding
2016
  • Mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic starch/montmorillonite/alumina trihydrate nanocomposites. (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Engineering Science and Technology - Article in Journals
  • Urea Release Rate Study in Starch-Derivative Alginate Based Formulation - Article in Proceeding
  • Effects of Nano-Montmorillonite(MMT) on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber thin Film - Article in Proceeding
  • Release Behaviour Study on Controlled-Release Phosphorous-Fertilizer Encapsulated by Starch-Alginate Superabsorbent Composite - Article in Proceeding
  • Physical Properties Investigation on Controlled-Released N-Fertilizer Encapsulated by Alginate-Bentonite Nanocomposite Hydrogel - Article in Proceeding
2015
  • Preliminary study of mechanical properties in thermoplastic starch (TPS) / coffee-waste-derived fillers composites - Article in Proceeding
  • Mechanical properties investigation on thermoplastic starch (TPS) / Montmorillonite nano-clay (MMT) / Alumina trihydrate (ATH) nanocomposites film - Article in Proceeding
  • The thermal degradation effect on thermoplastic starch (TPS) / Montmorillonite nano-clay (MMT) / Alumina trihydrate (ATH) nanocomposite film. - Article in Proceeding
  • Effect of starch content in controlled-released fertilizer on starch-derivative-alginate based formulation - Article in Proceeding
  • Release dynamic study for controlled-released fertilizer by starch-derivative-alginate based formulation - Article in Proceeding
2014
  • Interaction simulation and experimental physico-mechanical analysis of distinct polarity blends of polyethylene and polyvinyl alcohol (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Polymer Engineering - Article in Journals
  • Optimization of plastic bag for algae growth - Article in Proceeding
  • Degradation of low density polyethylene / starch blend in acid and base - Article in Proceeding
2013
  • Rheological properties of polyvinyl alcohol filled with copper (II) Oxide - Article in Proceeding
  • Properties of polyvinyl alcohol / starch blend filled with carbon black - Article in Proceeding
  • Effect of nano carbon black on rheology of epoxy - Article in Proceeding
  • Rheological and morphological properties of polyvinyl alcohol-carbon black composites. - Article in Proceeding

Research

  • Formulation of new non-Newtonian blood-mimicking fluid from polysaccharides and micro-particles for angiography imaging in a 3D-printed medical simulator,  Project Leader, 2020 to 2024, National
  • Formulation of new non-Newtonian blood-mimicking fluid from polysaccharides and micro-particles for angiography imaging in a 3D-printed medical simulator,  Co-researcher, 2020 to 2024, National
  • A study of graphite nanosheet/nylon composite based on graphite nanosheets treated with supercritical water,  Co-researcher, 2019 to 2021, National
  • Preparation and characterisation of polyvinyl alcohol with natural hydroxyapatite from fish bone as biocomposite nanomaterial,  Project Leader, 2018 to 2020, Taylor's University
  • Investigation of thermoplastic starch (TPS) compound with the addition of nano-clay and flame retardant fillers,  Project Leader, 2013 to 2015, Taylor's University

Awards and Stewardship

  • International Innovation Awards: Protection of the Environment, Energy, Water, Wastewater, Sanitation & Green Technology, Exhibition/Invention, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) Exhibition Sdn Bhd, Bronze Award , 2022
  • Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Gold Award , 2021
  • Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Outstanding Innovation Award , 2021
  • Leading Innovation Towards Digitalized Community, Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Bronze Award , 2021

Paper Presented

  • Investigation of Blood Viscosity Equation Model for Blood Analogue Fluid, 19th International Engineering Research Conference (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 05/07/2023 to 05/07/2023
  • The Effect of Preservative Addition Towards Viscosity and Density of Blood Mimicking Fluid, 19th International Engineering Research Conference 2023 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 05/07/2023 to 05/07/2023
  • Release behavior and degradation study of controlled-released urea encapsulated in starch-alginate hydrogel, Advanced Technology in Engineering & Management - ICATEM 19 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 14/02/2019 to 19/02/2019
  • Degradability Study of Controlled - Release Phosphorus Hydrogel, International Engineering Research Conference (10th eureca) (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 27/06/2018 to 27/06/2018
  • Biodegradability Study of starch derivative Control- Released Urea, International Engineering Research Conference (10th eureca) (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 27/06/2018 to 27/06/2018
  • The thermal degradation effect on thermoplastic starch (TPS) / Montmorillonite nano-clay (MMT) / Alumina trihydrate (ATH) nanocomposite film., The 4th Engineering Undergraduate Research Catalyst Conference (EURECA 2015). (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 01/07/2015 to 02/07/2015
  • Rheological and morphological properties of polyvinyl alcohol-carbon black composites., 21st Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering ICCE-21 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 21/07/2013 to 26/07/2013